Terrific Challenge
Foaled 2002 · by Royal Academy out of Clever Empress (Crafty Prospector)
Form 703523/7564 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 22 Oct 06 – 9 Mar 12, last for S Seemar · current OR 97
Group 3 won the Marju Mahab Al Shimaal Stakes (Dirt) (2007)
Listed won the Jebel Ali Sprint Sponsored By Shadwell Farm () (Dirt) (2010)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 12 | Jebel Ali (UAE) ListedJebel Ali Sprint () (Dirt) · 5f · Fast | 5f | Fast | 4/10 | 97 | Ted Durcan |
| 24 Feb 12 | Jebel Ali (UAE)Jebel Ali Sprint Prep (Conditions Race) (Dirt) · 5f · Fast | 5f | Fast | 6/15 | 100 | Richard Mullen |
| 27 Jan 12 | Jebel Ali (UAE)Emirates Airline (Conditions Race) (Dirt) · 6f · Fast | 6f | Fast | 5/12 | 100 | Richard Mullen |
| 12 Jan 12 | Meydan (UAE)Etisalat eLife (Handicap) (Turf) · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 7/11 | 101 | Richard Mullen |
| 30 Dec 11 | Jebel Ali (UAE)GEMS World Academy (Conditions Race) (Dirt) · 6f · Fast | 6f | Fast | 3/8 | 102 | Richard Mullen |
| 2 Dec 11 | Jebel Ali (UAE)Shadwell (Conditions Race) (Dirt) · 5f · Fast | 5f | Fast | 2/10 | 102 | Ted Durcan |
| 18 Mar 11 | Jebel Ali (UAE)Race 6 (Conditions Race) (Dirt) · 6f · Fast | 6f | Fast | 5/16 | 105 | Richard Mullen |
| 11 Mar 11 | Jebel Ali (UAE) ListedJebel Ali Sprint () (Dirt) · 5f · Fast | 5f | Fast | 3/15 | 105 | Richard Mullen |
| 3 Feb 11 | Meydan (UAE) Group 3Al Shindagha Sprint Sponsored By Etisalat (Tapeta) · 6f · Standard | 6f | Standard | 10/12 | 106 | Richard Mullen |
| 20 Jan 11 | Meydan (UAE)Al Hadeerah Trophy (Handicap) (Turf) · 5f · Good | 5f | Good | 7/16 | 106 | Richard Mullen |
| 31 Dec 10 | Jebel Ali (UAE)Al Shafar Group (Conditions Race) (Dirt) · 6f · Fast | 6f | Fast | 2/11 | 106 | Richard Mullen |
| 3 Dec 10 | Jebel Ali (UAE)Shadwell Farm (Conditions Race) (Dirt) · 5f · Fast | 5f | Fast | 2/9 | 106 | Richard Mullen |
Royal Academy as a stallion
In our records: 216 runners, 68 winners (31%), 25 black-type winners including 3 at the top level, 17 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1994–2011.
His best
Bullish Luck Group 1 OR 115 · Ato Group 1 · Serious Speed Group 1 · Conservatorium Group 2 · Gotta Have Her Group 2 · Court Folly Group 2
The dam: Clever Empress by Crafty Prospector
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salik Tag (USA) 2008 gelding · by Hennessy | 9 | 2 | OR 70 |
| Clever Omneya (USA) 2006 mare · by Toccet | 16 | 3 | OR 57 |
| Regal Connection (USA) 2003 filly · by Deputy Commander | 15 | 2 | OR 79 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Clever Omneya2006 mare by Toccet | 2015 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2479 · broodmare | 3,500gnsDr B Olsen |
| Salik Tag2008 gelding by Hennessy | 2012 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 533 · in training | 2,500gnsAz Ag Capricorno |
| Clever Omneya2006 filly by Toccet | 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1472 · in training | Not sold |
| Clever Omneya2006 filly by Toccet | 2008 Tattersalls Craven Breeze-UpLot 151 · breeze-up | 55,000gnsHugo Merry Bloodstock |
| 2004 gelding by Tactical Cat | 2006 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1099 · in training | 8,000gnsHM Juhail |
| Regal Connection2003 filly by Deputy Commander | 2006 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 757 · in training | 55,000gnsMishref Al Kahtani |
| 2004 colt by Tactical Cat | 2005 Goffs UK St LegerLot 297 · yearling | £64,000Hillen, S. |
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.