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Foaled 2009 · by Invincible Spirit out of Doula (Gone West)
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1Runs
1Wins
02nd / 3rd
–Best OR
£4,205Prize money
Form 1 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 28 Oct 11 – 28 Oct 11, last for Ed Walker
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 11 | NewmarketChristine Kilker Memorial E.B.F. Maiden Stakes (Div 2) · Class 4 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 1/11 | – | Richard Hughes |
Better Announce2009
Invincible Spirit
Doula
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Gone West
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Invincible Spirit as a stallion
In our records: 1,685 runners, 1,034 winners (61%), 148 black-type winners including 23 at the top level, 125 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2004–2024.
His best
Spirit of Adjisa Group 1 OR 145 · Kingman Group 1 OR 126 · Shalaa Group 1 OR 121 · Fleeting Spirit Group 1 OR 121 · Territories Group 1 OR 119 · Magna Grecia Group 1 OR 118
The dam: Doula by Gone West
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 10 other runners.
Black type in the family
Amazing Beauty bt half-sibling, by Galileo
Humungous bt half-sibling, by Giant's Causeway
Amazing Beauty bt half-sibling, by Galileo
Humungous bt half-sibling, by Giant's Causeway
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Arrival (IRE) 2017 filly · by Gutaifan | 5 | 0 | OR 74 |
| Cherubic (GB) 2015 filly · by Dark Angel | 13 | 2 | OR 68 |
| Hajaam (IRE) 2014 gelding · by Invincible Spirit (full sibling) | 10 | 5 | OR 88 |
| Memorable (IRE) 2011 filly · by Galileo | 4 | 0 | OR 66 |
| Brostigh Ort (IRE) 2010 filly · by Duke Of Marmalade | 11 | 0 | OR 55 |
| Amazing Beauty (IRE) bt 2008 filly · by Galileo | 13 | 1 | OR 101 |
| Knockdolian (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Montjeu | 14 | 0 | OR 85 |
| Smooth As Silk (IRE) 2005 mare · by Danehill Dancer | 15 | 0 | OR 69 |
| Ambitious Genes (IRE) 2004 filly · by Grand Lodge | 3 | 0 | OR 74 |
| Humungous (IRE) bt 2003 gelding · by Giant's Causeway | 40 | 4 | OR 104 |
Better Announce in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 215 · as a yearling | 75,000gnsWillie Brown | Willie Brown | Marston Stud |
| 2011 Tattersalls Craven Breeze-UpLot 151 · as a breeze-up | 90,000gnsSackvilleDonald | SackvilleDonald | Mocklershill, Ireland |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| New Arrival2017 filly by Gutaifan | 2018 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1861 · yearling | 4,500gnsRabbah Bloodstock |
| Brostigh Ort2010 horse by Duke of Marmalade | 2018 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1188 · broodmare | Not sold |
| New Arrival2017 filly by Gutaifan | 2017 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 744 · foal | Not sold |
| Cherubic2015 filly by Dark Angel | 2017 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1903 · broodmare | 10,000gnsMickley Stud |
| Cherubic2015 filly by Dark Angel | 2016 Goffs OrbyLot 17 · yearling | €85,000BBA Ireland |
| Cherubic2015 filly by Dark Angel | 2015 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1184 · foal | Bought back |
| Hajaam2014 colt by Invincible Spirit | 2015 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 168 · yearling | 250,000gnsC Gordon-Watson Bloodstock |
| Hajaam2014 colt by Invincible Spirit | 2014 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1085 · foal | 170,000gnsYeomanstown Stud |
| Smooth As Silk2005 mare by Danehill Dancer | 2014 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2298 · broodmare | 1,800gnsBBA Ireland |
| Memorable2011 filly by Galileo | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 513 · yearling | 175,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock |
| Brostigh Ort2010 filly by Duke of Marmalade | 2011 Goffs OrbyLot 38 · yearling | €20,000D Kinsella |
| Brostigh Ort2010 filly by Duke of Marmalade | 2010 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1170 · foal | Bought back |
| Ambitious Genes2004 mare by Grand Lodge | 2009 Tattersalls JulyLot 118 · broodmare | 8,500gnsJ Walsh |
| Amazing Beauty2008 filly by Galileo | 2008 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1416 · foal | 280,000gnsDemi O'Byrne |
| Ambitious Genes2004 mare by Grand Lodge | 2008 Tattersalls JulyLot 242 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Ambitious Genes2004 filly by Grand Lodge | 2007 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2325 · broodmare | 17,000gnsJerry Jamagotchian |
| Smooth As Silk2005 filly by Danehill Dancer | 2006 Goffs MillionLot 121 · yearling | €240,000Egerton Charles |
| Ambitious Genes2004 filly by Grand Lodge | 2005 Goffs UK St LegerLot 260 · yearling | £140,000Havanna Horse |
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.