Karn Hill
Foaled 2008 · by Oratorio out of Cosabawn (Barathea)
Form 560/000 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 5 Jul 10 – 20 May 11, last for Brian Nolan · current OR 47
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 11 | WexfordBlack Point Handicap (47-65) · 1m3f160y · Good To Firm | 1m3f160y | Good To Firm | 14/14 | 47 | Willie Supple |
| 1 May 11 | Gowran ParkTote Jackpot Races 3 To 6 Handicap (47-70) · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 10/16 | 50 | Darren Egan |
| 8 Apr 11 | Dundalk (AW)www.dundalkstadium.com Apprentice Handicap (47-60) · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 14/14 | 50 | David Parkes |
| 15 Aug 10 | Dundalk (AW)Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Auction Maiden · 6f · Standard | 6f | Standard | 11/11 | – | Ronan Whelan |
| 4 Aug 10 | SligoIrish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Auction Maiden · 6f110y · Good To Yielding | 6f110y | Good To Yielding | 6/14 | – | Ronan Whelan |
| 5 Jul 10 | RoscommonIrish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Auction Maiden · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 5/8 | – | Ronan Whelan |
Oratorio as a stallion
In our records: 497 runners, 219 winners (44%), 41 black-type winners including 10 at the top level, 34 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2007–2021.
On the track himself: 8 runs, 2 wins — Group 1 winner (Coral-Eclipse Stakes (Group 1)).
His best
Military Attack Group 1 OR 123 · Beethoven Group 1 OR 117 · Canadian Summer Group 1 · Van Halen Group 1 · Biz The Nurse Group 1 · Manawanui Group 1
The dam: Cosabawn by Barathea
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Amused (IRE) 2018 mare · by Rio de La Plata | 12 | 0 | OR 49 |
| Atkinson Grimshaw (FR) 2014 gelding · by Rio de La Plata | 15 | 2 | OR 87 |
| Rosie Bramble (FR) 2013 filly · by Youmzain | 3 | 0 | – |
| Strandhill (IRE) 2007 filly · by Footstepsinthesand | 17 | 1 | OR 74 |
| Cool Libby (IRE) 2006 filly · by One Cool Cat | 6 | 0 | OR 50 |
| Barawin (IRE) 2005 filly · by Hawk Wing | 8 | 1 | OR 81 |
Karn Hill in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 1214 · as a foal | Bought back (€8,000) | – | Norelands Stud |
| 2009 Tattersalls Ireland SapphireLot 134 · as a yearling | Bought back (€3,000) | – | Ennel Bloodstock (Agent) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Atkinson Grimshaw2014 gelding by Rio de La Plata | 2019 Goffs UK January SaleLot 188 · in training | Bought back |
| 2017 filly by Literato | 2018 Arqana February SaleLot 343 · yearling | €1,500SARL IMPERIAL BLOODSTOCK |
| Atkinson Grimshaw2014 colt by Rio de La Plata | 2017 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 951 · in training | 35,000gnsIain Jardine / Compas Equine |
| Atkinson Grimshaw2014 colt by Rio de La Plata | 2015 Tattersalls December YearlingsLot 81 · yearling | 40,000gnsAndrew Balding |
| Barawin2005 mare by Hawk Wing | 2015 Tattersalls JulyLot 96 · broodmare | 20,000gnsMargaret O'Toole (Ire) |
| Atkinson Grimshaw2014 colt by Rio De La Plata | 2014 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 688 · broodmare | €37,000MARNANE Con |
| Rosie Bramble2013 filly by Youmzain | 2014 Arqana February SaleLot 217 · yearling | €2,000FOUIN Yannick |
| 2011 colt by Haatef | 2013 Arqana Summer SaleLot 54 · in training | €9,000CHRIS RICHNER BLOODSTOCK |
| 2011 colt by Haatef | 2012 Arqana October Yearling SaleLot 460 · yearling | €14,000CHRIS RICHNER BLOODSTOCK |
| 2009 colt by Rock of Gibraltar | 2009 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 549 · foal | Bought back |
| Barawin2005 filly by Hawk Wing | 2009 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 200 · in training | 3,200gnsC Dennett |
| Cool Libby2006 filly by One Cool Cat | 2007 Goffs February Sale, Part 1Lot 629 · yearling | €4,500A H Racing |
| Cool Libby2006 filly by One Cool Cat | 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 4Lot 2177 · yearling | Bought back |
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.