Ransom Note
Foaled 2007 · by Red Ransom out of Zacheta (Polish Precedent)
Form 95547/3/0484 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 8 Jul 09 – 4 Sep 15, last for Nigel Twiston-Davies · current OR 88
Group 2 won the Nayef Joel Stakes (Group 2) (2011)
Group 3 won the Weatherbys Earl Of Sefton Stakes (Group 3) (2011)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 15 | HaydockBetfred 'Follow Injured Jockeys Fund On Twitter' Handicap · Class 3 · 1m2f95y · Good To Soft | 1m2f95y | Good To Soft | 4/9 | 88 | Adam Kirby |
| 21 Aug 15 | YorkSky Bet First Race Special Handicap · Class 2 · 1m4f · Good To Soft | 1m4f | Good To Soft | 8/17 | 90 | William Twiston-Davies |
| 24 Jul 15 | Newmarket10 Free At 32Red.com Handicap · Class 3 · 1m4f · Soft | 1m4f | Soft | 4/8 | 90 | William Twiston-Davies |
| 18 Feb 15 | LudlowOnny Maiden Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · Good To Soft | 2m | Good To Soft | 13/16 | – | Sam Twiston-Davies |
| 29 Jan 13 | Lingfield (AW)Billeshurst Wood 'Jumpers' Bumper' NH Flat Race · Class 4 · 2m · Standard To Slow | 2m | Standard To Slow | 3/8 | – | Sam Twiston-Davies |
| 5 Nov 12 | KemptonWeatherbys Nh Season Betting Guide Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · Good To Soft | 2m | Good To Soft | 7/9 | – | Sam Twiston-Davies |
| 11 Aug 12 | Haydock Group 3Talk To Victor Rose Of Lancaster Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 1m2f95y · Good To Firm | 1m2f95y | Good To Firm | 4/5 | 110 | Ryan Moore |
| 28 Jul 12 | York Group 2Sky Bet York Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 1m2f88y · Good To Firm | 1m2f88y | Good To Firm | 5/9 | 113 | Michael Hills |
| 19 May 12 | Newbury Group 1JLT Lockinge Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1) (Str) · Class 1 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 5/6 | 115 | Kieren Fallon |
| 19 Apr 12 | Newmarket Group 3Weatherbys Earl Of Sefton Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 1m1f · Good To Soft | 1m1f | Good To Soft | 9/9 | 116 | Michael Hills |
| 11 Dec 11 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 8/10 | – | Michael Hills |
| 15 Oct 11 | Ascot Group 1Qipco Champion Stakes (British Champions Middle Distance) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 8/12 | 117 | Michael Hills |
Red Ransom as a stallion
In our records: 467 runners, 203 winners (43%), 36 black-type winners including 11 at the top level, 52 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2011.
His best
Zaidpour Grade 1 OR 162 · Electrocutionist Group 1 OR 124 · Red Clubs Group 1 OR 117 · Reggane Group 1 OR 115 · Rumya Group 1 · Onemorenomore Group 1
The dam: Zacheta by Polish Precedent
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 5 winners from 11 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight Margarita (GB) 2021 filly · by Masar | 4 | 0 | OR 47 |
| Swift Hawk (GB) 2020 gelding · by Hawkbill | 10 | 2 | OR 116 |
| Exotic Escape (GB) 2017 filly · by Muhaarar | 15 | 1 | OR 61 |
| Alameery (GB) 2016 colt · by Kingman | 5 | 0 | OR 55 |
| Narodowa (GB) 2015 filly · by Iffraaj | 8 | 0 | OR 71 |
| Shargiah (IRE) 2013 gelding · by New Approach | 11 | 4 | OR 95 |
| Nice Thoughts (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Shamardal | 24 | 2 | OR 119 |
| Rookery (IRE) 2011 gelding · by Raven's Pass | 13 | 0 | OR 71 |
| Dortmund (GB) 2008 colt · by Dubawi | 5 | 0 | OR 83 |
| Redchete (GB) 2005 filly · by Red Ransom (full sibling) | 2 | 0 | – |
| Dawn Sky (GB) 2004 gelding · by Fantastic Light | 11 | 1 | OR 85 |
Ransom Note in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1054 · as a yearling | 30,000gnsHighflyer Bloodstock | Highflyer Bloodstock | Hillwood Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Midnight Margarita2021 filly by Masar | 2023 Tattersalls Guineas Breeze-UpLot 231 · breeze-up | 7,000gnsBrookhouse Racing |
| Swift Hawk2020 gelding by Hawkbill | 2023 Tattersalls Guineas HITLot 133 · in training | 5,000gnsSackvilleDonald |
| Swift Hawk2020 gelding by Hawkbill | 2023 Tattersalls Online AugustLot 16 · in training | 85,000gnsTom Malone Bloodstock |
| Midnight Margarita2021 filly by Masar | 2022 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1864 · yearling | Withdrawn |
| Alameery2016 colt by Kingman | 2019 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1459 · in training | 12,000gnsA Nicholls |
| Exotic Escape2017 filly by Muhaarar | 2018 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 855 · yearling | Bought back |
| Narodowa2015 filly by Iffraaj | 2018 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 392 · in training | 1,500gnsSultan Fadgham Sahoud Almutairi |
| Shargiah2013 gelding by New Approach | 2018 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1039 · in training | 25,000gnsCraig Buckingham |
| Alameery2016 colt by Kingman | 2017 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 987 · yearling | 160,000gnsShadwell Estate Company |
| Nice Thoughts2012 gelding by Shamardal | 2015 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 892 · in training | 20,000gnsD Pipe |
| Shargiah2013 colt by New Approach | 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 139 · yearling | Bought back |
| Rookery2011 gelding by Raven's Pass | 2014 Tattersalls JulyLot 636 · in training | 5,000gnsChristian Main |
| Nice Thoughts2012 colt by Shamardal | 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 237 · yearling | Bought back |
| Rookery2011 colt by Raven's Pass | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1247 · yearling | 80,000gnsJohn Ferguson Bloodstock |
| Dortmund2008 colt by Dubawi | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 912 · yearling | 100,000gnsR O'Gorman Bloodstock |
| 2006 filly by Fantastic Light | 2009 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 966 · broodmare | €18,000Hugo Merry Bloodstock |
| Redchete2005 filly by Red Ransom | 2008 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 53 · in training | 800gnsKK Ergela Surcin |
| Redchete2005 filly by Red Ransom | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 222 · yearling | €12,000Bozzi B/S |
| Dawn Sky2004 colt by Fantastic Light | 2005 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 31 · yearling | 100,000gnsCormac McCormack Bloodstock |
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.