Venetian Sun
Foaled 2023 · by Starman out of Johara (Iffraaj)
€36,000Prize money
Form 11113/0112 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 19 May 25 – 11 Jul 26, last for K. R. Burke · current OR 115
Group 1 won the Sumbe Prix Morny (2yo Colts & Fillies) (Straight Course) (Turf) (2025)
Group 1 won the Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) (2026)
Group 2 won the Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes (Sponsored By bet365) (Fillies' Group 2) (2025)
Group 2 won the William Hill Sandy Lane Stakes (Group 2) (2026)
Group 3 won the Albany Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) (2025)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 26 | Newmarket Group 1Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai July Cup Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 2/11 | 115 | Clifford Lee |
| 19 Jun 26 | Ascot Group 1Commonwealth Cup (Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 1/22 | 115 | Clifford Lee |
| 23 May 26 | Haydock Group 2William Hill Sandy Lane Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 1/7 | 114 | Clifford Lee |
| 3 May 26 | Newmarket Group 1Betfred 1000 Guineas Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 11/19 | 114 | Clifford Lee |
| 14 Sep 25 | Curragh Group 1Moyglare Stud Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) · 7f · Yielding | 7f | Yielding | 3/7 | 113 | Clifford Lee |
| 24 Aug 25 | Deauville (FR) Group 1Sumbe Prix Morny (2yo Colts & Fillies) (Straight Course) (Turf) · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 1/6 | – | Clifford Lee |
| 11 Jul 25 | Newmarket Group 2Duchess Of Cambridge Stakes (Sponsored By bet365) (Fillies' Group 2) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 1/6 | 105 | Clifford Lee |
| 20 Jun 25 | Ascot Group 3Albany Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 1/17 | – | Clifford Lee |
| 19 May 25 | CarlisleBritish Stallion Studs EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) · Class 2 · 5f · Good To Firm | 5f | Good To Firm | 1/7 | – | Clifford Lee |
Starman as a stallion
In our records: 189 runners, 88 winners (47%), 9 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 9 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2023–2024.
On the track himself: 8 runs, 5 wins — Group 1 winner (Darley July Cup Stakes (Group 1)).
His best
Venetian Sun Group 1 OR 115 · Green Sense Group 2 OR 102 · North Coast Group 3 OR 108 · Lady Iman Group 3 OR 106 · Soul Love Group 3 OR 104 · Esna Listed OR 107
The dam: Johara by Iffraaj
She ran 21 times and won 4, best OR 92 — placed in black type. Dam of 2 winners from 2 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Yoshi (IRE) bt 2022 gelding · by Mehmas | 25 | 1 | OR 101 |
| Got The Moves (IRE) 2018 filly · by Vadamos | 18 | 1 | OR 75 |
Venetian Sun in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 222 · as a yearling | 240,000gnsTodd Investments | Todd Investments | Tally-Ho Stud, Ireland |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 filly by Cotai Glory | 2026 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 52 · yearling | 450,000gnsKKL Burke |
| 2024 filly by Kodiac | 2025 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 203 · yearling | 625,000gnsHenry Lascelles |
| Sir Yoshi2022 colt by Mehmas | 2023 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 217 · yearling | €45,000MRC International |
| Got The Moves2018 filly by Vadamos | 2022 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 213 · in training | 4,000gnsQuirke Sport Horses |
| Jumble Jury2018 gelding by Jukebox Jury | 2021 Goffs UK August SaleLot 244 · in training | £10,000Jack Teal |
| Got The Moves2018 filly by Vadamos | 2021 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 904 · in training | 30,000gnsThomas Morley |
| Jumble Jury2018 gelding by Jukebox Jury | 2020 Goffs UK Yorton SaleLot 9 · in training | £15,000N.Sold14000/Karina Casini (PS) |
| Got The Moves2018 filly by Vadamos | 2019 Goffs Autumn Yearling SaleLot 293 · yearling | €11,000A Oliver |
| Prairie Lord2000 gelding by Lord of Appeal | 2006 Goffs UK Lincoln Handicap SaleLot 127 · in training | £3,000Smith, H. |
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.