Grian Blath
Foaled 2005 · by Val Royal out of Hakone (Alzao)
Form 085/0080 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 11 Jun 08 – 28 Aug 09, last for John C McConnell · current OR 53
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 09 | Down RoyalMirror Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Yielding | 2m | Yielding | 13/20 | – | Paul Townend |
| 7 Aug 09 | WexfordA.i.b. (q.r.) Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Good To Yielding | 2m | Good To Yielding | 8/16 | – | Mr R O'Sullivan |
| 25 Jun 09 | TipperaryLongways (q.r.) Handicap (50-75) · 1m6f · Good | 1m6f | Good | 14/18 | 53 | Mr B P Fahey |
| 12 Jun 09 | NavanLive Music After Racing Apprentice Handicap (50-85) · 1m5f · Good To Firm | 1m5f | Good To Firm | 15/16 | 53 | Nicola Walsh |
| 1 Aug 08 | GalwayGalway Publican's EBF Maiden · 1m4f · Yielding | 1m4f | Yielding | 5/9 | 53 | Rory Cleary |
| 11 Jul 08 | WexfordCarriglawn Maiden · 1m5f · Good | 1m5f | Good | 8/16 | 55 | Shane Foley |
| 11 Jun 08 | LeopardstownClonard Maiden · 1m4f · Good To Firm | 1m4f | Good To Firm | 11/11 | 55 | Shane Foley |
Val Royal as a stallion
In our records: 172 runners, 76 winners (44%), 17 black-type winners including 8 at the top level, 11 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2003–2010.
His best
Cockney Rebel Group 1 OR 120 · Belle Royale Group 1 OR 102 · Bela Bisca Group 1 · Beto Boss Group 1 · Maipo Royale Group 1 · Busy Guy Group 1
The dam: Hakone by Alzao
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 5 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceolteori (IRE) 2008 filly · by Celtic Swing | 7 | 0 | OR 55 |
| Bandra Bullet (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Val Royal (full sibling) | 11 | 1 | OR 95 |
| Lettergul Lass (IRE) 2004 filly · by Shinko Forest | 5 | 0 | OR 55 |
| Lady Misha (GB) 2002 filly · by Mister Baileys | 12 | 0 | OR 70 |
| Casa Que Canta (GB) 1999 mare · by Robellino | 9 | 1 | OR 83 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Ceolteori2008 filly by Celtic Swing | 2012 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1373 · broodmare | Not sold |
| Ceolteori2008 filly by Celtic Swing | 2011 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 74 · store | Bought back |
| Ceolteori2008 filly by Celtic Swing | 2009 Goffs Open Yearling SaleLot 167 · yearling | €1,200David Mcconnell |
| Ceolteori2008 filly by Celtic Swing | 2008 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 228 · foal | 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.