Persian Gayle
Foaled 2004 · by Lord Americo out of Hi Honey (Persian Mews)
Form 18/3PF9U052 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 1 Mar 09 – 28 Dec 12, last for Ross O'Sullivan · current OR 118
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 12 | LeopardstownStar Best For Racing Christmas Rated Hurdle · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 2/16 | 118 | Andrew J McNamara |
| 18 Nov 12 | CorkCorkracecourse.ie Handicap Hurdle (grade C) · 2m4f · Soft | 2m4f | Soft | 5/15 | 119 | Phillip Enright |
| 6 Oct 12 | Gowran ParkFollow Gowran Park On Facebook Handicap Hurdle (Grade C) · 3m · Good | 3m | Good | 19/20 | 122 | Niall P Madden |
| 20 May 12 | LimerickSupermacs Drive Thru Beginners Chase · 2m3f110y · Good | 2m3f110y | Good | UR/15 | – | Niall P Madden |
| 5 May 12 | LimerickIrish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Beginners Chase · 2m1f · Good | 2m1f | Good | 9/13 | – | Tom Doyle |
| 8 Apr 12 | CorkFriday Evening Racing At Cork Racecourse Handicap Hurdle (0-140) (Grade C) · 2m3f · Good | 2m3f | Good | F/18 | 122 | Ambrose McCurtin |
| 18 Feb 12 | Gowran ParkGoresbridge Handicap Hurdle (81-123) · 2m4f · Soft | 2m4f | Soft | PU/15 | 122 | Phillip Enright |
| 29 Jan 12 | LeopardstownTote Trifecta Rollover Handicap Hurdle (81-123) · 2m4f · Heavy | 2m4f | Heavy | 3/20 | 117 | Phillip Enright |
| 10 Oct 10 | Limerick ListedGreenmount Park Novice Hurdle (Listed) · 2m5f · Good | 2m5f | Good | 8/10 | 123 | Niall P Madden |
| 29 Jul 10 | GalwaySignature Novice Hurdle · 2m4f · Good To Firm | 2m4f | Good To Firm | 1/15 | 108 | Niall P Madden |
| 2 Jul 10 | WexfordFerrycarraig (C & G) Maiden Hurdle · 2m4f · Good To Firm | 2m4f | Good To Firm | 1/15 | 108 | Niall P Madden |
| 10 Jun 10 | ClonmelCluain Meala Maiden Hurdle · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 6/18 | – | Niall P Madden |
Lord Americo as a stallion
In our records: 444 runners, 140 winners (32%), 5 black-type winners, 10 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1991–2008.
His best
Knowhere Grade 2 OR 158 · Siegemaster Grade 2 OR 155 · Emma Jane Grade 3 OR 133 · American Jennie Grade 3 OR 133 · Major Finnegan Listed OR 127 · Dempsey bt OR 165
The dam: Hi Honey by Persian Mews
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wistari Rocks (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Heron Island | 12 | 2 | OR 103 |
| Mr Sykes (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Shernazar | 13 | 2 | OR 124 |
| Honeybrook (IRE) 2001 mare · by Alderbrook | 9 | 2 | OR 105 |
| Fairytaleofnewyork (IRE) 2000 mare · by Zaffaran | 11 | 0 | OR 93 |
Persian Gayle in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 465 · as a store | €7,500John Cousins | John Cousins | Bishopstown Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Honeybrook2001 mare by Alderbrook | 2017 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 349 · broodmare | €600Robert Honner |
| Honeybrook2001 mare by Alderbrook | 2013 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1435 · broodmare | Not sold |
| Wistari Rocks2009 gelding by Heron Island | 2012 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 4 · store | €12,000Richard Pugh |
| Honeybrook2001 mare by Alderbrook | 2012 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1094 · broodmare | Not sold |
| Wistari Rocks2009 colt by Heron Island | 2009 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 452 · store | €8,000Ballybrennan Stud |
| 2006 gelding by Alderbrook | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 622 · store | €16,000Noel Collins |
| 2006 colt by Alderbrook | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1683 · store | Bought back |
| 2005 gelding by Zagreb | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 442 · store | Bought back |
| Mr Sykes2003 gelding by Shernazar | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 165 · store | €35,000Mark Fagan |
| Honeybrook2001 filly by Alderbrook | 2005 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 501 · store | €36,000Edward Daly Bloodstock |
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.