Night of Joy
Foaled 2002 · by King's Best out of Gilah (Saddlers' Hall)
Every foal out of Night of Joy (IRE) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kefallonia (IRE) 2016 gelding · by Kodiac | 8 | 0 | OR 55 |
| Nite Irene (IRE) 2015 filly · by Society Rock | 3 | 0 | – |
| S P B Lucky (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Bushranger | 12 | 0 | OR 55 |
| Ballet Of Doha (IRE) 2012 filly · by Zebedee | 1 | 0 | – |
| Double Czech (IRE) 2011 gelding · by Bushranger | 43 | 3 | OR 75 |
| Baltic Knight (IRE) Listed 2010 horse · by Baltic King | 29 | 7 | OR 111 |
Form 089 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 11 Jun 05 – 15 Aug 05, last for Michael Jarvis · current OR 80
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 05 | WindsorGlobal Logistics Fillies' Handicap · Class 4 · 1m67y · Good | 1m67y | Good | 9/11 | 80 | Martin Dwyer |
| 2 Jul 05 | BeverleyBP Acetyls Saltend Handicap · Class 4 · 1m100y · Good | 1m100y | Good | 8/8 | 84 | Neil Callan |
| 11 Jun 05 | SandownRoyal Bank Of Scotland Handicap · Class 3 · 1m1f · Good To Firm | 1m1f | Good To Firm | 10/12 | 85 | Neil Callan |
King's Best as a stallion
In our records: 757 runners, 367 winners (48%), 67 black-type winners including 9 at the top level, 40 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2002–2017.
His best
Workforce Group 1 OR 128 · Proclamation Group 1 OR 122 · Eishin Flash Group 1 OR 120 · Creachadoir Group 1 OR 118 · Sajjhaa Group 1 OR 115 · King's Apostle Group 1 OR 115
The dam: Gilah by Saddlers' Hall
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 6 winners from 9 other runners.
Baltic Knight Listed her foal, by Baltic King
Famous Milly Listed half-sibling, by Famous Name
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castletroy (IRE) 2017 gelding · by Famous Name | 4 | 0 | OR 49 |
| Famous Milly (IRE) Listed 2014 filly · by Famous Name | 10 | 2 | OR 132 |
| Turanga Lilly (IRE) 2013 mare · by Flemensfirth | 9 | 1 | OR 111 |
| Doesyourdogbite (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Notnowcato | 33 | 5 | OR 138 |
| Macy Anne (IRE) 2009 filly · by King's Best (full sibling) | 11 | 0 | OR 63 |
| Dark And Dangerous (IRE) 2008 gelding · by Cacique | 75 | 9 | OR 128 |
| Loughderg Princess (IRE) 2007 mare · by Bertolini | 41 | 0 | OR 88 |
| Ainama (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Desert Prince | 46 | 11 | OR 139 |
| Congressional (IRE) 2003 filly · by Grand Lodge | 7 | 1 | OR 76 |
Night of Joy in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1772 · as a broodmare | Not sold (19,000gns) | – | Darley |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 filly by Famous Name | 2019 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 273 · yearling | €16,000Janda Bloodstock |
| Castletroy2017 colt by Famous Name | 2018 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 414 · yearling | €30,000Sam Stronge/Select Racing Bloodstock |
| Loughderg Princess2007 mare by Bertolini | 2018 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 281 · broodmare | Not sold |
| Famous Milly2014 filly by Famous Name | 2015 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 185 · yearling | €30,000Anne Kirkwood |
| Doesyourdogbite2012 gelding by Notnowcato | 2015 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 838 · in training | 37,500gns |
| Doesyourdogbite2012 colt by Notnowcato | 2013 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 474 · yearling | €30,000Andrew Hollinshead |
| Macy Anne2009 filly by King's Best | 2013 Goffs February SaleLot 465 · in training | €5,000Daniel Cosgrave |
| 2010 filly by Dylan Thomas | 2011 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 681 · yearling | 9,000gnsJorgen Skjodt |
| Macy Anne2009 filly by King's Best | 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1099 · yearling | 20,000gnsR A Mills |
| Congressional2003 filly by Grand Lodge | 2010 Goffs February SaleLot 383 · in training | €5,000Bba Ireland |
| Dark And Dangerous2008 colt by Cacique | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 424 · yearling | 62,000gnsNH Bloodstock |
| Loughderg Princess2007 filly by Bertolini | 2008 Goffs MillionLot 587 · yearling | €12,000Mcnamara Adrian |
| Ainama2004 gelding by Desert Prince | 2006 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 252 · in training | 20,000gnsMichael Wigham |
| Congressional2003 filly by Grand Lodge | 2006 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1560 · broodmare | Not sold |
| Ainama2004 gelding by Desert Prince | 2005 Goffs MillionLot 251 · yearling | €72,000Shadwell Estate Company |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.