Mr Willis
Foaled 2006 · by Desert Sun out of Santiburi Girl (Casteddu)
Form 708036/3366 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 9 Jun 08 – 31 Mar 12, last for Terry Clement · current OR 92
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 12 | Kempton (AW) ListedWilliam Hill App-Download Today! Magnolia Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m2f · Standard | 1m2f | Standard | 6/6 | 92 | Marc Halford |
| 3 Mar 12 | Lingfield (AW)Mike Lilley 60th Birthday Handicap · Class 3 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 6/11 | 93 | Steve Drowne |
| 18 Feb 12 | Lingfield (AW)Get Your Bet On At Blue Square Handicap · Class 2 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 3/11 | 93 | Marc Halford |
| 4 Feb 12 | Lingfield (AW)Bet At Blue Square Handicap · Class 3 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 3/10 | 93 | Marc Halford |
| 17 Dec 11 | Lingfield (AW)Betfred Double Delight Conditions Stakes · Class 3 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 6/10 | 87 | Steve Drowne |
| 3 Dec 11 | Wolverhampton (AW)Did The Life Changing totescoop6 Rollover Handicap · Class 3 · 7f32y · Standard | 7f32y | Standard | 3/12 | 87 | Marc Halford |
| 27 Oct 11 | Lingfield (AW)Join Hot To Trot Racing Club Handicap · Class 3 · 7f · Standard | 7f | Standard | 11/13 | 89 | Marc Halford |
| 11 Aug 11 | NewmarketHoldens Stud Handicap · Class 4 · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 8/9 | 84 | Pat Dobbs |
| 13 May 11 | NewmarketLloyds Tsb For The Journey Handicap · Class 3 · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 11/12 | 89 | Pat Dobbs |
| 1 May 11 | NewmarketQipco Sponsors British Champions Series Handicap · Class 2 · 1m4f · Good To Firm | 1m4f | Good To Firm | 7/12 | 89 | Robert Havlin |
| 2 Apr 11 | Kempton (AW) Listedwilliamhill.com Magnolia Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m2f · Standard | 1m2f | Standard | 6/9 | 89 | Marc Halford |
| 12 Nov 10 | Wolverhampton (AW)Bet Premier League Football - Betdaq Handicap · Class 2 · 1m141y · Standard | 1m141y | Standard | 5/12 | 89 | Kieren Fox |
Desert Sun as a stallion
In our records: 165 runners, 63 winners (38%), 7 black-type winners, 6 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1999–2008.
His best
The Fonze Grade 2 OR 150 · Salford City Grade 2 OR 148 · Lacey Underall Group 2 · Fernandina Group 3 · Sunny King Listed OR 115 · Dunelight Listed OR 111
The dam: Santiburi Girl by Casteddu
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 5 winners from 9 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiburi Spring (GB) 2013 filly · by Mullionmileanhour | 15 | 1 | OR 68 |
| Sams R Man (GB) 2012 gelding · by Mullionmileanhour | 4 | 0 | OR 45 |
| Foxie Girl (GB) 2011 filly · by Virtual | 4 | 0 | OR 41 |
| Elounta (GB) 2010 filly · by Dubawi | 8 | 0 | OR 48 |
| Boris The Bold (GB) 2009 gelding · by Librettist | 11 | 1 | OR 55 |
| Prince Ayoob (GB) 2008 colt · by Noverre | 1 | 0 | – |
| Mister Bit (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Tobougg | 15 | 1 | OR 65 |
| Samsons Son (GB) 2004 gelding · by Primo Valentino | 34 | 6 | OR 124 |
| Resplendent Nova (GB) 2002 gelding · by Pivotal | 71 | 8 | OR 87 |
Mr Willis in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 221 · as a in training | 20,000gnsColin Brister | Colin Brister | John Best Racing |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Boris The Bold2009 gelding by Librettist | 2013 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 302 · in training | 2,000gnsMichelle Smith |
| Sams R Man2012 colt by Mullionmileanhour | 2012 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 350 · foal | 9,000gnsRichard Venn Bloodstock |
| Foxie Girl2011 filly by Virtual | 2012 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 120 · yearling | Bought back |
| Mister Bit2007 gelding by Tobougg | 2011 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 4 · in training | 3,500gnsAidan O'Ryan |
| Samsons Son2004 gelding by Primo Valentino | 2007 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 111 · in training | Bought back |
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.