Strong Suit
Foaled 2008 · by Rahy out of Helwa (Silver Hawk)
€18,000Prize money
Form 3110/08274/0 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 14 May 10 – 3 Feb 13, last for Simon Callaghan · current OR 117
Group 2 won the Coventry Stakes (Group 2) (2010)
Group 2 won the bet365 Lennox Stakes (British Champions' Series) (Group 2) (2011)
Group 2 won the Burj Khalifa Challenge Stakes (Group 2) (2011)
Group 3 won the Jersey Stakes (Group 3) (2011)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Feb 13 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 2Arcadia Stakes (Turf) · 1m · Firm | 1m | Firm | 11/13 | – | Jamie Spencer |
| 15 Sep 12 | Doncaster Group 2OLBG Park Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 4/8 | 117 | Richard Hughes |
| 8 Sep 12 | Haydock Group 1Betfred Sprint Cup (British Champions Series) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Firm | 6f | Firm | 7/13 | 120 | Richard Hughes |
| 18 Aug 12 | Newbury Group 2Betfred Hungerford Stakes (Group 2) (Str) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 2/9 | 123 | Ryan Moore |
| 14 Jul 12 | Newmarket Group 1Darley July Cup (British Champions Series And Global Sprint Challenge) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Heavy | 6f | Heavy | 8/12 | 123 | Richard Hughes |
| 19 Jun 12 | Ascot Group 1Queen Anne Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1) (Str) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Soft | 1m | Good To Soft | 10/11 | 123 | Richard Hughes |
| 5 Nov 11 | Churchill Downs (USA) Group 1TVG Breeders' Cup Mile (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Firm | 1m | Firm | 10/13 | – | Richard Hughes |
| 8 Oct 11 | Newmarket Group 2Burj Khalifa Challenge Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 1/8 | 118 | Richard Hughes |
| 26 Jul 11 | Goodwood Group 2bet365 Lennox Stakes (British Champions' Series) (Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 1/9 | 116 | Richard Hughes |
| 3 Jul 11 | Chantilly (FR) Group 1Prix Jean Prat (3yo Colts & Fillies) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 3/7 | – | Richard Hughes |
| 15 Jun 11 | Ascot Group 3Jersey Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 1/9 | 113 | Richard Hughes |
| 16 Apr 11 | Newbury Group 3totesport.com Greenham Stakes (Group 3) (Str) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 6/6 | 113 | Richard Hughes |
Rahy as a stallion
In our records: 211 runners, 108 winners (51%), 21 black-type winners including 5 at the top level, 19 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1995–2009.
His best
Rio de La Plata Group 1 OR 120 · Dreaming Of Anna Group 1 · Allow Group 1 · Dancing Forever Group 1 · Shining Energy Group 1 · Strong Suit Group 2 OR 123
The dam: Helwa by Silver Hawk
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 1 other runner.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naseehah (USA) 2006 colt · by Rahy (full sibling) | 5 | 1 | OR 93 |
Strong Suit in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Goffs UK St Leger, Part 2Lot 451 · as a yearling | £40,000Doyle Bloodstock Ltd, Peter | Doyle Bloodstock Ltd, Peter | Pier House Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 mare by Event of The Year | 2018 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2325 · broodmare | 5,500gnsAngela Rossi |
| 2003 mare by Event of The Year | 2017 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1937 · broodmare | 14,000gns |
| 2003 mare by Event of The Year | 2016 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1928 · broodmare | Bought back |
| 2003 mare by Event of The Year | 2015 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2131 · broodmare | 25,000gnsDavid Redvers Bloodstock |
| Naseehah2006 colt by Rahy | 2007 Goffs UK St Leger, Part 1Lot 205 · yearling | £175,000O'gorman, Richard 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.