Speciosa
Foaled 2003 · by Danehill Dancer out of Specifically (Sky Classic)
Every foal out of Speciosa (IRE) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wintercrack (GB) 2020 mare · by Cracksman | 17 | 3 | OR 83 |
| Special Cadeau (GB) bt 2018 gelding · by Nathaniel | 20 | 2 | OR 142 |
| Grouseman (GB) 2017 gelding · by Kyllachy | 13 | 0 | OR 118 |
| Dark Spec (GB) 2015 gelding · by Dark Angel | 8 | 2 | OR 78 |
| Vernatti (GB) 2013 filly · by Teofilo | 9 | 2 | OR 81 |
| Sperrin (IRE) 2012 colt · by Dubawi | 3 | 0 | – |
| Asteroidea (GB) 2011 filly · by Sea The Stars | 8 | 1 | OR 83 |
| Specialty (IRE) 2010 filly · by Oasis Dream | 14 | 2 | OR 73 |
| Vermuyden (GB) 2009 gelding · by Oasis Dream | 7 | 0 | OR 58 |
€47,500Prize money
Form 1496/272677 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 9 Jun 05 – 20 Oct 07, last for Pam Sly · current OR 114
Group 1 won the Stan James 1000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) (2006)
Group 2 won the Rockfel Stakes (Fillies Group 2) (2005)
Group 3 won the Nell Gwyn Stakes (Group 3 Fillies) (2006)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 07 | Newmarket Group 1Emirates Airline Champion Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m2f · Good To Soft | 1m2f | Good To Soft | 7/12 | 114 | Micky Fenton |
| 6 Oct 07 | Newmarket Group 1Kingdom Of Bahrain Sun Chariot Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 7/9 | 114 | Micky Fenton |
| 4 Aug 07 | Goodwood Group 1Blue Square Nassau Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 6/8 | 114 | Jamie Spencer |
| 30 Jun 07 | Curragh Group 1Audi Pretty Polly Stakes (group 1) · 1m2f · Soft | 1m2f | Soft | 2/9 | 107 | Micky Fenton |
| 19 May 07 | Newbury Group 1Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Soft | 1m | Good To Soft | 7/8 | 110 | Micky Fenton |
| 19 Apr 07 | Newmarket Group 3Weatherbys Earl Of Sefton Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 1m1f · Good To Firm | 1m1f | Good To Firm | 2/9 | 114 | Micky Fenton |
| 9 Sep 06 | York Group 2GNER Park Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 6/9 | 114 | Micky Fenton |
| 23 Jun 06 | Ascot Group 1Coronation Stakes (Fillies) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 9/15 | 114 | Micky Fenton |
| 2 Jun 06 | Epsom Downs Group 1Vodafone Oaks (Fillies' Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m4f10y · Good | 1m4f10y | Good | 4/10 | 114 | Micky Fenton |
| 7 May 06 | Newmarket Group 1Stan James 1000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 1/13 | 114 | Micky Fenton |
| 18 Apr 06 | Newmarket Group 3Nell Gwyn Stakes (Group 3 Fillies) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 1/9 | 109 | Micky Fenton |
| 15 Oct 05 | Newmarket Group 2Rockfel Stakes (Fillies Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Soft | 7f | Good To Soft | 1/14 | 100 | Micky Fenton |
Danehill Dancer as a stallion
In our records: 1,103 runners, 606 winners (55%), 125 black-type winners including 21 at the top level, 102 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1999–2014.
His best
Unaccompanied Group 1 OR 157 · Mastercraftsman Group 1 OR 127 · Planteur Group 1 OR 122 · Hillstar Group 1 OR 119 · Lillie Langtry Group 1 OR 118 · Legatissimo Group 1 OR 117
The dam: Specifically by Sky Classic
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 6 winners from 7 other runners.
Major Rhythm Group 3 half-sibling, by Rhythm
Special Meaning Listed half-sibling, by Mount Nelson
Liberally bt half-sibling, by Statue Of Liberty
Special Cadeau bt her foal, by Nathaniel
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Meaning (GB) Listed 2010 filly · by Mount Nelson | 20 | 6 | OR 94 |
| Pivot Bridge (GB) 2008 gelding · by Pivotal | 81 | 9 | OR 120 |
| Classically (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Indian Haven | 33 | 4 | OR 80 |
| Liberally (IRE) bt 2005 mare · by Statue Of Liberty | 18 | 3 | OR 82 |
| Definitely Royal (IRE) 2002 filly · by Desert Prince | 2 | 0 | OR 50 |
| Shadow Jumper (IRE) 2001 gelding · by Dayjur | 64 | 4 | OR 73 |
| Major Rhythm (USA) Group 3 1999 gelding · by Rhythm | 9 | 1 | – |
Speciosa in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Goffs UK Breeze Up SaleLot 86 · as a breeze-up | £30,000Sly, P. | Sly, P. | Mocklershill Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 filly by Galileo | 2025 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 175 · broodmare | €75,000BBA Ireland |
| 2013 mare by Dalakhani | 2024 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1675 · broodmare | 50,000gnsY Stable |
| Special Meaning2010 mare by Mount Nelson | 2020 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1933 · broodmare | 17,000gnsHowson & Houldsworth Bloodstock |
| 2014 mare by Nathaniel | 2017 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1490 · broodmare | 55,000gnsWinning Bloodstock Agency |
| 2012 mare by Galileo | 2016 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1436 · broodmare | 105,000gnsRichard Frisby Bloodstock |
| 2007 mare by Danehill Dancer | 2015 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1654 · broodmare | 24,000gnsJ Reid |
| 2013 filly by Dalakhani | 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 63 · yearling | Bought back |
| Liberally2005 mare by Statue of Liberty | 2014 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1865 · broodmare | Bought back |
| 2000 filly by Pembroke | 2014 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 278 · broodmare | €33,000PETIT Guy |
| 2012 filly by Galileo | 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 164 · yearling | 375,000gnsDavid Redvers Bloodstock |
| 2011 colt by Sea The Stars | 2012 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 81 · yearling | €150,000BADGERS BLOODSTOCK |
| Special Meaning2010 filly by Mount Nelson | 2011 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 355 · yearling | 150,000gnsBadgers Bloodstock |
| Pivot Bridge2008 colt by Pivotal | 2011 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 496 · in training | 15,000gnsBobby O'Ryan |
| Definitely Royal2002 mare by Desert Prince | 2010 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1569 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Pivot Bridge2008 colt by Pivotal | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 97 · yearling | 185,000gnsMH Goodbody |
| Classically2006 gelding by Indian Haven | 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 620 · in training | 24,000gnsHugh Morrison |
| Classically2006 colt by Indian Haven | 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 401 · yearling | 200,000gnsKern/Lillingston Association |
| Definitely Royal2002 mare by Desert Prince | 2007 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1912 · broodmare | 130,000gnsSeamus Kennedy |
| Classically2006 gelding by Indian Haven | 2006 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 1092 · foal | €180,000Redhill Stud |
| Liberally2005 filly by Statue of Liberty | 2006 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 503 · yearling | 270,000gnsHugo Merry Bloodstock |
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.