Bel Mer
Foaled 2004 · by Bel Esprit out of Drop Anchor (At Talaq)
Every foal out of Bel Mer (AUS) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvante (AUS) 2023 colt · by Farnan | 2 | 0 | – |
| Bel Merci (AUS) Group 3 2022 filly · by Extreme Choice | 4 | 1 | OR 72 |
| Surprise Honey (AUS) 2022 filly · by Extreme Choice | 1 | 0 | – |
| Mystery Dancer (AUS) 2018 colt · by Akeed Mofeed | 1 | 0 | – |
| All Too Royal (AUS) bt 2015 gelding · by All Too Hard | 3 | 0 | – |
Form 8100029/165 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 3 Nov 07 – 1 Aug 09, last for Mick Price
Group 1 won the Robert Sangster Stakes (Fillies & Mares) (2009)
Listed won the JRA Stakes () (Handicap) (2008)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 09 | Caulfield (AUS) Group 3Bletchingly Stakes · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 5/9 | – | Craig Newitt |
| 18 Apr 09 | Randwick (AUS) Group 1Sydney City Lexus T J Smith Stakes · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 6/6 | – | Craig Newitt |
| 21 Mar 09 | Morphettville (AUS) Group 1Robert Sangster Stakes (Fillies & Mares) · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 1/18 | – | Craig Newitt |
| 8 Nov 08 | Flemington (AUS) Group 1Patinack Farm V. R. C. Classic · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 9/11 | – | Craig Newitt |
| 25 Oct 08 | Moonee Valley (AUS) Group 2Schweppes Stakes · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 2/11 | – | Craig Newitt |
| 13 Sep 08 | Moonee Valley (AUS) Group 1Cleanevent Manikato Stakes · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 11/14 | – | Danny Nikolic |
| 12 Apr 08 | Morphettville (AUS) Group 1Distinctive Homes Goodwood Stakes · 6f · Soft | 6f | Soft | 17/20 | – | Matthew Gatt |
| 29 Mar 08 | Morphettville (AUS) Group 1Robert Sangster Stakes (Fillies & Mares) · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 11/13 | – | Steven King |
| 1 Mar 08 | Caulfield (AUS) ListedJRA Stakes () (Handicap) · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 1/11 | – | Craig Newitt |
| 2 Feb 08 | Flemington (AUS) Group 1Coolmore Lightning Stakes · 5f · Good | 5f | Good | 8/10 | – | Craig Newitt |
| 3 Nov 07 | Flemington (AUS) Group 1Coolmore Stud Stakes · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 2/8 | – | Blake Shinn |
Bel Esprit as a stallion
In our records: 116 runners, 20 winners (17%), 9 black-type winners including 3 at the top level, 16 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2004–2020.
His best
Black Caviar Group 1 OR 132 · Bel Sprinter Group 1 · Bel Mer Group 1 · Sweet Sherry Group 2 · Keen Array Group 2 · Afleet Esprit Group 2
The dam: Drop Anchor by At Talaq
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 2 other runners.
Bel Merci Group 3 her foal, by Extreme Choice
All Too Royal bt her foal, by All Too Hard
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Spirit (AUS) 2013 horse · by Bel Esprit (full sibling) | 1 | 1 | – |
| Wayanka (AUS) 2013 gelding · by Encosta De Lago | 1 | 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.