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Circus Clown
Foaled 2005 · by Vettori out of Comic (Be My Chief)
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31Runs
3Wins
92nd / 3rd
115Best OR
£16,669Prize money
Form 226U6/630/0P (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle, Chase · ran 7 Jun 08 – 29 Aug 16, last for Andrew Hamilton · current OR 85
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 16 | CartmelSwan Hotel & Spa Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m6f31y · Good To Soft | 2m6f31y | Good To Soft | PU/13 | 85 | Rachael McDonald |
| 18 Jul 16 | CartmelRacing Uk Anywhere Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m1f46y · Good | 2m1f46y | Good | 11/11 | 90 | Rachael McDonald |
| 20 Apr 13 | AyrYesss Electrical Racing Excellence 'Hands And Heels' Finale Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys and Amateur Riders) · Class 3 · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 10/11 | 103 | Ollie Garner |
| 8 Apr 13 | KelsoGreen Tree Hotel Peebles Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m2f · Good To Soft | 2m2f | Good To Soft | 3/9 | 103 | Henry Brooke |
| 14 Feb 13 | KelsoWatch Racing UK On Freeview 231 Handicap Hurdle (For The Kelso Annual Members Nisbet Cup) · Class 4 · 2m2f · Heavy | 2m2f | Heavy | 6/9 | 107 | Henry Brooke |
| 29 Dec 12 | KelsoCash For Kids Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m2f · Heavy | 2m2f | Heavy | 6/6 | 111 | Lucy Alexander |
| 10 Dec 12 | MusselburghScottish Racing Your Best Bet Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m4f · Good To Soft | 2m4f | Good To Soft | UR/10 | 111 | Callum Whillans |
| 10 Mar 12 | AyrAbbott Risk Consulting Ltd Hunterston Handicap Hurdle (For The Ayrshire Yeomanry Cup) · Class 3 · 2m4f · Soft | 2m4f | Soft | 6/11 | 111 | Henry Brooke |
| 15 Feb 12 | KelsoAmateur Jockeys Association Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m6f110y · Good To Soft | 2m6f110y | Good To Soft | 2/10 | 111 | Nick Slatter |
| 30 Jan 12 | AyrBetvictor.com Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 2/7 | 112 | Graham Lee |
| 2 Jan 12 | AyrWatch Live Racing At Victorchandler.com Beginners' Chase · Class 4 · 2m5f · Soft | 2m5f | Soft | 2/5 | 114 | Graham Lee |
| 5 Nov 11 | KelsoPersimmon Homes Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m6f110y · Good | 2m6f110y | Good | 6/9 | 115 | Keith Mercer |
Circus Clown2005
Vettori
Comic
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Be My Chief
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Vettori as a stallion
In our records: 332 runners, 119 winners (36%), 10 black-type winners including 4 at the top level, 27 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1997–2020.
His best
Vettori Kin Group 1 OR 113 · Pegasus General Group 1 OR 78 · Serata Bella Group 1 · Macavelli Miss Group 1 · Out Of Control Group 2 · Vatori Group 2
The dam: Comic by Be My Chief
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 8 winners from 11 other runners.
Black type in the family
Laughing Group 1 half-sibling, by Dansili
Viva Pataca Group 1 half-sibling, by Marju
Shambolic bt half-sibling, by Shamardal
Laughing Group 1 half-sibling, by Dansili
Viva Pataca Group 1 half-sibling, by Marju
Shambolic bt half-sibling, by Shamardal
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joking (GB) 2019 filly · by Time Test | 5 | 0 | OR 53 |
| Noorjihan (GB) 2018 filly · by Kingman | 1 | 0 | – |
| Shambolic (IRE) bt 2016 filly · by Shamardal | 9 | 2 | OR 100 |
| George Villiers (IRE) 2015 gelding · by Dubawi | 30 | 6 | OR 96 |
| Nice Future (IRE) 2013 horse · by Dubawi | 16 | 1 | OR 79 |
| Comedy King (IRE) 2011 gelding · by Dansili | 10 | 1 | OR 84 |
| Elsiniaar (GB) 2010 gelding · by New Approach | 3 | 1 | OR 83 |
| Laughing (IRE) Group 1 2008 mare · by Dansili | 15 | 7 | – |
| Comedy Act (GB) 2007 gelding · by Motivator | 30 | 5 | OR 122 |
| Opera Comica (GB) 2003 filly · by Dr Fong | 11 | 0 | OR 75 |
| Viva Pataca (GB) Group 1 2002 gelding · by Marju | 42 | 11 | OR 122 |
Circus Clown in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 817 · as a foal | 26,000gnsBelstane Racing Stables | Belstane Racing Stables | Highclere Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Joking2019 filly by Time Test | 2020 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 99 · yearling | 50,000gnsSackvilleDonald |
| Noorjihan2018 filly by Kingman | 2019 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 230 · yearling | 200,000gnsRichard Knight BS Agent |
| Shambolic2016 filly by Shamardal | 2019 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1840 · broodmare | 800,000gnsHadden Bloodstock |
| George Villiers2015 colt by Dubawi | 2016 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 540 · yearling | 750,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock |
| Comedy King2011 gelding by Dansili | 2015 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1109 · in training | 4,000gnsDr Marwan Koukash |
| Nice Future2013 colt by Dubawi | 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 237 · yearling | 1,400,000gnsJohn Ferguson Bloodstock |
| Comedy King2011 colt by Dansili | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 480 · yearling | 90,000gnsJohn Warren Bloodstock |
| Opera Comica2003 filly by Dr Fong | 2012 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1123 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Elsiniaar2010 colt by New Approach | 2011 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 22 · yearling | 220,000gnsShadwell Estate Company |
| Comedy Act2007 gelding by Motivator | 2011 Goffs UK Spring SaleLot 366 · in training | £23,000Middleham Park Racing |
| Opera Comica2003 mare by Dr Fong | 2011 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1941 · broodmare | 17,000gnsBallyhane Stud |
| Comedy Act2007 gelding by Motivator | 2010 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 737 · in training | 125,000gnsPJ Hobbs |
| Laughing2008 filly by Dansili | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 318 · yearling | 275,000gnsCharles O'Brien |
| 2001 mare by Barathea | 2009 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2125 · broodmare | 6,200gnsGulay Cokay |
| Comedy Act2007 colt by Motivator | 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 446 · yearling | 72,000gnsSir Mark Prescott BT |
| 2001 mare by Barathea | 2008 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2475 · broodmare | 12,500gnsTrickledown Stud |
| Opera Comica2003 mare by Dr Fong | 2007 Tattersalls JulyLot 102 · broodmare | 85,000gnsBadgers Bloodstock |
| Opera Comica2003 filly by Dr Fong | 2006 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1707 · broodmare | Bought back |
| 2001 mare by Barathea | 2005 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2336 · broodmare | 65,000gnsJ Reid Coulter |
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