Empire Of Dirt
Foaled 2007 · by Westerner out of Rose Of Inchiquin (Roselier)
€216,810Prize money
Form FF2P/111/24P (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 1 Jan 12 – 6 Apr 17, last for Gordon Elliott · current OR 162
Grade 3 won the Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate (Grade 3 Handicap Chase) (2016)
Listed won the Irish Racing Writers Kingsfurze Novice Hurdle (listed) (2014)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 17 | Aintree Grade 1Betway Bowl Chase (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 3m210y · Good | 3m210y | Good | PU/7 | 162 | B J Cooper |
| 16 Mar 17 | Cheltenham Grade 1Ryanair Chase (Grade 1) (Registered As The Festival Trophy) · Class 1 · 2m4f166y · Good | 2m4f166y | Good | 4/8 | 162 | B J Cooper |
| 12 Feb 17 | Leopardstown Grade 1Stan James Irish Gold Cup (Grade 1) · 3m60y · Soft | 3m60y | Soft | 2/7 | 160 | Jack Kennedy |
| 27 Nov 16 | NavanLadbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase (0-150) (Grade B) · 3m · Yielding To Soft | 3m | Yielding To Soft | 1/25 | 148 | B J Cooper |
| 17 Mar 16 | Cheltenham Grade 3Brown Advisory & Merriebelle Stable Plate (Grade 3 Handicap Chase) · Class 1 · 2m4f166y · Good | 2m4f166y | Good | 1/22 | 142 | B J Cooper |
| 17 Jan 16 | LeopardstownCoral.ie Leopardstown Handicap Chase (Grade A) · 2m5f · Soft | 2m5f | Soft | 1/11 | 133 | Jonathan Moore |
| 27 Dec 15 | LeopardstownPaddy Power Chase (0-150) (Grade B) · 3m100y · Heavy | 3m100y | Heavy | PU/28 | 132 | John Fitzpatrick |
| 6 Dec 15 | Punchestown3 For 2 Festival Tickets At punchestown.com Handicap Chase · 2m6f · Heavy | 2m6f | Heavy | 2/14 | 132 | B J Cooper |
| 22 Nov 15 | NavanLadbrokes Troytown Handicap Chase (0-150) (Grade B) · 3m · Soft | 3m | Soft | F/12 | 132 | B J Cooper |
| 6 Apr 15 | FairyhouseBoylesports Irish Grand National Chase (Grade A Extended Handicap) · 3m5f · Soft | 3m5f | Soft | F/28 | 132 | L P Dempsey |
| 22 Feb 15 | NaasWoodlands Park 100 Club Nas Na Riogh Novice Handicap Chase (grade B) · 2m4f · Soft To Heavy | 2m4f | Soft To Heavy | 1/15 | 125 | L P Dempsey |
| 15 Jan 15 | ThurlesThurles Handicap Chase (0-123) · 2m6f · Heavy | 2m6f | Heavy | F/7 | 123 | David Mullins |
Westerner as a stallion
In our records: 944 runners, 474 winners (50%), 53 black-type winners including 7 at the top level, 47 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2007–2022.
On the track himself: 6 runs, 3 wins — Group 1 winner (Gold Cup (Group 1)).
His best
Cole Harden Grade 1 OR 166 · Ferny Hollow Grade 1 OR 160 · Gilgamboa Grade 1 OR 159 · Western Fold Grade 1 OR 157 · Captain Cutter Grade 1 OR 147 · Skyace Grade 1 OR 142
The dam: Rose Of Inchiquin by Roselier
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chez Pedro (IRE) bt 2012 gelding · by Westerner (full sibling) | 10 | 0 | – |
| Inchcolm (IRE) 2010 gelding · by Presenting | 32 | 6 | OR 120 |
| Robyn's Rose (IRE) 2009 mare · by Golan | 4 | 0 | – |
| Panther Claw (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Old Vic | 13 | 2 | OR 130 |
Empire Of Dirt in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1920 · as a store | €65,000Goldford Stud | Goldford Stud | Inchiquin Stud |
| 2010 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 424 · as a store | €325,000Bobby O'Ryan | Bobby O'Ryan | Goldford Stud (Agent) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Inchcolm2010 gelding by Presenting | 2018 Goffs UK August SaleLot 244 · in training | £13,000Tom Malone Bloodstock |
| Inchcolm2010 gelding by Presenting | 2015 Goffs UK September HIT SaleLot 298 · in training | £17,000Gemma Hogg |
| 2013 filly by Stowaway | 2013 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 493 · store | €55,000Yellowford Farm |
| Inchcolm2010 gelding by Presenting | 2013 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 80 · store | €48,000Ian Ferguson |
| Chez Pedro2012 colt by Westerner | 2012 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 480 · store | €22,000Agencie FIPS |
| Robyn's Rose2009 filly by Golan | 2012 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 202 · store | Bought back |
| Inchcolm2010 colt by Presenting | 2011 Tattersalls Ireland Winter Flat and National HuntLot 117 · store | Not sold |
| Inchcolm2010 colt by Presenting | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 961 · store | Bought back |
| Panther Claw2006 gelding by Old Vic | 2010 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 514 · store | €120,000Lambertstown Stables |
| Robyn's Rose2009 filly by Golan | 2009 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 485 · store | €16,000Liam Cusack |
| Panther Claw2006 gelding by Old Vic | 2009 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 19 · store | Bought back |
| 2008 colt by Oscar | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1717 · store | €29,000Grange Stud |
| Panther Claw2006 colt by Old Vic | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1721 · store | Bought back |
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.