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Foaled 2007 · by Oratorio out of Tarbela (Grand Lodge)
Form 421741/608/5 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 21 May 09 – 18 Feb 11, last for Saeed bin Suroor · current OR 97
Listed won the Chesham Stakes (Listed) (2009)
Listed won the Weatherbys Bank Stonehenge Stakes (Listed) (2009)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 11 | Meydan (UAE)Priority Banking (Leg 3 Meydan Masters) (Handicap) (Turf) · 1m1f · Good | 1m1f | Good | 5/12 | 97 | Maxime Guyon |
| 21 Aug 10 | ChesterTotescoop6 Handicap · Class 2 · 7f122y · Good To Soft | 7f122y | Good To Soft | 8/13 | 100 | Ted Durcan |
| 29 Jul 10 | GoodwoodTurfTV Summer Vase Handicap · Class 2 · 1m1f192y · Good To Firm | 1m1f192y | Good To Firm | 13/15 | 103 | Frankie Dettori |
| 27 May 10 | Sandown ListedBritain's Got Talent Bingo At meccabingo.com Heron Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m14y · Good To Firm | 1m14y | Good To Firm | 6/9 | 103 | Frankie Dettori |
| 21 Aug 09 | Salisbury ListedWeatherbys Bank Stonehenge Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 1/8 | 107 | Richard Hughes |
| 29 Jul 09 | Goodwood Group 2Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 4/10 | 107 | Richard Hughes |
| 10 Jul 09 | Newmarket Group 2Meydan Superlative Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 7/8 | – | Jimmy Fortune |
| 20 Jun 09 | Ascot ListedChesham Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 1/16 | – | Richard Hughes |
| 30 May 09 | DoncasterTrade Union Unison & Thompsons Lawyers E.B.F. Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 2/15 | – | Pat Dobbs |
| 21 May 09 | GoodwoodE.b.f. Racing To School Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 4/12 | – | Richard Hughes |
Oratorio as a stallion
In our records: 497 runners, 219 winners (44%), 41 black-type winners including 10 at the top level, 34 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2007–2021.
On the track himself: 8 runs, 2 wins — Group 1 winner (Coral-Eclipse Stakes (Group 1)).
His best
Military Attack Group 1 OR 123 · Beethoven Group 1 OR 117 · Canadian Summer Group 1 · Van Halen Group 1 · Biz The Nurse Group 1 · Manawanui Group 1
The dam: Tarbela by Grand Lodge
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 8 other runners.
Sword Fighter Group 2 half-sibling, by Galileo
Precious Moments bt half-sibling, by Gleneagles
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Precious Moments (IRE) bt 2017 filly · by Gleneagles | 17 | 1 | OR 102 |
| North Carolina (IRE) 2014 gelding · by Galileo | 6 | 0 | OR 109 |
| Sword Fighter (IRE) Group 2 2013 gelding · by Galileo | 13 | 3 | OR 113 |
| Anachronism (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Arcano | 2 | 0 | – |
| Indus River (IRE) 2011 gelding · by New Approach | 15 | 0 | OR 67 |
| Belatorio (IRE) 2010 filly · by Oratorio (full sibling) | 2 | 0 | – |
| Whatyoucallit (IRE) 2009 colt · by Kheleyf | 3 | 0 | – |
| Spiritual Healing (IRE) 2006 filly · by Invincible Spirit | 2 | 1 | OR 69 |
Big Audio in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1447 · as a foal | 30,000gnsJohn Osborne | John Osborne | Castlefield Stud, Ireland (Agent) |
| 2008 Goffs UK St Leger, Part 2Lot 302 · as a yearling | £87,000Doyle, P. Bloodstock | Doyle, P. Bloodstock | Osborne John |
| 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 425 · as a in training | 175,000gnsAnthony Stroud Bloodstock | Anthony Stroud Bloodstock | East Everleigh Stables (R. Hannon) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Precious Moments2017 mare by Gleneagles | 2022 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1917 · broodmare | 560,000gnsMascalls Stud |
| 2020 filly by Churchill | 2021 Goffs OrbyLot 284 · yearling | €160,000Rockfield Farm |
| Precious Moments2017 mare by Gleneagles | 2021 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1766 · broodmare | 575,000gnsBBA Ireland |
| 2016 mare by Galileo | 2019 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1823 · broodmare | 320,000gnsBadgers Bloodstock |
| Precious Moments2017 filly by Gleneagles | 2018 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 154 · yearling | 500,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock |
| 2016 filly by Galileo | 2017 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 84 · yearling | Bought back |
| Spiritual Healing2006 mare by Invincible Spirit | 2016 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1735 · broodmare | €6,000Luke Comer |
| Anachronism2012 colt by Arcano | 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 179 · yearling | 120,000gnsJohn Ferguson Bloodstock |
| Indus River2011 colt by New Approach | 2012 Goffs February SaleLot 183 · yearling | €120,000John Ferguson |
| Belatorio2010 filly by Oratorio | 2012 Goffs February SaleLot 25 · in training | €11,000Oldcourt Stud |
| 2008 filly by Shamardal | 2012 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 14 · in training | 3,000gnsFive Star Bloodstock Transport |
| Whatyoucallit2009 colt by Kheleyf | 2011 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1441 · in training | 7,000gnsLars Kelp |
| Spiritual Healing2006 filly by Invincible Spirit | 2011 Arqana December SaleLot 160 · broodmare | €35,000NORRIS / HUNTINGDON |
| 2008 filly by Shamardal | 2010 Tattersalls Craven Breeze-UpLot 165 · breeze-up | 22,000gnsMichael Gould |
| Spiritual Healing2006 filly by Invincible Spirit | 2010 Arqana December SaleLot 232 · broodmare | €87,000MOUBRAY Crispin de |
| Whatyoucallit2009 colt by Kheleyf | 2009 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1218 · foal | 75,000gnsMr A O Nerses |
| Spiritual Healing2006 filly by Invincible Spirit | 2009 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1413 · broodmare | 30,000gnsCharles Barel |
| Spiritual Healing2006 filly by Invincible Spirit | 2007 Goffs UK St Leger, Part 1Lot 458 · yearling | £68,000Redvers, D. |
| Spiritual Healing2006 filly by Invincible Spirit | 2006 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 1100 · foal | €55,000Rathmore 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.