Was My Valentine
Foaled 2007 · by Best Of The Bests out of Eleonor Sympson (Cadeaux Genereux)
Every foal out of Was My Valentine (GB) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Best Valentine (IRE) 2018 mare · by Malinas | 1 | 1 | – |
| Dansant Express (IRE) 2015 gelding · by Dansant | 5 | 0 | – |
Form 2826605/P32 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 9 Apr 12 – 10 Mar 14, last for Jo Davis · current OR 92
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 14 | PlumptonAspen Insurance Mares' Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m2f · Soft | 2m2f | Soft | 2/7 | 92 | Leighton Aspell |
| 18 Feb 14 | TauntonBathwick Tyres Taunton Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m3f110y · Heavy | 2m3f110y | Heavy | 3/6 | 95 | Sam Jones |
| 2 Jan 14 | Huntingdon32red Casino Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m4f110y · Heavy | 2m4f110y | Heavy | PU/5 | 96 | Jack Savage |
| 14 Dec 13 | LingfieldMarsh Green Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 5/10 | 100 | Mark Grant |
| 2 Nov 13 | AscotGardiner & Theobald Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3f110y · Good To Soft | 2m3f110y | Good To Soft | 13/15 | 102 | Jack Savage |
| 11 Jun 13 | WorcesterCompare Bookies Free Bets At Bookmakers.co.uk Mares' Maiden Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 6/13 | 102 | Jack Savage |
| 16 Apr 13 | ExeterHigos Insurance Services Braunton Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m1f · Soft | 2m1f | Soft | 6/7 | 104 | Jack Savage |
| 22 Mar 13 | NewburyWatch Racing UK On Sky 432 'Hands And Heels' Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Conditional Jockeys And Amateur Riders) · Class 4 · 2m3f · Heavy | 2m3f | Heavy | 2/13 | 100 | Jack Savage |
| 1 Mar 13 | NewburyMc Seafoods Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m110y · Good To Soft | 2m110y | Good To Soft | 8/9 | 93 | Alain Cawley |
| 21 Feb 13 | HuntingdonTurfTV Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m110y · Soft | 2m110y | Soft | 2/15 | 93 | Alain Cawley |
| 19 Dec 12 | NewburyCoolmation Maiden Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m110y · Soft | 2m110y | Soft | 6/18 | – | Peter Hatton |
| 1 Dec 12 | Newbury ListedThoroughbred Breeders' Association Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Listed) · Class 1 · 2m110y · Soft | 2m110y | Soft | 6/6 | – | Daryl Jacob |
Best Of The Bests as a stallion
In our records: 110 runners, 33 winners (30%), 2 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 4 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2004–2012.
His best
Amico Mio Group 1 · Stella Di Quattro Listed · Gold Ingot OR 123 · Swincombe Stone OR 108 · Was My Valentine OR 104 · Georgie OR 104
The dam: Eleonor Sympson by Cadeaux Genereux
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly's John (GB) 2008 mare · by Double Trigger | 3 | 0 | – |
| Hermione's Magic (GB) 2006 filly · by Systematic | 4 | 1 | OR 75 |
| Dancing Ellie (GB) 2005 filly · by Where Or When | 4 | 0 | OR 49 |
| Elizabeth Garrett (GB) 2004 filly · by Dr Fong | 25 | 0 | OR 83 |
Was My Valentine in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Goffs UK January SaleLot 347 · as a yearling | £1,000Plant, R.p. | Plant, R.p. | East Burrow Farm |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Hermione's Magic2006 filly by Systematic | 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1922 · yearling | Not sold |
| Dancing Ellie2005 filly by Where Or When | 2006 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1560 · yearling | 5,000gnsErmyn Lodge Stud |
| Elizabeth Garrett2004 filly by Dr Fong | 2005 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1025 · yearling | 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.