Annus Iucundus
Foaled 2001 · by Desert King out of Mezzanine (Sadler's Wells)
Every foal out of Annus Iucundus (IRE) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ataboymiley (IRE) 2020 gelding · by Pearl Secret | 3 | 0 | – |
| Drogheda Dave (GB) 2018 gelding · by Pearl Secret | 8 | 0 | OR 58 |
| Blasim (IRE) 2016 filly · by Kodiac | 4 | 0 | – |
| Panther In Pink (IRE) 2014 filly · by Zebedee | 14 | 0 | OR 55 |
| King's Mimic (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Bushranger | 3 | 1 | – |
| Just The Tip (IRE) 2012 filly · by Kodiac | 9 | 3 | OR 82 |
| Lady Ranger (IRE) 2011 mare · by Bushranger | 56 | 3 | OR 69 |
| Jack Who's He (IRE) bt 2009 gelding · by Red Clubs | 32 | 2 | OR 90 |
Form 0221196 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 1 Feb 05 – 21 Mar 05, last for E J O'Neill · current OR 64
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 05 | Southwell (AW)Handicap · Class 5 · 2m · Standard | 2m | Standard | 6/9 | 64 | Robbie Fitzpatrick |
| 7 Mar 05 | Lingfield (AW)Apprentice Handicap · Class 5 · 2m · Standard | 2m | Standard | 9/13 | 61 | Adam Kirby |
| 4 Mar 05 | Wolverhampton (AW)Handicap · Class 6 · 2m119y · Standard | 2m119y | Standard | 1/13 | 56 | Robbie Fitzpatrick |
| 28 Feb 05 | Lingfield (AW)Banded Stakes · Class 7 · 1m5f · Standard | 1m5f | Standard | 1/13 | 50 | Robbie Fitzpatrick |
| 22 Feb 05 | Lingfield (AW)Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 6 · 1m5f · Standard | 1m5f | Standard | 2/7 | 50 | Richard Hughes |
| 14 Feb 05 | Lingfield (AW)Banded Stakes · Class 7 · 1m5f · Standard | 1m5f | Standard | 2/13 | 50 | Richard Hughes |
| 1 Feb 05 | Lingfield (AW)Spot The Ball Handicap · Class 6 · 1m2f · Standard | 1m2f | Standard | 12/14 | 55 | Dane O'Neill |
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: Mezzanine by Sadler's Wells
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 5 other runners.
The Kiddykid Group 2 half-sibling, by Danetime
Jack Who's He bt her foal, by Red Clubs
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| All The Evil (IRE) 2008 colt · by Exceed and Excel | 6 | 0 | OR 67 |
| Mezzanisi (IRE) 2005 gelding · by Kalanisi | 27 | 2 | OR 100 |
| Dancing Jest (IRE) 2004 mare · by Averti | 24 | 3 | OR 66 |
| World Series (IRE) 2002 gelding · by Almutawakel | 7 | 1 | OR 73 |
| The Kiddykid (IRE) Group 2 2000 gelding · by Danetime | 43 | 4 | OR 112 |
Annus Iucundus in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1606 · as a broodmare · in foal to Verglas (IRE) | Bought back (16,000gns) | – | Silfield Bloodstock |
| 2010 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 720 · as a broodmare | Bought back (€8,000) | – | Swift Sales, Gary |
| 2019 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2226 · as a broodmare · in foal to Pearl Secret (GB) | 800gnsPegasus | Pegasus | Chapel Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| All The Evil2008 colt by Exceed And Excel | 2010 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 608 · in training | 12,000gnsMcKeever Bloodstock |
| Mezzanisi2005 gelding by Kalanisi | 2010 Tattersalls JulyLot 599 · in training | 15,000gnsPeter Bowen |
| All The Evil2008 colt by Exceed And Excel | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 572 · yearling | 52,000gnsAngie Sykes Bloodstock |
| Mezzanisi2005 gelding by Kalanisi | 2006 Goffs MillionLot 326 · yearling | €45,000Richard Frisby Bloodstock |
| Dancing Jest2004 filly by Averti | 2005 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1105 · yearling | 31,000gnsRae Guest 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.