Rio de La Plata
Foaled 2005 · by Rahy out of Express Way (Ahmad)
€57,400Prize money
Form 343222/7005 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 22 Jun 07 – 25 Aug 12, last for Saeed bin Suroor · current OR 118
Group 1 won the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (Grand Criterium) (Colts & Fillies) (2007)
Group 1 won the Premio Vittorio Di Capua (3yo+) (Turf) (2010)
Group 1 won the Premio Roma Gbi Racing (3yo+) (Turf) (2010)
Group 2 won the Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes (Group 2) (2007)
Group 3 won the Sky Bet Strensall Stakes (Group 3) (2010)
Listed won the Sky Bet Supporting The Yorkshire Racing Festival Pomfret Stakes (Listed) (2010)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 12 | Windsor Group 3totepool.com Winter Hill Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 1m2f7y · Soft | 1m2f7y | Soft | 5/6 | 118 | Silvestre De Sousa |
| 31 Mar 12 | Meydan (UAE) Group 1Dubai Duty Free Sponsored By Dubai Duty Free (Turf) · 1m1f · Good | 1m1f | Good | 13/15 | 118 | Silvestre De Sousa |
| 10 Mar 12 | Meydan (UAE) Group 1Jebel Hatta Sponsored By Emirates (Turf) · 1m1f · Good | 1m1f | Good | 13/14 | 118 | Frankie Dettori |
| 16 Feb 12 | Meydan (UAE) Group 2Al Fahidi Fort Sponsored By Al Tayer Motors (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 7/13 | 118 | Frankie Dettori |
| 6 Nov 11 | Capannelle (ITY) Group 1Premio Roma GBI Racing (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m2f · Soft | 1m2f | Soft | 2/9 | – | Frankie Dettori |
| 1 Oct 11 | Longchamp (FR) Group 2Qatar Prix Daniel Wildenstein (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 2/11 | – | Frankie Dettori |
| 11 Sep 11 | Longchamp (FR) Group 1Qatar Prix Du Moulin De Longchamp (3yo+ Colts Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m · Very Soft | 1m | Very Soft | 2/8 | – | Frankie Dettori |
| 27 Jul 11 | Goodwood Group 1Qipco Sussex Stakes (British Champions' Series) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 3/4 | 120 | Frankie Dettori |
| 14 Jun 11 | Ascot Group 1Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) (Str) · Class 1 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 4/7 | 120 | Frankie Dettori |
| 4 Jun 11 | Epsom Downs Group 3Investec Diomed Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 1m114y · Good To Firm | 1m114y | Good To Firm | 3/8 | 120 | Frankie Dettori |
| 7 Nov 10 | Capannelle (ITY) Group 1Premio Roma Gbi Racing (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m2f · Soft | 1m2f | Soft | 1/16 | – | Frankie Dettori |
| 9 Oct 10 | San Siro (ITY) Group 1Premio Vittorio Di Capua (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 1/11 | – | Frankie Dettori |
Rahy as a stallion
In our records: 211 runners, 108 winners (51%), 21 black-type winners including 5 at the top level, 19 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1995–2009.
His best
Rio de La Plata Group 1 OR 120 · Dreaming Of Anna Group 1 · Allow Group 1 · Dancing Forever Group 1 · Shining Energy Group 1 · Strong Suit Group 2 OR 123
The dam: Express Way by Ahmad
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 6 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beautiful Memory (IRE) 2015 filly · by Invincible Spirit | 10 | 4 | OR 90 |
| Voice Of Truth (IRE) 2014 filly · by Dubawi | 5 | 1 | OR 84 |
| Street Of Dreams (GB) 2013 horse · by Shamardal | 10 | 2 | OR 91 |
| Arabian Beauty (IRE) 2011 filly · by Shamardal | 7 | 2 | OR 82 |
| Expressly (IRE) 2010 filly · by Street Cry | 3 | 1 | OR 92 |
| Ihsas (USA) 2009 filly · by Rahy (full sibling) | 3 | 1 | OR 87 |
Rio de La Plata in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Tattersalls Craven Breeze-UpLot 132 · as a breeze-up | 170,000gnsJohn Ferguson Bloodstock | John Ferguson Bloodstock | Bansha House Stables, Ireland |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Beautiful Memory2015 mare by Invincible Spirit | 2023 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1167 · broodmare | €100,000Jeremy Harley/Ardclough Stud |
| Arabian Beauty2011 mare by Shamardal | 2023 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1349 · broodmare | 28,000gnsIbrahim Saeed Al-Malki |
| Ihsas2009 filly by Rahy | 2023 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 722 · broodmare | €2,500Ali SULTAN |
| Voice Of Truth2014 filly by Dubawi | 2021 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1230 · broodmare | €35,000Gary Mullins |
| Ihsas2009 filly by Rahy | 2021 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 844 · broodmare | €7,000MAB AGENCY |
| Arabian Beauty2011 filly by Shamardal | 2017 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 208 · broodmare | €270,000EQUINE ADVISORY AGENCY |
| Expressly2010 mare by Street Cry | 2017 Goffs February SaleLot 726 · broodmare | €90,000John Walsh Bloodstock |
| Arabian Beauty2011 mare by Shamardal | 2016 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1555 · broodmare | 100,000gnsCrispin De Moubray SARL |
| Ihsas2009 mare by Rahy | 2016 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1300 · broodmare | €38,000MAB Agency |
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.