John Diamond
Foaled 2001 · by Un Desperado out of Lessons Lass (Doyoun)
Form 5/55U15/12/P/6 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 27 Nov 05 – 5 May 10, last for Helen Needham · current OR 121
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 10 | CheltenhamNigel Dimmer Hunters' Chase · Class 5 · 2m5f · Good | 2m5f | Good | 6/14 | 121 | Adam Wedge |
| 27 Jun 08 | Market RasenInjured Jockeys Fund Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m6f110y · Good | 2m6f110y | Good | PU/12 | 123 | Sam Thomas |
| 27 Nov 07 | KemptonLadbrokes Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m4f110y · Good To Soft | 2m4f110y | Good To Soft | 2/10 | 122 | A P McCoy |
| 10 Nov 07 | Wincantontoteexacta Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m5f · Good | 2m5f | Good | 1/9 | 109 | A P McCoy |
| 3 Nov 06 | FontwellCenkos Securities Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m2f · Good | 2m2f | Good | 5/8 | 109 | Sam Thomas |
| 3 Oct 06 | Huntingdonwbx.com World Bet Exchange Novices' Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4f110y · Good To Firm | 2m4f110y | Good To Firm | 1/7 | 100 | Sam Thomas |
| 8 May 06 | TowcesterGg.com Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | UR/15 | – | Sam Thomas |
| 20 Apr 06 | CheltenhamNovices' Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m1f · Good | 2m1f | Good | 5/6 | – | Sam Thomas |
| 13 Jan 06 | HuntingdonE.B.F. RPSport 'NH' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) · Class 4 · 2m110y · Good To Soft | 2m110y | Good To Soft | 5/14 | – | Sam Thomas |
| 8 Dec 05 | HuntingdonRacing UK Intermediate NH Flat Race · Class 6 · 2m110y · Good | 2m110y | Good | 5/17 | – | Mr J Jarrett |
| 27 Nov 05 | NewburyLondon Racing Club NH Flat Race · Class 6 · 2m110y · Good | 2m110y | Good | 9/21 | – | Mr J Jarrett |
Un Desperado as a stallion
In our records: 174 runners, 57 winners (33%), 5 black-type winners, 8 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1993–2001.
His best
Candy Girl Grade 2 OR 134 · Young Desperado Grade 2 OR 124 · Philson Run Listed OR 138 · Nostringsattached I Listed OR 136 · Kymandjen Listed OR 135 · Best Mate OR 164
The dam: Lessons Lass by Doyoun
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 7 other runners.
Black Zorro bt half-sibling, by Vinnie Roe
Lecon Benefique bt half-sibling, by Beneficial
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecon Benefique (IRE) bt 2009 mare · by Beneficial | 10 | 0 | – |
| Lessons In Milan (IRE) 2008 gelding · by Milan | 13 | 2 | OR 140 |
| Black Zorro (IRE) bt 2007 gelding · by Vinnie Roe | 16 | 0 | OR 94 |
| Say A Few Words (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Definite Article | 1 | 0 | – |
| The Polomoche (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Beneficial | 17 | 8 | OR 149 |
| Schiehallion (IRE) 2002 gelding · by Pistolet Bleu | 9 | 1 | OR 125 |
| My Pal Val (IRE) 2000 gelding · by Classic Cliche | 12 | 2 | OR 100 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Lecon Benefique2009 filly by Beneficial | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 193 · store | €7,000Broadwell Stud |
| Black Zorro2007 gelding by Vinnie Roe | 2010 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 286 · store | €32,000Aiden Murphy |
| Lessons In Milan2008 colt by Milan | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 2187 · store | €18,000John O'Byrne |
| Black Zorro2007 gelding by Vinnie Roe | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 368 · store | €20,000Liam Cusack |
| Say A Few Words2004 gelding by Definite Article | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 109 · store | €18,000Joseph Crowley |
| 2006 filly by Luso | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 2477 · store | €2,900Martin Kearney |
| The Polomoche2003 gelding by Beneficial | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 233 · store | €68,000Highflyer 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.