Celtic Ballad
Foaled 2006 · by Celtic Swing out of Birdsong (Dolphin Street)
Form 5F02P22565 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase · ran 15 Feb 10 – 26 Oct 11, last for Neale Dalton · current OR 86
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 11 | HaydockBetdaq Mobile App Novices' Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 5/8 | 86 | Lee Edwards |
| 3 Sep 11 | StratfordLuddington Conditional Jockeys' Selling Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m6f110y · Good To Firm | 2m6f110y | Good To Firm | 6/9 | 86 | Lee Edwards |
| 24 Aug 11 | WorcesterLadbrokes Maiden Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · Good To Firm | 2m | Good To Firm | 5/8 | 86 | Timmy Murphy |
| 2 Jun 11 | WetherbyWetherby Racecourse For All Outdoor Events Maiden Claiming Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m110y · Good | 2m110y | Good | 2/13 | 86 | Ian Popham |
| 24 May 11 | Huntingdonbodugi.com/giveaway Free Play For Cash Conditional Jockeys' Selling Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m110y · Good To Firm | 2m110y | Good To Firm | 2/10 | 79 | Ian Popham |
| 16 May 11 | Newton AbbotNewton Abbot Races Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m3f · Good To Firm | 2m3f | Good To Firm | PU/11 | 79 | Robert Thornton |
| 21 Mar 11 | LingfieldMarsh Green Selling Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m110y · Good To Soft | 2m110y | Good To Soft | 2/10 | 79 | Mr S Clements |
| 10 Mar 11 | WincantonBetter Odds Anywhere With Betfair Mobile Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m4f · Good To Firm | 2m4f | Good To Firm | 11/15 | 84 | Joe Tizzard |
| 22 Feb 11 | TauntonSouthwest-racing.co.uk Handicap Chase · Class 5 · 2m3f · Soft | 2m3f | Soft | F/11 | 84 | Joe Tizzard |
| 30 Jan 11 | HerefordLindley Catering Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m1f · Soft | 2m1f | Soft | 5/15 | 85 | Joe Tizzard |
| 2 Jan 11 | FolkestoneThomas Smith Birthday Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m1f110y · Soft | 2m1f110y | Soft | 3/6 | 85 | Joe Tizzard |
| 5 Nov 10 | FontwellLadbrokes.com Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m4f · Good To Soft | 2m4f | Good To Soft | 7/10 | 90 | Joe Tizzard |
Celtic Swing as a stallion
In our records: 229 runners, 91 winners (40%), 13 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 13 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2010.
His best
Takeover Target Group 1 OR 119 · Ansgar Group 2 OR 115 · Celtic Mill Group 2 OR 109 · Rattle And Hum Group 2 · Midnight Soprano Group 3 OR 106 · Flowers Of Spring Group 3 OR 97
The dam: Birdsong by Dolphin Street
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecox Bay (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Noverre | 24 | 1 | OR 98 |
| Mubaashir (IRE) 2004 horse · by Noverre | 15 | 2 | OR 100 |
| Filimeala (IRE) 2002 filly · by Pennekamp | 2 | 2 | – |
Celtic Ballad in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1223 · as a yearling | 60,000gnsWill Edmeades Bloodstock | Will Edmeades Bloodstock | Kildaragh Stud, Ireland |
| 2009 Arqana Autumn SaleLot 28 · as a in training | Bought back (€17,000) | – | Hammond |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 colt by Thewayyouare | 2016 Goffs February SaleLot 218 · yearling | €2,200Charley Lauffer (PS) |
| 2013 colt by Jeremy | 2013 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 704 · store | €15,000J Harrington |
| 2012 filly by Sir Percy | 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1083 · yearling | 30,000gnsBrendan Bashford |
| 2010 colt by Jeremy | 2011 Goffs OrbyLot 670 · yearling | €35,000John I. O'byrne |
| 2009 colt by Haafhd | 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 841 · yearling | 34,000gnsF Barry |
| Mecox Bay2007 colt by Noverre | 2010 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1032 · in training | Not sold |
| Mecox Bay2007 colt by Noverre | 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1141 · yearling | 40,000gnsNorris/Huntingdon |
| 2005 gelding by Kalanisi | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 290 · store | €30,000BBA Ireland |
| Mubaashir2004 colt by Noverre | 2007 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 953 · in training | 8,000gnsAmedeo Dal Pos |
| Filimeala2002 filly by Pennekamp | 2006 Arqana Summer SaleLot 209 · in training | €28,000O'DONNELL Kevin |
| Mubaashir2004 colt by Noverre | 2005 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 107 · yearling | 60,000gnsGainsborough Stud Management |
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.