Art Connoisseur
Foaled 2006 · by Lucky Story out of Withorwithoutyou (Danehill)
€57,600Prize money
Form 1128/710000 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 3 Apr 08 – 27 Sep 09, last for Michael Bell · current OR 119
Group 1 won the Golden Jubilee Stakes (Global Sprint Challenge) (Group 1) (2009)
Group 2 won the Coventry Stakes (Group 2) (2008)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 09 | Ascot Group 2John Guest Diadem Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 11/14 | 119 | Eddie Ahern |
| 5 Sep 09 | Haydock Group 1Betfred Sprint Cup (Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 12/14 | 119 | Hayley Turner |
| 21 Aug 09 | York Group 1Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 5f · Good To Firm | 5f | Good To Firm | 15/16 | 119 | Hayley Turner |
| 10 Jul 09 | Newmarket Group 1Darley July Cup (Group 1) (British Leg Of The Global Sprint Challenge) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 12/13 | 119 | Jamie Spencer |
| 20 Jun 09 | Ascot Group 1Golden Jubilee Stakes (Global Sprint Challenge) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 1/14 | 116 | Tom Queally |
| 15 Apr 09 | Newmarket ListedBetterbet European Free Handicap (Listed) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 7/10 | 116 | Jamie Spencer |
| 22 Aug 08 | Newbury Group 2Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Gimcrack Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 8/12 | 116 | Jamie Spencer |
| 27 Jul 08 | Curragh Group 1Independent Waterford Wedgwood Phoenix Stakes (Group 1) · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 2/5 | 116 | Jamie Spencer |
| 17 Jun 08 | Ascot Group 2Coventry Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 1/18 | 116 | Jamie Spencer |
| 16 Apr 08 | NewmarketCall Geoff Huffer Racing On 0871 2464925 Conditions Stakes · Class 3 · 5f · Good | 5f | Good | 1/12 | 116 | Jamie Spencer |
| 3 Apr 08 | Leicesterladbrokes.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 6 · 5f2y · Soft | 5f2y | Soft | 1/6 | 116 | Jamie Spencer |
Lucky Story as a stallion
In our records: 169 runners, 80 winners (47%), 8 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 4 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2006–2011.
His best
Art Connoisseur Group 1 OR 119 · Lucky Kristale Group 2 OR 108 · Annecdote Group 3 OR 107 · Arpinati Group 3 · Lucky Like Listed OR 104 · Royal Rascal Listed OR 101
The dam: Withorwithoutyou by Danehill
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 7 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nothing To Fear (IRE) 2021 filly · by Churchill | 5 | 0 | OR 70 |
| Witham River (IRE) 2018 gelding · by Galileo | 15 | 0 | OR 79 |
| With Good Grace (IRE) 2015 filly · by Galileo | 4 | 0 | OR 69 |
| Some Romance (IRE) 2013 filly · by Galileo | 1 | 0 | – |
| Homeland (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Galileo | 11 | 1 | OR 82 |
| Bash On (IRE) 2008 gelding · by High Chaparral | 1 | 0 | – |
| Boycott (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Refuse To Bend | 6 | 0 | OR 67 |
Art Connoisseur in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1149 · as a yearling | 55,000gnsKern/Lillingston Association | Kern/Lillingston Association | Parkway Farm, Ireland |
| 2014 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1642 · as a broodmare | 40,000gnsOliver St Lawrence Bloodstock | Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock | The Irish National Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing To Fear2021 filly by Churchill | 2024 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1450 · broodmare | 20,000gns |
| 2019 mare by Galileo | 2024 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1803 · broodmare | 19,000gnsBegum Emirsoy |
| With Good Grace2015 filly by Galileo | 2024 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 561 · broodmare | €36,000Turquoise Bloodstock |
| Nothing To Fear2021 filly by Churchill | 2022 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 271 · yearling | €47,000de Burgh Equine / H Eustace |
| 2019 mare by Galileo | 2022 Tattersalls JulyLot 175 · broodmare | 24,000gnsCraig & Laura Buckingham |
| Witham River2018 gelding by Galileo | 2022 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1518 · in training | 6,500gnsPaolo Favero Racing |
| Witham River2018 colt by Galileo | 2021 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1196 · in training | 25,000gnsGrant Tuer |
| Witham River2018 colt by Galileo | 2019 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 123 · yearling | 200,000gnsSun Bloodstock |
| With Good Grace2015 mare by Galileo | 2019 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1491 · broodmare | 50,000gnsBroadhurst Agency |
| With Good Grace2015 filly by Galileo | 2016 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 148 · yearling | Bought back |
| Bash On2008 gelding by High Chaparral | 2011 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 305 · in training | Not sold |
| Bash On2008 colt by High Chaparral | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 906 · yearling | 38,000gnsJDW Bethell |
| Boycott2007 colt by Refuse to Bend | 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1050 · yearling | 160,000gnsJohn Ferguson Bloodstock |
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.