Clova Island
Foaled 2003 · by Turtle Island out of Kingennie (Dunbeath)
Form 21/F4344/137 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 29 May 08 – 9 Apr 10, last for Philip Hobbs · current OR 142
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 10 | AintreeJohn Smith's smithythehorse.com Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 3m110y · Good | 3m110y | Good | 7/21 | 142 | Richard Johnson |
| 19 Mar 10 | CheltenhamMartin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m4f110y · Soft | 2m4f110y | Soft | 3/24 | 130 | Giles Hawkins |
| 27 Feb 10 | KemptonRacing & Football Outlook Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m5f · Soft | 2m5f | Soft | 1/11 | 120 | Richard Johnson |
| 26 Dec 09 | KemptonWilliamhill.com - Sports Betting Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m5f · Good To Soft | 2m5f | Good To Soft | 4/19 | 120 | Richard Johnson |
| 11 Dec 09 | CheltenhamCaspian Caviar Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m1f · Soft | 2m1f | Soft | 4/11 | 120 | Giles Hawkins |
| 16 Nov 09 | LeicesterWeatherbys Printing Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 3/11 | 120 | Richard Johnson |
| 11 Apr 09 | HaydockSports360.co.uk Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m110y · Good To Firm | 2m110y | Good To Firm | 4/10 | 120 | Tom O'Brien |
| 28 Feb 09 | NewburyTotesportgames.com Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m110y · Good | 2m110y | Good | F/10 | 116 | Darren O'Dwyer |
| 11 Dec 08 | TauntonJohn Mohide St James's Place Novices' Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m1f · Soft | 2m1f | Soft | 1/14 | 116 | Darren O'Dwyer |
| 26 Nov 08 | KemptonTake A Break E.B.F. 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) · Class 4 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 2/17 | 120 | Darren O'Dwyer |
| 4 Nov 08 | ExeterGet A Bonus At Williamhillcasino.com Novices' Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m1f · Good To Soft | 2m1f | Good To Soft | 6/11 | 120 | Richard Johnson |
| 29 May 08 | WetherbyWetherby Racecourse & Conference Centre NH Flat Race · Class 6 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 1/11 | – | Graham Lee |
Turtle Island as a stallion
In our records: 395 runners, 127 winners (32%), 6 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 16 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1996–2011.
His best
An Cathaoir Mor Grade 1 OR 147 · Seabass Grade 2 OR 154 · Don't Be Bitin Grade 2 OR 141 · Liskennett Grade 2 OR 123 · Pilgrims Bay Grade 3 OR 138 · Turtle Dubh Listed OR 123
The dam: Kingennie by Dunbeath
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Groovy Hoovy (GB) 2012 gelding · by Sulamani | 13 | 1 | OR 111 |
| Brandy Burn (GB) 2011 mare · by Indian Danehill | 5 | 0 | – |
| Revanna (GB) 2009 mare · by Revoque | 7 | 0 | OR 64 |
| Rev Up Ruby (GB) 2008 mare · by Revoque | 28 | 4 | OR 116 |
| Aliking (GB) 2007 gelding · by Alflora | 4 | 0 | – |
| Little Miss Foozle (GB) 2004 mare · by Compton Admiral | 6 | 0 | – |
Clova Island in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Goffs UK August SaleLot 342 · as a in training | £40,000Murphy, A. | Murphy, A. | Clovafield Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| The Groovy Hoovy2012 gelding by Sulamani | 2016 Goffs UK August SaleLot 43 · in training | £10,000Highflyer Bloodstock |
| Rev Up Ruby2008 filly by Revoque | 2014 Goffs UK Autumn SaleLot 256 · in training | £20,000George Bewley |
| Rev Up Ruby2008 filly by Revoque | 2013 Goffs UK January SaleLot 39 · in training | Not sold |
| Little Miss Foozle2004 filly by Compton Admiral | 2008 Goffs UK August SaleLot 343 · in training | Not sold |
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.