Cypress Hill
Foaled 2001 · by Machiavellian out of Quest Of Passion (Saumarez)
Form 70800P/0P7 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 30 Apr 06 – 6 Jul 07, last for Eamon Tyrrell
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jul 07 | WexfordJ.J. Byrne Car Sales Maiden · 1m5f · Good | 1m5f | Good | 7/12 | – | M G Cleary |
| 16 Jun 07 | LimerickWalsh Western Maiden Hurdle · 3m · Good | 3m | Good | PU/18 | – | Denis O'Regan |
| 8 Jun 07 | WexfordTommy James Plant Hire & Civil Engineers Maiden · 1m5f · Good | 1m5f | Good | 11/16 | – | M G Cleary |
| 19 Nov 06 | Punchestown (IRE)I.N.H. Stallion Owners European Breeders Fund Maiden Hurdle · 2m4f · Soft | 2m4f | Soft | PU/20 | – | M G Cleary |
| 12 Nov 06 | Limerick (IRE)Martinstown Opportunity Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 13/18 | – | M G Cleary |
| 10 Jul 06 | RoscommonKeenan Bookmakers Maiden Hurdle · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 16/18 | – | D J Casey |
| 30 May 06 | BallinrobeF.b.d. Insurance Inh Flat Race · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 8/16 | – | Mr P J McMahon |
| 20 May 06 | Punchestown (IRE)Evening Meeting In June (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 20/24 | – | Mr P J McMahon |
| 30 Apr 06 | Gowran Park (IRE)Clashwilliam (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 7/12 | – | Mr P J McMahon |
Machiavellian as a stallion
In our records: 234 runners, 137 winners (59%), 24 black-type winners including 3 at the top level, 18 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1992–2005.
His best
West Wind Group 1 OR 116 · Palace Episode Group 1 OR 111 · Tie Black Group 1 · Cesare Group 2 OR 120 · Chic Group 2 OR 117 · Shakis Group 2 OR 113
The dam: Quest Of Passion by Saumarez
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 5 winners from 6 other runners.
Pingshou Grade 1 half-sibling, by Definite Article
Magic Of Light Grade 2 half-sibling, by Flemensfirth
Mughas bt half-sibling, by Sadler's Wells
Sizing Platinum bt half-sibling, by Definite Article
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Of Light (IRE) Grade 2 2011 mare · by Flemensfirth | 36 | 9 | OR 158 |
| Pingshou (IRE) Grade 1 2010 gelding · by Definite Article | 19 | 3 | OR 150 |
| Sizing Platinum (IRE) bt 2008 gelding · by Definite Article | 35 | 6 | OR 149 |
| Passion's Quest (IRE) 2004 filly · by Traditionally | 1 | 0 | – |
| Piety (IRE) 2003 filly · by Danehill | 9 | 2 | OR 83 |
| Mughas (IRE) bt 1999 gelding · by Sadler's Wells | 10 | 1 | OR 153 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Of Light2011 mare by Flemensfirth | 2021 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1251 · broodmare | €185,000Coolmara Stables |
| 2012 mare by Yeats | 2017 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1383 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Magic Of Light2011 filly by Flemensfirth | 2017 Goffs UK Spring HIT SaleLot 548 · in training | £75,000Stroud Coleman Bloodstock |
| 2012 filly by Yeats | 2015 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 216 · store | Bought back |
| Magic Of Light2011 filly by Flemensfirth | 2015 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 477 · store | €20,000Stephen Kemble |
| Sizing Platinum2008 gelding by Definite Article | 2011 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 325 · store | €50,000Bobby O'Ryan |
| Sizing Platinum2008 colt by Definite Article | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1403 · store | €35,000G. M. Bloodstock |
| Passion's Quest2004 filly by Traditionally | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 232 · store | €42,000Mrs J Harrington |
| 2006 colt by King's Theatre | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1681 · store | €29,000John O'Byrne |
| Piety2003 filly by Danehill | 2006 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2381 · broodmare | 90,000gnsRobert Roulston Bloodstock |
| 2000 mare by Sadler's Wells | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 2694 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Passion's Quest2004 filly by Traditionally | 2005 Tattersalls Ireland SapphireLot 96 · yearling | €15,000John O'Byrne |
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.