Dark Castle
Foaled 2009 · by Dark Angel out of True Magic (Magic Ring)
Form 7/79080/0698 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 14 Dec 11 – 17 Aug 16, last for Micky Hammond · current OR 56
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 16 | CarlisleBetfair Amateur Riders' Handicap · Class 6 · 5f193y · Good To Firm | 5f193y | Good To Firm | 8/12 | 56 | Mr Joe Wright |
| 9 Aug 16 | Thirskracinguk.com/daypass Handicap (Div 2) · Class 6 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 9/12 | 56 | P J McDonald |
| 24 Jul 16 | PontefractNew Beginnings Horses Handicap · Class 5 · 5f · Good To Firm | 5f | Good To Firm | 6/9 | 59 | P J McDonald |
| 3 Jun 16 | CatterickFree Month Trial Racing UK Handicap · Class 6 · 5f212y · Good To Firm | 5f212y | Good To Firm | 11/11 | 62 | P J McDonald |
| 23 Jul 15 | DoncasterEsquires Coffee Wheatley Retail Park Handicap · Class 5 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 10/11 | 65 | Graham Lee |
| 27 Jun 15 | DoncasterAltrad Beaver84 Hire & Sales Handicap · Class 4 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 8/9 | 68 | P J McDonald |
| 16 Jun 15 | ThirskMarket Cross Jewellers Handicap · Class 4 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 11/14 | 71 | P J McDonald |
| 22 May 15 | PontefractConstant Security Services Handicap · Class 4 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 9/9 | 74 | P J McDonald |
| 28 Apr 15 | NewcastleNew Spa At Ramside Hall Hotel Handicap · Class 4 · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 7/10 | 76 | Graham Lee |
| 25 Sep 14 | PontefractDownload The Racing Uk Ipad App Handicap · Class 4 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 7/10 | 78 | Kieren Fallon |
| 11 Sep 14 | DoncasterDownload The Ladbrokes Bingo App Handicap · Class 3 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 8/18 | 80 | P J McDonald |
| 29 Aug 14 | ThirskTheakston Lightfoot Handicap · Class 3 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 9/18 | 82 | P J McDonald |
Dark Angel as a stallion
In our records: 1,629 runners, 921 winners (57%), 119 black-type winners including 22 at the top level, 102 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2009–2024.
On the track himself: 9 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Shadwell Middle Park Stakes (Group 1)).
His best
Silver Streak Grade 1 OR 163 · Kyrov Grade 1 OR 162 · Guitar Pete Grade 1 OR 144 · Battaash Group 1 OR 127 · Harry Angel Group 1 OR 125 · Almeraq Group 1 OR 123
The dam: True Magic by Magic Ring
She ran 27 times and won 1, best OR 72. Dam of 0 winners from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keiba (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Dark Angel (full sibling) | 10 | 0 | OR 70 |
| Picnic In The Glen (GB) 2011 filly · by Piccolo | 6 | 0 | OR 52 |
| Fairy Tales (GB) 2008 filly · by Monsieur Bond | 26 | 0 | OR 62 |
Dark Castle in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 104 · as a in training | 26,000gnsHighflyer Bloodstock | Highflyer Bloodstock | Cedar Lodge Stables (S. Kirk) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Keiba2013 colt by Dark Angel | 2015 Goffs London SaleLot 20 · in training | €90,000Gallagher Equine |
| Keiba2013 colt by Dark Angel | 2014 Goffs UK PremierLot 191 · yearling | £38,000Church Farm |
| Fairy Tales2008 filly by Monsieur Bond | 2009 Tattersalls December YearlingsLot 25 · yearling | 1,000gnsJJ Bridger |
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.