Arous
Foaled 2002 · by Desert King out of Moneefa (Darshaan)
Form 63234 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 6 May 05 – 18 Aug 05, last for John Dunlop · current OR 65
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aug 05 | ChepstowNewport Volkswagen Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 7f16y · Good To Firm | 7f16y | Good To Firm | 4/10 | 65 | Seb Sanders |
| 6 Aug 05 | RedcarMedian Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 1m1f · Good To Firm | 1m1f | Good To Firm | 3/7 | 68 | Paul Doe |
| 24 Jun 05 | FolkestoneScruff's Hardware Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 6 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 2/9 | 68 | Paul Doe |
| 3 Jun 05 | GoodwoodGoodwood Organic Farm Maiden Fillies' Stakes · Class 5 · 1m · Good To Soft | 1m | Good To Soft | 3/9 | – | Paul Doe |
| 6 May 05 | LingfieldWeatherbys Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 6/17 | – | Paul Doe |
Desert King as a stallion
In our records: 209 runners, 87 winners (42%), 19 black-type winners including 4 at the top level, 15 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1999–2013.
His best
United Grade 1 OR 150 · Darsalam Group 1 · Desert War Group 1 · Makybe Diva Group 1 · Real Love Group 2 · Gaspar Grade 3 OR 132
The dam: Moneefa by Darshaan
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 5 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Katie (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Galileo | 1 | 0 | – |
| Lure Of The Night (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Sadler's Wells | 10 | 0 | OR 60 |
| War (IRE) 2006 horse · by Sadler's Wells | 18 | 0 | OR 91 |
| Windbeneathmywings I (IRE) 2004 filly · by In The Wings | 12 | 2 | OR 72 |
| Dandoun (GB) 1998 horse · by Halling | 5 | 0 | OR 92 |
Arous in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2505 · as a broodmare | 13,000gnsC Gordon-Watson Bloodstock | C Gordon-Watson Bloodstock | Castle Stables, Arundel |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Famous Katie2009 gelding by Galileo | 2010 Goffs OrbyLot 262 · yearling | Not sold |
| Lure Of The Night2007 colt by Sadler's Wells | 2007 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1360 · foal | 30,000gnsBBA Ireland |
| War2006 colt by Sadler's Wells | 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 203 · yearling | 250,000gnsDe Burgh/Farrington |
| Windbeneathmywings I2004 filly by In The Wings | 2007 Tattersalls JulyLot 793 · in training | 36,000gnsBrian Grassick Bloodstock |
| 2005 colt by King's Best | 2005 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1169 · foal | 6,000gnsBBA Germany |
| Windbeneathmywings I2004 filly by In The Wings | 2005 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 428 · yearling | Not sold |
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.