Dark Missile
Foaled 2003 · by Night Shift out of Exorcet (Selkirk)
Every foal out of Dark Missile (GB) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingwold (IRE) 2020 filly · by Cotai Glory | 1 | 0 | – |
| Never Dark (GB) 2017 gelding · by No Nay Never | 87 | 9 | OR 84 |
| Smart Dart (GB) 2015 filly · by Mastercraftsman | 3 | 0 | – |
| Dark Shot (GB) bt 2013 gelding · by Acclamation | 109 | 8 | OR 90 |
| Midnight Dance (IRE) 2012 filly · by Danehill Dancer | 6 | 2 | OR 80 |
Form 27/32590490 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 13 Sep 05 – 11 Oct 08, last for Andrew Balding · current OR 98
bt placed in black-type company 3 times
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 08 | Ascot Group 3Willmott Dixon Bengough Memorial Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 11/12 | 98 | William Buick |
| 28 Sep 08 | Ascot Group 2John Guest Diadem Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 9/15 | 98 | Hayley Turner |
| 9 Aug 08 | AscotBarclays Shergar Cup Dash Handicap · Class 2 · 5f · Good | 5f | Good | 4/10 | 98 | Kevin Manning |
| 19 Jul 08 | Newbury Group 3Uplands Racing Hackwood Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 6f8y · Good | 6f8y | Good | 10/12 | 95 | William Buick |
| 21 Jun 08 | Ascot Group 1Golden Jubilee Stakes (British Leg of The Global Sprint Challenge) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 9/17 | 103 | William Buick |
| 31 May 08 | Haydock ListedTimeform Silver Salver (Fillies' Listed) · Class 1 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 5/10 | 103 | Hayley Turner |
| 29 Apr 08 | Bath ListedE.B.F. Lansdown Fillies' Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 5f11y · Soft | 5f11y | Soft | 2/10 | 107 | William Buick |
| 17 Apr 08 | Newmarket ListedConnaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 3/20 | 107 | William Buick |
| 21 Oct 07 | Woodbine (CAN) Group 2Nearctic Stakes · 6f · Firm | 6f | Firm | 7/8 | – | Martin Dwyer |
| 30 Sep 07 | Ascot Group 2John Guest Diadem Stakes · Class 1 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 2/17 | 102 | Hayley Turner |
| 11 Aug 07 | AscotTitanic Quarter Shergar Cup Distaff Fillies' Handicap · Class 2 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 2/10 | 100 | Hayley Turner |
| 13 Jul 07 | York Group 3Summer Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) · Class 1 · 6f · Soft | 6f | Soft | 9/10 | 101 | Liam Keniry |
Night Shift as a stallion
In our records: 297 runners, 137 winners (46%), 13 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 15 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1994–2009.
His best
Tidal Fury Grade 1 OR 142 · Azamour Group 1 OR 128 · Highland Knight Group 2 OR 115 · Baron's Pit Group 2 OR 107 · Scarlet Runner Group 3 OR 110 · Nipping Group 3
The dam: Exorcet by Selkirk
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 8 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed Craft (GB) 2015 filly · by Mastercraftsman | 4 | 0 | OR 57 |
| Star Guide (GB) 2014 filly · by Henrythenavigator | 4 | 1 | OR 74 |
| Fast Approach (IRE) 2012 filly · by New Approach | 4 | 0 | OR 48 |
| Light Catcher (GB) 2010 filly · by Sakhee | 1 | 0 | – |
| Ice Missile (GB) 2009 filly · by One Cool Cat | 4 | 0 | OR 58 |
| Guided Missile (IRE) 2008 filly · by Night Shift (full sibling) | 6 | 2 | OR 78 |
| Breakheart (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Sakhee | 75 | 8 | OR 91 |
| Night Rocket (IRE) 2004 filly · by Night Shift (full sibling) | 7 | 2 | OR 70 |
Dark Missile in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2233 · as a broodmare | 2,500gnsConrad Allen | Conrad Allen | Littleton Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Star Guide2014 mare by Henrythenavigator | 2019 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2210 · broodmare | 4,000gnsMohamd Qassam |
| Fast Approach2012 mare by New Approach | 2016 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2212 · broodmare | 1,000gnsDe Burgh Equine |
| Ice Missile2009 filly by One Cool Cat | 2013 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2351 · broodmare | Not sold |
| Breakheart2007 gelding by Sakhee | 2011 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 524 · in training | 12,000gnsPaul Howling Racing |
| Breakheart2007 gelding by Sakhee | 2010 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1025 · in training | Not sold |
| Night Rocket2004 filly by Night Shift | 2008 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1054 · in training | 5,000gnsDhafi Al-Marri |
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.