Land Ahoy
Foaled 2004 · by Observatory out of Night Haven (Night Shift)
Form 7/859070085 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 1 Jun 06 – 17 Oct 07, last for David Arbuthnot · current OR 52
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 07 | Kempton (AW)Digibet Sports Betting Handicap · Class 6 · 6f · Standard | 6f | Standard | 5/11 | 52 | Fergus Sweeney |
| 5 Sep 07 | Lingfield (AW)lingfieldpark.co.uk Handicap (AW) · Class 5 · 6f · Standard | 6f | Standard | 8/9 | 54 | Frankie McDonald |
| 24 Aug 07 | BathBath Ales Gem Handicap · Class 5 · 5f11y · Good To Firm | 5f11y | Good To Firm | 11/12 | 60 | Martin Dwyer |
| 16 Aug 07 | ChepstowPlay 123Sport.com To Win Real Money Maiden Handicap · Class 6 · 6f16y · Good | 6f16y | Good | 11/14 | 60 | Jimmy Quinn |
| 4 Aug 07 | WindsorCome Racing Again This Monday Evening Handicap · Class 5 · 5f10y · Good To Firm | 5f10y | Good To Firm | 7/10 | 64 | Richard Kingscote |
| 29 Jun 07 | Wolverhampton (AW)Sponsor A Race By Calling 0870 220 2442 Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 5f216y · Standard To Fast | 5f216y | Standard To Fast | 10/12 | 77 | Adam Kirby |
| 15 Jun 07 | SandownFleming Russell Stent Handicap · Class 5 · 5f6y · Good To Soft | 5f6y | Good To Soft | 9/10 | 74 | Kerrin McEvoy |
| 9 Jun 07 | NewburyR W Armstrong & Sons 50th Anniversary Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 6f8y · Good To Firm | 6f8y | Good To Firm | 5/12 | 74 | Martin Dwyer |
| 23 May 07 | Lingfield (AW)Heads-up At williamhillpoker.com Handicap · Class 4 · 5f · Standard | 5f | Standard | 8/9 | 77 | Brett Doyle |
| 25 Aug 06 | SandownVariety Club Day Tomorrow Nursery H'cap · Class 4 · 5f6y · Good | 5f6y | Good | 7/10 | 80 | Martin Dwyer |
| 10 Jul 06 | BathE.B.F./Vertese Omega 369 Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 5f11y · Good | 5f11y | Good | 11/12 | 80 | Frankie McDonald |
| 13 Jun 06 | SalisburyGeorge Smith Horseboxes Maiden Auction Stakes · Class 5 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 3/16 | – | Frankie McDonald |
Observatory as a stallion
In our records: 232 runners, 105 winners (45%), 9 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 12 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2003–2013.
His best
Twice Over Group 1 OR 125 · African Rose Group 1 OR 115 · Violette Group 3 OR 107 · Helleborine Group 3 · Nidhaal Listed OR 104 · Star Cluster Listed OR 102
The dam: Night Haven by Night Shift
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 9 winners from 14 other runners.
Rosa Grace Listed half-sibling, by Lomitas
Secret Night bt half-sibling, by Dansili
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Kitten (GB) 2018 filly · by Bobby's Kitten | 15 | 0 | OR 56 |
| Lady Kinsale (GB) 2016 filly · by Farhh | 7 | 0 | OR 52 |
| Christmas Night (GB) 2015 gelding · by Compton Place | 46 | 3 | OR 66 |
| Champagne Queen (GB) 2014 filly · by Showcasing | 11 | 0 | OR 58 |
| Evening Starlight (GB) 2013 mare · by Kyllachy | 24 | 4 | OR 67 |
| Storytale (GB) 2012 gelding · by Rip Van Winkle | 8 | 1 | OR 51 |
| Flycatcher (IRE) 2011 filly · by Medicean | 11 | 2 | OR 83 |
| Perfect Haven (GB) 2010 filly · by Singspiel | 11 | 2 | OR 82 |
| Eastern Destiny (GB) 2009 filly · by Dubai Destination | 13 | 4 | OR 89 |
| Shafgaan (GB) 2008 colt · by Oasis Dream | 26 | 0 | OR 90 |
| Duke Of Rainford (GB) 2007 gelding · by Bahamian Bounty | 54 | 5 | OR 57 |
| Dream of Mine (GB) 2006 filly · by Tobougg | 8 | 0 | OR 70 |
| Rosa Grace (GB) Listed 2005 mare · by Lomitas | 12 | 3 | OR 104 |
| Secret Night (GB) bt 2003 mare · by Dansili | 48 | 4 | OR 88 |
Land Ahoy in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Goffs UK October HIT SaleLot 308 · as a in training | £600Simonsen, M. | Simonsen, M. | Uplands Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Kitten2018 filly by Bobby'S Kitten | 2026 Arqana Summer SaleLot 49 · broodmare | €1,500 |
| Evening Starlight2013 mare by Kyllachy | 2024 Tattersalls JulyLot 47 · broodmare | 3,000gnsGe Mar |
| Copper Kitten2018 mare by Bobby's Kitten | 2022 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2205 · broodmare | 26,000gnsEarl Haras De La Haie Neuve |
| Evening Starlight2013 mare by Kyllachy | 2021 Tattersalls JulyLot 70 · broodmare | 22,000gnsMartin Percival T/A Boyce Bloodstock |
| Copper Kitten2018 filly by Bobby's Kitten | 2019 Goffs UK SilverLot 641 · yearling | £3,000Claire Goddard/John Jenkins |
| Lady Kinsale2016 filly by Farhh | 2018 Goffs UK Breeze Up SaleLot 38 · breeze-up | £25,000Sue Alston |
| Perfect Haven2010 mare by Singspiel | 2018 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2041 · broodmare | 18,000gnsBBA Ireland |
| 16 filly by Farhh | 2017 Goffs UK SilverLot 529 · in training | £10,000Hardwood Stud |
| Christmas Night2015 colt by Compton Place | 2016 Goffs UK SilverLot 594 · yearling | Not sold |
| Rosa Grace2005 mare by Lomitas | 2016 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2036 · broodmare | 15,000gnsRae Guest Racing |
| Champagne Queen2014 filly by Showcasing | 2015 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1127 · yearling | 19,000gnsRae Guest Racing |
| Storytale2012 gelding by Rip Van Winkle | 2015 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 134 · in training | £3,500Dave Roberts |
| Rosa Grace2005 mare by Lomitas | 2015 Tattersalls JulyLot 63 · broodmare | 26,000gnsHill Farm Bloodstock |
| Evening Starlight2013 filly by Kyllachy | 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1220 · yearling | 15,000gnsGrangebarry |
| Storytale2012 colt by Rip Van Winkle | 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 613 · yearling | 90,000gnsStephen Hillen Bloodstock |
| Perfect Haven2010 filly by Singspiel | 2013 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2074 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Flycatcher2011 filly by Medicean | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 843 · yearling | 45,000gnsR O'Ryan |
| Perfect Haven2010 filly by Singspiel | 2011 Goffs UK PremierLot 295 · yearling | £16,000Ralph Beckett |
| Rosa Grace2005 mare by Lomitas | 2010 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1440 · broodmare | 135,000gnsHawthorn Villa Stud |
| Shafgaan2008 colt by Oasis Dream | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 621 · yearling | 17,000gnsRabbah Bloodstock |
| Duke Of Rainford2007 gelding by Bahamian Bounty | 2009 Goffs UK October HIT SaleLot 464 · in training | £3,000Talltrees Racing |
| Duke Of Rainford2007 gelding by Bahamian Bounty | 2008 Goffs UK St Leger, Part 2Lot 162 · yearling | £60,000Koukash, M. |
| Dream of Mine2006 filly by Tobougg | 2008 Goffs UK Breeze Up SaleLot 44 · breeze-up | £180,000O'gorman, Richard Bloodstock |
| Dream of Mine2006 filly by Tobougg | 2007 Goffs UK St Leger, Part 1Lot 320 · yearling | £38,000Browne, W. |
| Rosa Grace2005 filly by Lomitas | 2006 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1403 · yearling | 30,000gnsRae Guest Racing |
| Secret Night2003 filly by Dansili | 2005 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 292 · in training | 20,000gnsJames Toller |
| Secret Night2003 filly by Dansili | 2005 Tattersalls JulyLot 147 · in training | Bought back |
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.