Valdez
Foaled 2007 · by Doyen out of Skew (Niniski)
Form 3UP4/3281/45 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 23 Mar 11 – 8 Feb 20, last for Alan King · current OR 146
Grade 2 won the Racing Post Lightning Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (2014)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 20 | Newbury Grade 2Betfair Denman Chase (Grade 2) · Class 1 · 2m7f86y · Good | 2m7f86y | Good | 5/6 | 146 | Tom Cannon |
| 4 Jan 20 | WincantonBoylesports Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 2m4f35y · Soft | 2m4f35y | Soft | 4/5 | 147 | Tom Bellamy |
| 12 Nov 19 | HerefordRoa: A Voice For Racehorse Owners Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m4f194y · Soft | 2m4f194y | Soft | 1/9 | 142 | Tom Cannon |
| 19 Oct 19 | Market RasenVirgin Bet Prelude Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 2m5f89y · Good To Soft | 2m5f89y | Good To Soft | 8/9 | 144 | Tom Cannon |
| 23 Mar 19 | NewburyDoom Bar Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 2m3f187y · Good To Soft | 2m3f187y | Good To Soft | 2/5 | 143 | Wayne Hutchinson |
| 2 Mar 19 | Newbury Grade 3William Hill Supporting Greatwood Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 2m3f187y · Good To Soft | 2m3f187y | Good To Soft | 3/16 | 142 | Tom Cannon |
| 22 Dec 18 | AscotMy Pension Expert Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 2m2f175y · Soft | 2m2f175y | Soft | 4/10 | 143 | Wayne Hutchinson |
| 24 Nov 18 | AscotGerard Bertrand Hurst Park Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 2m167y · Good To Soft | 2m167y | Good To Soft | PU/13 | 147 | Wayne Hutchinson |
| 16 Mar 18 | Cheltenham Grade 3Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 2m62y · Soft | 2m62y | Soft | UR/22 | 149 | Wayne Hutchinson |
| 10 Feb 18 | Newbury Grade 2Betfair Exchange Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Game Spirit Chase) · Class 1 · 2m92y · Soft | 2m92y | Soft | 3/3 | 151 | Wayne Hutchinson |
| 25 Oct 14 | ChepstowToteexacta Pick The 1,2 Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 2m110y · Soft | 2m110y | Soft | F/12 | 152 | Tom Bellamy |
| 12 Apr 14 | AyrArcadia Consulting William Dickie & Mary Robertson Future Champion Novices' Chase (For The Vulmidas Cup) (Grade 2) · Class 1 · 2m4f · Good To Soft | 2m4f | Good To Soft | 2/5 | 153 | Robert Thornton |
Doyen as a stallion
In our records: 625 runners, 302 winners (48%), 38 black-type winners including 6 at the top level, 42 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2007–2022.
On the track himself: 3 runs, 0 wins.
His best
Banbridge Grade 1 OR 168 · Battleoverdoyen Grade 1 OR 160 · Beacon Edge Grade 1 OR 158 · Captain Teague Grade 1 OR 142 · The Mean Queen Grade 1 · Turfdonna Group 1
The dam: Skew by Niniski
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle Jack (GB) 2016 gelding · by Doyen (full sibling) | 16 | 6 | OR 136 |
| Hostile (GB) 2014 gelding · by Malinas | 2 | 0 | – |
| Skewiff (GB) 2012 mare · by Doyen (full sibling) | 26 | 6 | OR 119 |
| Sawab (GB) 2006 filly · by Tobougg | 6 | 0 | OR 74 |
| Skit (GB) 2003 gelding · by In The Wings | 7 | 1 | OR 45 |
| Art (IRE) 2002 gelding · by In The Wings | 1 | 0 | – |
Valdez in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1838 · as a yearling | 1,000gnsD Haine | D Haine | Gazeley Stud |
| 2010 Goffs UK Spring Store SaleLot 31 · as a store | £8,000Highflyer Bs / A. King | Highflyer Bs / A. King | Trickledown Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Jungle Jack2016 gelding by Doyen | 2019 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 6 · store | €30,000Colin Bowe |
| Jungle Jack2016 colt by Doyen | 2017 Goffs UK January SaleLot 241 · yearling | £21,000Dick Frisby |
| Hostile2014 gelding by Malinas | 2017 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 119 · store | Not sold |
| Hostile2014 gelding by Malinas | 2017 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 282 · store | €40,000Highflyer Bloodstock/Alan King |
| Hostile2014 colt by Malinas | 2015 Goffs UK January SaleLot 111 · yearling | £15,000Richard Frisby |
| Skewiff2012 filly by Doyen | 2015 Goffs UK Spring Store SaleLot 512 · store | £15,000Evan Williams Racing |
| 2009 colt by Byron | 2010 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 94 · yearling | 800gnsRoshan Siulal |
| Sawab2006 filly by Tobougg | 2009 Tattersalls JulyLot 190 · in training | 12,000gnsAbdullah Al-Otaibi |
| Sawab2006 filly by Tobougg | 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1048 · yearling | 32,000gnsRabbah Bloodstock |
| Sawab2006 filly by Tobougg | 2006 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 727 · foal | 26,000gnsIverk House Stud |
| Skit2003 gelding by In The Wings | 2005 Goffs UK November SaleLot 264 · in training | £5,500Brisbourne, W. M. |
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.