Usk Poppy
Foaled 2003 · by Mark Of Esteem out of Wars (Green Desert)
Form 7/231239 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 15 Nov 05 – 27 Aug 06, last for David Elsworth · current OR 77
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 06 | GoodwoodChichester Observer Fillies' Stakes (Handicap) · Class 4 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 9/12 | 77 | Liam Keniry |
| 12 Aug 06 | NewmarketE.B.F. Fillies' Handicap · Class 4 · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 3/6 | 77 | J F Egan |
| 15 Jul 06 | SalisburyE.B.F. Ladies Evening Fillies' Handicap · Class 3 · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 2/6 | 77 | J F Egan |
| 28 Jun 06 | SalisburySmith & Williamson Maiden Fillies' Stks · Class 4 · 6f212y · Good | 6f212y | Good | 1/16 | 77 | J F Egan |
| 9 Jun 06 | GoodwoodGoodwood Organic Farm Maiden Fillies' Stakes · Class 5 · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 3/16 | 77 | T Quinn |
| 20 May 06 | NewburyPaddy Power Dial-A-Bet Maiden Stakes (Div II) · Class 5 · 7f · Soft | 7f | Soft | 2/12 | – | Liam Keniry |
| 15 Nov 05 | Lingfield (AW)Daily Offers From Betdirect Maiden Stakes (Div 2) · Class 5 · 6f · Standard | 6f | Standard | 7/11 | – | Frankie McDonald |
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: Wars by Green Desert
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Victory (IRE) 2013 filly · by Mount Nelson | 9 | 0 | OR 45 |
| Deeds Not Words (IRE) 2011 gelding · by Royal Applause | 130 | 17 | OR 97 |
| Sangrail (GB) 2009 filly · by Singspiel | 11 | 0 | OR 65 |
| Fawley Green (GB) 2007 gelding · by Shamardal | 25 | 0 | OR 78 |
| Heroes (GB) 2004 gelding · by Diktat | 31 | 2 | OR 92 |
| Redrightreturning (GB) 2002 filly · by Diktat | 2 | 0 | OR 85 |
Usk Poppy in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tattersalls JulyLot 120 · as a broodmare · in foal to Yeats (IRE) | Not sold (14,500gns) | – | Usk Valley Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Deeds Not Words2011 gelding by Royal Applause | 2016 Goffs Open Yearling & HIT SaleLot 77 · in training | €5,000Diego Dias |
| Deeds Not Words2011 gelding by Royal Applause | 2015 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 396 · in training | 18,000gnsPhilip Burns |
| Miss Victory2013 filly by Mount Nelson | 2014 Tattersalls Ireland September, Book 2Lot 529 · yearling | Bought back |
| Sangrail2009 filly by Singspiel | 2014 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1333 · broodmare | €3,500Luke Comer |
| Deeds Not Words2011 colt by Royal Applause | 2013 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 704 · in training | Bought back |
| Deeds Not Words2011 colt by Royal Applause | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1219 · yearling | 60,000gnsGill Richardson Bloodstock |
| Deeds Not Words2011 colt by Royal Applause | 2011 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1058 · foal | Bought back |
| Fawley Green2007 gelding by Shamardal | 2008 Goffs UK St Leger, Part 2Lot 329 · yearling | £30,000Muir, W. |
| Heroes2004 gelding by Diktat | 2008 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 130 · in training | 9,000gnsPeter Doyle Bloodstock |
| Heroes2004 gelding by Diktat | 2006 Goffs UK November SaleLot 299 · in training | Not sold |
| Heroes2004 gelding by Diktat | 2005 Goffs UK St LegerLot 475 · yearling | £30,000O'ryan, R.j. |
| Redrightreturning2002 filly by Diktat | 2005 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2242 · broodmare | 10,000gnsRathbarry Bloodstock Services |
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.