Hunt Ball
Foaled 2005 · by Winged Love out of La Fandango (Taufan)
Form 36/23041118 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 12 Jun 09 – 17 Oct 15, last for Nicky Henderson · current OR 135
Listed won the Pulteney Land Investments Novices' Handicap Chase (Listed) (2012)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 15 | Far Hills (USA) Grade 1Grand National Hurdle Stakes (4yo+) (Turf) · 2m5f · Firm | 2m5f | Firm | 8/9 | – | Andrew Tinkler |
| 8 Sep 15 | Worcesterbettinggods.com Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m7f · Good To Firm | 2m7f | Good To Firm | 1/4 | 135 | Andrew Tinkler |
| 22 May 15 | WorcesterDownload The Ladbrokes App Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m7f · Good | 2m7f | Good | 1/4 | 135 | Andrew Tinkler |
| 5 May 15 | FakenhamIndependent Racecourses Ltd Novices' Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m110y · Good | 3m110y | Good | 1/4 | 142 | Andrew Tinkler |
| 10 Apr 15 | Aintree Grade 3Crabbie's Topham Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) (National Course) · Class 1 · 2m5f110y · Good To Soft | 2m5f110y | Good To Soft | 4/30 | 153 | Andrew Tinkler |
| 12 Mar 15 | CheltenhamBrown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate (Grade 3 Handicap Chase) · Class 1 · 2m5f · Good | 2m5f | Good | 21/23 | 155 | Barry Geraghty |
| 10 Jan 15 | Kempton Listedwilliamhill.com Chase (Listed) · Class 1 · 2m4f110y · Soft | 2m4f110y | Soft | 3/3 | 155 | Barry Geraghty |
| 1 Jan 15 | Cheltenham Grade 3BetBright Best For Festival Betting Handicap Chase (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 2m5f · Soft | 2m5f | Soft | 2/13 | 152 | Andrew Tinkler |
| 6 Dec 14 | AintreeBetfred Grand Sefton Handicap Chase (National Course) · Class 2 · 2m5f110y · Good To Soft | 2m5f110y | Good To Soft | 6/16 | 155 | Andrew Tinkler |
| 22 Nov 14 | AscotMitie Events & Leisure Novices' Hurdle (5K Field Size Bonus Race) · Class 2 · 2m6f · Soft | 2m6f | Soft | 3/6 | – | Andrew Tinkler |
| 26 Apr 14 | Sandown Listedbet365 Oaksey Chase (Listed) · Class 1 · 2m6f · Good To Soft | 2m6f | Good To Soft | 3/5 | 155 | Barry Geraghty |
| 5 Apr 14 | Aintree Grade 3Crabbie's Grand National Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) · Class 1 · 4m3f110y · Good To Soft | 4m3f110y | Good To Soft | 17/40 | 158 | Andrew Tinkler |
Winged Love as a stallion
In our records: 317 runners, 133 winners (42%), 20 black-type winners including 3 at the top level, 13 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1997–2016.
His best
Twist Magic Grade 1 OR 175 · Bostons Angel Grade 1 OR 152 · Some Plan Grade 1 OR 148 · Josses Hill Grade 2 OR 158 · Ravenhill Grade 2 OR 153 · Magnanimity Grade 2 OR 150
The dam: La Fandango by Taufan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flowerhillyoshi (IRE) 2008 gelding · by Atraf | 4 | 0 | OR 85 |
| Tom Neary (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Atraf | 16 | 1 | OR 125 |
| Western Promise (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Winged Love (full sibling) | 25 | 3 | OR 102 |
| Western Rose (IRE) 2004 mare · by City On A Hill | 8 | 2 | – |
Hunt Ball in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 18 · as a foal | Not sold | – | Slevin Mr Michael |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Neary2007 colt by Atraf | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 2777 · store | Not sold |
| Western Promise2006 colt by Winged Love | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 481 · store | €2,500Martin Higgins |
| Western Rose2004 filly by City On A Hill | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 105 · store | Not sold |
| Western Rose2004 filly by City On A Hill | 2005 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 321 · store | Not sold |
| Western Rose2004 filly by City On A Hill | 2005 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 317 · store | 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.