Shadow Of Light
Foaled 2022 · by Lope De Vega out of Winters Moon (New Approach)
Form 11211/3549 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 4 Jul 24 – 13 Sep 25, last for Charlie Appleby · current OR 119
Group 1 won the Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes (Group 1) (2024)
Group 1 won the Darley Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1) (2024)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 25 | Doncaster Group 2Betfred Park Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f6y · Soft | 7f6y | Soft | 9/11 | 119 | Billy Loughnane |
| 6 Jul 25 | Deauville (FR) Group 1Prix Jean Prat (3yo Colts & Fillies) (Straight Course) (Turf) · 7f · Soft | 7f | Soft | 4/9 | – | William Buick |
| 20 Jun 25 | Ascot Group 1Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 5/21 | 120 | William Buick |
| 3 May 25 | Newmarket Group 1Betfred 2000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 3/11 | 120 | Mickael Barzalona |
| 12 Oct 24 | Newmarket Group 1Darley Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 7f · Soft | 7f | Soft | 1/5 | 119 | William Buick |
| 28 Sep 24 | Newmarket Group 1Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Soft | 6f | Soft | 1/6 | 108 | William Buick |
| 23 Aug 24 | York Group 2Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Gimcrack Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 2/10 | 96 | William Buick |
| 2 Aug 24 | NewmarketBritish Stallion Studs Ebf Novice Stakes (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 1/10 | – | Harry Bentley |
| 4 Jul 24 | YarmouthWeatherbys EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 6f3y · Good | 6f3y | Good | 1/11 | – | William Buick |
Lope De Vega as a stallion
In our records: 1,201 runners, 721 winners (60%), 157 black-type winners including 28 at the top level, 134 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2012–2024.
On the track himself: 9 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Poule D'Essai Des Poulains (3yo Colts) (Turf)).
His best
Mengli Khan Grade 1 OR 154 · Almaqam Group 1 OR 125 · Santa Ana Lane Group 1 OR 124 · Shadow Of Light Group 1 OR 120 · Phoenix Of Spain Group 1 OR 120 · Belardo Group 1 OR 119
The dam: Winters Moon by New Approach
She ran 7 times and won 1, best OR 109 — placed in black type. Dam of 2 winners from 6 other runners.
Earthlight Group 1 half-sibling, by Shamardal
Mandaean Group 1 out of the 2nd dam, by Manduro
Wavering Group 1 out of the 2nd dam, by Refuse To Bend
Mister Green bt out of the 2nd dam, by Green Desert
Wild Desert bt half-sibling, by Too Darn Hot
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Force Of Light (GB) 2024 colt · by Lope De Vega (full sibling) | 1 | 0 | – |
| Wild Desert (IRE) bt 2023 colt · by Too Darn Hot | 8 | 1 | OR 106 |
| Snowfinch (IRE) 2020 filly · by Dubawi | 2 | 0 | – |
| Callisto Moon (GB) 2019 filly · by Shamardal | 3 | 0 | – |
| Lunar Falls (IRE) 2018 filly · by Dubawi | 1 | 0 | – |
| Earthlight (IRE) Group 1 2017 colt · by Shamardal | 9 | 7 | OR 119 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Callisto Moon2019 filly by Shamardal | 2022 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 106 · broodmare | €350,000BBA IRELAND |
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.