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First Trim
Foaled 2005 · by Acclamation out of Spanker (Suave Dancer)
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32Runs
3Wins
62nd / 3rd
131Best OR
£8,560
€28,693Prize money
€28,693Prize money
Form 943/P/3P374S (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 19 May 07 – 21 Aug 15, last for Seamus Fahey · current OR 98
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 15 | KilbegganMullingar.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-109) · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | SU/11 | 98 | Paddy Kennedy |
| 6 Aug 15 | SligoLeo Mcmorrow Memorial Handicap Hurdle (80-102) · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 4/9 | 99 | Jonathan Moore |
| 27 Jul 15 | GalwayEasyfix Rubber Products Handicap Hurdle (88-109) · 2m · Yielding | 2m | Yielding | 7/20 | 99 | Jonathan Moore |
| 17 Jul 15 | KilbegganBest Dressed Lady Competition At Kilbeggan Races On 8th August Handicap Hurdle (80-116) · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 3/13 | 97 | Jonathan Moore |
| 20 Jun 15 | Gowran ParkAt The Races Handicap Hurdle (80-102) · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | PU/20 | 100 | Pierce Gallagher |
| 31 May 15 | KilbegganAthlone Handicap Hurdle (80-109) · 2m · Good To Yielding | 2m | Good To Yielding | 3/9 | 102 | Shane Butler |
| 29 Jul 13 | GalwaySean 'The Budgie' Burgess Memorial Handicap Hurdle (81-123) · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | PU/20 | 109 | Shane Butler |
| 25 Jul 11 | GalwaySalthillhotel.com Handicap Hurdle (81-123) · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 3/15 | 115 | Davy Russell |
| 10 Jul 11 | SligoGuinness Handicap Hurdle (81-116) · 2m · Good To Yielding | 2m | Good To Yielding | 4/11 | 114 | C J Bailey |
| 13 Jun 11 | RoscommonGerry Igoe Land Drainage Handicap Hurdle (81-123) · 2m · Yielding To Soft | 2m | Yielding To Soft | 9/14 | 116 | C J Bailey |
| 25 May 11 | PunchestownMotivate Challenge Supported By Failte Ireland Hurdle · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 6/11 | 120 | C J Bailey |
| 20 Apr 10 | Punchestown'3' Handicap Hurdle (0-140) (grade C) · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 22/25 | 120 | Davy Russell |
First Trim2005
Acclamation
Spanker
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Suave Dancer
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Acclamation as a stallion
In our records: 1,363 runners, 761 winners (56%), 68 black-type winners including 8 at the top level, 90 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2005–2024.
His best
Romantic Warrior Group 1 OR 134 · Equiano Group 1 OR 120 · Expert Eye Group 1 OR 119 · Marsha Group 1 OR 116 · Aclaim Group 1 OR 114 · Dark Angel Group 1 OR 114
The dam: Spanker by Suave Dancer
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 11 other runners.
Black type in the family
Champagne Mystery bt half-sibling, by Shantou
Mastman bt half-sibling, by Intikhab
Shantou Express bt half-sibling, by Shantou
Champagne Mystery bt half-sibling, by Shantou
Mastman bt half-sibling, by Intikhab
Shantou Express bt half-sibling, by Shantou
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pebbly Lunar Lady (IRE) 2017 mare · by Sea Moon | 3 | 0 | – |
| Shantou Express (IRE) bt 2015 gelding · by Shantou | 42 | 6 | OR 140 |
| Champagne Mystery (IRE) bt 2014 gelding · by Shantou | 34 | 4 | OR 144 |
| Suit Her (IRE) 2012 mare · by Shantou | 3 | 0 | – |
| Full Batten (IRE) 2011 gelding · by Shantou | 10 | 0 | OR 110 |
| Mrs Nisbett (IRE) 2008 filly · by Acclamation (full sibling) | 6 | 0 | OR 45 |
| Eva La Diva (IRE) 2007 filly · by Azamour | 3 | 0 | – |
| Barefield (IRE) 2006 mare · by Elnadim | 11 | 0 | OR 87 |
| Whipchord (IRE) 2004 filly · by Distant Music | 12 | 0 | OR 64 |
| Mastman (IRE) bt 2002 gelding · by Intikhab | 1 | 0 | – |
| Skerries (IRE) 2001 mare · by Dr Fong | 28 | 4 | OR 87 |
First Trim in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 897 · as a foal | 41,000gnsCatridge Farm Stud | Catridge Farm Stud | Burgage Stud, Ireland |
| 2006 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 880 · as a yearling | 48,000gnsGeoffrey Howson Bloodstock | Geoffrey Howson Bloodstock | Catridge Farm Stud |
| 2008 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 785 · as a in training | 10,000gnsJJ Bailey Haulage | JJ Bailey Haulage | Manton House Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Champagne Mystery2014 gelding by Shantou | 2021 Goffs UK Spring HIT P2P SaleLot 411 · pointer | £20,000Tom George |
| Shantou Express2015 gelding by Shantou | 2018 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 48 · store | €34,000Aiden Murphy |
| Champagne Mystery2014 gelding by Shantou | 2017 Goffs Land Rover Sale, Part 2Lot 389 · store | €33,000Kilronan |
| Shantou Express2015 colt by Shantou | 2015 Goffs December NH SaleLot 485 · store | €17,000Richard Rohan |
| Suit Her2012 filly by Shantou | 2015 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 526 · store | Not sold |
| Champagne Mystery2014 colt by Shantou | 2014 Goffs December NH SaleLot 61 · store | €12,500Billy Queally |
| Full Batten2011 gelding by Shantou | 2014 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 310 · store | €4,500Edmond Kent |
| 2009 filly by Dark Angel | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 489 · yearling | €1,200Hilltop Racing Stables |
| Mrs Nisbett2008 filly by Acclamation | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1535 · yearling | 800gnsBoyle / McCabe |
| Mrs Nisbett2008 filly by Acclamation | 2008 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1000 · foal | 8,000gnsGeoffrey Howson Bloodstock |
| Eva La Diva2007 filly by Azamour | 2008 Goffs Sportsman'sLot 771 · yearling | Not sold |
| Barefield2006 filly by Elnadim | 2008 Goffs Dundalk Flat Breeze Up SaleLot 46 · breeze-up | Not sold |
| Eva La Diva2007 filly by Azamour | 2007 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1092 · foal | Not sold |
| Barefield2006 filly by Elnadim | 2007 Tattersalls December YearlingsLot 263 · yearling | 8,000gnsFive Star Bloodstock |
| Whipchord2004 filly by Distant Music | 2007 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 447 · in training | 800gnsJose Francisco Acosta Lorenzo |
| Skerries2001 mare by Dr Fong | 2007 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2333 · broodmare | 11,000gnsEdmond Kent |
| Whipchord2004 filly by Distant Music | 2006 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 398 · in training | Bought back |
| Whipchord2004 filly by Distant Music | 2005 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1352 · yearling | 10,000gnsGeoffrey Howson Bloodstock |
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.