Close To You
Foaled 2003 · by Shinko Forest out of Maritana (Rahy)
Form 8111617/10 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 6 Jun 05 – 6 May 06, last for T G Mills · current OR 111
Group 2 won the Intercasino.com Champagne Stakes (Group 2) (2005)
Listed won the betdirect.co.uk International Trial Stakes (Listed) (2006)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 May 06 | Newmarket Group 1Stan James 2000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 10/14 | 111 | Ian Mongan |
| 8 Apr 06 | Lingfield (AW) Listedbetdirect.co.uk International Trial Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 1/7 | 113 | Ian Mongan |
| 15 Oct 05 | Newmarket Group 1Darley Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Soft | 7f | Good To Soft | 7/8 | 100 | Jimmy Fortune |
| 9 Sep 05 | Doncaster Group 2Intercasino.com Champagne Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Soft | 7f | Good To Soft | 1/7 | 100 | J F Egan |
| 20 Aug 05 | Sandown Group 3Iveco Daily Solario Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 7f16y · Soft | 7f16y | Soft | 6/7 | 100 | J F Egan |
| 24 Jul 05 | NewburyHappy Valley Auction Stakes (Conditions Race) · Class 3 · 7f · Soft | 7f | Soft | 1/10 | – | J F Egan |
| 9 Jul 05 | Lingfield (AW)Ladbrokes Freephone 0800 524524 Novice Stakes · Class 5 · 7f · Standard | 7f | Standard | 1/7 | – | J F Egan |
| 24 Jun 05 | FolkestoneBarry Dennis Betting Shop Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 6 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 1/11 | – | J F Egan |
| 6 Jun 05 | WindsorCarpetright.co.uk E.B.F. Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 8/16 | – | Shane Kelly |
Shinko Forest as a stallion
In our records: 164 runners, 63 winners (38%), 9 black-type winners, 9 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2001–2008.
His best
Moss Vale Group 2 OR 117 · Close To You Group 2 OR 113 · Electric Beat Group 2 · Genki Group 3 OR 116 · Eastern Appeal Group 3 OR 112 · Knot In Wood Group 3 OR 110
The dam: Maritana by Rahy
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Gap (IRE) 2014 colt · by Mastercraftsman | 3 | 0 | – |
| Pekoe (IRE) 2011 filly · by Dylan Thomas | 6 | 0 | OR 48 |
| Close Together (IRE) 2010 filly · by Dylan Thomas | 9 | 1 | OR 62 |
| Fait Accompli (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Whipper | 6 | 0 | OR 76 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 colt by Hillstar | 2018 Goffs Autumn Yearling SaleLot 537 · yearling | €3,000Janda Bloodstock |
| Shadow Gap2014 colt by Mastercraftsman | 2015 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 269 · yearling | €21,000A Oliver |
| Shadow Gap2014 colt by Mastercraftsman | 2014 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 957 · foal | Not sold |
| Close Together2010 filly by Dylan Thomas | 2013 Tattersalls JulyLot 248 · in training | 6,000gnsBBA Ireland |
| Pekoe2011 filly by Dylan Thomas | 2012 Goffs February SaleLot 83 · yearling | €7,500Manister House Stud |
| Pekoe2011 filly by Dylan Thomas | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 760 · yearling | Not sold |
| Close Together2010 filly by Dylan Thomas | 2011 Goffs OrbyLot 547 · yearling | €8,500Tg & Bb Mills |
| 2008 filly by Footstepsinthesand | 2011 Goffs November Mare SaleLot 816 · in training | €5,000Joe Bishop (ps) |
| 2008 filly by Footstepsinthesand | 2009 Goffs OrbyLot 352 · yearling | €15,000Ben Mcelroy, Agent |
| 2008 filly by Footstepsinthesand | 2008 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 1066 · foal | Not sold |
| Fait Accompli2007 colt by Whipper | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 24 · yearling | €25,000BBA Ireland |
| 2005 filly by King Charlemagne | 2006 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1129 · yearling | 10,000gnsBozzi Bloodstock Serv Italia |
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.