Royal Desert
Foaled 2007 · by Pastoral Pursuits out of Overcome (Belmez)
Form 631025 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 8 Apr 09 – 17 Jul 09, last for Mick Channon
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 09 | Newbury ListedRose Bowl Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f8y · Soft | 6f8y | Soft | 5/6 | – | Tony Culhane |
| 28 Jun 09 | SalisburyK J Pike & Sons Ltd Auction Stakes · Class 2 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 2/10 | – | Tadhg O'Shea |
| 6 Jun 09 | Epsom Downs ListedInvestec Woodcote Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 10/12 | – | Tony Culhane |
| 6 May 09 | BathLindley Catering Maiden Auction Stakes · Class 5 · 5f · Good To Firm | 5f | Good To Firm | 1/7 | – | Tony Culhane |
| 25 Apr 09 | LeicesterTotetentofollow Starts Next Weekend Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 5f · Good To Firm | 5f | Good To Firm | 3/9 | – | Tadhg O'Shea |
| 8 Apr 09 | NottinghamE.B.F. Novice Stakes · Class 4 · 5f13y · Good To Firm | 5f13y | Good To Firm | 6/8 | – | Sam Hitchcott |
Pastoral Pursuits as a stallion
In our records: 447 runners, 209 winners (47%), 13 black-type winners, 21 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2007–2022.
On the track himself: 2 runs, 1 wins — Group 1 winner (Darley July Cup (Group 1)).
His best
Pastoral Player Group 3 OR 128 · Ventura Rebel Group 3 OR 108 · Dark Pursuit Group 3 OR 108 · Rose Blossom Group 3 OR 106 · Ipompieridiviggiu Group 3 · Angel's Pursuit Listed OR 111
The dam: Overcome by Belmez
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 8 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonian (GB) 2012 gelding · by Hellvelyn | 6 | 0 | OR 68 |
| Les Darcy (GB) 2011 gelding · by Haatef | 20 | 1 | OR 61 |
| Meloneras (GB) 2009 filly · by Kyllachy | 9 | 0 | OR 71 |
| Flute Magic (GB) 2006 gelding · by Piccolo | 13 | 0 | OR 75 |
| River Ardeche (GB) 2005 gelding · by Elnadim | 51 | 3 | OR 115 |
| Bridget's Team (GB) 2004 filly · by Elnadim | 11 | 1 | OR 58 |
| Hembury Fort (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Mujahid | 4 | 0 | OR 75 |
| Brace of Doves (GB) 2002 gelding · by Bahamian Bounty | 26 | 3 | OR 70 |
Royal Desert in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Goffs UK St Leger, Part 2Lot 180 · as a yearling | £17,000Richardson, Gill Bloodstock Ltd | Richardson, Gill Bloodstock Ltd | Nelson Farm |
| 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 277 · as a in training | 8,000gnsRamzi Hassan | Ramzi Hassan | West Ilsley Stables (M. Channon) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Devonian2012 gelding by Hellvelyn | 2015 Tattersalls Guineas HITLot 36 · in training | 4,500gnsPaolo Favero |
| Les Darcy2011 gelding by Haatef | 2015 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 16 · in training | 800gnsDanebury Racing Stables |
| Devonian2012 gelding by Hellvelyn | 2013 Goffs UK PremierLot 120 · yearling | £11,000Rod Millman |
| Les Darcy2011 colt by Haatef | 2012 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 147 · yearling | €16,500Pat Flynn |
| Les Darcy2011 colt by Haatef | 2011 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 590 · foal | 6,500gnsEmerald Bloodstock |
| Meloneras2009 filly by Kyllachy | 2011 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 958 · in training | 4,000gnsDr Elf KFT |
| Meloneras2009 filly by Kyllachy | 2010 Goffs UK PremierLot 437 · yearling | Bought back |
| Flute Magic2006 colt by Piccolo | 2007 Tattersalls December YearlingsLot 266 · yearling | 20,000gnsW Stuart Kittow |
| River Ardeche2005 gelding by Elnadim | 2006 Goffs UK St LegerLot 24 · yearling | Bought back |
| Brace of Doves2002 gelding by Bahamian Bounty | 2006 Goffs UK August SaleLot 617 · in training | £2,500Cook, A. |
| Brace of Doves2002 gelding by Bahamian Bounty | 2005 Goffs UK November SaleLot 274 · in training | Not sold |
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.