From our racing database
Al Shemali
Foaled 2004 · by Medicean out of Bathilde (Generous)
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35Runs
5Wins
102nd / 3rd
119Best OR
£2,202,206
€3,000Prize money
€3,000Prize money
Form 23/336913/84 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 4 Sep 06 – 17 Jan 13, last for A R Al Rayhi · current OR 104
Group 1 won the Dubai Duty Free Sponsored By Dubai Duty Free (Turf) (2010)
Group 3 won the Abu Dhabi Championship (Turf) (2012)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 13 | Meydan (UAE)Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship (Handicap) (Turf) · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 4/11 | 104 | Ryan Moore |
| 10 Jan 13 | Meydan (UAE)Al Rashidiya Trial Presented By Longines (Conditions Race) (Turf) · 1m1f · Good | 1m1f | Good | 8/9 | 104 | Royston Ffrench |
| 20 Dec 12 | Meydan (UAE)Ford Mustang (Handicap) (Tapeta) · 1m3f · Standard | 1m3f | Standard | 3/9 | 108 | Harry Bentley |
| 18 Mar 12 | Abu Dhabi (UAE) Group 3Abu Dhabi Championship (Turf) · 1m3f · Good To Firm | 1m3f | Good To Firm | 1/13 | 104 | Silvestre De Sousa |
| 10 Mar 12 | Meydan (UAE) Group 1Al Maktoum Challenge R3 Sponsored By Emirates (Tapeta) · 1m2f · Standard | 1m2f | Standard | 9/14 | 111 | Royston Ffrench |
| 1 Mar 12 | Doha (QA) Group 1H.H Emir's Trophy (Thoroughbreds International) (Local (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 6/15 | – | Royston Ffrench |
| 16 Feb 12 | Meydan (UAE)Range Rover Trophy (Handicap) (Turf) · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 3/15 | 102 | Royston Ffrench |
| 26 Jan 12 | Meydan (UAE)Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (Handicap) (Turf) · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 3/12 | 102 | Royston Ffrench |
| 24 Oct 11 | LeicesterSir Gordon Richards Conditions Stakes · Class 3 · 1m3f183y · Good To Firm | 1m3f183y | Good To Firm | 3/6 | 103 | Ahmed Ajtebi |
| 23 Sep 11 | Newmarket ListedAqlaam Godolphin Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m4f · Good To Firm | 1m4f | Good To Firm | 2/5 | 104 | Ahmed Ajtebi |
| 29 Aug 11 | Epsom DownsTry Totequickpick On All Totepool Bets Conditions Stakes · Class 3 · 1m2f18y · Good To Soft | 1m2f18y | Good To Soft | 7/8 | 112 | Hayley Turner |
| 26 Mar 11 | Meydan (UAE) Group 1Dubai Sheema Classic (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 13/14 | 115 | Royston Ffrench |
Al Shemali2004
Medicean
Bathilde
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Generous
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Medicean as a stallion
In our records: 757 runners, 391 winners (52%), 53 black-type winners including 10 at the top level, 38 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2003–2018.
His best
Capponi Group 1 OR 122 · Dutch Art Group 1 OR 121 · Al Shemali Group 1 OR 119 · Nannina Group 1 OR 117 · Siyouma Group 1 OR 114 · Bayrir Group 1 OR 109
The dam: Bathilde by Generous
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 6 other runners.
Black type in the family
Tungsten Strike Group 2 half-sibling, by Smart Strike
Arabian Mirage bt half-sibling, by Oasis Dream
Hammerfest bt half-sibling, by Fantastic Light
Tungsten Strike Group 2 half-sibling, by Smart Strike
Arabian Mirage bt half-sibling, by Oasis Dream
Hammerfest bt half-sibling, by Fantastic Light
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compassionate (GB) 2016 filly · by Charm Spirit | 2 | 0 | – |
| Beer With The Boys (GB) 2015 gelding · by Nathaniel | 40 | 2 | OR 75 |
| High Valley (GB) 2012 gelding · by New Approach | 4 | 0 | OR 75 |
| Hammerfest (GB) bt 2007 gelding · by Fantastic Light | 19 | 6 | OR 100 |
| Arabian Mirage (GB) bt 2006 filly · by Oasis Dream | 14 | 3 | OR 97 |
| Tungsten Strike (USA) Group 2 2001 gelding · by Smart Strike | 31 | 5 | OR 114 |
Al Shemali in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 100 · as a yearling | 110,000gnsC Gordon-Watson Bloodstock | C Gordon-Watson Bloodstock | Minster Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 filly by Sea Moon | 2024 Goffs December NH SaleLot 154 · store | €3,000Michael Fanning |
| Biddynora2020 filly by Shantou | 2020 Goffs December NH SaleLot 56 · store | €3,000Gerry Hogan Bloodstock |
| Stumblin In2019 filly by Shantou | 2019 Goffs December NH SaleLot 177 · store | €6,500Gerry Hogan Bloodstock |
| Beer With The Boys2015 gelding by Nathaniel | 2019 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1404 · in training | 6,500gnsEmerald Bloodstock / Compas Equine |
| Clady Bridge2017 filly by Great Pretender | 2018 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 146 · store | Not sold |
| Beer With The Boys2015 colt by Nathaniel | 2016 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 486 · yearling | 120,000gnsGill Richardson Bloodstock |
| Arabian Mirage2006 mare by Oasis Dream | 2016 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1782 · broodmare | 52,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock |
| 2013 colt by New Approach | 2013 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 854 · foal | 250,000gnsJohn Ferguson Bloodstock |
| Arabian Mirage2006 mare by Oasis Dream | 2011 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1734 · broodmare | 380,000gnsC Gordon-Watson Bloodstock |
| Hammerfest2007 colt by Fantastic Light | 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1128 · yearling | 44,000gnsJohn Hammond |
| Arabian Mirage2006 filly by Oasis Dream | 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 581 · yearling | 210,000gnsBBA Ireland for Plantation Stud |
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.