Secret Dancer
Foaled 2005 · by Sadler's Wells out of Discreet Brief (Darshaan)
Form 568/88/P20P/9 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 17 May 08 – 8 Feb 16, last for John Flint · current OR 60
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 16 | Wolverhampton (AW)32red Casino All Weather 'hands And Heels' Apprentice Series Handicap · Class 6 · 1m5f194y · Standard | 1m5f194y | Standard | 9/10 | 60 | Harry Burns |
| 28 Dec 15 | LeicesterParsley Selling Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m4f110y · Heavy | 2m4f110y | Heavy | PU/9 | 98 | Rhys Flint |
| 11 Dec 15 | CheltenhamCf Roberts Electrical + Mechanical Services Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m179y · Soft | 2m179y | Soft | 14/14 | 98 | James Best |
| 21 Aug 15 | Bangor-on-DeeUtilities Connections Management Ltd Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m3f123y · Good To Soft | 2m3f123y | Good To Soft | 2/8 | 95 | Rhys Flint |
| 27 Jan 15 | TauntonSupport Go Commando Charity Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3f110y · Soft | 2m3f110y | Soft | PU/15 | 100 | Rhys Flint |
| 8 Nov 14 | SandownShare.com : More People Enjoying Straightforward Investing Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m110y · Soft | 2m110y | Soft | 8/11 | 105 | William Kennedy |
| 23 Aug 14 | Cartmeltotepool Cartmel Cup (Handicap Hurdle) · Class 3 · 2m1f110y · Good | 2m1f110y | Good | 8/9 | 110 | William Kennedy |
| 4 Aug 13 | ChesterRacing Welfare Handicap · Class 4 · 1m4f66y · Good | 1m4f66y | Good | 8/8 | 70 | Franny Norton |
| 30 May 13 | WetherbyJames Brindley Best Dressed Lady Competition Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m4f · Good To Soft | 2m4f | Good To Soft | 6/11 | 113 | William Kennedy |
| 14 May 13 | ChepstowBetfred Mobile Lotto Handicap · Class 5 · 1m2f36y · Soft | 1m2f36y | Soft | 5/10 | 70 | Steve Drowne |
| 26 Jan 13 | CheltenhamSteel Plate And Sections Handicap Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m1f · Heavy | 2m1f | Heavy | 10/15 | 115 | William Kennedy |
| 14 Dec 12 | CheltenhamCf Roberts Electrical + Mechanical Services Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m1f · Heavy | 2m1f | Heavy | 15/17 | 119 | Nick Scholfield |
Sadler's Wells as a stallion
In our records: 638 runners, 378 winners (59%), 81 black-type winners including 11 at the top level, 76 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1994–2008.
His best
Synchronised Grade 1 OR 167 · Zaiyad Grade 1 · Percussionist Grade 1 OR 135 · Septimus Group 1 OR 122 · Yeats Group 1 OR 122 · Ask Group 1 OR 121
The dam: Discreet Brief by Darshaan
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 6 winners from 7 other runners.
Steeler Group 2 half-sibling, by Raven's Pass
Doggerbank bt half-sibling, by Oasis Dream
Secret Brief bt half-sibling, by Shamardal
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise Judgement (IRE) 2018 filly · by Lope De Vega | 8 | 1 | OR 76 |
| St Clerans (IRE) 2017 filly · by Golden Horn | 17 | 1 | OR 83 |
| Secret Brief (IRE) bt 2012 gelding · by Shamardal | 22 | 4 | OR 104 |
| Senior Counsel (IRE) 2011 gelding · by Galileo | 11 | 0 | OR 72 |
| Steeler (IRE) Group 2 2010 horse · by Raven's Pass | 15 | 3 | OR 112 |
| Minikin (IRE) 2007 filly · by Montjeu | 7 | 1 | OR 74 |
| Doggerbank (IRE) bt 2006 filly · by Oasis Dream | 6 | 2 | OR 78 |
Secret Dancer in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 95 · as a yearling | 120,000gnsA Skiffington | A Skiffington | Airlie Stud, Ireland |
| 2008 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 761 · as a in training | 50,000gnsSimon Christian | Simon Christian | Mr & Mrs Duncan Davidson |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Minikin2007 horse by Montjeu | 2019 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 819 · broodmare | €3,000Domenico Manca (PS) |
| Doggerbank2006 mare by Oasis Dream | 2019 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 44 · broodmare | 800gns |
| St Clerans2017 filly by Golden Horn | 2018 Goffs OrbyLot 262 · yearling | €170,000BBA Ireland |
| Senior Counsel2011 gelding by Galileo | 2015 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 79 · in training | 7,000gnsGordon Elliott Racing |
| 2014 filly by Frankel | 2014 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 885 · foal | €460,000R B L |
| Secret Brief2012 colt by Shamardal | 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 363 · yearling | 150,000gnsJohn Ferguson Bloodstock |
| Steeler2010 colt by Raven's Pass | 2011 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 53 · yearling | 80,000gnsMark Johnston Racing |
| Steeler2010 colt by Raven's Pass | 2010 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 932 · foal | 35,000gnsArrow Farm & Stud |
| 2009 filly by Manduro | 2010 Goffs OrbyLot 112 · yearling | Not sold |
| Doggerbank2006 filly by Oasis Dream | 2009 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1968 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Minikin2007 filly by Montjeu | 2008 Goffs MillionLot 524 · yearling | €140,000Kern / Lillingston Assoc |
| Doggerbank2006 filly by Oasis Dream | 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 682 · yearling | 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.