Merville
Foaled 2008 · by Montjeu out of Tonnara (Linamix)
Every foal out of Merville (FR) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiah (IRE) 2024 filly · by Australia | 6 | 0 | OR 78 |
| Most Marvellous (IRE) 2022 filly · by Waldgeist | 4 | 0 | OR 55 |
| Anzac Day (IRE) 2021 gelding · by Australia | 10 | 1 | OR 88 |
| Albea (IRE) 2019 filly · by Nathaniel | 3 | 0 | – |
| Merveillo (GB) Listed 2018 gelding · by Archipenko | 18 | 1 | OR 98 |
| Zomara (FR) 2015 filly · by Dubawi | 7 | 0 | – |
| Avocate (GB) 2014 filly · by Lawman | 3 | 0 | – |
| Ouezy (IRE) 2013 filly · by Le Havre | 6 | 0 | – |
Form 13 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 13 Feb 11 – 20 Jun 11, last for J-C Rouget
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 11 | Maisons-Laffitte (FR)Prix Nikellora (Conditions) (3yo Fillies) (Turf) · 1m2½f · Very Soft | 1m2½f | Very Soft | 3/5 | – | Christophe-Patrice Lemaire |
| 13 Feb 11 | Mont-De-MarsanPrix Sainte Eulalie · 1m2½f · Good | 1m2½f | Good | 1/4 | – | Jean-Bernard Eyquem |
Montjeu as a stallion
In our records: 846 runners, 473 winners (56%), 120 black-type winners including 35 at the top level, 89 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2002–2013.
His best
Hurricane Fly Grade 1 OR 175 · Won In The Dark Grade 1 OR 158 · Ivanovich Gorbatov Grade 1 OR 154 · Sweeps Hill Grade 1 OR 141 · Fame And Glory Group 1 OR 129 · Motivator Group 1 OR 127
The dam: Tonnara by Linamix
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 6 other runners.
Ectot Group 1 half-sibling, by Hurricane Run
Most Improved Group 1 half-sibling, by Lawman
Merveillo Listed her foal, by Archipenko
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Pacific (GB) 2016 gelding · by Galileo | 13 | 2 | OR 101 |
| Najashee (IRE) 2014 gelding · by Invincible Spirit | 22 | 1 | OR 78 |
| After Dawn (IRE) 2013 filly · by Invincible Spirit | 1 | 0 | – |
| Tribune Libre (IRE) 2012 filly · by Nayef | 1 | 0 | – |
| Ectot (GB) Group 1 2011 horse · by Hurricane Run | 13 | 7 | OR 117 |
| Most Improved (IRE) Group 1 2009 colt · by Lawman | 10 | 2 | OR 116 |
Merville in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 139 · as a yearling | €160,000VIDAL Sylvain | VIDAL Sylvain | Monceaux |
| 2020 Arqana February SaleLot 245 · as a broodmare · in foal to Australia | €50,000Howson & Houldsworth Bloodstock | Howson & Houldsworth Bloodstock | Wertheimer & Frère |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Tribune Libre2012 filly by Nayef | 2024 Arqana Summer SaleLot 545 · broodmare | €2,000Zied ROMDHANE |
| After Dawn2013 filly by Invincible Spirit | 2023 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 330 · broodmare | €46,000Xavier BLANPIN |
| Tribune Libre2012 filly by Nayef | 2020 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 417 · broodmare | €28,000Sylvain VIDAL |
| Najashee2014 gelding by Invincible Spirit | 2018 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 183 · in training | 20,000gnsColm Sharkey Agent / Roger Fell |
| South Pacific2016 colt by Galileo | 2017 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 88 · yearling | €1,000,000MAYFAIR SPECULATORS/P&R DOYLE/M.V. MAGNIER |
| Najashee2014 colt by Invincible Spirit | 2015 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 175 · yearling | €700,000SHADWELL FRANCE SNC |
| After Dawn2013 filly by Invincible Spirit | 2014 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 30 · yearling | €850,000MAGNIER Michael Vincent |
| Ectot2011 colt by Hurricane Run | 2012 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 95 · yearling | €75,000VIDAL Sylvain |
| Most Improved2009 colt by Lawman | 2010 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 309 · yearling | €65,000ANGIE SYKES BLOODSTOCK |
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.