Galileo's Choice
Foaled 2006 · by Galileo out of Sevi's Choice (Sir Ivor)
Form 21112/17110 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 29 Mar 09 – 6 Nov 12, last for D K Weld · current OR 110
Group 3 won the Kilternan Stakes (Group 3) (2011)
Group 3 won the Ballyroan Stakes (group 3) (2012)
Listed won the Challenge Stakes (listed) (2012)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 12 | Flemington (AUS) Group 1Emirates Melbourne Cup Handicap) (3yo+) (Turf) · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 20/24 | – | Pat Smullen |
| 9 Aug 12 | Leopardstown Group 3Ballyroan Stakes (group 3) · 1m4f · Good To Soft | 1m4f | Good To Soft | 1/8 | 110 | Pat Smullen |
| 19 Jul 12 | Leopardstown ListedChallenge Stakes (listed) · 1m6f · Soft | 1m6f | Soft | 1/6 | 109 | Pat Smullen |
| 13 Mar 12 | CheltenhamWilliam Hill Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 2m110y · Good | 2m110y | Good | 7/19 | 140 | Robbie McNamara |
| 15 Feb 12 | FairyhouseEaster Festival 8th-10th April Novice Hurdle · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 1/4 | 140 | Robbie McNamara |
| 4 Dec 11 | Fairyhouse Grade 1Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) · 2m · Soft To Heavy | 2m | Soft To Heavy | 2/6 | – | Robbie McNamara |
| 3 Sep 11 | Leopardstown Group 3Kilternan Stakes (Group 3) · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 1/7 | 102 | Pat Smullen |
| 26 Aug 11 | KillarneyKWD Recycling (Q.R.) Race · 2m1f · Soft | 2m1f | Soft | 1/7 | 102 | Robbie McNamara |
| 27 Jul 11 | GalwayTote Pick Six Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 1/11 | – | Robbie McNamara |
| 14 Apr 11 | TipperaryFollow Tipperary Racecourse On Facebook Race · 1m6f · Yielding To Soft | 1m6f | Yielding To Soft | 2/15 | 102 | Pat Smullen |
| 23 May 10 | CurraghUnited Arab Emirates Handicap · 1m4f · Good To Firm | 1m4f | Good To Firm | 5/16 | 102 | Pat Smullen |
| 3 May 10 | Curragh Group 3High Chaparral European Breeders Fund Mooresbridge Stakes (Group 3) · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 3/5 | 102 | Pat Smullen |
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: Sevi's Choice by Sir Ivor
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 7 other runners.
Tharawaat Grade 3 half-sibling, by Alhaarth
Celebrity Sevi Listed half-sibling, by Peintre Celebre
Almendrados bt half-sibling, by Desert Prince
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nine Iron (IRE) 2010 gelding · by Verglas | 10 | 2 | OR 72 |
| Seb's Choice (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Hurricane Run | 13 | 0 | OR 87 |
| Celebrity Sevi (IRE) Listed 2008 gelding · by Peintre Celebre | 10 | 3 | OR 100 |
| Indicative (IRE) 2007 mare · by Azamour | 21 | 1 | OR 95 |
| Tharawaat (IRE) Grade 3 2005 gelding · by Alhaarth | 29 | 5 | OR 143 |
| Aitch (IRE) 2003 filly · by Alhaarth | 1 | 0 | – |
| Almendrados (IRE) bt 2002 filly · by Desert Prince | 2 | 0 | – |
Galileo's Choice in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1211 · as a foal | 140,000gnsPaul Shanahan | Paul Shanahan | Ballybin Stud, Ireland |
| 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 368 · as a yearling | 155,000gnsBobby O'Ryan | Bobby O'Ryan | Camas Park Stud, Ireland |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative2007 filly by Azamour | 2013 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1265 · broodmare | €24,000Pat Mccarthy |
| Nine Iron2010 gelding by Verglas | 2011 Goffs OrbyLot 289 · yearling | €36,000Gill Richardson Bloodstock Ltd |
| Nine Iron2010 colt by Verglas | 2010 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 805 · foal | 16,500gnsH Candy |
| Seb's Choice2009 colt by Hurricane Run | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 460 · yearling | €16,000Gerry Griffin |
| Celebrity Sevi2008 gelding by Peintre Celebre | 2009 Goffs OrbyLot 37 · yearling | €20,000Bobby O'ryan |
| 2004 mare by Desert Prince | 2009 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1299 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Indicative2007 filly by Azamour | 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 880 · yearling | Bought back |
| Tharawaat2005 gelding by Alhaarth | 2008 Tattersalls JulyLot 567 · in training | 28,000gnsMargaret O'Toole |
| 2004 mare by Desert Prince | 2008 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1625 · broodmare | 8,000gnsGrove Stud |
| Indicative2007 filly by Azamour | 2007 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1459 · foal | 85,000gnsGerard Hourigan |
| Tharawaat2005 gelding by Alhaarth | 2006 Goffs MillionLot 484 · yearling | €100,000Shadwell Estate Company |
| Tharawaat2005 colt by Alhaarth | 2005 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1236 · foal | 40,000gnsSuzanne Roberts |
| 2004 filly by Desert Prince | 2005 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 891 · yearling | 57,000gnsWill Edmeades 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.