Snapping Turtle
Foaled 2005 · by Turtle Island out of Rachael's Dawn (Rakaposhi King)
Form 37671/42U67 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 18 Dec 11 – 29 Mar 17, last for Donald Whillans · current OR 93
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 17 | SedgefieldBetfred 'Racing's Biggest Supporter' Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m3f9y · Good | 3m3f9y | Good | 7/10 | 93 | Callum Whillans |
| 8 Mar 17 | CatterickBedale Hunt Masters Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m1f71y · Soft | 3m1f71y | Soft | 6/9 | 96 | Callum Whillans |
| 12 Feb 17 | SedgefieldHappy Birthday Jill Williamson Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m3f9y · Heavy | 3m3f9y | Heavy | UR/7 | 96 | Callum Whillans |
| 15 Jan 17 | KelsoP & G Allan Catering Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m1f170y · Heavy | 3m1f170y | Heavy | 2/9 | 96 | Callum Whillans |
| 1 Jan 17 | CatterickRacing Again 12th January Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m1f71y · Good To Soft | 3m1f71y | Good To Soft | 4/8 | 96 | Callum Whillans |
| 13 Dec 16 | CatterickRacing Uk Profits Returned To Racing Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m1f71y · Good To Soft | 3m1f71y | Good To Soft | 1/12 | 93 | Callum Whillans |
| 11 Nov 16 | NewcastleMalone & Sons Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m10y · Good To Soft | 3m10y | Good To Soft | 7/12 | 96 | Callum Whillans |
| 3 May 16 | SedgefieldNorth Sea Logistics Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m3f9y · Good To Soft | 3m3f9y | Good To Soft | 6/8 | 100 | Callum Whillans |
| 11 Apr 16 | KelsoLangdale Bloodstock Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m6f151y · Good To Soft | 2m6f151y | Good To Soft | 7/14 | 104 | Callum Whillans |
| 21 Mar 16 | KelsoNewcastle Arms Coldstream Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m1f170y · Good To Soft | 3m1f170y | Good To Soft | 3/12 | 105 | Callum Whillans |
| 6 Mar 16 | SedgefieldBardi Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m3f9y · Soft | 3m3f9y | Soft | PU/6 | 110 | Callum Whillans |
| 16 Feb 16 | AyrDawn Homes Part Exchange Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m70y · Heavy | 3m70y | Heavy | 4/6 | 114 | Callum Whillans |
Turtle Island as a stallion
In our records: 395 runners, 127 winners (32%), 6 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 16 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1996–2011.
His best
An Cathaoir Mor Grade 1 OR 147 · Seabass Grade 2 OR 154 · Don't Be Bitin Grade 2 OR 141 · Liskennett Grade 2 OR 123 · Pilgrims Bay Grade 3 OR 138 · Turtle Dubh Listed OR 123
The dam: Rachael's Dawn by Rakaposhi King
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gullet Dawn (IRE) 2004 mare · by Flemensfirth | 1 | 0 | – |
| Maryboro Lad (IRE) 2002 gelding · by Fourstars Allstar | 4 | 0 | – |
| Freddies Return (IRE) 2001 gelding · by Flemensfirth | 16 | 2 | OR 115 |
Snapping Turtle in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 2185 · as a store | €6,000Distillery Stud | Distillery Stud | The Beeches Stud |
| 2010 Goffs UK August HIT SaleLot 86 · as a in training | Not sold | – | Distillery Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 gelding by Bach | 2013 Goffs UK August SaleLot 53 · in training | £1,000Panama Sports Horses Uk |
| 2009 gelding by Bach | 2009 Goffs December NH SaleLot 30 · store | Not sold |
| Gullet Dawn2004 filly by Flemensfirth | 2008 Goffs Land Rover & June NH SaleLot 653 · store | €3,000Bolger Jim |
| 2000 gelding by Glacial Storm | 2006 Goffs UK Spring HIT SaleLot 344 · in training | SoldTurner, Mrs. A. |
| Freddies Return2001 gelding by Flemensfirth | 2005 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 175 · store | €45,000James Old |
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.