Alpha Speed
Foaled 2003 · by Vertical Speed out of Acancagua (Subotica)
Form 0/2/25/63 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase · ran 18 May 10 – 22 Sep 13, last for J Follain
bt placed in black-type company 1 time
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep 13 | Craon (FR) ListedPrix du Conseil General de la Mayenne (Grand Steeple-Chase de Craon) () (Turf) · 2m5f · Good To Soft | 2m5f | Good To Soft | 3/9 | – | Anthony Thierry |
| 4 Mar 13 | Enghien (FR)Prix de la Chapelle en Serval (Chase) (Conditions) (5yo+) (Turf) · 2m3f · Very Soft | 2m3f | Very Soft | 6/10 | – | Anthony Thierry |
| 20 Apr 12 | Enghien (FR) ListedPrix Du Cher (Hurdle) () (5yo+) (Turf) · 2m3f · Very Soft | 2m3f | Very Soft | 5/6 | – | Anthony Thierry |
| 28 Mar 12 | Enghien (FR)Prix Du Mont-Dore (Hurdle) (Conditions) (5yo+) (Turf) · 2m3f · Very Soft | 2m3f | Very Soft | 2/7 | – | Anthony Thierry |
| 30 Aug 11 | Waregem (BEL)Grand Steeplechase Des Flandres (Chase) (Handicap) (6yo+) (Turf) · 2m7f · Soft | 2m7f | Soft | 2/11 | – | Anthony Thierry |
| 18 May 10 | Auteuil (FR)Prix Melinoir (Hurdle) (Conditions) (5yo+) ( Turf) · 2m2f · Very Soft | 2m2f | Very Soft | 10/19 | – | Stephane Juteau |
Vertical Speed as a stallion
In our records: 87 runners, 35 winners (40%), 4 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 5 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1999–2013.
His best
Quatre Heures Grade 1 OR 136 · Killahara Castle Listed OR 103 · Silver Valny Listed · Tangaspeed Listed · Horizontal Speed bt OR 141 · Deal Done bt OR 139
The dam: Acancagua by Subotica
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Du Large (FR) 2018 gelding · by Walzertakt | 1 | 0 | – |
| Eclat Du Large (FR) 2014 gelding · by Zambezi Sun | 7 | 0 | OR 91 |
| Turcagua (FR) bt 2010 gelding · by Turgeon | 13 | 2 | OR 140 |
| Kayagua (FR) 2009 filly · by Kahyasi | 5 | 1 | – |
| Antagua (FR) 2006 filly · by Cadoudal | 1 | 0 | – |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Instant Du Large2018 gelding by Walzertakt | 2020 Arqana Autumn SaleLot 478 · in training | €15,000 |
| 2015 gelding by Balko | 2017 Arqana Summer SaleLot 125 · in training | €60,000CHRIS RICHNER BLOODSTOCK |
| Eclat Du Large2014 gelding by Zambezi Sun | 2017 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 378 · store | Bought back |
| Eclat Du Large2014 gelding by Zambezi Sun | 2016 Arqana Summer SaleLot 152 · in training | €10,000SARL IMPERIAL BLOODSTOCK |
| 2007 filly by Kapgarde | 2014 Arqana February SaleLot 162 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Turcagua2010 gelding by Turgeon | 2013 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 187 · store | €130,000H Kirk/WP Mullins |
| Turcagua2010 colt by Turgeon | 2011 Arqana Autumn SaleLot 439 · yearling | €26,000O'TOOLE Margaret |
| Antagua2006 filly by Cadoudal | 2007 Arqana October Yearling SaleLot 79 · yearling | Bought back |
| 2005 colt by Cadoudal | 2006 Arqana October Yearling SaleLot 105 · yearling | €28,000HIGHFLYER BLOODSTOCK |
| None gelding by Vertical Speed | 2006 Arqana Trapenard DispersalLot 885 | €3,500FOLLAIN Jérome |
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.