Finjaan
Foaled 2006 · by Royal Applause out of Alhufoof (Dayjur)
Form 626258/7790 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 4 May 08 – 21 Feb 13, last for Doug Watson · current OR 102
Group 2 won the Betfair Cup (Group 2) (2009)
Group 3 won the Betfair Molecomb Stakes (Group 3) (2008)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 13 | Meydan (UAE)SMKA Trophy (Handicap) (Tapeta) · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 13/15 | 102 | Paul Hanagan |
| 14 Feb 13 | Meydan (UAE)Jaguar XF Trophy (Handicap) (Turf) · 1m1f · Good | 1m1f | Good | 9/12 | 104 | Paul Hanagan |
| 24 Jan 13 | Meydan (UAE)Meydan Beach Trophy (Handicap) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 7/14 | 104 | Dane O'Neill |
| 17 Jan 13 | Meydan (UAE)Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise (Handicap) (Tapeta) · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 7/16 | 104 | Paul Hanagan |
| 20 Dec 12 | Meydan (UAE)Ford Raptor (Conditions Race) (Tapeta) · 7f · Standard | 7f | Standard | 8/11 | 104 | Dane O'Neill |
| 9 Dec 12 | Abu Dhabi (UAE) ListedNational Day Cup () (Turf) · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 5/12 | 104 | Pat Dobbs |
| 18 Nov 12 | Abu Dhabi (UAE)National Day Cup Prep (Conditions Race) (Turf) · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 2/9 | 104 | Pat Dobbs |
| 9 Mar 12 | Jebel Ali (UAE)American University Of Sharjah (Conditions Race) (Dirt) · 7f · Fast | 7f | Fast | 6/14 | 104 | Richard Hills |
| 1 Mar 12 | Meydan (UAE)CBD World MasterCard (Handicap) (Tapeta) · 7f · Standard | 7f | Standard | 2/14 | 102 | Kieren Fallon |
| 16 Feb 12 | Meydan (UAE)Range Rover Sport Trophy (Handicap) (Tapeta) · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 6/14 | 104 | Richard Hills |
| 20 Jan 12 | Meydan (UAE)SMKA - MK By Honeywell (Handicap) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 7/15 | 104 | Richard Hills |
| 6 Jan 12 | Meydan (UAE)Longines St Imier Collection (Meydan Masters International Jockeys Ch'ship) (Handicap) (Turf) · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 3/11 | 102 | Maxime Guyon |
Royal Applause as a stallion
In our records: 952 runners, 495 winners (52%), 31 black-type winners, 35 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1999–2021.
His best
Mister Blue Sky Group 2 OR 144 · Finjaan Group 2 OR 118 · Royal Julius Group 2 OR 114 · Lovelace Group 2 OR 112 · Please Sing Group 2 OR 100 · Whatsthescript Group 2
The dam: Alhufoof by Dayjur
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 11 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skip To My Lou (GB) 2015 filly · by Foxwedge | 6 | 1 | OR 45 |
| Frank Sandatra (GB) 2013 gelding · by Equiano | 7 | 0 | OR 51 |
| Ryedale Mist (GB) 2012 filly · by Equiano | 6 | 0 | OR 45 |
| Royal Encounter (GB) 2011 colt · by Royal Applause (full sibling) | 8 | 0 | OR 67 |
| Sand And Deliver (GB) 2010 filly · by Royal Applause (full sibling) | 7 | 0 | OR 77 |
| Sandfrankskipsgo (GB) 2009 gelding · by Piccolo | 87 | 11 | OR 90 |
| Ring Them Bells (GB) 2008 gelding · by Piccolo | 11 | 0 | OR 51 |
| Sandfairyann (GB) 2007 filly · by Dubai Destination | 3 | 0 | – |
| Tazawud (GB) 2005 colt · by Noverre | 2 | 0 | – |
| Fustaan (IRE) 2004 filly · by Royal Applause (full sibling) | 6 | 1 | OR 75 |
| Mumaathel (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Alhaarth | 11 | 0 | OR 80 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Ryedale Mist2012 filly by Equiano | 2021 Arqana February SaleLot 136 · broodmare | €2,500Mohamed GHORBEL |
| Ryedale Mist2012 filly by Equiano | 2018 Arqana Summer SaleLot 245 · broodmare | €55,000 |
| Skip To My Lou2015 filly by Foxwedge | 2016 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 15 · yearling | Bought back |
| Ryedale Mist2012 filly by Equiano | 2015 Tattersalls JulyLot 225 · in training | 10,000gnsChauvigny Global Equine |
| Frank Sandatra2013 gelding by Equiano | 2014 Goffs UK PremierLot 234 · yearling | Bought back |
| Royal Encounter2011 colt by Royal Applause | 2014 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1451 · in training | 16,000gnsLouis Ho |
| Ryedale Mist2012 filly by Equiano | 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1028 · yearling | 11,000gnsTim Easterby |
| Royal Encounter2011 colt by Royal Applause | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 377 · yearling | 45,000gnsOliver St Lawrence Bloodstock |
| Fustaan2004 mare by Royal Applause | 2012 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2323 · broodmare | 4,500gnsDe Burgh Equine |
| Fustaan2004 mare by Royal Applause | 2010 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2186 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Ring Them Bells2008 colt by Piccolo | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 932 · yearling | 90,000gnsJ O'Byrne |
| Fustaan2004 mare by Royal Applause | 2009 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1498 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Ring Them Bells2008 colt by Piccolo | 2008 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 796 · foal | 15,000gnsDavid McGreavy Bloodstock |
| Sandfairyann2007 filly by Dubai Destination | 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1071 · yearling | Bought back |
| Fustaan2004 mare by Royal Applause | 2008 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2247 · broodmare | 72,000gnsThe National Stud |
| Tazawud2005 colt by Noverre | 2007 Tattersalls JulyLot 449 · in training | 8,000gnsSY Alston |
| Fustaan2004 filly by Royal Applause | 2007 Tattersalls JulyLot 776 · in training | 25,000gnsMKF Seymour |
| Mumaathel2003 gelding by Alhaarth | 2006 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 945 · in training | 39,000gnsMark Buckley |
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.