Designs On Rome
Foaled 2010 · by Holy Roman Emperor out of Summer Trysting (Alleged)
€55,420Prize money
Form 54198/86886 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 17 May 12 – 28 May 17, last for John Moore · current OR 119
Group 1 won the Audemars Piguet QEII Cup (3yo+) (Turf) (2014)
Group 1 won the LONGINES Hong Kong Cup (3yo+) (Turf) (2014)
Group 1 won the Citibank Hong Kong Gold Cup (3yo+) (Turf) (2015)
Group 1 won the Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (3yo+) (Turf) (2016)
Group 2 won the Oriental Watch 55th Anniversary Sha Tin Trophy Handicap) (3yo+) (Turf) (2016)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 17 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (3yo+) (Course A) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good To Firm | 1m4f | Good To Firm | 6/7 | 119 | Sam Clipperton |
| 30 Apr 17 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1Audemars Piguet QEII Cup (3yo+) (Course A) (Turf) · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 8/8 | – | Tommy Berry |
| 9 Apr 17 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 2Chairman's Trophy (3yo+) (Course C) (Turf) · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 8/9 | 124 | Karis Teetan |
| 26 Feb 17 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (3yo+) (Course B) (Turf) · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 6/7 | 126 | Tommy Berry |
| 30 Jan 17 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1Stewards' Cup (3yo+) (Course B) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 8/12 | 128 | Douglas Whyte |
| 11 Dec 16 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1LONGINES Hong Kong Cup (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 8/12 | – | Joao Moreira |
| 20 Nov 16 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 2Longines Jockey Club Cup (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 9/9 | 128 | Karis Teetan |
| 23 Oct 16 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 2Oriental Watch 55th Anniversary Sha Tin Trophy Handicap) (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 1/11 | 125 | Karis Teetan |
| 22 May 16 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good To Firm | 1m4f | Good To Firm | 4/8 | – | Joao Moreira |
| 24 Apr 16 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1Audemars Piguet QEII Cup (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m2f · Yielding | 1m2f | Yielding | 5/13 | – | Tommy Berry |
| 3 Apr 16 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 2Chairman's Trophy (Local (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 3/8 | – | Tommy Berry |
| 28 Feb 16 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 1/11 | – | Tommy Berry |
Holy Roman Emperor as a stallion
In our records: 1,083 runners, 576 winners (53%), 80 black-type winners including 14 at the top level, 74 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2008–2024.
On the track himself: 7 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Independent Waterford Wedgwood Phoenix Stakes (Entire Colts & Fillies)).
His best
Designs On Rome Group 1 OR 128 · Beauty Only Group 1 OR 127 · Homecoming Queen Group 1 OR 120 · Romanised Group 1 OR 119 · Rich Tapestry Group 1 OR 117 · Morandi Group 1 OR 116
The dam: Summer Trysting by Alleged
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 7 winners from 9 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love In The Sun (IRE) 2013 filly · by Kodiac | 7 | 2 | OR 83 |
| Antique Platinum (IRE) 2011 filly · by Holy Roman Emperor (full sibling) | 7 | 1 | OR 83 |
| Tenuous Link (IRE) 2008 colt · by Oasis Dream | 3 | 0 | – |
| Minsky Mine (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Montjeu | 28 | 2 | OR 118 |
| Sublime Talent (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Sadler's Wells | 58 | 8 | OR 130 |
| Tempting Paradise (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Grand Lodge | 38 | 5 | OR 110 |
| Simple Exchange (IRE) Listed 2001 horse · by Danehill | 15 | 1 | OR 110 |
| Sights On Gold (IRE) 1999 horse · by Indian Ridge | 2 | 0 | OR 113 |
| Beat The Heat (IRE) 1998 gelding · by Salse | 16 | 1 | OR 117 |
Designs On Rome in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Goffs OrbyLot 326 · as a yearling | €10,500Pat Flynn (ps) | Pat Flynn (ps) | Moyglare Stud Farm |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Love In The Sun2013 mare by Kodiac | 2023 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1233 · broodmare | €40,000Bouttemont |
| Antique Platinum2011 filly by Holy Roman Emperor | 2022 Goffs February SaleLot 502 · broodmare | €20,000John Lenihan |
| Sublime Talent2006 gelding by Sadler's Wells | 2011 Goffs UK August SaleLot 302 · in training | £6,000Evan Williams |
| Tenuous Link2008 gelding by Oasis Dream | 2010 Goffs UK November HIT SaleLot 339 · in training | £3,500Michael Mccugh |
| Minsky Mine2007 gelding by Montjeu | 2010 Goffs UK November HIT SaleLot 336 · in training | £7,500Terry Pryke |
| 2004 mare by Danehill Dancer | 2009 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1249 · broodmare | 28,000gnsCem Ozyigit |
| 1997 filly by Indian Ridge | 2008 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1433 · broodmare | €40,000Corbett Brendan |
| Sublime Talent2006 gelding by Sadler's Wells | 2007 Goffs MillionLot 318 · yearling | €140,000Weld D K |
| 2004 filly by Danehill Dancer | 2007 Tattersalls JulyLot 727 · in training | 57,000gnsSilfield Bloodstock |
| Tempting Paradise2003 gelding by Grand Lodge | 2007 Goffs UK January SaleLot 557 · in training | £27,000O'ryan, Bobby |
| Simple Exchange2001 horse by Danehill | 2006 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1749 · broodmare | 72,000gnsArdak Amirkulov |
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.