The Strikin Viking
Foaled 2022 · by Inns Of Court out of Asmeen (Shamardal)
€22,800Prize money
Form 0314/056970 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 15 Jun 24 – 11 Oct 26, last for Hamad Al Jehani · current OR 96
Group 3 won the 155th Casino Baden-Baden Goldene Peitsche (3yo+) (Turf) (2025)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 26 | GoodwoodVirgin Bet Daily Extra Places Handicap Stakes · Class 3 · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 12/13 | 96 | Tom Marquand |
| 12 Sep 26 | DoncasterBetfred Portland (Class 2 Heritage Handicap) · Class 2 · 5½f · Good | 5½f | Good | 7/21 | 98 | Faleh Bughanaim |
| 2 Aug 26 | ChesterDisney's High School Musical At Lowry Handicap Stakes · Class 2 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 9/10 | 100 | Faleh Bughanaim |
| 7 Jul 26 | PontefractPontefract Park Silver Sprint Trophy Handicap · Class 2 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 6/6 | 104 | Faleh Bughenaim |
| 14 Feb 26 | Doha (QA) Group 3Dukhan Sprint Cup (Local (Turf) · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 5/6 | – | Faleh Bughenaim |
| 30 Jan 26 | Meydan (UAE) ListedDubai Sprint Sponsored By DP World () (Turf) · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 10/14 | 109 | James Doyle |
| 4 Oct 25 | Woodbine (CAN) Group 2Nearctic Stakes presented by The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (3yo+) (Turf) · 5f · Firm | 5f | Firm | 4/7 | – | Faleh Bughenaim |
| 31 Aug 25 | Baden-Baden (GER) Group 3155th Casino Baden-Baden Goldene Peitsche (3yo+) (Turf) · 6f · Soft | 6f | Soft | 1/10 | – | Faleh Bughanaim |
| 3 Aug 25 | Chester ListedQueensferry Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f17y · Good To Firm | 6f17y | Good To Firm | 3/9 | 100 | Faleh Bughenaim |
| 10 Jul 25 | NewmarketBet Boost At bet365 Handicap (Heritage Handicap) · Class 2 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 13/17 | 103 | James Doyle |
| 14 Apr 25 | Chantilly (FR) Group 3Prix Sigy (3yo) (Turf) · 5½f · Good To Soft | 5½f | Good To Soft | 8/10 | – | James Doyle |
| 11 Oct 24 | Newmarket Group 3Newmarket Academy Godolphin Beacon Project Cornwallis Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 5f · Good To Soft | 5f | Good To Soft | 7/11 | 109 | James Doyle |
Inns Of Court as a stallion
In our records: 234 runners, 108 winners (46%), 7 black-type winners, 6 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2021–2024.
On the track himself: 18 runs, 7 wins — Group 2 winner (Prix du Gros-Chene (3yo+) (Turf)).
His best
The Strikin Viking Group 3 OR 109 · Anshoda Group 3 OR 100 · Sauvignon Listed OR 138 · Megarry Listed OR 105 · Ziggy's Dream Listed OR 105 · Tropical Island Listed OR 99
The dam: Asmeen by Shamardal
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking Force (IRE) 2024 filly · by Persian Force | 3 | 0 | – |
| Chorlton Lane (IRE) bt 2020 gelding · by Mehmas | 6 | 1 | – |
| Shannon Valley (IRE) 2018 filly · by Kodiac | 11 | 0 | OR 73 |
The Strikin Viking in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Tattersalls Guineas Breeze-UpLot 238 · as a breeze-up | 65,000gnsMiddleham Park Racing / Kevin Ryan | Middleham Park Racing / Kevin Ryan | Tally-Ho Stud, Ireland |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Striking Force2024 filly by Persian Force | 2025 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 587 · yearling | 52,000gnsPeter Fahey / Richard Fahey |
| Chorlton Lane2020 colt by Mehmas | 2021 Tattersalls SomervilleLot 200 · yearling | 27,000gnsC Gordon-Watson Bloodstock |
| Shannon Valley2018 filly by Kodiac | 2019 Tattersalls Ireland September, Book 2Lot 555 · yearling | €9,000Denis Hogan |
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.