Crying Lightening
Foaled 2008 · by Holy Roman Emperor out of Auction Room (Chester House)
Every foal out of Crying Lightening (IRE) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightenings Legacy (GB) 2024 gelding · by Land Force | 4 | 0 | OR 50 |
| Arbaawy (GB) 2023 colt · by Palace Pier | 16 | 0 | OR 79 |
| Lightning Force (GB) 2022 filly · by Zoustar | 5 | 0 | OR 74 |
| Bullet Point (GB) 2021 gelding · by Advertise. | 18 | 4 | OR 105 |
| Pastiche (GB) 2020 filly · by Zoustar | 10 | 2 | OR 90 |
| Jinaan (GB) 2019 filly · by Acclamation | 2 | 0 | – |
| El Salvaje (GB) 2017 gelding · by Dutch Art | 10 | 1 | OR 72 |
| Strawberry Lace (GB) 2015 filly · by Sea The Stars | 2 | 0 | – |
Form 24/7891871/7 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 1 Jun 10 – 4 Feb 12, last for James J Toner · current OR 100
Listed won the Miles & Morrison E.B.F. October Stakes (Fillies' Listed) (2011)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Feb 12 | Tampa Bay Downs (USA) Group 3Endeavour Stakes (Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m½f · Firm | 1m½f | Firm | 7/8 | – | Julien R Leparoux |
| 1 Oct 11 | Ascot ListedMiles & Morrison E.B.F. October Stakes (Fillies' Listed) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 1/9 | 100 | Martin Dwyer |
| 8 Sep 11 | Doncaster Group 3Japan Racing Association Sceptre Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 7/11 | 102 | Jamie Spencer |
| 13 Apr 11 | Newmarket Group 3Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 8/11 | 104 | Jimmy Quinn |
| 10 Mar 11 | Meydan (UAE)Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships (Conditions Race) (Turf) · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 1/12 | 99 | Jimmy Quinn |
| 24 Feb 11 | Meydan (UAE) ListedMeydan Classic Sponsored By Al Tayer Motors () (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 9/11 | 104 | Mickael Barzalona |
| 3 Feb 11 | Meydan (UAE) ListedUAE 1000 Guineas Sponsored By Etisalat ( ) (Fillies) (Tapeta) · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 8/8 | 104 | Kieren Fallon |
| 13 Jan 11 | Meydan (UAE)UAE 1000 Guineas Trial Sponsored By Longines (Conditions Race) (Tapeta) · 7f · Standard | 7f | Standard | 7/10 | 104 | Kieren Fallon |
| 21 Aug 10 | Deauville (FR) Group 3Prix Du Calvados - Haras Des Capucines (2yo Fillies) (Turf) · 7f · Good To Soft | 7f | Good To Soft | 4/6 | – | Olivier Peslier |
| 7 Aug 10 | Newmarket Group 3german-thoroughbred.com Sweet Solera Stakes (Fillies Group 3) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Soft | 7f | Good To Soft | 2/9 | 96 | Martin Dwyer |
| 22 Jul 10 | Sandown ListedWeatherbys Bloodstock Insurance Star Stakes (Fillies' Listed) · Class 1 · 7f16y · Good To Firm | 7f16y | Good To Firm | 3/8 | – | Martin Dwyer |
| 18 Jun 10 | Ascot Group 3Albany Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 6/22 | – | Martin Dwyer |
Holy Roman Emperor as a stallion
In our records: 1,083 runners, 576 winners (53%), 80 black-type winners including 14 at the top level, 74 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2008–2024.
On the track himself: 7 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Independent Waterford Wedgwood Phoenix Stakes (Entire Colts & Fillies)).
His best
Designs On Rome Group 1 OR 128 · Beauty Only Group 1 OR 127 · Homecoming Queen Group 1 OR 120 · Romanised Group 1 OR 119 · Rich Tapestry Group 1 OR 117 · Morandi Group 1 OR 116
The dam: Auction Room by Chester House
She ran 9 times and won 1, best OR 83. Dam of 1 winner from 1 other runner.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Bridle (IRE) bt 2009 gelding · by Dylan Thomas | 29 | 5 | OR 139 |
Crying Lightening in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 964 · as a yearling | 8,000gnsMcKeever St Lawrence | McKeever St Lawrence | The Castlebridge Consignment |
| 2010 Goffs UK Breeze Up SaleLot 64 · as a breeze-up | £26,000Mckeever Bloodstock | Mckeever Bloodstock | Herringswell Manor Stud |
| 2024 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2100 · as a broodmare · in foal to Study of Man (IRE) | 8,000gnsLillingston Bloodstock | Lillingston Bloodstock | Norris Bloodstock |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Lucky Bridle2009 colt by Dylan Thomas | 2012 Arqana Arc SaleLot 9 · in training | €110,000PB BLOODSTOCK SERVICES |
| Lucky Bridle2009 colt by Dylan Thomas | 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 806 · yearling | 40,000gnsAgence FIPS |
| Lucky Bridle2009 colt by Dylan Thomas | 2009 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1014 · foal | 42,000gnsJ Railton |
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.