Special Terms
Foaled 2005 · by Pivotal out of Just Special (Cadeaux Genereux)
Form 5P/0 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 9 Jun 08 – 27 Mar 09, last for James McAuley
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 09 | Dundalk (AW)Niall Clarke Oils Maiden · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 13/13 | – | Colm O'Donoghue |
| 5 Aug 08 | RoscommonRailway Bar 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Yielding | 2m | Yielding | PU/16 | – | Michael Darcy |
| 9 Jun 08 | RoscommonIrish Stallion Farms EBF (C&G) Maiden · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 5/9 | – | Colm O'Donoghue |
Pivotal as a stallion
In our records: 1,214 runners, 762 winners (63%), 133 black-type winners including 25 at the top level, 93 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2021.
His best
Addeybb Group 1 OR 125 · Farhh Group 1 OR 124 · African Story Group 1 OR 123 · Immortal Verse Group 1 OR 121 · Regal Parade Group 1 OR 121 · Lightning Spear Group 1 OR 120
The dam: Just Special by Cadeaux Genereux
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 6 winners from 8 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Generaux (IRE) 2019 gelding · by National Defense | 4 | 0 | OR 75 |
| Calexico (IRE) 2017 gelding · by Dawn Approach | 2 | 0 | – |
| Jalingo (IRE) 2011 gelding · by Cape Cross | 37 | 3 | OR 128 |
| Handsome Stranger (IRE) 2010 gelding · by Tamayuz | 34 | 4 | OR 65 |
| Cades Reef (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Dalakhani | 7 | 1 | OR 71 |
| Best Dating (IRE) Group 3 2007 gelding · by Kings Best | 11 | 3 | – |
| Al Qeddaaf (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Alhaarth | 24 | 5 | OR 130 |
| Spesialta (GB) 2004 filly · by Indian Ridge | 5 | 1 | OR 80 |
Special Terms in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Tattersalls December YearlingsLot 193 · as a yearling | Bought back (80,000gns) | – | Abbeville & Meadow Court Sales, Ireland (Agent) |
| 2008 Goffs UK January SaleLot 479 · as a in training | £10,000Mcauley, J. | Mcauley, J. | Currabeg Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| National Generaux2019 colt by National Defense | 2020 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 209 · yearling | Bought back |
| National Generaux2019 colt by National Defense | 2019 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 744 · foal | Bought back |
| 2016 mare by Invincible Spirit | 2019 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1441 · broodmare | 55,000gnsMargaret O'Toole |
| 2016 filly by Invincible Spirit | 2017 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 19 · yearling | Not sold |
| Handsome Stranger2010 gelding by Tamayuz | 2014 Tattersalls JulyLot 746 · in training | 7,000gnsJalil al Mallah |
| Handsome Stranger2010 gelding by Tamayuz | 2013 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 193 · in training | Not sold |
| Jalingo2011 colt by Cape Cross | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 48 · yearling | 120,000gnsMark Johnston Racing |
| Handsome Stranger2010 gelding by Tamayuz | 2011 Goffs OrbyLot 120 · yearling | €55,000Bobby O'ryan |
| Best Dating2007 gelding by King'S Best | 2011 Arqana Arc SaleLot 50 · in training | €340,000ANTHONY STROUD BLOODSTOCK |
| Cades Reef2009 colt by Dalakhani | 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 327 · yearling | 60,000gnsAndrew Balding |
| Best Dating2007 gelding by King'S Best | 2009 Arqana Breeze Up SaleLot 105 · breeze-up | €12,000 |
| Al Qeddaaf2006 gelding by Alhaarth | 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 250 · in training | 80,000gnsDonald McCain, Jr |
| Best Dating2007 colt by King's Best | 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 589 · yearling | Not sold |
| Al Qeddaaf2006 colt by Alhaarth | 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 72 · yearling | 55,000gnsShadwell Estate Company |
| Spesialta2004 filly by Indian Ridge | 2005 Goffs MillionLot 300 · yearling | €260,000Ballylynch Stud |
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.