Opera Gal
Foaled 2007 · by Galileo out of Opera Glass (Barathea)
Every foal out of Opera Gal (IRE) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opera Forever (GB) 2020 filly · by No Nay Never | 4 | 1 | OR 79 |
| Southerly Storm (GB) 2019 gelding · by Fastnet Rock | 1 | 0 | – |
| Hollywood Lady (GB) 2018 filly · by Sea The Stars | 5 | 0 | OR 72 |
| Eagle Queen (GB) 2016 filly · by Dubawi | 6 | 0 | OR 63 |
| Galactic Prince (GB) 2014 gelding · by Dubawi | 15 | 2 | OR 80 |
Form 2146/481217 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 14 Aug 09 – 28 Oct 12, last for Andrew Balding · current OR 105
Listed won the toteexacta August Stakes (Listed) (2011)
Listed won the European Breeders' Fund Upavon Fillies' Stakes (Listed) (2012)
Listed won the williamhill.com Doonside Cup Stakes (Listed) (2012)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 12 | Capannelle (ITY) Group 1Premio Lydia Tesio Longines (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m2f · Heavy | 1m2f | Heavy | 7/11 | – | Jimmy Fortune |
| 22 Sep 12 | Ayr Listedwilliamhill.com Doonside Cup Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m2f · Heavy | 1m2f | Heavy | 1/5 | 105 | Jim Crowley |
| 1 Sep 12 | Baden-Baden (GER) Group 3Baden Racing Stuten-Preis (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m3f · Good To Soft | 1m3f | Good To Soft | 2/13 | – | Liam Keniry |
| 15 Aug 12 | Salisbury ListedEuropean Breeders' Fund Upavon Fillies' Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m1f198y · Soft | 1m1f198y | Soft | 1/7 | 95 | Jimmy Fortune |
| 22 Jun 12 | Ascot ListedWolferton Handicap (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m2f · Soft | 1m2f | Soft | 8/13 | 97 | David Probert |
| 26 May 12 | Goodwood Listed32Red Festival Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m1f192y · Good To Firm | 1m1f192y | Good To Firm | 4/6 | 101 | David Probert |
| 21 Sep 11 | Goodwood ListedTanqueray Stakes (Registered As The Foundation Stakes) (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m1f192y · Soft | 1m1f192y | Soft | 6/7 | 101 | Jimmy Fortune |
| 10 Sep 11 | Goodwood Group 3Betfred The Bonus King Select Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 1m1f192y · Good To Soft | 1m1f192y | Good To Soft | 4/7 | 101 | David Probert |
| 27 Aug 11 | Windsor Listedtoteexacta August Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m3f135y · Good To Soft | 1m3f135y | Good To Soft | 1/6 | 101 | Jimmy Fortune |
| 10 Aug 11 | Salisbury ListedE.B.F. 'Exceed And Excel' Upavon Fillies' Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m1f198y · Good To Firm | 1m1f198y | Good To Firm | 2/11 | 95 | Jimmy Fortune |
| 16 Jul 11 | Newmarket ListedNewsells Park Stud Stakes (Registered As The Aphrodite Stakes) (Fillies' Listed) · Class 1 · 1m4f · Good To Soft | 1m4f | Good To Soft | 3/8 | 95 | David Probert |
| 24 Jun 11 | Newcastle ListedE.B.F. 'Kheleyf' Hoppings Stakes (Fillies' Listed) · Class 1 · 1m2f32y · Good To Soft | 1m2f32y | Good To Soft | 5/11 | 96 | Liam Keniry |
Galileo as a stallion
In our records: 1,954 runners, 1,242 winners (64%), 377 black-type winners including 106 at the top level, 243 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2003–2022.
His best
Supasundae Grade 1 OR 164 · Mystical Power Grade 1 OR 154 · Windsor Park Grade 1 OR 153 · Frankel Group 1 OR 140 · Rip Van Winkle Group 1 OR 129 · Nathaniel Group 1 OR 128
The dam: Opera Glass by Barathea
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 9 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tosca Time (GB) 2019 filly · by Time Test | 3 | 0 | – |
| Opera Gift (GB) 2017 gelding · by Nathaniel | 7 | 3 | OR 88 |
| Ring Cycle (GB) 2016 gelding · by Norse Dancer | 4 | 0 | OR 72 |
| Opera Queen (GB) 2014 filly · by Nathaniel | 3 | 0 | – |
| Rock Opera (GB) 2013 filly · by Fastnet Rock | 1 | 0 | – |
| Opera Lad (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Teofilo | 7 | 1 | OR 77 |
| Opera Duke (IRE) 2011 colt · by Duke Of Marmalade | 1 | 0 | – |
| Opera Buff (GB) 2009 gelding · by Oratorio | 45 | 1 | OR 82 |
| Winged Diva (IRE) 2008 filly · by Hawk Wing | 2 | 0 | – |
Opera Gal in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1643 · as a broodmare · in foal to Too Darn Hot (GB) | 40,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock | Blandford Bloodstock | Keith Harte (Agent) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Tosca Time2019 filly by Time Test | 2022 Tattersalls JulyLot 17 · in training | 2,500gnsParagon Bloodstock |
| Ring Cycle2016 gelding by Norse Dancer | 2019 Tattersalls JulyLot 436 · in training | 8,500gnsJose Carlos Cerqueira Germano |
| Opera Lad2012 gelding by Teofilo | 2016 Tattersalls JulyLot 663 · in training | 6,000gnsPaolo Favero |
| Winged Diva2008 mare by Hawk Wing | 2016 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1934 · broodmare | 3,000gnsHighgrove Stud |
| Winged Diva2008 mare by Hawk Wing | 2013 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2350 · broodmare | Not sold |
| Opera Buff2009 colt by Oratorio | 2012 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 106 · in training | 6,500gnsR Cooper |
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.