Ahimsa
Foaled 2009 · by Holy Roman Emperor out of Blue Cloud (Nashwan)
Form 51575877/2P (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 17 Apr 11 – 8 Feb 13, last for A P O'Brien · current OR 73
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Feb 13 | Dundalk (AW)www.dundalkstadium.com Rated Race · 7f · Standard | 7f | Standard | PU/9 | 73 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 1 Feb 13 | Dundalk (AW)Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 2/9 | 71 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 16 Oct 12 | CurraghCurragh Gift Vouchers Handicap · 7f · Heavy | 7f | Heavy | 7/12 | 74 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 27 Sep 12 | Dundalk (AW)Horse & Greyhound Racing Friday 28th September Handicap (50-75) (Div 1) · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 7/14 | 74 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 30 Jul 12 | GalwayClaytonhotelgalway.ie Handicap (50-75) · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 8/15 | 75 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 11 Jul 12 | NaasSite Serve Supporting Enable Ireland Handicap · 7f · Heavy | 7f | Heavy | 5/5 | 76 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 1 Jul 12 | CurraghIrish Mail On Sunday Handicap (50-85) · 7f · Soft To Heavy | 7f | Soft To Heavy | 7/14 | 76 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 7 May 12 | CurraghNewbridge Credit Union Handicap (50-80) · 7f · Soft To Heavy | 7f | Soft To Heavy | 5/19 | 78 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 13 Apr 12 | Dundalk (AW)Crossmaglen Rangers All-ireland Champions Maiden · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 1/10 | 80 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 7 Apr 12 | CorkIrish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Fillies Maiden · 1m110y · Good | 1m110y | Good | 5/12 | 81 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 25 Mar 12 | CurraghElusive Pimpernel Maiden · 6f · Yielding | 6f | Yielding | 19/30 | 82 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 3 Sep 11 | LeopardstownIrish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Fillies Maiden · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 4/11 | – | Joseph O'Brien |
Holy Roman Emperor as a stallion
In our records: 1,083 runners, 576 winners (53%), 80 black-type winners including 14 at the top level, 74 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2008–2024.
On the track himself: 7 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Independent Waterford Wedgwood Phoenix Stakes (Entire Colts & Fillies)).
His best
Designs On Rome Group 1 OR 128 · Beauty Only Group 1 OR 127 · Homecoming Queen Group 1 OR 120 · Romanised Group 1 OR 119 · Rich Tapestry Group 1 OR 117 · Morandi Group 1 OR 116
The dam: Blue Cloud by Nashwan
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 9 winners from 12 other runners.
Empowering Group 3 half-sibling, by Encosta de Lago
Blue Angel bt half-sibling, by Oratorio
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shackleton Hero (IRE) 2018 gelding · by The Gurkha | 13 | 1 | OR 79 |
| Commodus (IRE) 2016 filly · by Australia | 13 | 0 | OR 73 |
| Julienne (IRE) 2015 filly · by Galileo | 7 | 1 | OR 79 |
| The Wave Rock (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Fastnet Rock | 4 | 0 | OR 66 |
| On A Pedestal (IRE) 2012 filly · by Montjeu | 8 | 1 | OR 89 |
| The Islander (IRE) 2011 gelding · by Fastnet Rock | 13 | 1 | OR 88 |
| Empowering (IRE) Group 3 2008 filly · by Encosta de Lago | 15 | 3 | OR 105 |
| Blue Angel (IRE) bt 2007 filly · by Oratorio | 13 | 1 | OR 102 |
| Casbah Rock (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Rock Of Gibraltar | 20 | 4 | OR 89 |
| Bank Guard (IRE) 2005 gelding · by Peintre Celebre | 24 | 4 | – |
| Bomber Pilot (IRE) 2004 gelding · by Numerous | 6 | 1 | – |
| Batian (FR) 2003 colt · by Desert Prince | 1 | 0 | – |
Ahimsa in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Goffs OrbyLot 53 · as a yearling | €18,000Bobby O'ryan | Bobby O'ryan | Carriganog Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 filly by Highland Reel | 2023 Tattersalls Online JuneLot 12 · in training | 15,500gnsKilbrew Stables |
| 2021 filly by Highland Reel | 2022 Goffs Sportsman'sLot 882 · yearling | €11,000Rory Cleary |
| 2019 filly by Churchill | 2022 Tattersalls Online JuneLot 15 · in training | Not sold |
| Shackleton Hero2018 colt by The Gurkha | 2021 Tattersalls JulyLot 191 · in training | 11,000gnsJ Daniels |
| Commodus2016 filly by Australia | 2019 Goffs February SaleLot 323 · in training | €35,000King |
| Julienne2015 horse by Galileo | 2019 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 995 · broodmare | €160,000BBA Ireland |
| Blue Angel2007 filly by Oratorio | 2010 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 881 · in training | 70,000gnsPeter Hickey |
| Blue Angel2007 filly by Oratorio | 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 219 · in training | Bought back |
| Blue Angel2007 filly by Oratorio | 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1150 · yearling | 32,000gnsPeter Doyle Bloodstock |
| Blue Angel2007 filly by Oratorio | 2007 Goffs November Foal Sale, Part 2Lot 1237 · foal | €34,000Keith Harte Bloodstock |
| Casbah Rock2006 gelding by Rock of Gibraltar | 2007 Goffs MillionLot 468 · yearling | €22,000Church Farm Bloodstock |
| 2001 filly by Polish Precedent | 2006 Goffs Broodmare & Fillies SaleLot 1201 · in training | €40,000Exhilaration Stud Farm |
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.