Apollo Blues
Foaled 2007 · by Starcraft out of Blue Sirocco (Bluebird)
Form D34/9 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 5 Oct 09 – 14 Jun 10, last for E J O'Neill
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 10 | Longchamp (FR)Prix De L'Ecole Militaire (Claimer) (3yo) (Turf) · 1m7f · Good To Soft | 1m7f | Good To Soft | 9/9 | – | Julien Auge |
| 24 Nov 09 | Angers (FR)Prix Geoffroy de la Celle (Maiden) (Colts & Geldings) · 1m2f · Heavy | 1m2f | Heavy | 4/6 | – | Julien Auge |
| 18 Oct 09 | Le Mans (FR)Prix Credit Agricole (Maiden) · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 3/3 | – | Julien Auge |
| 5 Oct 09 | Segre (FR)Prix Jean de Jourdan (Maiden) · 1m2f · Good To Soft | 1m2f | Good To Soft | DSQ/5 | – | Williams Saraiva |
Starcraft as a stallion
In our records: 157 runners, 49 winners (31%), 15 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 14 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2007–2021.
On the track himself: 5 runs, 2 wins — Group 1 winner (Netjets Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (Colts & Fillies)).
His best
Star Witness Group 1 OR 116 · We Can Say It Now Group 1 · Hallowell Belle Group 2 · Winner's Way Group 3 OR 128 · Blizzard Group 3 OR 123 · Conte Group 3 OR 116
The dam: Blue Sirocco by Bluebird
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 5 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Viento (FR) 2008 gelding · by Compton Place | 67 | 8 | OR 98 |
| Sharki (GB) 2005 filly · by Indian Ridge | 4 | 0 | OR 62 |
| Blue Mistral (IRE) 2004 filly · by Spinning World | 17 | 2 | OR 65 |
| Johannes (IRE) bt 2003 gelding · by Mozart | 68 | 8 | OR 104 |
| Zamboozle (IRE) 2002 gelding · by Halling | 28 | 3 | OR 112 |
| Bluebok (GB) 2001 gelding · by Indian Ridge | 109 | 9 | OR 85 |
Apollo Blues in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1433 · as a foal | 15,000gnsFive Star Bloodstock | Five Star Bloodstock | Ballykilbride Stud, Ireland |
| 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1152 · as a yearling | 18,000gnsGill Richardson Bloodstock | Gill Richardson Bloodstock | Shinglis Stud, Ireland |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Mistral2004 mare by Spinning World | 2013 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 55 · broodmare | 4,500gnsRupert Taylor |
| El Viento2008 gelding by Compton Place | 2009 Goffs UK St Leger, Part 2Lot 311 · yearling | £20,000O'ryan, Robin |
| 2006 filly by Cadeaux Genereux | 2008 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1757 · broodmare | Not sold |
| Sharki2005 filly by Indian Ridge | 2008 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1801 · broodmare | €18,000Crahan Noel |
| 2006 filly by Cadeaux Genereux | 2007 Goffs MillionLot 470 · yearling | Not sold |
| 2006 filly by Cadeaux Genereux | 2006 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 995 · foal | 82,000gnsDwayne Woods |
| Sharki2005 filly by Indian Ridge | 2006 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 14 · yearling | 120,000gnsR O'Gorman Bloodstock |
| Blue Mistral2004 filly by Spinning World | 2006 Tattersalls Craven Breeze-UpLot 166 · breeze-up | 110,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock |
| Sharki2005 filly by Indian Ridge | 2005 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 985 · foal | Bought back |
| Blue Mistral2004 filly by Spinning World | 2005 Goffs UK St LegerLot 491 · yearling | £56,000Frisby, R. 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.