Ballestra
Foaled 2004 · by Alflora out of Sparkling Sword (Broadsword)
Every foal out of Ballestra (IRE) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Says (IRE) 2012 mare · by Shantou | 12 | 1 | OR 112 |
Form 2P80 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 19 Jan 10 – 16 Dec 10, last for Venetia Williams
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 10 | ExeterHappy Christmas Mares' Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3f · Good To Soft | 2m3f | Good To Soft | 10/18 | – | Robert Dunne |
| 5 Dec 10 | ExeterE.B.F. 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) · Class 4 · 2m1f · Good To Soft | 2m1f | Good To Soft | 8/14 | – | Aidan Coleman |
| 9 Nov 10 | ExeterExeter Racecourse Conference Centre Mares' Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3f · Soft | 2m3f | Soft | PU/15 | – | Aidan Coleman |
| 19 Jan 10 | FolkestoneSaga Travel Insurance Mares' Maiden Open NH Flat Race · Class 6 · 2m1f110y · Heavy | 2m1f110y | Heavy | 2/6 | – | Aidan Coleman |
Alflora as a stallion
In our records: 655 runners, 218 winners (33%), 15 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 15 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1996–2013.
His best
What A Friend Grade 1 OR 169 · Wishfull Thinking Grade 2 OR 169 · Central House Grade 2 OR 160 · Hobbs Hill Grade 2 OR 150 · Wayward Prince Grade 3 OR 155 · Fine Rightly Grade 3 OR 152
The dam: Sparkling Sword by Broadsword
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 7 winners from 8 other runners.
Wounded Warrior Grade 2 half-sibling, by Shantou
Sword Of Destiny Grade 3 half-sibling, by Shantou
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors Destiny (IRE) 2020 gelding · by Jukebox Jury | 5 | 1 | OR 121 |
| Sparkling Duke (IRE) 2019 gelding · by Jukebox Jury | 14 | 3 | OR 110 |
| Chinx Of Light (IRE) 2016 gelding · by Shantou | 17 | 3 | OR 135 |
| Connard (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Shantou | 13 | 0 | OR 120 |
| Brightest Flame (IRE) 2011 gelding · by Shantou | 6 | 1 | OR 123 |
| Wounded Warrior (IRE) Grade 2 2009 gelding · by Shantou | 38 | 5 | OR 155 |
| Sword Of Destiny (IRE) Grade 3 2006 gelding · by Shantou | 6 | 4 | – |
| The Kings Sword (IRE) 2005 gelding · by King's Theatre | 10 | 2 | OR 119 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Warriors Destiny2020 gelding by Jukebox Jury | 2025 Goffs UK Spring HIT P2P SaleLot 402 · pointer | £42,000F.O'Brien Racing |
| Chinx Of Light2016 gelding by Shantou | 2025 Tattersalls Online OctoberLot 18 · in training | 2,800gnsDomenico D'Antonio |
| Warriors Destiny2020 gelding by Jukebox Jury | 2023 Goffs Arkle Sale, Part 1Lot 81 · in training | €75,000Harley Dunne/Milestone Stable |
| Sparkling Duke2019 gelding by Jukebox Jury | 2022 Goffs Land Rover Sale, Part 1Lot 210 · store | €80,000Peter & Ross Doyle B/S |
| Warriors Destiny2020 colt by Jukebox Jury | 2020 Goffs December NH SaleLot 429 · store | €42,000George Frisby |
| Sparkling Duke2019 colt by Jukebox Jury | 2019 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 581 · store | €26,000Rathturtin Stud |
| Wounded Warrior2009 gelding by Shantou | 2018 Goffs UK September HIT SaleLot 138 · in training | £43,000DirectBS/LongHouseStables/DOC |
| Connard2013 gelding by Shantou | 2016 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 232 · store | €110,000Ian Ferguson |
| Brightest Flame2011 gelding by Shantou | 2014 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 25 · store | €72,000Noel Meade Racing |
| Wounded Warrior2009 gelding by Shantou | 2012 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 249 · store | €80,000Noel Meade |
| Sword Of Destiny2006 gelding by Shantou | 2009 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 33 · store | €85,000O Leary Eddie |
| The Kings Sword2005 gelding by King's Theatre | 2008 Goffs Land Rover & June NH SaleLot 101 · store | €30,000Martin Pat |
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.