Cotton Spirit
Foaled 2008 · by Araafa out of Truly Bewitched (Affirmed)
Form 6275477 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 10 Jun 10 – 18 Oct 10, last for Richard Fahey · current OR 65
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 10 | Pontefracttoteplacepot Nursery Handicap (Div 2) · Class 5 · 1m4y · Good | 1m4y | Good | 7/14 | 65 | Paul Hanagan |
| 29 Sep 10 | NottinghamPHS Group Nursery · Class 5 · 1m2f50y · Soft | 1m2f50y | Soft | 7/16 | 66 | Paul Hanagan |
| 18 Sep 10 | Catterickcatterickbridge.co.uk Nursery · Class 4 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 4/11 | 68 | Ian Brennan |
| 25 Aug 10 | AyrE.b.f./coca Cola Maiden Stakes · Class 4 · 7f50y · Good | 7f50y | Good | 5/9 | 68 | Paul Hanagan |
| 23 Jul 10 | YorkCo-operative Good With Food Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 4 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 7/12 | 72 | Paul Hanagan |
| 23 Jun 10 | CarlisleEuropean Breeders' Fund Maiden Stakes · Class 4 · 5f193y · Good To Firm | 5f193y | Good To Firm | 2/8 | – | Tony Hamilton |
| 10 Jun 10 | HaydockBest Horseracing Sky Channel 432 Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 6/9 | – | Paul Hanagan |
Araafa as a stallion
In our records: 89 runners, 34 winners (38%), 1 black-type winner, 2 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2008–2011.
On the track himself: 10 runs, 3 wins — Group 1 winner (Boylesports Irish 2 000 Guineas (Entire Colts & Fillies)).
His best
Aeolus Group 3 OR 111 · My Guardian Angel OR 122 · Afatcat OR 119 · Flanagans Field OR 119 · Dont Take Me Alive OR 118 · Broughtons Rhythm OR 114
The dam: Truly Bewitched by Affirmed
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truly Perfect (GER) 2010 colt · by Desert Prince | 3 | 0 | – |
| Truly Magic (GB) 2007 filly · by Traditionally | 17 | 1 | OR 63 |
| Trueblue Wizard (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Bachelor Duke | 6 | 1 | OR 75 |
| Red Merlin (IRE) 2005 gelding · by Soviet Star | 38 | 11 | OR 139 |
| Truly Enchanting (IRE) 2004 filly · by Danehill Dancer | 6 | 2 | OR 91 |
| Arabian Spell (IRE) 2002 filly · by Desert Prince | 4 | 1 | – |
Cotton Spirit in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Goffs UK St Leger, Part 2Lot 225 · as a yearling | £34,000Highflyer Bloodstock | Highflyer Bloodstock | Troy J |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Arabian Spell2002 mare by Desert Prince | 2018 Tattersalls JulyLot 35 · broodmare | 2,500gnsLoughtown Stud |
| Arabian Spell2002 mare by Desert Prince | 2011 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1846 · broodmare | 32,000gnsCabrador Bloodstock |
| Red Merlin2005 gelding by Soviet Star | 2010 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 982 · in training | 58,000gnsDonald McCain, Jr |
| Truly Magic2007 filly by Traditionally | 2008 Tattersalls December YearlingsLot 102 · yearling | 5,000gnsHarry Dunlop |
| Trueblue Wizard2006 gelding by Bachelor Duke | 2007 Goffs UK St Leger, Part 1Lot 475 · yearling | £50,000Muir, W. |
| Trueblue Wizard2006 gelding by Bachelor Duke | 2006 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 906 · foal | €80,000O Ryan Bobby |
| Red Merlin2005 colt by Soviet Star | 2006 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1236 · yearling | 38,000gnsJ Reid |
| Red Merlin2005 gelding by Soviet Star | 2005 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 880 · foal | €20,000Drumacon Stud |
| Truly Enchanting2004 filly by Danehill Dancer | 2005 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 208 · yearling | €130,000BROADHURST AGENCY |
| None filly by Desert Prince | 2005 Arqana Arc SaleLot 50 | €140,000SAUQUE Frédéric |
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.