Way Up In The Air
Foaled 2007 · by Rock Of Gibraltar out of Gold Flair (Tap On Wood)
Form 7/P13P35P/4P (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 6 Nov 11 – 1 May 15, last for Robert Tyner · current OR 121
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 15 | PunchestownHanlon Concrete E.B.F. Glencarraig Lady Mares Handicap Chase (grade C) · 2m5f · Good To Yielding | 2m5f | Good To Yielding | PU/11 | 121 | D J Casey |
| 7 Feb 15 | NaasHospitality At Naas Handicap Chase · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 4/13 | 121 | Phillip Enright |
| 26 Dec 14 | LeopardstownRacing Post All You Need For Irish Racing Handicap Chase · 2m1f · Soft | 2m1f | Soft | PU/12 | 122 | Phillip Enright |
| 29 Nov 14 | FairyhouseHB Dennis Land Rover Handicap Chase (Grade B) · 2m1f · Yielding To Soft | 2m1f | Yielding To Soft | 5/13 | 122 | Phillip Enright |
| 11 May 14 | KillarneyKelly Brothers Mares Hurdle · 2m1f · Yielding To Soft | 2m1f | Yielding To Soft | 3/7 | 122 | Phillip Enright |
| 1 May 14 | PunchestownThree.ie Handicap Chase (Grade C) · 2m · Yielding | 2m | Yielding | PU/16 | 123 | Phillip Enright |
| 30 Mar 14 | LimerickCroom Mares Hurdle · 2m3f · Heavy | 2m3f | Heavy | 3/8 | 123 | Phillip Enright |
| 27 Feb 14 | ThurlesIrish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Mares Beginners Chase · 2m2f · Heavy | 2m2f | Heavy | 1/15 | 124 | Phillip Enright |
| 25 Jan 14 | LeopardstownBoylesports.com Hurdle (Extended Handicap Hurdle 0-150) (Grade B) · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | PU/24 | 124 | Phillip Enright |
| 8 Dec 13 | Cork Grade 3Kerry Group E.B.F. Mares Novice Chase (grade 3) · 2m1f · Soft | 2m1f | Soft | 7/8 | – | Phillip Enright |
| 30 Oct 13 | PunchestownBook New Years Eve Panoramic Restaurant Beginners Chase · 2m · Yielding To Soft | 2m | Yielding To Soft | 2/7 | – | Phillip Enright |
| 22 Apr 13 | CorkFollow Us On Twitter Handicap Hurdle (81-123) · 2m · Soft To Heavy | 2m | Soft To Heavy | 2/15 | 121 | Phillip Enright |
Rock Of Gibraltar as a stallion
In our records: 1,093 runners, 520 winners (48%), 104 black-type winners including 16 at the top level, 102 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2004–2023.
His best
Big Rock Group 1 OR 127 · Varenar Group 1 OR 121 · Eagle Mountain Group 1 OR 120 · Mount Nelson Group 1 OR 119 · Prince Gibraltar Group 1 · Society Rock Group 1 OR 117
The dam: Gold Flair by Tap On Wood
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maid Of Stone (IRE) 2006 filly · by Rock Of Gibraltar (full sibling) | 5 | 0 | OR 57 |
| Safari King (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Orpen | 12 | 0 | OR 64 |
| Conquistadores (IRE) 2002 gelding · by Bachir | 11 | 1 | OR 103 |
Way Up In The Air in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Goffs MillionLot 594 · as a yearling | €8,000Lee Roger K | Lee Roger K | Carriganog Stud |
| 2009 Goffs February SaleLot 63 · as a in training | Bought back (€15,000) | – | Glenaun Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Maid Of Stone2006 filly by Rock of Gibraltar | 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1285 · in training | 800gnsRiccardo Selicorni |
| Maid Of Stone2006 filly by Rock of Gibraltar | 2007 Goffs MillionLot 5 · yearling | €18,000Roberts S A |
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.