High On A Hill
Foaled 2007 · by Val Royal out of Blue Kestrel (Bluebird)
Form 4855P42715 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle, Chase · ran 4 Sep 09 – 10 Dec 13, last for Iain Jardine · current OR 59
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 13 | Southwell (AW)32Red.com Handicap · Class 6 · 1m6f · Standard | 1m6f | Standard | 5/11 | 59 | Adam Kirby |
| 7 Dec 13 | Wolverhampton (AW)32red On The App Store Handicap · Class 6 · 2m119y · Standard | 2m119y | Standard | 1/9 | 59 | Adam Kirby |
| 23 Nov 13 | Wolverhampton (AW)Coral App Download From The App Store Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f50y · Standard | 1m4f50y | Standard | 7/12 | 59 | Graham Lee |
| 1 Nov 13 | Wolverhampton (AW)32Red.com Handicap · Class 6 · 2m119y · Standard | 2m119y | Standard | 2/10 | 57 | Pat Cosgrave |
| 9 Oct 13 | TowcesterHaygain Hay Steamers Clean Healthy Forage Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m3f110y · Good To Firm | 2m3f110y | Good To Firm | 4/10 | 95 | Adrian Lane |
| 27 Sep 13 | WorcesterPamela Ann Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) · Class 5 · 2m7f · Good | 2m7f | Good | PU/13 | 100 | Adrian Lane |
| 16 Sep 13 | MusselburghXtra Local Handicap (Qualifier For The 15,000 Scottish Stayers' Series Final) · Class 5 · 1m4f100y · Good | 1m4f100y | Good | 5/11 | 58 | David Allan |
| 6 Sep 13 | NewcastleJ N Bentley Handicap · Class 6 · 2m19y · Good To Soft | 2m19y | Good To Soft | 5/13 | 58 | David Allan |
| 23 Aug 13 | Newcastle'Have A Heart' Trophy Handicap · Class 4 · 1m4f93y · Good To Firm | 1m4f93y | Good To Firm | 8/9 | 65 | James Sullivan |
| 17 Aug 13 | PerthFonab Castle Hotel Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m110y · Good | 2m110y | Good | 4/5 | – | Wilson Renwick |
| 29 Jul 13 | AyrRacing UK Your Racing Home From Home Handicap (Qualifier For The 15,000 Betfair Scottish Stayers' Series Final) · Class 5 · 1m5f13y · Soft | 1m5f13y | Soft | 8/8 | 70 | Garry Whillans |
| 20 Jul 13 | RiponAge Uk Fit As A Fiddle Handicap · Class 4 · 1m4f10y · Good To Firm | 1m4f10y | Good To Firm | 10/10 | 73 | Garry Whillans |
Val Royal as a stallion
In our records: 172 runners, 76 winners (44%), 17 black-type winners including 8 at the top level, 11 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2003–2010.
His best
Cockney Rebel Group 1 OR 120 · Belle Royale Group 1 OR 102 · Bela Bisca Group 1 · Beto Boss Group 1 · Maipo Royale Group 1 · Busy Guy Group 1
The dam: Blue Kestrel by Bluebird
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pterodactyl (IRE) 2002 gelding · by Montjeu | 21 | 4 | OR 130 |
| Blackhall Claw (IRE) 2001 gelding · by Grand Lodge | 40 | 3 | OR 99 |
| Fortune Island (IRE) 1999 gelding · by Turtle Island | 17 | 2 | OR 115 |
High On A Hill in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 94 · as a in training | 26,000gnsDonald McCain, Jr | Donald McCain, Jr | Cedar Lodge Stables (S. Kirk) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| None gelding by Montjeu | 2007 Arqana Autumn SaleLot 46 | €80,000PETIT Guy pr : WILLIAMS Venetia |
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.