The Galloping Shoe
Foaled 2005 · by Observatory out of My Way (Marju)
Form 98758340/13 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 13 Apr 08 – 24 May 12, last for Alistair Whillans · current OR 73
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May 12 | HaydockChill Out Spa Handicap · Class 5 · 1m2f95y · Good To Firm | 1m2f95y | Good To Firm | 3/15 | 73 | Michael O'Connell |
| 28 Apr 12 | HaydockConcourse Pharmacy 25th Anniversary Handicap · Class 4 · 1m2f95y · Soft | 1m2f95y | Soft | 1/11 | 69 | Jim Crowley |
| 12 Nov 11 | CheltenhamUltima Business Solutions Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m110y · Good To Soft | 2m110y | Good To Soft | 11/17 | 113 | Ewan Whillans |
| 1 Nov 11 | RedcarAnnual Badges Make Great Christmas Presents Handicap · Class 5 · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 4/15 | 70 | Garry Whillans |
| 15 Oct 11 | KelsoPeter Doyle Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m110y · Good To Soft | 2m110y | Good To Soft | 3/14 | 110 | Ewan Whillans |
| 3 Sep 11 | MusselburghBetfair Bonus Scottish Racing Stayers' Series Final Handicap · Class 4 · 1m5f · Good | 1m5f | Good | 8/12 | 72 | Justin Newman |
| 30 Jul 11 | HamiltonKane Gang Handicap (Qualifier For The Betfair Bonus Scottish Racing Stayers Final) · Class 5 · 1m3f16y · Good | 1m3f16y | Good | 5/9 | 75 | Garry Whillans |
| 25 Jul 11 | AyrOvertones Live On Ladies Night Handicap (Qualifier For The Betfair Bonus Scottish Racing Mile Final) · Class 5 · 1m1f20y · Good To Firm | 1m1f20y | Good To Firm | 7/9 | 75 | Phillip Makin |
| 15 Jul 11 | HamiltonJohn Smith's Stayers Handicap · Class 4 · 1m5f9y · Good To Firm | 1m5f9y | Good To Firm | 8/9 | 80 | Tom Eaves |
| 1 Jul 11 | HaydockHappy Birthday Bobbie Sutton Handicap · Class 4 · 1m2f95y · Good To Firm | 1m2f95y | Good To Firm | 9/9 | 83 | Darryll Holland |
| 18 Jun 11 | AyrFavourite Handicap · Class 3 · 1m5f13y · Soft | 1m5f13y | Soft | 4/7 | 84 | Phillip Makin |
| 4 Jun 11 | Epsom DownsInvestec Surefooted Handicap · Class 2 · 1m4f10y · Good To Firm | 1m4f10y | Good To Firm | 12/15 | 85 | Chris Catlin |
Observatory as a stallion
In our records: 232 runners, 105 winners (45%), 9 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 12 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2003–2013.
His best
Twice Over Group 1 OR 125 · African Rose Group 1 OR 115 · Violette Group 3 OR 107 · Helleborine Group 3 · Nidhaal Listed OR 104 · Star Cluster Listed OR 102
The dam: My Way by Marju
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 5 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bana Wu (GB) bt 2009 filly · by Shirocco | 13 | 1 | OR 102 |
| Amazon Twilight (GB) 2008 filly · by Librettist | 15 | 1 | OR 72 |
| Devil To Pay (GB) 2006 gelding · by Red Ransom | 26 | 3 | OR 128 |
| Grangehurst (GB) 2004 filly · by Inchinor | 4 | 0 | OR 58 |
| The Struie (GB) 2003 filly · by Observatory (full sibling) | 6 | 0 | OR 67 |
The Galloping Shoe in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Goffs UK St LegerLot 341 · as a yearling | £42,000Warren, J. | Warren, J. | Jamie Railton, Agent |
| 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1029 · as a in training | 12,000gnsAC Whillans | AC Whillans | Shalfleet Stables (J. Noseda) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Bana Wu2009 filly by Shirocco | 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1368 · yearling | Bought back |
| Bana Wu2009 filly by Shirocco | 2009 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1210 · foal | Bought back |
| Amazon Twilight2008 filly by Librettist | 2009 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 55 · yearling | Not sold |
| Devil To Pay2006 colt by Red Ransom | 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 706 · in training | 45,000gnsHighflyer Bloodstock / A.King |
| Devil To Pay2006 colt by Red Ransom | 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 906 · yearling | 35,000gnsJ Dunlop |
| Grangehurst2004 filly by Inchinor | 2007 Tattersalls JulyLot 868 · in training | 1,700gnsPeter Lundberg |
| The Struie2003 filly by Observatory | 2006 Tattersalls JulyLot 217 · in training | 1,000gnsCarlos Martel Santana |
| Grangehurst2004 filly by Inchinor | 2005 Goffs UK St LegerLot 388 · yearling | £5,000Tagalie 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.