Flight Connection
Foaled 2009 · by Rail Link out of Simacota (Acatenango)
Form 0970 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 23 Jul 11 – 10 Oct 11, last for Clive Brittain · current OR 51
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 11 | YarmouthGreat Yarmouth Racecourse Nursery · Class 6 · 1m2f21y · Good | 1m2f21y | Good | 12/12 | 51 | Kirsty Milczarek |
| 2 Sep 11 | Kempton (AW)Letchworth Couriers E.b.f. Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 7/11 | – | Philip Robinson |
| 24 Aug 11 | Kempton (AW)Betdaq.com Exchange Price Multiples Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 6 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 9/14 | – | Kirsty Milczarek |
| 23 Jul 11 | NewmarketBallygallon Stud, Ireland E.b.f. Maiden Stakes · Class 4 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 12/20 | – | Kirsty Milczarek |
Rail Link as a stallion
In our records: 294 runners, 142 winners (48%), 15 black-type winners including 3 at the top level, 15 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2009–2023.
On the track himself: 6 runs, 5 wins — Group 1 winner (Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris (Entire Colts & Fillies)).
His best
Epicuris Group 1 OR 112 · Spillway Group 1 OR 106 · Guerrier Rose Group 1 · Ephraim Group 3 OR 129 · Last Train Group 3 OR 113 · Chain Of Daisies Group 3 OR 110
The dam: Simacota by Acatenango
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 7 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Im Picky (GB) 2011 filly · by Champs Elysees | 3 | 0 | – |
| Simmi's Tiger (GB) 2010 gelding · by Tiger Hill | 2 | 0 | – |
| Unex Renoir (GB) 2008 gelding · by Nayef | 17 | 0 | OR 83 |
| Tajaarub (GB) 2007 gelding · by Lomitas | 20 | 2 | OR 80 |
| Carson Man (GB) 2005 gelding · by Nayef | 1 | 0 | – |
| Pugnacious Lady (GB) 2004 filly · by Hernando | 7 | 0 | OR 68 |
| Germanicus (GB) 2002 gelding · by Desert King | 4 | 1 | OR 63 |
Flight Connection in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1600 · as a yearling | 22,000gnsCE Brittain | CE Brittain | Minster Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Simmi's Tiger2010 gelding by Tiger Hill | 2014 Goffs UK January SaleLot 203 · in training | £800Tina Hammond |
| Im Picky2011 filly by Champs Elysees | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1061 · yearling | 4,000gnsLarissa Kneip |
| Unex Renoir2008 gelding by Nayef | 2012 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 349 · in training | £2,600Mohammed Alajmi |
| Im Picky2011 filly by Champs Elysees | 2011 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1208 · foal | 20,000gnsCrimbourne Stud |
| Unex Renoir2008 colt by Nayef | 2011 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 461 · in training | 34,000gnsBagden Wood Building Services |
| Tajaarub2007 gelding by Lomitas | 2010 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 939 · in training | 24,000gnsJohn Hammond |
| Unex Renoir2008 colt by Nayef | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 75 · yearling | 80,000gnsBill Gredley |
| Tajaarub2007 colt by Lomitas | 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 911 · yearling | 60,000gnsShadwell Estate Company |
| Pugnacious Lady2004 filly by Hernando | 2008 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 39 · in training | 6,000gnsNorris/Huntingdon |
| Pugnacious Lady2004 filly by Hernando | 2007 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1331 · in training | Bought back |
| Pugnacious Lady2004 filly by Hernando | 2007 Tattersalls JulyLot 72 · in training | Bought back |
| Carson Man2005 colt by Nayef | 2006 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 490 · yearling | 62,000gnsSean Tiernan |
| Pugnacious Lady2004 filly by Hernando | 2006 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2066 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Pugnacious Lady2004 filly by Hernando | 2005 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 594 · yearling | 50,000gnsGordian Troeller Bloodstock |
| 2003 gelding by Grand Lodge | 2005 Goffs UK November SaleLot 262 · in training | £900Wanless, M. |
| Germanicus2002 gelding by Desert King | 2005 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 575 · in training | 32,000gnsRathmore Stud |
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.