From our racing database
Never Can Tell
Foaled 2007 · by Montjeu out of Shaanara (Darshaan)
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20Runs
5Wins
62nd / 3rd
100Best OR
£127,592Prize money
Form 1211/80300P (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 2 May 10 – 14 Sep 12, last for Jamie Osborne · current OR 97
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 12 | Doncaster Group 2Stobart Doncaster Cup (British Champions Series) (Group 2) · Class 1 · 2m2f · Good | 2m2f | Good | PU/10 | 97 | Jamie Spencer |
| 1 Sep 12 | Chester ListedGolden Square Shopping Centre Warrington Chester Stakes (Listed Handicap) · Class 1 · 1m5f89y · Good | 1m5f89y | Good | 10/13 | 99 | Franny Norton |
| 22 Aug 12 | YorkBetVictor.com Handicap · Class 2 · 2m88y · Good To Firm | 2m88y | Good To Firm | 10/16 | 100 | Frankie Dettori |
| 1 Aug 12 | GoodwoodGoodwood Handicap · Class 2 · 2m5f · Good | 2m5f | Good | 3/20 | 95 | Frankie Dettori |
| 14 Jul 12 | York ListedJohn Smith's Silver Cup (Listed Handicap) · Class 1 · 1m6f · Good | 1m6f | Good | 11/12 | 96 | Tony Hamilton |
| 9 May 12 | ChesterStanJames.com Chester Cup (Heritage Handicap) · Class 2 · 2m2f147y · Soft | 2m2f147y | Soft | 8/16 | 96 | Frankie Dettori |
| 8 Oct 11 | NewmarketBetfred Cesarewitch (Heritage Handicap) · Class 2 · 2m2f · Good | 2m2f | Good | 1/33 | 85 | Frankie Dettori |
| 9 Sep 11 | ChesterDeepbridge Capital LLP Handicap · Class 3 · 1m7f195y · Good | 1m7f195y | Good | 1/8 | 85 | Tony Hamilton |
| 9 Jul 11 | ChesterToteswinger Handicap · Class 4 · 1m7f195y · Good | 1m7f195y | Good | 2/9 | 84 | Franny Norton |
| 11 Jun 11 | ChesterCorbetts Best Dressed Fillies' Handicap · Class 4 · 1m4f66y · Good To Firm | 1m4f66y | Good To Firm | 1/8 | 78 | Joe Fanning |
| 3 May 11 | BathWestern Daily Press Handicap · Class 4 · 2m1f34y · Firm | 2m1f34y | Firm | 2/3 | 80 | Sophie Doyle |
| 19 Apr 11 | Wolverhampton (AW)ladbrokes.com Handicap · Class 4 · 1m5f194y · Standard | 1m5f194y | Standard | 4/10 | 80 | Jamie Spencer |
Never Can Tell2007
Montjeu
Shaanara
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Darshaan
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Montjeu as a stallion
In our records: 846 runners, 473 winners (56%), 120 black-type winners including 35 at the top level, 89 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2002–2013.
His best
Hurricane Fly Grade 1 OR 175 · Won In The Dark Grade 1 OR 158 · Ivanovich Gorbatov Grade 1 OR 154 · Sweeps Hill Grade 1 OR 141 · Fame And Glory Group 1 OR 129 · Motivator Group 1 OR 127
The dam: Shaanara by Darshaan
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 5 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just For Dream (IRE) 2017 colt · by Camelot | 3 | 0 | – |
| Zain Arion (IRE) 2013 filly · by Danehill Dancer | 15 | 4 | OR 85 |
| Sense Of Victory (IRE) 2012 filly · by Montjeu (full sibling) | 8 | 1 | OR 78 |
| Crazy Buddies (IRE) bt 2010 gelding · by Danehill Dancer | 10 | 2 | OR 114 |
| Fantastic Lass (GB) 2005 filly · by Fantastic Light | 12 | 1 | OR 61 |
| Izita Star (GB) 2003 mare · by Lomitas | 18 | 3 | OR 135 |
Never Can Tell in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Goffs MillionLot 227 · as a yearling | €30,000Oaks Farms Stables | Oaks Farms Stables | Camas Park Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Just For Dream2017 colt by Camelot | 2018 Goffs OrbyLot 74 · yearling | €25,000Caullery Nicolas (PS) |
| Zain Arion2013 mare by Danehill Dancer | 2018 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1402 · broodmare | 40,000gnsHugo Merry Bloodstock |
| Zain Arion2013 filly by Danehill Dancer | 2017 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2200 · broodmare | Not sold |
| Sense Of Victory2012 filly by Montjeu | 2016 Tattersalls JulyLot 100 · in training | 20,000gnsDermot Farrington |
| Zain Arion2013 filly by Danehill Dancer | 2014 Goffs OrbyLot 27 · yearling | €85,000R Cowell |
| 2009 mare by Excellent Art | 2014 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1378 · broodmare | 30,000gnsA & R Bloodstock |
| Sense Of Victory2012 filly by Montjeu | 2013 Goffs OrbyLot 103 · yearling | €150,000David Redvers |
| 2009 filly by Excellent Art | 2013 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1195 · broodmare | €9,000Federico Barberini Agent |
| 2008 filly by Sadler's Wells | 2011 Tattersalls JulyLot 132 · in training | 5,000gnsSummerhill Bloodstock |
| 2008 filly by Sadler's Wells | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 64 · yearling | Bought back |
| Fantastic Lass2005 filly by Fantastic Light | 2008 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2551 · broodmare | 800gnsHussain Ali M Almutairi |
| Fantastic Lass2005 filly by Fantastic Light | 2006 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1194 · yearling | 11,000gnsR O'Ryan |
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