Rip Van Winkle
Foaled 2006 · by Galileo out of Looking Back (Stravinsky)
€191,390Prize money
Form 42110/62122 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 27 Jun 08 – 25 Sep 10, last for A P O'Brien · current OR 126
Group 1 won the BGC Sussex Stakes (Group 1) (2009)
Group 1 won the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored by Sony) (Group 1) (2009)
Group 1 won the Juddmonte International Stakes (Group 1) (2010)
Group 3 won the Tyros Stakes (group 3) (2008)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 10 | Ascot Group 1Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored By Sony) (Group 1) (Rnd) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Soft | 1m | Good To Soft | 2/8 | 126 | Johnny Murtagh |
| 4 Sep 10 | Leopardstown Group 1Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion Stakes (group 1) · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 2/6 | 126 | Johnny Murtagh |
| 17 Aug 10 | York Group 1Juddmonte International Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m2f88y · Good | 1m2f88y | Good | 1/9 | 129 | Johnny Murtagh |
| 28 Jul 10 | Goodwood Group 1Sussex Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 2/7 | 129 | Ryan Moore |
| 15 Jun 10 | Ascot Group 1Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) (Str) · Class 1 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 6/10 | 128 | Johnny Murtagh |
| 7 Nov 09 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 1Breeders' Cup Classic (Pro-Ride) · 1m2f · Fast | 1m2f | Fast | 10/12 | – | Johnny Murtagh |
| 26 Sep 09 | Ascot Group 1Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored by Sony) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 1/4 | 128 | Johnny Murtagh |
| 29 Jul 09 | Goodwood Group 1BGC Sussex Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 1/8 | 119 | Johnny Murtagh |
| 4 Jul 09 | Sandown Group 1Coral-Eclipse (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m2f7y · Good | 1m2f7y | Good | 2/10 | 119 | Jimmy Fortune |
| 6 Jun 09 | Epsom Downs Group 1Investec Derby (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m4f10y · Good | 1m4f10y | Good | 4/12 | 115 | Johnny Murtagh |
| 2 May 09 | Newmarket Group 1stanjames.com 2000 Guineas Stakes (201st Running) (Entire Colts & Fillies) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 4/15 | 115 | Johnny Murtagh |
| 18 Oct 08 | Newmarket Group 1Darley Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 7/13 | – | Johnny Murtagh |
Galileo as a stallion
In our records: 1,954 runners, 1,242 winners (64%), 377 black-type winners including 106 at the top level, 243 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2003–2022.
His best
Supasundae Grade 1 OR 164 · Mystical Power Grade 1 OR 154 · Windsor Park Grade 1 OR 153 · Frankel Group 1 OR 140 · Rip Van Winkle Group 1 OR 129 · Nathaniel Group 1 OR 128
The dam: Looking Back by Stravinsky
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 5 winners from 8 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remember That (IRE) 2023 filly · by Calyx | 3 | 0 | – |
| Now (IRE) 2022 filly · by Circus Maximus | 6 | 0 | OR 67 |
| Retrospect (IRE) 2017 gelding · by Frankel | 20 | 1 | OR 102 |
| Albuquerque (IRE) 2016 gelding · by Galileo (full sibling) | 5 | 1 | – |
| Timekeeper (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Galileo (full sibling) | 1 | 0 | – |
| Illusive (IRE) 2011 gelding · by Galileo (full sibling) | 20 | 3 | OR 89 |
| A Star Is Born (IRE) 2010 filly · by Galileo (full sibling) | 8 | 1 | OR 74 |
| Le Vie Infinite (IRE) Group 3 2007 horse · by Le Vie Dei Colori | 14 | 2 | – |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 colt by Frankel | 2021 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 41 · yearling | €250,000RTC RENNPFERDE TRAININGS-CENTER GMBH |
| Retrospect2017 gelding by Frankel | 2021 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1270 · in training | 16,000gnsMel Smith / Dr R E Newland |
| Retrospect2017 gelding by Frankel | 2020 Tattersalls AugustLot 654 · in training | 31,000gnsFederico Barberini |
| 2015 mare by Galileo | 2019 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1811 · broodmare | 560,000gnsDean Hawthorne Bloodstock / Badgers Bloodstock |
| Retrospect2017 colt by Frankel | 2018 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 462 · yearling | 850,000gnsRoger Varian |
| 2014 mare by Galileo | 2017 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1807 · broodmare | 375,000gnsDean Hawthorne Bloodstock / Badgers Bloodstock |
| 2012 mare by Galileo | 2016 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1797 · broodmare | 140,000gnsStetchworth And Middle Park Studs |
| Illusive2011 gelding by Galileo | 2016 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 68 · in training | 15,000gnsMadhi MMS Alteesi |
| Illusive2011 colt by Galileo | 2014 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 282 · in training | 30,000gnsA C Elliott, Agent |
| 2008 filly by Ad Valorem | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 531 · yearling | Bought back |
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.