Auroras Encore
Foaled 2002 · by Second Empire out of Sama Veda (Rainbow Quest)
Form 0P4/5F51P5/9 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 19 Feb 07 – 25 Jan 14, last for Sue Smith · current OR 146
Grade 3 won the John Smith's Grand National Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) (2013)
Listed won the John Smith's Handicap Hurdle (Listed) (2008)
Listed won the totepool Handicap Chase (For The Tom Wragg Trophy) (Listed) (2010)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 14 | Doncaster ListedSky Bet Chase (Formerly The Great Yorkshire Chase) (Listed Handicap) · Class 1 · 3m · Soft | 3m | Soft | 9/15 | 146 | Ryan Mania |
| 26 Dec 13 | Wetherby Grade 3William Hill Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 3m1f · Soft | 3m1f | Soft | 5/8 | 148 | Ryan Mania |
| 20 Apr 13 | AyrCoral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 4m110y · Good | 4m110y | Good | PU/24 | 148 | Ryan Mania |
| 6 Apr 13 | Aintree Grade 3John Smith's Grand National Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) · Class 1 · 4m3f110y · Good To Soft | 4m3f110y | Good To Soft | 1/40 | 137 | Ryan Mania |
| 2 Mar 13 | Kelso Listedtotepool Mobile Text tote To 89660 Premier Chase (Listed) · Class 1 · 2m7f110y · Soft | 2m7f110y | Soft | 5/8 | 137 | Ryan Mania |
| 20 Feb 13 | Doncaster32red Casino Veterans' Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 3m · Good | 3m | Good | F/10 | 137 | Ryan Mania |
| 12 Jan 13 | WarwickBetfred Classic Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) · Class 1 · 3m5f · Soft | 3m5f | Soft | 5/13 | 142 | Ryan Mania |
| 26 Dec 12 | WetherbyBetfair. Don't Settle For Less Rowland Meyrick Handicap Chase (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 3m1f · Heavy | 3m1f | Heavy | 4/7 | 144 | Peter Buchanan |
| 2 Nov 12 | Wetherby Listedbet365 Handicap Chase (Listed) · Class 1 · 2m4f110y · Good To Soft | 2m4f110y | Good To Soft | PU/11 | 147 | Jonathan England |
| 21 Jul 12 | Market Rasen ListedBetfred Summer Plate (Listed Handicap Chase) · Class 1 · 2m6f110y · Good | 2m6f110y | Good | 13/16 | 149 | Ryan Mania |
| 10 Jun 12 | PerthAviva City Of Perth Gold Cup Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 3m · Soft | 3m | Soft | UR/17 | 150 | Ryan Mania |
| 21 Apr 12 | AyrCoral Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 4m110y · Good | 4m110y | Good | 2/24 | 143 | Ryan Mania |
Second Empire as a stallion
In our records: 111 runners, 50 winners (45%), 7 black-type winners, 11 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2001–2007.
His best
Strangely Brown Grade 2 OR 152 · Auroras Encore Grade 3 OR 150 · Plastic Polymer Group 3 · Dani's Girl Listed OR 124 · Star Empire Listed OR 113 · Beckermet Listed OR 110
Auroras Encore in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Goffs UK August SaleLot 557 · as a in training | £9,500Smith, H. | Smith, H. | – |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 filly by Kodiac | 2009 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 30 · yearling | €3,000Bobby O'Ryan |
| 2004 filly by Beckett | 2005 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 638 · yearling | Not sold |
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.