Needlecraft
Foaled 2002 · by Mark Of Esteem out of Sharp Point (Royal Academy)
Every foal out of Needlecraft (IRE) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine Needle (JPN) Group 1 2013 horse · by Admire Moon | 10 | 5 | – |
| Cornrow (GB) 2010 gelding · by New Approach | 12 | 3 | OR 97 |
| Tatting (GB) 2009 gelding · by Street Cry | 74 | 15 | OR 83 |
| Manaaber (USA) 2008 filly · by Medicean | 3 | 1 | OR 75 |
| Applique (GB) 2007 mare · by Halling | 14 | 0 | – |
Form 6118217 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 3 May 05 – 6 Nov 05, last for H-A Pantall
Group 3 won the Prix Chloe (Fillies) (2005)
Group 3 won the Premio Sergio Cumani (Fillies & Mares) (2005)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 05 | Capannelle (ITY) Group 2Premio Ribot · 1m · Heavy | 1m | Heavy | 7/10 | – | M Blancpain |
| 16 Oct 05 | San Siro (ITY) Group 3Premio Sergio Cumani (Fillies & Mares) · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 1/16 | – | Frankie Dettori |
| 24 Sep 05 | Cologne (GER) Group 2Oppenheim Pramerica Grosse Europa-Meile · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 2/10 | – | Goulven Toupel |
| 31 Jul 05 | Deauville (FR) Group 1Prix d'Astarte (Fillies & Mares) (Straight Course) · 1m · Good To Soft | 1m | Good To Soft | 8/10 | – | Thierry Jarnet |
| 3 Jul 05 | Chantilly (FR) Group 3Prix Chloe (Fillies) · 1m1f · Good | 1m1f | Good | 1/11 | – | Thierry Jarnet |
| 30 May 05 | Saint-Cloud (FR)Prix Perruche Bleue (Fillies) · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 1/3 | – | Thierry Jarnet |
| 3 May 05 | Toulouse (FR) ListedPrix A De Mauleon · 1m · Good To Soft | 1m | Good To Soft | 6/7 | – | Goulven Toupel |
Mark Of Esteem as a stallion
In our records: 372 runners, 158 winners (42%), 16 black-type winners including 3 at the top level, 21 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2007.
His best
Sir Percy Group 1 OR 121 · Reverence Group 1 OR 117 · Bribon Group 1 · Sir Oscar Group 2 · Ordnance Row Group 3 OR 112 · Barney McGrew Group 3 OR 108
The dam: Sharp Point by Royal Academy
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 6 other runners.
Fine Needle Group 1 her foal, by Admire Moon
Fractional Group 2 half-sibling, by Manduro
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shwaimsa (IRE) 2013 filly · by Canford Cliffs | 6 | 1 | OR 88 |
| Military Device (IRE) 2010 gelding · by Shirocco | 8 | 0 | OR 78 |
| Fractional (IRE) Group 2 2009 gelding · by Manduro | 17 | 9 | – |
| Retreat Content (IRE) 2008 gelding · by Dubai Destination | 21 | 1 | OR 69 |
| My Point Exactly (GB) 2007 colt · by Mark of Esteem (full sibling) | 12 | 0 | OR 79 |
| Gunpoint (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Rainbow Quest | 13 | 1 | OR 90 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Military Device2010 gelding by Shirocco | 2013 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1114 · in training | 1,000gnsGideon Malluf |
| Military Device2010 gelding by Shirocco | 2011 Goffs OrbyLot 292 · yearling | €105,000Bobby O'ryan |
| Retreat Content2008 colt by Dubai Destination | 2009 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 44 · yearling | €20,000D. Redvers |
| 2006 filly by Xaar | 2009 Tattersalls JulyLot 113 · in training | 3,200gnsDe Burgh Equine |
| My Point Exactly2007 colt by Mark of Esteem | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 173 · yearling | €15,000Andrew Oliver |
| Gunpoint2004 gelding by Rainbow Quest | 2008 Goffs UK August SaleLot 326 · in training | £6,500Smith, H. |
| Gunpoint2004 gelding by Rainbow Quest | 2007 Goffs UK October HIT SaleLot 243 · in training | £11,000Murtagh, M. |
| 2000 mare by Mark of Esteem | 2007 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2706 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Gunpoint2004 colt by Rainbow Quest | 2006 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 256 · in training | 29,000gnsMJ McGrath |
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.