Rock Sensation
Foaled 2002 · by Taipan out of Ashpark Rose (Roselier)
Form 99/0 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 3 Nov 06 – 17 Feb 07, last for M J P O'Brien
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 07 | Gowran ParkRockview (qr) Inh Flat Race · 2m1f · Heavy | 2m1f | Heavy | 10/18 | – | Mr P A Molony |
| 27 Dec 06 | LeopardstownPaddy Power Christmas Bumper Flat Race · 2m4f · Heavy | 2m4f | Heavy | 9/13 | – | Mr D W Cullen |
| 3 Nov 06 | Down RoyalAllianz Maiden Hurdle · 2m6f · Yielding To Soft | 2m6f | Yielding To Soft | 9/18 | – | A E Lynch |
Taipan as a stallion
In our records: 198 runners, 67 winners (34%), 5 black-type winners, 1 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2000–2003.
His best
Made In Taipan Grade 2 OR 152 · Celestial Wave Grade 2 OR 149 · Coolcashin Grade 2 OR 138 · Calgary Bay Grade 3 OR 158 · Earth Magic Grade 3 OR 146 · Alexander Taipan OR 144
The dam: Ashpark Rose by Roselier
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Well Said (IRE) 2010 gelding · by Talkin Man | 7 | 1 | OR 113 |
| Ballymacduff (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Strategic Choice | 33 | 1 | OR 108 |
| Doof (IRE) 2000 gelding · by Old Vic | 24 | 1 | OR 117 |
Rock Sensation in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Goffs June SaleLot 19 · as a in training | €16,500Ballycud Farm | Ballycud Farm | Grangeduff Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 gelding by Cloudings | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 382 · store | €3,000Teddy Drew |
| Ballymacduff2004 gelding by Strategic Choice | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 408 · store | €10,000 |
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.