Casbah Rock
Foaled 2006 · by Rock Of Gibraltar out of Blue Cloud (Nashwan)
Form 3121125/6/75 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 11 Apr 09 – 16 Aug 13, last for Eoin Doyle · current OR 83
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 13 | TramoreFourth Time Lucky Handicap · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 5/6 | 83 | Danny Grant |
| 30 May 13 | Gowran ParkThomastown Handicap · 1m1f100y · Good To Firm | 1m1f100y | Good To Firm | 7/10 | 84 | Danny Grant |
| 18 May 12 | Dundalk (AW)Fund Raising Made Easy At Dundalk Handicap · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 6/8 | 86 | Johnny Murtagh |
| 26 Jun 11 | CurraghDubai Duty Free Finest Surprise European Breeders Fund Handicap · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 5/18 | 89 | Keagan Latham |
| 16 Jun 11 | LeopardstownBulmers Live Handicap · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 2/6 | 79 | Johnny Murtagh |
| 10 Jun 11 | NavanPeter O'Brien Landscapes Handicap (50-80) · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 1/9 | 79 | Johnny Murtagh |
| 15 May 11 | NavanTrim Handicap (60-90) · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 1/6 | 73 | Johnny Murtagh |
| 13 May 11 | Dundalk (AW)Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap (50-80) · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 2/8 | 73 | Mr D J Benson |
| 2 May 11 | CurraghNewbridge Credit Union Handicap (50-70) · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 1/15 | 65 | Johnny Murtagh |
| 30 Apr 11 | Dundalk (AW)Hen & Stag Packages At Dundalk Stadium Handicap (47-65) (Div 2) · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 3/14 | 65 | Mr D J Benson |
| 15 Apr 11 | Dundalk (AW)Bookings At dundalkstadium.com Handicap (47-65) · 1m2f150y · Standard | 1m2f150y | Standard | 1/14 | 61 | Johnny Murtagh |
| 20 Oct 10 | NavanNavan Golf President Handicap (60-90) · 1m5f · Good | 1m5f | Good | 8/18 | 67 | N G McCullagh |
Rock Of Gibraltar as a stallion
In our records: 1,093 runners, 520 winners (48%), 104 black-type winners including 16 at the top level, 102 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2004–2023.
His best
Big Rock Group 1 OR 127 · Varenar Group 1 OR 121 · Eagle Mountain Group 1 OR 120 · Mount Nelson Group 1 OR 119 · Prince Gibraltar Group 1 · Society Rock Group 1 OR 117
The dam: Blue Cloud by Nashwan
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 9 winners from 12 other runners.
Empowering Group 3 half-sibling, by Encosta de Lago
Blue Angel bt half-sibling, by Oratorio
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shackleton Hero (IRE) 2018 gelding · by The Gurkha | 13 | 1 | OR 79 |
| Commodus (IRE) 2016 filly · by Australia | 13 | 0 | OR 73 |
| Julienne (IRE) 2015 filly · by Galileo | 7 | 1 | OR 79 |
| The Wave Rock (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Fastnet Rock | 4 | 0 | OR 66 |
| On A Pedestal (IRE) 2012 filly · by Montjeu | 8 | 1 | OR 89 |
| The Islander (IRE) 2011 gelding · by Fastnet Rock | 13 | 1 | OR 88 |
| Ahimsa (IRE) 2009 filly · by Holy Roman Emperor | 15 | 1 | OR 82 |
| Empowering (IRE) Group 3 2008 filly · by Encosta de Lago | 15 | 3 | OR 105 |
| Blue Angel (IRE) bt 2007 filly · by Oratorio | 13 | 1 | OR 102 |
| Bank Guard (IRE) 2005 gelding · by Peintre Celebre | 24 | 4 | – |
| Bomber Pilot (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Numerous | 6 | 1 | – |
| Batian (FR) 2003 colt · by Desert Prince | 1 | 0 | – |
Casbah Rock in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Goffs MillionLot 468 · as a yearling | €22,000Church Farm Bloodstock | Church Farm Bloodstock | Carriganog Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 filly by Highland Reel | 2023 Tattersalls Online JuneLot 12 · in training | 15,500gnsKilbrew Stables |
| 2021 filly by Highland Reel | 2022 Goffs Sportsman'sLot 882 · yearling | €11,000Rory Cleary |
| 2019 filly by Churchill | 2022 Tattersalls Online JuneLot 15 · in training | Not sold |
| Shackleton Hero2018 colt by The Gurkha | 2021 Tattersalls JulyLot 191 · in training | 11,000gnsJ Daniels |
| Commodus2016 filly by Australia | 2019 Goffs February SaleLot 323 · in training | €35,000King |
| Julienne2015 horse by Galileo | 2019 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 995 · broodmare | €160,000BBA Ireland |
| Ahimsa2009 filly by Holy Roman Emperor | 2010 Goffs OrbyLot 53 · yearling | €18,000Bobby O'ryan |
| Blue Angel2007 filly by Oratorio | 2010 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 881 · in training | 70,000gnsPeter Hickey |
| Blue Angel2007 filly by Oratorio | 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 219 · in training | Bought back |
| Blue Angel2007 filly by Oratorio | 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1150 · yearling | 32,000gnsPeter Doyle Bloodstock |
| Blue Angel2007 filly by Oratorio | 2007 Goffs November Foal Sale, Part 2Lot 1237 · foal | €34,000Keith Harte Bloodstock |
| 2001 filly by Polish Precedent | 2006 Goffs Broodmare & Fillies SaleLot 1201 · in training | €40,000Exhilaration Stud Farm |
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.