Sir Francis Drake
Foaled 2008 · by Pivotal out of Cape Verdi (Caerleon)
Form 225/000 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 15 May 11 – 12 Sep 12, last for Robert Eddery · current OR 70
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 12 | DoncasterClipper Logistics Leger Legends Classified Stakes (Str) · Class 5 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 10/16 | 70 | Nick Connorton |
| 31 Aug 12 | SandownDuralock Fencing Handicap · Class 4 · 1m14y · Good | 1m14y | Good | 11/12 | 75 | George Baker |
| 8 Aug 12 | Kempton (AW)Download Racing Plus App Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 1m · Standard To Slow | 1m | Standard To Slow | 10/10 | 79 | Andrea Atzeni |
| 13 Jun 11 | WindsorVestra Wealth Management Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 1m2f7y · Good | 1m2f7y | Good | 5/15 | – | Ahmed Ajtebi |
| 1 Jun 11 | RiponSis Picture Services Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 1m1f170y · Good | 1m1f170y | Good | 2/13 | – | Ahmed Ajtebi |
| 15 May 11 | RiponGottohavediamonds.com Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 1m1f · Good | 1m1f | Good | 2/9 | – | Ahmed Ajtebi |
Pivotal as a stallion
In our records: 1,214 runners, 762 winners (63%), 133 black-type winners including 25 at the top level, 93 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2021.
His best
Addeybb Group 1 OR 125 · Farhh Group 1 OR 124 · African Story Group 1 OR 123 · Immortal Verse Group 1 OR 121 · Regal Parade Group 1 OR 121 · Lightning Spear Group 1 OR 120
The dam: Cape Verdi by Caerleon
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrafal (IRE) 2011 colt · by Shamardal | 9 | 0 | OR 76 |
| Thouwra (IRE) 2010 colt · by Pivotal (full sibling) | 11 | 3 | OR 94 |
| Nabucco (GB) Listed 2009 horse · by Dansili | 23 | 8 | OR 137 |
| Prize Magic (USA) 2006 filly · by Elusive Quality | 1 | 0 | – |
| Salsa Verdi (USA) 2004 filly · by Giant's Causeway | 3 | 1 | – |
| Benandonner (USA) 2003 gelding · by Giant's Causeway | 117 | 13 | OR 100 |
Sir Francis Drake in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Tattersalls JulyLot 305 · as a in training | 14,500gnsRobert Eddery Racing | Robert Eddery Racing | Darley |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 filly by Dubawi | 2021 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1202 · broodmare | €27,000LR Bloodstock |
| 2005 mare by Gone West | 2015 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1630 · broodmare | 22,000gnsCormack McCormack |
| Tarrafal2011 colt by Shamardal | 2014 Tattersalls JulyLot 638 · in training | 16,000gnsIbrahim Hassan Al-Jehani |
| 2005 filly by Gone West | 2010 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 887 · broodmare | €135,000H Butler |
| Prize Magic2006 filly by Elusive Quality | 2009 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1680 · broodmare | 17,000gnsShambo Farm |
| Benandonner2003 gelding by Giant's Causeway | 2006 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 516 · in training | 35,000gnsR O'Ryan |
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.