Devil's Advocate
Foaled 2022 · by Too Darn Hot out of Precious Ramotswe (Nathaniel)
Form 40417/24776 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 26 Sep 24 – 17 Oct 26, last for John & Thady Gosden · current OR 109
bt placed in black-type company 1 time
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 26 | Ascot Group 1Qatar Racing Champion Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 6/6 | 109 | Robert Havlin |
| 19 Aug 26 | York Group 1Juddmonte International Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m2½f · Good | 1m2½f | Good | 7/8 | 109 | Robert Havlin |
| 17 Jun 26 | Ascot Group 1Prince Of Wales's Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 7/8 | 109 | Robert Havlin |
| 24 Apr 26 | Sandown Group 3bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 1m1f209y · Good | 1m1f209y | Good | 4/5 | 112 | William Buick |
| 6 Apr 26 | Kempton (AW) ListedVirgin Bet Daily Price Boosts Magnolia Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m1f219y · Standard To Slow | 1m1f219y | Standard To Slow | 2/7 | 112 | William Buick |
| 18 Oct 25 | Ascot Group 1Qipco Champion Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m1f212y · Good | 1m1f212y | Good | 7/11 | 109 | Robert Havlin |
| 11 Sep 25 | DoncasterOddschecker Handicap (GBBPlus Race) · Class 2 · 1m2f43y · Good To Soft | 1m2f43y | Good To Soft | 1/10 | 104 | William Buick |
| 23 Aug 25 | Windsor Group 3Weatherbys Global Stallions App Winter Hill Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 4/5 | 105 | Benoit De La Sayette |
| 18 Jun 25 | Ascot Group 2Queen's Vase (Group 2) · Class 1 · 1m6f34y · Good To Firm | 1m6f34y | Good To Firm | 13/13 | 107 | William Buick |
| 15 May 25 | York Group 2Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 1m2f56y · Good To Firm | 1m2f56y | Good To Firm | 4/11 | 100 | Benoit De La Sayette |
| 22 Apr 25 | Epsom Downs ListedBetfred Blue Riband Trial (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m2f17y · Good | 1m2f17y | Good | 6/7 | – | William Buick |
| 17 Oct 24 | Chelmsford City (AW)Betfair 'Confined' Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) · Class 5 · 1m2f · Standard | 1m2f | Standard | 1/5 | – | Robert Havlin |
Too Darn Hot as a stallion
In our records: 384 runners, 187 winners (49%), 30 black-type winners including 7 at the top level, 29 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2021–2024.
On the track himself: 9 runs, 6 wins — Group 1 winner (Darley Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1)).
His best
Hotazhell Group 1 OR 117 · Fallen Angel Group 1 OR 116 · Tornado Alert Group 1 OR 112 · Native Approach Group 1 OR 109 · Tropicus Group 1 OR 109 · Title Role Group 1 OR 106
The dam: Precious Ramotswe by Nathaniel
She ran 9 times and won 4, best OR 103 — Group 3 winner. Dam of 3 winners from 3 other runners.
Earth Shot Group 2 half-sibling, by Time Test
This Is The Day bt out of the 2nd dam, by Footstepsinthesand
Vanity Rules bt out of the 2nd dam, by New Approach
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Shot (IRE) Group 2 2023 filly · by Time Test | 7 | 2 | OR 109 |
| Perry Mason (GB) 2021 gelding · by Advertise. | 19 | 4 | OR 97 |
| Inquiring Minds (GB) 2020 colt · by Kingman | 5 | 1 | OR 89 |
Devil's Advocate in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 578 · as a yearling | 350,000gnsStroud Coleman Bloodstock | Stroud Coleman Bloodstock | Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd. |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 colt by Sea The Stars | 2025 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 338 · yearling | 400,000gnsStroud Coleman Bloodstock |
| Perry Mason2021 gelding by Advertise | 2025 Tattersalls JulyLot 927 · in training | 3,500gnsMaurice Ahern |
| Earth Shot2023 filly by Time Test | 2024 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1059 · yearling | 90,000gnsJill Lamb Bloodstock |
| Perry Mason2021 colt by Advertise | 2024 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 622 · in training | 3,000gnsJerry Stevens |
| Inquiring Minds2020 colt by Kingman | 2023 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1007 · in training | 68,000gnsHurworth Bloodstock / John O'Shea Racing AUS |
| Perry Mason2021 colt by Advertise | 2022 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 142 · yearling | Withdrawn |
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.