Dar Es Salaam
Foaled 2004 · by King's Best out of Place de L'Opera (Sadler's Wells)
Form 0884P75/205 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle, Chase · ran 4 Jun 07 – 9 Mar 12, last for James Moffatt · current OR 82
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 12 | AyrCaledonia Best Handicap Hurdle (For The James Barclay Challenge Trophy) · Class 4 · 2m5f110y · Heavy | 2m5f110y | Heavy | 5/9 | 82 | Wilson Renwick |
| 28 Feb 12 | CatterickRacinguk.com Lady Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m3f · Good | 2m3f | Good | 11/14 | 82 | Miss Rebecca Sparkes |
| 19 Jan 12 | LingfieldAshurst Wood Racing Excellence 'Hands And Heels' Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys & Amateur Riders) · Class 5 · 2m3f110y · Soft | 2m3f110y | Soft | 2/12 | 80 | Miss Rebecca Sparkes |
| 13 Dec 11 | CatterickWensley Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m3f · Soft | 2m3f | Soft | 5/17 | 85 | Miss Rebecca Sparkes |
| 5 Dec 11 | MusselburghTurfTV Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m110y · Good | 3m110y | Good | 7/12 | 85 | Brian Hughes |
| 30 Oct 11 | CarlisleExhibitions At Carlisle Racecourse Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m1f · Good | 2m1f | Good | PU/12 | 90 | Keith Mercer |
| 12 Oct 11 | WetherbySpinal Research 21st Anniversary At Wetherby Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m4f · Good To Soft | 2m4f | Good To Soft | 4/12 | 90 | Brian Hughes |
| 2 Oct 11 | KelsoAlexandra Carrington Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) · Class 5 · 2m2f · Good To Soft | 2m2f | Good To Soft | 8/11 | 93 | Graham Lee |
| 18 Jul 11 | AyrAyrshire Post Handicap (Qualifier For Betfair Scottish Racing Mile Final) · Class 5 · 1m2f · Good To Soft | 1m2f | Good To Soft | 8/11 | 68 | Lee Topliss |
| 8 Jul 11 | YorkGlobal Trading UK Responsible Packaging Handicap · Class 4 · 1m6f · Good | 1m6f | Good | 13/18 | 70 | Tom Eaves |
| 2 Jun 11 | WetherbyWetherbyracing.co.uk Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m110y · Good | 2m110y | Good | 3/9 | 93 | Danny Cook |
| 20 May 11 | MusselburghCanaccord Genuity Handicap · Class 4 · 1m6f · Good To Firm | 1m6f | Good To Firm | 8/10 | 68 | Paul Pickard |
King's Best as a stallion
In our records: 757 runners, 367 winners (48%), 67 black-type winners including 9 at the top level, 40 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2002–2017.
His best
Workforce Group 1 OR 128 · Proclamation Group 1 OR 122 · Eishin Flash Group 1 OR 120 · Creachadoir Group 1 OR 118 · Sajjhaa Group 1 OR 115 · King's Apostle Group 1 OR 115
The dam: Place de L'Opera by Sadler's Wells
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 6 other runners.
Imperial Stride Group 2 half-sibling, by Indian Ridge
Zero Tolerance Listed half-sibling, by Nashwan
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre Catalan (GB) 2009 filly · by Oasis Dream | 4 | 0 | OR 53 |
| Moment Juste (GB) 2008 filly · by Pivotal | 6 | 0 | OR 78 |
| Hala Bek (IRE) 2003 horse · by Halling | 3 | 2 | OR 120 |
| Noble Concorde (GB) 2002 gelding · by Daylami | 19 | 2 | OR 126 |
| Imperial Stride (GB) Group 2 2001 horse · by Indian Ridge | 8 | 5 | OR 120 |
| Zero Tolerance (IRE) Listed 2000 gelding · by Nashwan | 33 | 5 | OR 106 |
Dar Es Salaam in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Tattersalls December YearlingsLot 136 · as a yearling | 130,000gnsC Gordon-Watson Bloodstock | C Gordon-Watson Bloodstock | New England Stud |
| 2007 Goffs UK December HIT SaleLot 90 · as a in training | £20,000Harris, M.f. | Harris, M.f. | Dunlop Ed Racing Ltd |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Pre Catalan2009 filly by Oasis Dream | 2012 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1145 · broodmare | €20,000A. Sedrati |
| Pre Catalan2009 filly by Oasis Dream | 2012 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 153 · in training | 5,500gnsPremier Consignment |
| Moment Juste2008 filly by Pivotal | 2012 Tattersalls JulyLot 69 · in training | 42,000gnsDe Burgh Equine |
| 2006 mare by Pivotal | 2012 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1611 · broodmare | 16,000gnsBBA Ireland |
| 2007 mare by Indian Ridge | 2011 Tattersalls JulyLot 74 · broodmare | 80,000gnsBBA Ireland |
| 2006 filly by Pivotal | 2009 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1778 · broodmare | 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.