Velvet Band
Foaled 2007 · by Verglas out of Applaud (Rahy)
Every foal out of Velvet Band (GB) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Selkie (GB) 2022 filly · by Outstrip | 8 | 0 | OR 60 |
| Shallow (GB) 2021 mare · by Rajasinghe | 30 | 5 | OR 82 |
| Penny Ghent (GB) 2020 mare · by Pastoral Pursuits | 34 | 2 | OR 65 |
| Mr Heinz (GB) 2019 gelding · by Spill The Beans | 36 | 2 | OR 53 |
| Swing Low (GB) 2018 gelding · by Mayson | 6 | 0 | OR 56 |
| Cindy Looper (GB) 2017 filly · by Coach House | 22 | 0 | OR 56 |
| Charnock Richard (GB) 2015 gelding · by Mayson | 44 | 3 | OR 83 |
| Miriam Violet (GB) 2014 filly · by Dick Turpin | 5 | 0 | OR 45 |
| Penny Pot Lane (GB) 2013 mare · by Misu Bond | 70 | 8 | OR 77 |
| Sparkling Sapphire (GB) 2012 filly · by Monsieur Bond | 17 | 0 | OR 45 |
Form 94/500/59070 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 20 May 09 – 14 Jun 11, last for Richard Whitaker · current OR 45
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 11 | ThirskFairfax Arms, Gilling Handicap (Div 2) · Class 5 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 10/11 | 45 | Franny Norton |
| 23 May 11 | CarlisleAMW Contractors And Manning Elliott Architects Apprentice Handicap · Class 6 · 7f200y · Good To Soft | 7f200y | Good To Soft | 7/9 | 50 | Amy Ryan |
| 19 May 11 | Southwell (AW)Play Golf Before Racing Handicap · Class 6 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 13/13 | 50 | Tony Hamilton |
| 11 Mar 11 | Wolverhampton (AW)Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f50y · Standard | 1m4f50y | Standard | 9/9 | 57 | Hayley Turner |
| 11 Feb 11 | Southwell (AW)bluesq.com On Your iPhone Fillies' Handicap · Class 5 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 5/5 | 62 | Michael Stainton |
| 10 Jun 10 | LeopardstownFun Lovin' Criminals Handicap (47-70) · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 16/19 | 65 | Keagan Latham |
| 2 May 10 | Gowran ParkBramblestown Handicap (47-70) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 15/16 | 68 | Keagan Latham |
| 9 Apr 10 | Dundalk (AW)Crowne Plaza Dundalk Race & Stay Package Handicap · 1m2f150y · Standard | 1m2f150y | Standard | 5/5 | 74 | Keagan Latham |
| 14 Oct 09 | Kempton (AW)Digibet.com Claiming Stakes · Class 6 · 6f · Standard | 6f | Standard | 4/10 | 74 | Neil Callan |
| 3 Oct 09 | NewmarketE.B.F. Jersey Lily Fillies' Nursery Handicap · Class 2 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 9/15 | 71 | Joe Fanning |
| 31 Aug 09 | WarwickTurftv Nursery Handicap · Class 5 · 5f110y · Good | 5f110y | Good | 9/13 | 72 | Jim Crowley |
| 1 Aug 09 | NewmarketSportingbet.com Fillies' Nursery Handicap · Class 2 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 17/18 | 75 | Alan Munro |
Verglas as a stallion
In our records: 579 runners, 275 winners (47%), 25 black-type winners including 4 at the top level, 43 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2001–2012.
His best
Stormy River Group 1 OR 120 · Glass Harmonium Group 1 OR 115 · The Monarch Group 1 · Silver Frost Group 1 · Grandeur Group 2 OR 118 · Glass Office Group 2 OR 110
The dam: Applaud by Rahy
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 5 winners from 7 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Prize (IRE) 2012 filly · by Alfred Nobel | 10 | 2 | OR 78 |
| Millers Wharf (IRE) 2010 colt · by Acclamation | 15 | 0 | OR 79 |
| Royal Blush (GB) 2009 filly · by Royal Applause | 7 | 1 | OR 74 |
| One Cool Bex (GB) 2008 gelding · by One Cool Cat | 8 | 3 | OR 66 |
| Jazz Jam (GB) Listed 2005 filly · by Pivotal | 13 | 2 | OR 95 |
| Reebal (GB) 2004 colt · by Danehill | 10 | 1 | OR 89 |
| Frambroise (GB) 2002 filly · by Diesis | 1 | 0 | – |
Velvet Band in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1137 · as a in training | 8,000gnsDeclan Carroll | Declan Carroll | Whatcombe Stables (P. Cole) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Prize2012 filly by Alfred Nobel | 2015 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1627 · broodmare | 11,000gnsGatewood Bell |
| 1999 mare by Zafonic | 2015 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2412 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Peace Prize2012 filly by Alfred Nobel | 2013 Goffs UK PremierLot 334 · yearling | £30,000Hugo Palmer |
| Millers Wharf2010 colt by Acclamation | 2013 Tattersalls JulyLot 362 · in training | 27,000gnsNasser Ghazali |
| Jazz Jam2005 mare by Pivotal | 2013 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1637 · broodmare | 85,000gnsSt Elias Stables |
| Peace Prize2012 filly by Alfred Nobel | 2012 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 886 · foal | 20,000gnsPeter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock |
| Millers Wharf2010 colt by Acclamation | 2012 Tattersalls Guineas Breeze-UpLot 159 · breeze-up | 95,000gnsPeter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock |
| Millers Wharf2010 colt by Acclamation | 2011 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 460 · yearling | Bought back |
| Royal Blush2009 filly by Royal Applause | 2011 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1163 · in training | 7,000gnsGeoffrey Howson Bloodstock |
| Millers Wharf2010 colt by Acclamation | 2010 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 693 · foal | 58,000gnsYeomanstown Stud |
| 1999 mare by Zafonic | 2010 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1797 · broodmare | 10,000gnsRedgate Bloodstock |
| One Cool Bex2008 colt by One Cool Cat | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 947 · yearling | Bought back |
| Frambroise2002 mare by Diesis | 2009 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1275 · broodmare | 35,000gnsBroughton Bloodstock |
| 1999 mare by Zafonic | 2008 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2196 · broodmare | 17,000gnsTriple H Stud |
| Reebal2004 colt by Danehill | 2006 Tattersalls Craven Breeze-UpLot 42 · breeze-up | 75,000gnsMcKeever St Lawrence |
| 1999 mare by Zafonic | 2006 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2096 · broodmare | 47,000gnsBarouche Stud |
| Reebal2004 colt by Danehill | 2005 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 74 · yearling | 60,000gnsWillie Browne |
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.