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Union Island
Foaled 2006 · by Rock Of Gibraltar out of Daftiyna (Darshaan)
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31Runs
5Wins
102nd / 3rd
119Best OR
£35,881Prize money
Form 81/54810318 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 7 Aug 08 – 22 Jul 12, last for Brian Ellison · current OR 83
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jul 12 | AscotKeltbray Handicap · Class 3 · 1m2f · Good To Soft | 1m2f | Good To Soft | 8/13 | 83 | Dale Swift |
| 30 Jun 12 | NewcastleBetfred Hat Trick Heaven On The Euros Handicap · Class 4 · 1m2f32y · Heavy | 1m2f32y | Heavy | 1/7 | 80 | Dale Swift |
| 27 Jun 12 | CarlisleTotepool.com Cumberland Plate Handicap · Class 4 · 1m3f107y · Soft | 1m3f107y | Soft | 3/17 | 80 | Dale Swift |
| 7 Apr 12 | HaydockBetfair. Don't Settle For Less Handicap Hurdle (betfair Hurdle Series Final) · Class 2 · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 10/20 | 119 | James Best |
| 27 Mar 12 | Market RasenRewards4Racing.com Handicap Hurdle (Betfair Hurdle Series Qualifier) · Class 4 · 2m5f · Good | 2m5f | Good | 1/5 | 114 | James Best |
| 1 Mar 12 | Southwell (AW)Follow Southwell On Twitter Handicap · Class 4 · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 8/11 | 78 | Dale Swift |
| 12 Feb 12 | Southwell (AW)Bet And Watch At bluesq.com 'Jumpers' Bumper' NH Flat Race · Class 6 · 2m · Standard To Slow | 2m | Standard To Slow | 4/14 | 78 | Barry Keniry |
| 24 Jan 12 | Southwell (AW)Golf And Racing At Southwell Handicap · Class 4 · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 5/11 | 80 | Barry McHugh |
| 2 Aug 11 | CatterickEat Sleep Drink At Nags Head Pickhill Handicap · Class 4 · 1m5f175y · Good | 1m5f175y | Good | 1/5 | 76 | Dale Swift |
| 24 Jul 11 | CarlisleStobart Ladies' Northern Derby Bowl Handicap (Lady Amateur Riders) · Class 3 · 1m3f107y · Good | 1m3f107y | Good | 8/16 | 76 | Miss N Vorster |
| 15 Jul 11 | HamiltonJohn Smith's Stayers Handicap · Class 4 · 1m5f9y · Good To Firm | 1m5f9y | Good To Firm | 3/9 | 75 | Lee Topliss |
| 22 Jun 11 | CarlisleLloyd Motor Group Carlisle Bell Handicap · Class 4 · 7f200y · Good To Soft | 7f200y | Good To Soft | 12/16 | 78 | Stephen Craine |
Union Island2006
Rock Of Gibraltar
Daftiyna
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Darshaan
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Rock Of Gibraltar as a stallion
In our records: 1,093 runners, 520 winners (48%), 104 black-type winners including 16 at the top level, 102 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2004–2023.
His best
Big Rock Group 1 OR 127 · Varenar Group 1 OR 121 · Eagle Mountain Group 1 OR 120 · Mount Nelson Group 1 OR 119 · Prince Gibraltar Group 1 · Society Rock Group 1 OR 117
The dam: Daftiyna by Darshaan
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 7 other runners.
Black type in the family
Sir Eagles Listed half-sibling, by Diamond Green
Golden Island bt half-sibling, by Selkirk
Sir Eagles Listed half-sibling, by Diamond Green
Golden Island bt half-sibling, by Selkirk
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maluhia (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Captain Rio | 5 | 0 | OR 45 |
| Suspiron (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Diamond Green | 2 | 0 | – |
| Sir Eagles (IRE) Listed 2008 colt · by Diamond Green | 1 | 1 | – |
| Oakley Heffert (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Titus Livius | 22 | 1 | OR 78 |
| Gandor (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Cape Cross | 6 | 1 | OR 95 |
| Golden Grimshaw (IRE) 2002 gelding · by Grand Lodge | 25 | 4 | OR 117 |
| Golden Island (IRE) bt 2001 filly · by Selkirk | 7 | 0 | OR 93 |
Union Island in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Goffs MillionLot 522 · as a yearling | €70,000Merry Hugo | Merry Hugo | Barouche Stud (Ireland) |
| 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 141 · as a in training | Not sold (24,000gns) | – | Hambleton Lodge Stables (K. Ryan) |
| 2011 Goffs UK Spring SaleLot 150 · as a in training | £6,500Brian Ellison | Brian Ellison | Barbury Castle Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Maluhia2012 colt by Captain Rio | 2013 Goffs February SaleLot 186 · yearling | €5,800Cooneen Stud |
| Maluhia2012 colt by Captain Rio | 2013 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 396 · yearling | €21,000Tadgh Ryan |
| Maluhia2012 colt by Captain Rio | 2012 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 649 · foal | €5,500Dermot Farrington |
| Suspiron2009 colt by Diamond Green | 2010 Goffs OrbyLot 489 · yearling | €16,000Gullermo Arizkorreta |
| Sir Eagles2008 gelding by Diamond Green | 2009 Goffs UK St Leger, Part 2Lot 376 · yearling | £26,000Bozzi Bloodstock, Marco |
| 2005 filly by Iron Mask | 2008 Arqana December SaleLot 179 · broodmare | €5,000DALIFARD Nicolas |
| Oakley Heffert2004 gelding by Titus Livius | 2008 Goffs UK Lincoln Handicap SaleLot 138 · in training | £10,000Almtirey, H. |
| 2005 filly by Iron Mask | 2006 Arqana December Yearling SaleLot 679 · yearling | €77,000WERTHEIMER ET FRERE |
| 2005 filly by Iron Mask | 2006 Goffs Sportsman'sLot 696 · yearling | €18,000Bba Germany |
| Oakley Heffert2004 colt by Titus Livius | 2006 Tattersalls Craven Breeze-UpLot 174 · breeze-up | Not sold |
| Oakley Heffert2004 gelding by Titus Livius | 2005 Goffs MillionLot 165 · yearling | €60,000Halford |
| Golden Grimshaw2002 gelding by Grand Lodge | 2005 Tattersalls JulyLot 510 · in training | 15,000gnsEmerald Bloodstock |
| Golden Island2001 filly by Selkirk | 2005 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1796 · broodmare | 140,000gnsHugo Lascelles Bloodstock |
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