Combat Zone
Foaled 2006 · by Refuse To Bend out of Zeiting (Zieten)
Form 4379310/738 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 9 Jul 08 – 20 Jul 14, last for Mario Hofer · current OR 99
Group 2 won the Bayerische Hausbau - Grosse Europa Meile (3yo+) (Turf) (2012)
Listed won the Internationales Super-Handicap Rennen Mit der Super Dreier-Wette () (Turf) (2012)
Listed won the Preis Ilse und Heinz Ramm Erinnerungsmeile - Premium Dreierwette () (Turf) (2013)
Listed won the Prix Tantieme () (3yo+) (Round Course) (Turf) (2013)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul 14 | Hoppegarten (GER) ListedHoppegartner Sommerpreis - Deutschlands Hochtsdotiertes () (Turf) · 1m1f · Good | 1m1f | Good | 8/8 | – | Norman Richter |
| 13 Apr 14 | Dusseldorf (GER) Group 3wettenleip Fruhjahrsmeile (4yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good To Soft | 1m | Good To Soft | 3/7 | – | Norman Richter |
| 20 Mar 14 | Saint-Cloud (FR) ListedPrix Altipan () (4yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good To Soft | 1m | Good To Soft | 7/8 | – | Norman Richter |
| 14 Dec 13 | Deauville (FR) ListedPrix Luthier () (3yo+) (Fibresand) · 7½f · Standard | 7½f | Standard | 14/16 | – | Norman Richter |
| 19 Nov 13 | Chantilly (FR) ListedPrix Tantieme () (3yo+) (Round Course) (Turf) · 1m · Heavy | 1m | Heavy | 1/13 | – | Norman Richter |
| 6 Oct 13 | Dusseldorf (GER) Group 3Grosser Preis Der Landeshauptstadt Dusseldorf (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m½f · Good To Soft | 1m½f | Good To Soft | 3/9 | – | Norman Richter |
| 15 Sep 13 | Munich (GER) Group 3Bayerische Hausbau-Werte - Grosse Europa Meile (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 9/12 | – | Norman Richter |
| 29 Aug 13 | Baden-Baden (GER) Group 2Darley Oettingen-Rennen (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 7/12 | – | Norman Richter |
| 21 Jul 13 | Hoppegarten (GER) ListedJubilaums Rennen 145 Jahre Hoppegarten - Deutschlands Hochstdotiertes () (Turf) · 1m1f · Good | 1m1f | Good | 3/10 | – | Norman Richter |
| 14 Jul 13 | Krefeld (GER) Group 2Grosser Preis Der Swk Stadtwerke Krefeld - Meilen Trophy (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m½f · Good | 1m½f | Good | 4/7 | – | Norman Richter |
| 23 Jun 13 | Dortmund (GER) Group 3Grosser Preis Der Wirtschaft (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m1f · Good | 1m1f | Good | 8/8 | – | Norman Richter |
| 30 May 13 | Cologne (GER) ListedPreis Ilse und Heinz Ramm Erinnerungsmeile - Premium Dreierwette () (Turf) · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 1/9 | – | Norman Richter |
Refuse To Bend as a stallion
In our records: 384 runners, 177 winners (46%), 25 black-type winners including 6 at the top level, 12 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2006–2013.
His best
Glencadam Gold Group 1 OR 95 · Xic New Group 1 · Frisson Group 1 · Refuse To Bobbin Group 1 · Wavering Group 1 · Sarafina Group 1
The dam: Zeiting by Zieten
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 9 winners from 10 other runners.
Royal Empire Group 3 half-sibling, by Teofilo
Scottish Group 3 half-sibling, by Teofilo
Bikini Babe bt half-sibling, by Montjeu
Sante bt half-sibling, by Dream Ahead
Zut Alors bt half-sibling, by Pivotal
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Contender (IRE) 2014 filly · by Teofilo | 6 | 1 | – |
| Sante (IRE) bt 2013 filly · by Dream Ahead | 9 | 1 | OR 84 |
| Scottish (IRE) Group 3 2012 gelding · by Teofilo | 13 | 4 | OR 115 |
| Double Your Money (IRE) 2010 gelding · by Shamardal | 10 | 2 | OR 84 |
| Royal Empire (IRE) Group 3 2009 colt · by Teofilo | 14 | 5 | OR 112 |
| Tartampion (IRE) 2008 colt · by Cape Cross | 4 | 0 | – |
| Bikini Babe (IRE) bt 2007 filly · by Montjeu | 27 | 1 | OR 105 |
| Mohathab (IRE) 2005 gelding · by Cadeaux Genereux | 13 | 1 | OR 83 |
| Zut Alors (IRE) bt 2004 filly · by Pivotal | 13 | 1 | – |
| Mutawajid (IRE) 2003 colt · by Zafonic | 9 | 1 | OR 100 |
Combat Zone in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Goffs MillionLot 392 · as a yearling | €280,000Ferguson John | Ferguson John | Knocktoran Stud |
| 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 679 · as a in training | 7,000gnsMario Hofer | Mario Hofer | Godolphin |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sante2013 mare by Dream Ahead | 2018 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1864 · broodmare | 310,000gnsMargaret O'Toole |
| Front Contender2014 filly by Teofilo | 2015 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 8 · yearling | €200,000PRIME EQUESTRIAN SARL |
| Sante2013 filly by Dream Ahead | 2014 Goffs OrbyLot 113 · yearling | €220,000Anthony Stroud Bloodstock |
| Scottish2012 gelding by Teofilo | 2013 Goffs OrbyLot 184 · yearling | €170,000Hillen/merry |
| Double Your Money2010 colt by Shamardal | 2011 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 448 · yearling | Bought back |
| Royal Empire2009 colt by Teofilo | 2010 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 9 · yearling | €200,000JOHN FERGUSON BLOODSTOCK |
| Tartampion2008 colt by Cape Cross | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 914 · yearling | Bought back |
| Bikini Babe2007 filly by Montjeu | 2008 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 75 · yearling | €150,000JOHNSTON Mark-Steven |
| Mohathab2005 colt by Cadeaux Genereux | 2008 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 504 · in training | 17,000gnsSouth Hatch Racing |
| Mohathab2005 colt by Cadeaux Genereux | 2006 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 930 · yearling | 68,000gnsShadwell Estate Company |
| Mutawajid2003 colt by Zafonic | 2006 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 223 · in training | 9,000gnsJose Francisco Acosta Lorenzo |
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.