Karelian
Foaled 2002 · by Bertrando out of Leaning Tower (Theatrical)
Form 151/268/112 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 26 Jul 08 – 1 Jun 10, last for George R Arnold II
Group 1 won the Maker's Mark Mile Stakes (Turf) (2010)
Group 3 won the City River Handicap (2008)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 10 | Hollywood Park (USA) Group 1Shoemaker Mile Stakes (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Firm | 1m | Firm | 2/9 | – | Rafael Bejarano |
| 9 Apr 10 | Keeneland (USA) Group 1Maker's Mark Mile Stakes (Turf) · 1m · Firm | 1m | Firm | 1/8 | – | Julien R Leparoux |
| 20 Feb 10 | Tampa Bay Downs (USA)Tampa Bay Breeders' Cup (Turf) · 1m½f · Firm | 1m½f | Firm | 1/7 | – | Rosemary B Homeister Jr |
| 27 Nov 09 | Churchill Downs (USA) Group 3River City Handicap (Turf) · 1m1f · Firm | 1m1f | Firm | 8/10 | – | Rajiv Maragh |
| 7 Nov 09 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 1TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (Turf) · 1m · Firm | 1m | Firm | 6/11 | – | Rajiv Maragh |
| 10 Oct 09 | Keeneland (USA) Group 1Shadwell Turf Mile · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 2/7 | – | Rajiv Maragh |
| 22 Nov 08 | Churchill Downs (USA) Group 3City River Handicap · 1m1f · Firm | 1m1f | Firm | 1/11 | – | W Troilo |
| 4 Oct 08 | Keeneland (USA) Group 1Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes · 1m · Firm | 1m | Firm | 5/12 | – | Miguel Mena |
| 26 Jul 08 | Arlington Park (USA)Sea O Erin Handicap (Turf) · 1m · Firm | 1m | Firm | 1/10 | – | James Graham |
Bertrando as a stallion
In our records: 59 runners, 15 winners (25%), 8 black-type winners including 3 at the top level, 6 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2000–2012.
His best
Tamarando Group 1 · Karelian Group 1 · Bilo Group 1 · Liberian Freighter Group 2 · Stryker Phd Group 3 · Summer Hit Group 3
The dam: Leaning Tower by Theatrical
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 4 other runners.
Frostmourne Group 2 half-sibling, by Speightstown
Colgan's Chip bt half-sibling, by Cee's Tizzy
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frostmourne (USA) Group 2 2014 gelding · by Speightstown | 8 | 2 | – |
| Le Grand Frisson (USA) 2013 horse · by Smart Strike | 5 | 0 | – |
| Mint Chip (USA) 2007 gelding · by Johar | 6 | 0 | – |
| Colgan's Chip (USA) bt 2005 gelding · by Cee's Tizzy | 7 | 0 | – |
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.