Melody Island
Foaled 2002 · by Turtle Island out of Lingering Melody (Nordico)
Every foal out of Melody Island (IRE) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Melody (IRE) 2008 gelding · by Ad Valorem | 33 | 3 | OR 80 |
| Rudi Valentino (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Hawk Wing | 5 | 1 | OR 84 |
Form 3533335/077 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 8 May 05 – 8 Jul 06, last for Kevin Prendergast · current OR 80
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jul 06 | LeopardstownPremiership Handicap (60-90) · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 7/10 | 80 | Chris Hayes |
| 1 Jul 06 | CurraghUnicorn Homes EBF Summer Fillies Handicap · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 7/15 | 82 | Declan McDonogh |
| 5 Jun 06 | NaasI.T.B.A. Handicap (60-90) · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 13/15 | 82 | Declan McDonogh |
| 6 Nov 05 | LeopardstownCarmanhall Handicap · 1m · Soft To Heavy | 1m | Soft To Heavy | 5/20 | 86 | Christopher Geoghegan |
| 23 Oct 05 | CurraghIrish Pride Joe Mcgrath EBF Premier Handicap · 6f · Soft | 6f | Soft | 3/21 | 84 | P B Beggy |
| 20 Sep 05 | ListowelIrish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap (60-90) · 1m · Good To Yielding | 1m | Good To Yielding | 3/12 | 83 | Chris Hayes |
| 24 Aug 05 | TraleeKirby's Brogue Inn/Lanterns Hotel Handicap (60-90) · 1m · Good To Yielding | 1m | Good To Yielding | 3/15 | 83 | Brian Hughes |
| 5 Jul 05 | RoscommonIrish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap (50-80) · 7f · Yielding To Soft | 7f | Yielding To Soft | 3/15 | 80 | Christopher Geoghegan |
| 7 Jun 05 | TraleeIrish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap (60-90) · 1m · Heavy | 1m | Heavy | 5/11 | 80 | Christopher Geoghegan |
| 27 May 05 | LimerickDerrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (60-90) · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 3/16 | 80 | Christopher Geoghegan |
| 8 May 05 | LeopardstownGlencullen Handicap (50-80) · 1m · Soft To Heavy | 1m | Soft To Heavy | 4/17 | 80 | Chris Hayes |
Turtle Island as a stallion
In our records: 395 runners, 127 winners (32%), 6 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 16 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1996–2011.
His best
An Cathaoir Mor Grade 1 OR 147 · Seabass Grade 2 OR 154 · Don't Be Bitin Grade 2 OR 141 · Liskennett Grade 2 OR 123 · Pilgrims Bay Grade 3 OR 138 · Turtle Dubh Listed OR 123
The dam: Lingering Melody by Nordico
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 5 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira Man (IRE) 2008 gelding · by Verglas | 10 | 1 | OR 82 |
| Dusty Trail (IRE) 2004 horse · by Indian Danehill | 65 | 10 | OR 115 |
| Define (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Definite Article | 40 | 4 | OR 135 |
| Lucky Largo (IRE) 2000 gelding · by Key Of Luck | 12 | 0 | OR 85 |
| B Major (IRE) 1999 gelding · by Key Of Luck | 2 | 0 | OR 78 |
Melody Island in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1382 · as a broodmare · in foal to Mastercraftsman (IRE) | 23,000gnsHugo Merry Bloodstock | Hugo Merry Bloodstock | Erindale Stud, Ireland |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Dusty Trail2004 gelding by Indian Danehill | 2014 Goffs UK September HIT SaleLot 87 · in training | Bought back |
| Madeira Man2008 colt by Verglas | 2009 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 427 · yearling | €14,000Frank Barry |
| Define2003 gelding by Definite Article | 2006 Goffs HIT SaleLot 174 · in training | €16,000James Motherway Racing |
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.