Pure Illusion
Foaled 2003 · by Danehill out of Saintly Speech (Southern Halo)
Every foal out of Pure Illusion (IRE) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Viking (GB) 2020 gelding · by Aclaim | 36 | 5 | OR 77 |
| Highfield Princess (FR) Group 1 2017 mare · by Night Of Thunder | 39 | 14 | OR 120 |
| Magic Act (IRE) 2016 gelding · by New Approach | 4 | 0 | OR 50 |
| Cardsharp (GB) Group 2 2015 gelding · by Lonhro | 49 | 7 | OR 111 |
| Irradiance (IRE) 2011 filly · by Ravens Pass | 5 | 1 | – |
| History Book (IRE) 2010 mare · by Raven's Pass | 11 | 2 | OR 89 |
| Ghost Army (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Elusive Quality | 14 | 2 | OR 91 |
Form 315/16 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 22 Jul 05 – 26 Oct 06, last for Saeed bin Suroor · current OR 93
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 06 | Lingfield (AW) ListedEBF Fleur De Lys Fillies' Listed Stakes · Class 1 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 6/12 | 93 | Frankie Dettori |
| 10 Oct 06 | Leicesterladbrokescasino.com Fillies' Conditions Stakes · Class 4 · 1m60y · Good To Soft | 1m60y | Good To Soft | 1/3 | 96 | Martin Dwyer |
| 8 Sep 05 | Doncaster Group 2Murphy's Fastflow May Hill Stakes (Group 2 Fillies) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 5/8 | – | Kevin Darley |
| 6 Aug 05 | NewmarketMaiden Fillies' Stakes · Class 5 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 1/16 | – | Jimmy Fortune |
| 22 Jul 05 | NewburySportsman Casino E.B.F. Maiden Stakes · Class 4 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 3/19 | – | Jimmy Fortune |
Danehill as a stallion
In our records: 345 runners, 195 winners (57%), 64 black-type winners including 28 at the top level, 44 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1993–2004.
His best
Duke Of Marmalade Group 1 OR 127 · Dylan Thomas Group 1 OR 127 · George Washington Group 1 OR 124 · Horatio Nelson Group 1 OR 121 · Oratorio Group 1 OR 121 · Holy Roman Emperor Group 1 OR 119
The dam: Saintly Speech by Southern Halo
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 3 other runners.
Highfield Princess Group 1 her foal, by Night Of Thunder
Cardsharp Group 2 her foal, by Lonhro
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuno Tristan (USA) 2012 gelding · by Henrythenavigator | 19 | 4 | OR 94 |
| Clancy Avenue (USA) 2010 colt · by Henrythenavigator | 10 | 1 | OR 98 |
| Justy (USA) 2004 colt · by Danehill (full sibling) | 1 | 0 | – |
Pure Illusion in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1565 · as a broodmare · in foal to Night of Thunder (IRE) | 18,000gnsTrainers House Enterprises | Trainers House Enterprises | Godolphin |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 mare by Sadler's Wells | 2017 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1757 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Nuno Tristan2012 gelding by Henrythenavigator | 2016 Tattersalls JulyLot 574 · in training | Bought back |
| Nuno Tristan2012 colt by Henrythenavigator | 2015 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 799 · in training | 45,000gnsNick Bradley / Jason Kelly |
| Nuno Tristan2012 colt by Henrythenavigator | 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 125 · yearling | 115,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock |
| Clancy Avenue2010 colt by Henrythenavigator | 2011 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 327 · yearling | 100,000gnsCormac McCormack Bloodstock |
| 2002 filly by Sadler'S Wells | 2010 Arqana December SaleLot 199 · broodmare | Bought back |
| 2005 filly by Kingmambo | 2008 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1791 · broodmare | 6,000gnsBBA Germany |
| 2002 filly by Sadler'S Wells | 2006 Arqana December SaleLot 140 · in training | Bought back |
| Justy2004 colt by Danehill | 2005 Goffs MillionLot 500 · yearling | €620,000Blandford Bloodstock, Agent For Sobhy Sonbol Zayat Stables |
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.