Bothy
Foaled 2006 · by Pivotal out of Villa Carlotta (Rainbow Quest)
Form 430/0966/357 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 9 Oct 08 – 28 Feb 15, last for Brian Ellison · current OR 122
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 15 | NewburyBetfair Supporting Greatwood Veterans' Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m5f · Soft | 2m5f | Soft | 7/15 | 122 | Jamie Moore |
| 1 Feb 15 | MusselburghPertemps Handicap Hurdle (Qualifier) · Class 2 · 3m110y · Good | 3m110y | Good | 5/12 | 122 | Craig Gallagher |
| 1 Jan 15 | CheltenhamBetBright Casino Handicap Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m · Soft | 3m | Soft | 3/10 | 120 | Jamie Moore |
| 12 Dec 14 | CheltenhamCf Roberts Electrical + Mechanical Services Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m1f · Good To Soft | 2m1f | Good To Soft | 6/8 | 125 | Sean Bowen |
| 12 Nov 14 | Bangor-on-DeeAddington Fund Friends Of The Farmer Handicap Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m4f · Good To Soft | 2m4f | Good To Soft | 6/9 | 129 | Danny Cook |
| 17 Oct 14 | HaydockPaul Crowley Solicitors Handicap · Class 4 · 2m45y · Soft | 2m45y | Soft | 9/12 | 70 | Paul Pickard |
| 27 Sep 14 | Market Rasen Listed888sport Hurdle (Listed Handicap) · Class 1 · 2m1f · Good | 2m1f | Good | 17/17 | 134 | Danny Cook |
| 22 Dec 12 | Ascot ListedLadbroke (Listed Handicap Hurdle) · Class 1 · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 17/21 | 142 | Patrick Corbett |
| 1 Dec 12 | NewcastleStanJames.com Fighting Fifth Hurdle (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 3/4 | 142 | Danny Cook |
| 18 Nov 12 | CheltenhamRacing Post Hurdle (Grade 3 Handicap) · Class 1 · 2m110y · Soft | 2m110y | Soft | 4/18 | 140 | Danny Cook |
| 17 Oct 12 | WetherbyFollow Wetherby Racecourse On Twitter Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m110y · Good To Soft | 2m110y | Good To Soft | 2/14 | 135 | Danny Cook |
| 28 Sep 12 | Wolverhampton (AW)Holiday Inn Wolverhampton Handicap · Class 4 · 1m5f194y · Standard | 1m5f194y | Standard | 12/13 | 79 | Amy Ryan |
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: Villa Carlotta by Rainbow Quest
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 5 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Abbey (IRE) 2011 filly · by Selkirk | 8 | 2 | OR 96 |
| Villa Royale (GB) 2009 mare · by Val Royal | 33 | 5 | OR 93 |
| Ceilidh House (GB) Listed 2007 filly · by Selkirk | 11 | 2 | OR 102 |
| Opera de Luna (GB) 2005 filly · by Singspiel | 9 | 0 | OR 68 |
| Shela House (GB) 2004 gelding · by Selkirk | 31 | 2 | OR 95 |
| Villa Sonata (GB) 2003 filly · by Mozart | 9 | 1 | OR 74 |
Bothy in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1150 · as a in training | 60,000gnsDan Gilbert | Dan Gilbert | Whitsbury Manor Stables (R. Beckett) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Melrose Abbey2011 mare by Selkirk | 2021 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2263 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Melrose Abbey2011 mare by Selkirk | 2020 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1192 · broodmare | 1,500gns |
| Melrose Abbey2011 mare by Selkirk | 2016 Tattersalls JulyLot 239 · broodmare | 70,000gnsSalcey Forest Stud |
| Villa Royale2009 mare by Val Royal | 2016 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1969 · broodmare | 36,000gnsLiss Glen Bloodstock |
| Villa Royale2009 filly by Val Royal | 2012 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2157 · broodmare | 14,000gnsStephen Hillen Bloodstock |
| Villa Sonata2003 filly by Mozart | 2011 Arqana February SaleLot 7 · broodmare | €6,500ARIZKORETTA Guillermo |
| Opera de Luna2005 filly by Singspiel | 2008 Tattersalls JulyLot 850 · in training | 4,000gnsAP James |
| Shela House2004 gelding by Selkirk | 2008 Tattersalls JulyLot 845 · in training | 87,000gnsGerard Hogan |
| Villa Sonata2003 filly by Mozart | 2007 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 27 · in training | 12,000gnsLoughtown 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.