Sword Of Destiny
Foaled 2006 · by Shantou out of Sparkling Sword (Broadsword)
Form 1/911/21 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 20 Nov 10 – 25 Nov 12, last for Noel Meade
Grade 3 won the Dial-a-bet 1800 721 821 E.B.F. Novice Hurdle (grade 3) (2011)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 12 | NavanIrish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Beginners Chase · 2m1f · Heavy | 2m1f | Heavy | 1/7 | – | Davy Russell |
| 31 Oct 12 | PunchestownBallymore Christmas Fair & Family Fun November Festival Beginners Chase · 2m4f · Heavy | 2m4f | Heavy | 2/8 | – | Davy Russell |
| 6 Nov 11 | Cork Grade 3Dial-a-bet 1800 721 821 E.B.F. Novice Hurdle (grade 3) · 3m · Soft | 3m | Soft | 1/6 | – | Davy Russell |
| 12 Oct 11 | PunchestownFollow Punchestown On Facebook Maiden Hurdle · 2m4f · Yielding To Soft | 2m4f | Yielding To Soft | 1/22 | – | Davy Russell |
| 24 Apr 11 | FairyhouseRussell Restaurant Flat Race · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 9/16 | – | Ms N Carberry |
| 20 Nov 10 | Gowran ParkGolf Membership At Gowran Park (pro/am) Flat Race · 2m · Soft To Heavy | 2m | Soft To Heavy | 1/16 | – | Ms N Carberry |
Shantou as a stallion
In our records: 556 runners, 326 winners (59%), 49 black-type winners including 9 at the top level, 38 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2000–2020.
His best
Toscana Du Berlais Grade 1 OR 168 · The Storyteller Grade 1 OR 163 · Stay Away Fay Grade 1 OR 159 · Death Duty Grade 1 OR 159 · Briar Hill Grade 1 OR 155 · Stellar Story Grade 1 OR 154
The dam: Sparkling Sword by Broadsword
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 6 winners from 8 other runners.
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 (full sibling) | 17 | 3 | OR 135 |
| Connard (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Shantou (full sibling) | 13 | 0 | OR 120 |
| Brightest Flame (IRE) 2011 gelding · by Shantou (full sibling) | 6 | 1 | OR 123 |
| Wounded Warrior (IRE) Grade 2 2009 gelding · by Shantou (full sibling) | 38 | 5 | OR 155 |
| The Kings Sword (IRE) 2005 gelding · by King's Theatre | 10 | 2 | OR 119 |
| Ballestra (IRE) 2004 mare · by Alflora | 4 | 0 | – |
Sword Of Destiny in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 33 · as a store | €85,000O Leary Eddie | O Leary Eddie | Lanigan - OKeeffe Mr Stephe |
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 |
| 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.