From our racing database
Curio
Foaled 2005 · by Captain Rio out of Luanshya (First Trump)
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13Runs
0Wins
22nd / 3rd
56Best OR
£688Prize money
Form 7636/756603 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 1 Jun 07 – 4 Aug 08, last for Richard Whitaker · current OR 45
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 08 | RiponDenney O'Hara Selling Handicap · Class 6 · 5f · Good | 5f | Good | 3/15 | 45 | Paul Quinn |
| 19 Jul 08 | Ripongoracing.co.uk Maiden Handicap · Class 5 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 11/20 | 49 | Dean McKeown |
| 11 Jun 08 | BeverleyBeverley Annual Badgeholders Fillies' Handicap · Class 6 · 5f · Good To Firm | 5f | Good To Firm | 6/15 | 50 | Dean McKeown |
| 20 May 08 | MusselburghTurftv A Matter Of Course Handicap · Class 6 · 5f · Good To Firm | 5f | Good To Firm | 6/13 | 52 | Michael Stainton |
| 6 May 08 | ChepstowDents Gallery Handicap · Class 6 · 6f16y · Good | 6f16y | Good | 5/12 | 54 | Natalia Gemelova |
| 24 Mar 08 | RedcarCommitments Are Here In August Handicap · Class 6 · 5f · Good To Soft | 5f | Good To Soft | 7/10 | 56 | Dean McKeown |
| 1 Dec 07 | Wolverhampton (AW)Pontin's Great Family Holidays Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 5f20y · Standard | 5f20y | Standard | 6/10 | 51 | Michael Stainton |
| 20 Nov 07 | Wolverhampton (AW)Pontin's Book Early Price Promise Nursery Handicap · Class 6 · 5f216y · Standard | 5f216y | Standard | 3/13 | 51 | Michael Stainton |
| 7 Nov 07 | NottinghamBlues Consultants Ltd Nursery Handicap · Class 6 · 5f13y · Good To Firm | 5f13y | Good To Firm | 6/17 | 56 | Michael Stainton |
| 31 Oct 07 | NottinghamRobin Knott Memorial Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 5f13y · Good To Firm | 5f13y | Good To Firm | 7/13 | 56 | Dean McKeown |
| 9 Oct 07 | Catterick20th October Is totesport Saturday Maiden Stakes (Div 2) · Class 5 · 5f · Good | 5f | Good | 7/10 | – | Dean McKeown |
| 12 Jun 07 | ChesterKemira GrowHow E.B.F. Maiden Stakes · Class 4 · 5f16y · Good | 5f16y | Good | 8/9 | – | Micky Fenton |
Curio2005
Captain Rio
Luanshya
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First Trump
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Captain Rio as a stallion
In our records: 493 runners, 224 winners (45%), 18 black-type winners including 4 at the top level, 22 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2005–2019.
His best
Jumbo Rio Grade 1 OR 155 · Hollo Ladies Grade 1 OR 140 · Terravista Group 1 · Brazilian Pulse Group 1 · Lady Royale Group 2 · Riomoral Group 2
The dam: Luanshya by First Trump
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 7 winners from 9 other runners.
Black type in the family
Saigon Listed half-sibling, by Royal Applause
Tabaret Listed half-sibling, by Bertolini
Saigon Listed half-sibling, by Royal Applause
Tabaret Listed half-sibling, by Bertolini
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fury And Fire (GB) 2016 colt · by Equiano | 2 | 0 | – |
| Round The Island (GB) 2013 gelding · by Royal Applause | 97 | 11 | OR 70 |
| Luna Moon (GB) 2012 filly · by Equiano | 5 | 2 | OR 77 |
| Copperbelt (GB) 2011 gelding · by Royal Applause | 9 | 1 | OR 79 |
| Saigon (GB) Listed 2009 colt · by Royal Applause | 17 | 2 | OR 110 |
| Addock And Egg (GB) 2008 colt · by Danbird | 2 | 0 | – |
| Aussie Blue (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Bahamian Bounty | 77 | 5 | OR 70 |
| Tabaret (GB) Listed 2003 gelding · by Bertolini | 81 | 5 | OR 103 |
| African Breeze (GB) 2002 filly · by Atraf | 12 | 1 | OR 77 |
Curio in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Goffs UK October HIT SaleLot 454 · as a in training | SoldNo Bid | No Bid | Hellwood Racing Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Luna Moon2012 mare by Equiano | 2022 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1433 · broodmare | 16,000gnsKnocktartan House Stud |
| Fury And Fire2016 colt by Equiano | 2017 Tattersalls December YearlingsLot 27 · yearling | 16,000gnsWilliam Jarvis |
| Round The Island2013 gelding by Royal Applause | 2016 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1464 · in training | 6,000gnsRM Whitaker |
| Luna Moon2012 mare by Equiano | 2016 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1513 · broodmare | 56,000gnsRichard Frisby Bloodstock |
| Round The Island2013 colt by Royal Applause | 2015 Tattersalls Guineas Breeze-UpLot 199 · breeze-up | 23,000gnsPeter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock |
| Luna Moon2012 filly by Equiano | 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1470 · yearling | 105,000gnsMcKeever Bloodstock |
| Copperbelt2011 colt by Royal Applause | 2013 Tattersalls Craven Breeze-UpLot 180 · breeze-up | 150,000gnsAnthony Stroud Bloodstock |
| Copperbelt2011 colt by Royal Applause | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 87 · yearling | 50,000gnsCormac McCormack Bloodstock |
| Saigon2009 colt by Royal Applause | 2012 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1110 · in training | 340,000gnsAnthony Stroud Bloodstock |
| Copperbelt2011 colt by Royal Applause | 2011 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 525 · foal | 85,000gnsYeomanstown Stud |
| Aussie Blue2004 gelding by Bahamian Bounty | 2011 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 149 · in training | £4,000Adam Pogson |
| Saigon2009 colt by Royal Applause | 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1275 · yearling | 45,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock |
| Addock And Egg2008 colt by Danbird | 2009 Goffs UK St Leger, Part 2Lot 25 · yearling | £16,000Lillingston, K. |
| Aussie Blue2004 gelding by Bahamian Bounty | 2005 Goffs UK St LegerLot 422 · yearling | £47,000Whitaker, R. |
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.