Thistle Bird
Foaled 2008 · by Selkirk out of Dolma (Marchand De Sable)
Every foal out of Thistle Bird (GB) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavriel (GB) 2023 colt · by Frankel | 6 | 2 | OR 101 |
| Burrito (GB) 2021 gelding · by Lope De Vega | 4 | 3 | OR 97 |
| Epictetus (IRE) Group 3 2020 gelding · by Kingman | 41 | 4 | OR 113 |
| Jumbly (GB) Group 3 2019 mare · by Gleneagles | 16 | 4 | OR 105 |
| Barn Owl (GB) 2018 colt · by Frankel | 15 | 2 | OR 91 |
| Bullfinch (GB) 2017 colt · by Kodiac | 5 | 3 | OR 103 |
| Thorn (GB) 2016 gelding · by Dansili | 28 | 3 | OR 109 |
€120,000Prize money
Form 2/319263/611 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 27 Apr 11 – 29 Jun 14, last for Roger Charlton · current OR 113
Group 1 won the Newbridge Silverware Pretty Polly Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) (2014)
Group 3 won the Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored By Investec) (Fillies' Group 3) (2013)
Group 3 won the Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored By Investec) (Fillies' Group 3) (2014)
Listed won the Betfred The Bonus King Stakes (Registered As The Midsummer Stakes) (Listed) (2012)
Listed won the Woodcote Stud E.B.F. Valiant Stakes (Fillies' Listed) (Rnd) (2012)
Listed won the Celebrating 45 Years Of Betfred Superior Mile (Listed) (2012)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 14 | Curragh Group 1Newbridge Silverware Pretty Polly Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 1/8 | 113 | George Baker |
| 6 Jun 14 | Epsom Downs Group 3Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored By Investec) (Fillies' Group 3) · Class 1 · 1m114y · Good | 1m114y | Good | 1/10 | 114 | James Doyle |
| 15 May 14 | York Group 2'Betfred 10 Million Scoop6 This Saturday' Middleton Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) · Class 1 · 1m2f88y · Good To Soft | 1m2f88y | Good To Soft | 6/8 | 92 | Frankie Dettori |
| 6 Oct 13 | Longchamp (FR) Group 1Prix de l'Opera Longines (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m2f · Soft | 1m2f | Soft | 3/9 | – | James Doyle |
| 24 Aug 13 | Goodwood Group 2Betfair Celebration Mile (Group 2) · Class 1 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 6/8 | 114 | James Doyle |
| 3 Aug 13 | Goodwood Group 1Markel Insurance Nassau Stakes (British Champions Series) (Fillies' Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m1f192y · Good | 1m1f192y | Good | 2/14 | 108 | James Doyle |
| 19 Jun 13 | Ascot Group 2Duke Of Cambridge Stakes (Formerly The Windsor Forest Stakes) (Fillies' Group 2) (Str) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 9/9 | 108 | James Doyle |
| 31 May 13 | Epsom Downs Group 3Princess Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored By Investec) (Fillies' Group 3) · Class 1 · 1m114y · Good To Soft | 1m114y | Good To Soft | 1/9 | 107 | James Doyle |
| 5 May 13 | Newmarket Group 3Qatar Bloodstock Dahlia Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) · Class 1 · 1m1f · Good To Firm | 1m1f | Good To Firm | 3/7 | 107 | James Doyle |
| 28 Sep 12 | Newmarket ListedMawatheeq Rosemary Stakes (Fillies' Listed) · Class 1 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 2/10 | 107 | James Doyle |
| 8 Sep 12 | Haydock ListedCelebrating 45 Years Of Betfred Superior Mile (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m · Firm | 1m | Firm | 1/7 | 107 | James Doyle |
| 25 Aug 12 | Goodwood Group 2Betfair Celebration Mile (Group 2) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Soft | 1m | Good To Soft | 2/5 | 108 | Hayley Turner |
Selkirk as a stallion
In our records: 492 runners, 267 winners (54%), 56 black-type winners including 10 at the top level, 31 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1995–2012.
His best
Sublimity Grade 1 OR 165 · Cityscape Group 1 OR 125 · Altieri Group 1 · Kastoria Group 1 OR 118 · Nahrain Group 1 OR 117 · Thistle Bird Group 1 OR 114
The dam: Dolma by Marchand De Sable
She ran 2 times and won 0. Dam of 4 winners from 6 other runners.
Old Guard Grade 2 half-sibling, by Notnowcato
Epictetus Group 3 her foal, by Kingman
Jumbly Group 3 her foal, by Gleneagles
Mccreery Group 3 half-sibling, by Big Bad Bob
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Cumberland (IRE) 2023 colt · by New Bay | 5 | 0 | OR 85 |
| Duran (IRE) 2021 gelding · by Invincible Spirit | 32 | 5 | OR 87 |
| Dolphin (GB) 2018 filly · by Sea The Stars | 6 | 0 | OR 70 |
| Mccreery (GB) Group 3 2012 gelding · by Big Bad Bob | 24 | 4 | OR 96 |
| Old Guard (GB) Grade 2 2011 gelding · by Notnowcato | 37 | 9 | OR 157 |
| Don Marco (GB) 2010 gelding · by Choisir | 3 | 1 | OR 88 |
Thistle Bird in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1515 · as a broodmare · in foal to Kingman (GB) | 750,000gnsLondon Thoroughbred Services Agent | London Thoroughbred Services Agent | The Castlebridge Consignment |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Cumberland2023 colt by New Bay | 2025 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 287 · in training | 30,000gnsCuadra Mediterraneo |
| Dolphin2018 mare by Sea The Stars | 2025 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1596 · broodmare | 110,000gnsMetin Kalkavan |
| Duke Of Cumberland2023 colt by New Bay | 2024 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 528 · yearling | €48,000Kevin Blake / Westminster Racing |
| Duran2021 colt by Invincible Spirit | 2022 Goffs OrbyLot 430 · yearling | €45,000Jamie Piggott / Nigel Tinkler |
| 2015 mare by Mastercraftsman | 2020 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1634 · broodmare | 50,000gnsAvenue Bloodstock |
| 2014 mare by Footstepsinthesand | 2018 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1534 · broodmare | 120,000gnsEmerald Bloodstock |
| Mccreery2012 gelding by Big Bad Bob | 2015 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 661 · in training | 200,000gnsChris Waller Racing |
| Don Marco2010 gelding by Choisir | 2013 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 666 · in training | 15,000gnsJamie Lloyd |
| 2009 mare by Nayef | 2013 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1433 · broodmare | 82,000gnsThe National Stud |
| 2009 filly by Nayef | 2012 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2048 · broodmare | 8,000gnsGlebe Farm Stables |
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.