Dark Strands
Foaled 2004 · by Barathea out of Cielo Vodkamartini (Conquistador Cielo)
Form 9730/667318 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 13 May 07 – 19 Sep 08, last for Ms Caroline Hutchinson · current OR 94
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 08 | ListowelJohn Fletcher Memorial Handicap Hurdle (81-123) · 3m · Soft | 3m | Soft | 8/13 | 94 | R Walsh |
| 10 Aug 08 | DownpatrickWww.patohare.com Handicap Hurdle (77-90) · 2m6f · Yielding | 2m6f | Yielding | 1/11 | 85 | R Walsh |
| 14 Jul 08 | DownpatrickMagners Cider Handicap Hurdle (77-90) · 2m6f · Good | 2m6f | Good | 3/15 | 84 | A E Lynch |
| 29 May 08 | PunchestownPanoramic Restaurant (C&G) Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) · 2m · Firm | 2m | Firm | 7/18 | 84 | Mark Walsh |
| 17 May 08 | KilbegganAll-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Firm | 2m | Firm | 6/14 | 92 | Mark Walsh |
| 3 May 08 | Kilbeggan (IRE)Kilbeggan Maiden Hurdle · 2m3f · Good | 2m3f | Good | 6/16 | – | A E Lynch |
| 29 Jun 07 | CurraghDerrinstown Stud Apprentice Derby · 1m4f · Soft | 1m4f | Soft | 19/20 | 69 | Mr D A McMahon |
| 25 May 07 | Wexfordwww.wexfordraces.ie (C&G) Maiden · 1m5f · Good | 1m5f | Good | 3/11 | – | Mr D A McMahon |
| 21 May 07 | RoscommonBallybride Maiden · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 7/16 | – | Fran Berry |
| 13 May 07 | LeopardstownCarrickmines Maiden · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 9/16 | – | N G McCullagh |
Barathea as a stallion
In our records: 485 runners, 217 winners (45%), 29 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 21 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1996–2010.
His best
Marsh Warbler Group 1 OR 151 · Silk Blossom Group 2 OR 112 · Barshiba Group 2 OR 111 · Verema Group 2 OR 105 · Don Bosco I Group 2 · One Off Group 2
The dam: Cielo Vodkamartini by Conquistador Cielo
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 2 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeu d'Esprit (IRE) 2003 mare · by Montjeu | 15 | 2 | OR 104 |
| Phoenix Hill (IRE) 2002 gelding · by Montjeu | 27 | 1 | OR 77 |
Dark Strands in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Goffs MillionLot 146 · as a yearling | €26,000High Flyer | High Flyer | Georgestown Stud |
| 2007 Goffs HIT SaleLot 110 · as a in training | €25,000Hutchinson Caroline | Hutchinson Caroline | Currabeg Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jeu d'Esprit2003 filly by Montjeu | 2007 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2661 · broodmare | 16,000gnsHighflyer Bloodstock |
| Phoenix Hill2002 gelding by Montjeu | 2006 Goffs February SaleLot 26 · in training | €38,000D R Gandolfo |
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.