Almagest
Foaled 2008 · by Galileo out of Arabesque (Zafonic)
Form 432F6/96P7/0 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 19 May 11 – 25 Jun 17, last for Robert Stephens · current OR 76
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jun 17 | Pontefracttotetrifecta Pontefract Cup Handicap (Round 4 Of The Pontefract Stayers Championship 2017) · Class 4 · 2m2f · Good To Firm | 2m2f | Good To Firm | 10/11 | 76 | Liam Keniry |
| 21 Aug 16 | WorcesterCollect Any totepool Winnings At Betfred Shops Conditional Jockeys Maiden Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m7f · Good | 2m7f | Good | 7/8 | 91 | Thomas Garner |
| 11 Aug 16 | StratfordJenkinson's Caterers Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m2f83y · Good | 3m2f83y | Good | PU/9 | 94 | Ciaran Gethings |
| 22 Jul 16 | Uttoxeterderbytelegraph.co.uk Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) · Class 5 · 2m7f70y · Good | 2m7f70y | Good | 6/14 | 98 | Ciaran Gethings |
| 26 Jun 16 | UttoxeterCasino At bet365 Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 9/13 | 100 | Mr James King |
| 8 Oct 15 | ExeterAggregate Industries Help For Heroes Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m5f135y · Good | 2m5f135y | Good | 6/8 | 102 | Rhys Flint |
| 1 Oct 15 | WarwickKen Muir Memorial Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m5f · Good | 2m5f | Good | F/7 | 102 | Rhys Flint |
| 20 Aug 15 | StratfordEdward Brain Plant Hire Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m6f7y · Good | 2m6f7y | Good | 2/6 | 105 | Tom O'Brien |
| 27 Jul 15 | Newton AbbotAt The Races Maiden Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m167y · Good To Soft | 2m167y | Good To Soft | 3/16 | – | Rhys Flint |
| 15 Jul 15 | UttoxeterAshleigh Builders Conditional Jockeys' Maiden Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m3f207y · Good | 2m3f207y | Good | 4/7 | – | David Prichard |
| 3 Jul 15 | Newton AbbotNewtonabbotrace On Twitter Maiden Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m5f122y · Good To Soft | 2m5f122y | Good To Soft | 4/10 | – | Tom O'Brien |
| 24 Oct 14 | DoncasterBetdaq Betting Exchange 30 Free Bet Handicap · Class 3 · 1m6f132y · Soft | 1m6f132y | Soft | 17/18 | 87 | Sam James |
Galileo as a stallion
In our records: 1,954 runners, 1,242 winners (64%), 377 black-type winners including 106 at the top level, 243 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2003–2022.
His best
Supasundae Grade 1 OR 164 · Mystical Power Grade 1 OR 154 · Windsor Park Grade 1 OR 153 · Frankel Group 1 OR 140 · Rip Van Winkle Group 1 OR 129 · Nathaniel Group 1 OR 128
The dam: Arabesque by Zafonic
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 9 winners from 13 other runners.
Showcasing Group 2 half-sibling, by Oasis Dream
Camacho Listed half-sibling, by Danehill
Vesela Listed half-sibling, by Frankel
Bouvardia bt half-sibling, by Oasis Dream
Tendu bt half-sibling, by Oasis Dream
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vesela (GB) Listed 2018 filly · by Frankel | 7 | 2 | OR 95 |
| Arabian Dream (GB) 2017 filly · by Oasis Dream | 3 | 0 | – |
| Westerland (GB) 2015 gelding · by Frankel | 8 | 2 | OR 94 |
| Desai (GB) 2014 gelding · by Dansili | 9 | 0 | OR 64 |
| Bluebeard (GB) 2013 gelding · by Dansili | 5 | 1 | OR 78 |
| Tendu (GB) bt 2012 filly · by Oasis Dream | 6 | 1 | OR 107 |
| Palmette (GB) 2009 filly · by Oasis Dream | 5 | 1 | OR 73 |
| Showcasing (GB) Group 2 2007 colt · by Oasis Dream | 7 | 2 | OR 114 |
| Bouvardia (GB) bt 2006 filly · by Oasis Dream | 8 | 3 | OR 98 |
| Sligo (GB) 2005 gelding · by Sadler's Wells | 19 | 1 | OR 109 |
| Galipette (GB) 2004 filly · by Green Desert | 6 | 0 | OR 72 |
| Cabriole (GB) 2003 filly · by Dansili | 7 | 0 | OR 63 |
| Camacho (GB) Listed 2002 colt · by Danehill | 4 | 1 | OR 111 |
Almagest in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1044 · as a in training | 9,000gnsThe Maroon Stud | The Maroon Stud | Juddmonte Farms |
| 2014 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 978 · as a in training | 4,000gnsRobert Stephens | Robert Stephens | Helmsley Horse Racing Ltd. (D. O'Meara) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 mare by Three Valleys | 2023 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2050 · broodmare | 2,000gnsRamzi Alghul |
| Tendu2012 mare by Oasis Dream | 2022 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1598 · broodmare | 90,000gnsForenaghts Stud |
| Palmette2009 mare by Oasis Dream | 2021 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1422 · broodmare | 12,000gnsBroadhurst Agency |
| Arabian Dream2017 filly by Oasis Dream | 2020 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2000 · broodmare | 170,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock |
| Desai2014 gelding by Dansili | 2018 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 366 · in training | 3,000gnsAlexandra Porritt |
| Showcasing2007 horse by Oasis Dream | 2018 Goffs UK Goodwood SaleLot 5 · in training | £190,000China Horse Club |
| Bouvardia2006 mare by Oasis Dream | 2017 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1463 · broodmare | 65,000gnsBarry Walters |
| Bluebeard2013 gelding by Dansili | 2015 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1125 · in training | 70,000gnsAbdulaziz Al Boenain |
| 2010 filly by Three Valleys | 2013 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2100 · broodmare | 35,000gnsWhitsbury Manor Stud |
| Cabriole2003 mare by Dansili | 2011 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1396 · broodmare | 125,000gnsMurayama Bloodstock |
| Cabriole2003 filly by Dansili | 2010 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 877 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Cabriole2003 mare by Dansili | 2009 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1723 · broodmare | Not sold |
| Galipette2004 filly by Green Desert | 2007 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2546 · broodmare | 30,000gnsC De Moubray |
| Cabriole2003 mare by Dansili | 2007 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2463 · broodmare | 32,000gnsDerryluskin Stud |
| Cabriole2003 mare by Dansili | 2007 Tattersalls JulyLot 204 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Cabriole2003 filly by Dansili | 2006 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2284 · broodmare | 35,000gnsHappy Horse 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.