Blue Dahlia
Foaled 2007 · by Shamardal out of Blueberry (Bertrando)
Every foal out of Blue Dahlia (IRE) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Pompom (IRE) 2020 filly · by Starspangledbanner | 1 | 0 | – |
| Latin Lover (IRE) 2019 gelding · by Starspangledbanner | 11 | 3 | OR 78 |
| Wait A Little (IRE) 2018 mare · by The Last Lion | 16 | 0 | OR 63 |
| Bluepower (IRE) 2017 gelding · by Power | 9 | 0 | OR 70 |
| Gatsby Cap (IRE) 2016 gelding · by Gale Force Ten | 56 | 6 | OR 71 |
| Court Queen (IRE) 2014 filly · by Choisir | 10 | 1 | OR 73 |
| Bambari (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Arcano | 14 | 2 | OR 52 |
Form 4180455100 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 25 Nov 09 – 9 Oct 11, last for T Stack · current OR 98
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 11 | Curragh ListedGo Racing In Kildare Waterford Testimonial Stakes (Listed) · 6f · Soft | 6f | Soft | 11/14 | 98 | Wayne Lordan |
| 25 Sep 11 | CurraghIrish Stallion Farms Joe McGrath European Breeders Fund Handicap · 6f · Heavy | 6f | Heavy | 13/25 | 99 | Shane Gray |
| 10 Sep 11 | Curraghwww.thetote.com Handicap · 5f · Yielding To Soft | 5f | Yielding To Soft | 1/9 | 94 | Shane Gray |
| 22 Aug 11 | Corkcorkracecourse.ie Handicap · 5f · Good To Firm | 5f | Good To Firm | 5/10 | 95 | Shane Gray |
| 5 Aug 11 | TipperaryDan Dooley Handicap (60-100) · 5f · Good To Firm | 5f | Good To Firm | 5/13 | 95 | Shane Gray |
| 20 Jul 11 | Naas ListedDark Angel E.B.F. Sweet Mimosa Stakes (Fillies' Listed) · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 4/10 | 95 | Wayne Lordan |
| 26 Jun 11 | CurraghPaddy Power Sprint (Premier Handicap) · 6f63y · Good | 6f63y | Good | 23/28 | 96 | Shane Gray |
| 12 Jun 11 | Cork ListedGaltee Midsummer Sprint Stakes (Listed) · 5f · Good | 5f | Good | 8/8 | 96 | Wayne Lordan |
| 27 May 11 | Down RoyalData Select Race · 5f · Good To Firm | 5f | Good To Firm | 1/4 | 89 | Shane Gray |
| 1 Apr 11 | Dundalk (AW)Crowne Plaza Race & Stay Package Race · 5f · Standard | 5f | Standard | 4/5 | 90 | Shane Gray |
| 20 Mar 11 | CurraghNewbridge & Ocala Twinning Handicap · 6f · Soft | 6f | Soft | 1/16 | 78 | Shane Gray |
| 11 Sep 10 | Curraghwww.thetote.com Handicap · 5f · Yielding To Soft | 5f | Yielding To Soft | 2/15 | 78 | Wayne Lordan |
Shamardal as a stallion
In our records: 1,141 runners, 705 winners (62%), 150 black-type winners including 30 at the top level, 100 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2006–2021.
On the track himself: 4 runs, 3 wins — Group 1 winner (Gainsborough Poule d'Essai des Poulains (Colts) (Grande Piste)).
His best
Able Friend Group 1 OR 138 · Pinatubo Group 1 OR 128 · Pakistan Star Group 1 OR 127 · Mukhadram Group 1 OR 125 · Royal Champion Group 1 OR 122 · Tarnawa Group 1 OR 122
The dam: Blueberry by Bertrando
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optical (GB) 2010 filly · by Observatory | 1 | 0 | – |
| Forbidden City (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Elusive City | 32 | 2 | OR 81 |
| Dunvegan (IRE) 2005 colt · by Galileo | 1 | 0 | – |
| Dolce Ballerino (IRE) 2004 mare · by Diesis | 1 | 0 | – |
Blue Dahlia in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 339 · as a yearling | Not sold (€3,000) | – | Grangecon Stud |
| 2021 Goffs February SaleLot 240 · as a broodmare · in foal to Sioux Nation (USA) | €9,000Knut O.Arnesen | Knut O.Arnesen | The Castlebridge Consignment |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Optical2010 filly by Observatory | 2013 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2105 · broodmare | 5,000gnsA.S.S. |
| Forbidden City2006 colt by Elusive City | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 619 · yearling | €13,000Jimmy Coogan |
| Dunvegan2005 gelding by Galileo | 2006 Goffs MillionLot 24 · yearling | €110,000Oxx John |
| Dolce Ballerino2004 filly by Diesis | 2005 Goffs MillionLot 107 · yearling | Bought back |
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.