Star Surprise
Foaled 2008 · by Dubawi out of Dubai Surprise (King's Best)
Form 200363790/7 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 19 Jun 10 – 28 Feb 13, last for Tariq Issa · current OR 82
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 13 | Doha (QA) Group 1H H The Emir Trophy Thoroughbreds International (Local (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 7/14 | – | Sanna Alberto |
| 14 Oct 12 | GoodwoodLavant House School Diamond Jubilee Handicap · Class 4 · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 13/16 | 82 | William Buick |
| 31 Aug 12 | SandownDuralock Fencing Handicap · Class 4 · 1m14y · Good | 1m14y | Good | 9/12 | 84 | William Buick |
| 18 Jul 12 | SandownJamcap Property Development Handicap · Class 4 · 1m14y · Soft | 1m14y | Soft | 7/8 | 85 | Jamie Spencer |
| 8 Jul 12 | AyrYour Favourite Pool Bets At Totepool.com Handicap · Class 4 · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 3/9 | 85 | Hayley Turner |
| 3 Mar 12 | Meydan (UAE)Al Dana Visa Infinite Card (Handicap) (Tapeta) · 1m1½f · Standard | 1m1½f | Standard | 6/13 | 86 | Mirco Demuro |
| 17 Feb 12 | Meydan (UAE)S O G Facilities (Handicap) (Tapeta) · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 3/14 | 87 | Ryan Moore |
| 27 Jan 12 | Jebel Ali (UAE) ListedJebel Ali Mile () (Dirt) · 1m · Fast | 1m | Fast | 13/15 | 87 | Antioco Murgia |
| 21 Jan 12 | Meydan (UAE)Swaidan Trading Company - VDL (Handicap) (Tapeta) · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 10/14 | 87 | Kieren Fallon |
| 6 Jan 12 | Meydan (UAE)Longines Prima Luna Collection (Meydan Masters Internat. Jockeys Ch'ship) (Handicap) (Tapeta) · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 2/11 | 87 | Frankie Dettori |
| 23 Dec 11 | Meydan (UAE)Ford Mustang Trophy (Handicap) (Tapeta) · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 8/14 | 89 | K Shea |
| 8 Dec 11 | Meydan (UAE)Attijari Points Rewards Program (Conditions Race) (Tapeta) · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 10/10 | 89 | Antioco Murgia |
Dubawi as a stallion
In our records: 1,632 runners, 1,097 winners (67%), 311 black-type winners including 66 at the top level, 159 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2007–2024.
On the track himself: 5 runs, 2 wins — Group 1 winner (Boylesports Irish 2,000 Guineas (Group 1)).
His best
Dodging Bullets Grade 1 OR 171 · Hisaabaat Grade 1 OR 148 · Ghaiyyath Group 1 OR 130 · Makfi Group 1 OR 129 · Monterosso Group 1 OR 127 · Delacroix Group 1 OR 126
The dam: Dubai Surprise by King's Best
She ran 2 times and won 2, best OR 107 — Group 1 winner. Dam of 4 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovely Surprise (IRE) 2012 filly · by Shamardal | 6 | 1 | OR 82 |
| Sudden Wonder (IRE) bt 2011 colt · by New Approach | 9 | 3 | OR 106 |
| Born To Surprise (GB) 2009 gelding · by Exceed and Excel | 22 | 3 | OR 97 |
| Sand Skier (GB) 2007 gelding · by Shamardal | 39 | 3 | OR 92 |
Star Surprise in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 344 · as a in training | 10,000gnsRamzi Hassan | Ramzi Hassan | Fitzroy House Stables (M. Bell) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Lovely Surprise2012 mare by Shamardal | 2023 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1508 · broodmare | 38,000gnsFal Stud SAS |
| Born To Surprise2009 gelding by Exceed And Excel | 2014 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 893 · in training | Not sold |
| Lovely Surprise2012 filly by Shamardal | 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 370 · yearling | Bought back |
| Born To Surprise2009 gelding by Exceed And Excel | 2013 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 370 · in training | 21,000gnsLee Carter |
| Sudden Wonder2011 colt by New Approach | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 515 · yearling | 280,000gnsJohn Ferguson Bloodstock |
| Sand Skier2007 gelding by Shamardal | 2011 Tattersalls JulyLot 539 · in training | 11,000gnsCompton Beauchamp Estates Ltd (Racing) |
| Born To Surprise2009 colt by Exceed And Excel | 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 216 · yearling | 50,000gnsDavid Simcock |
| Sand Skier2007 colt by Shamardal | 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 490 · yearling | 150,000gnsJohn Ferguson 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.