Wannabe Better
Foaled 2010 · by Duke Of Marmalade out of Wannabe (Shirley Heights)
Every foal out of Wannabe Better (IRE) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duchess Wannabe (IRE) 2021 filly · by Camelot | 3 | 0 | – |
| Princess Wannabe (IRE) 2019 filly · by Galileo | 6 | 0 | OR 54 |
| Higher Truth (IRE) Group 2 2018 mare · by Galileo | 6 | 1 | – |
| Propriety (IRE) 2017 filly · by Galileo | 9 | 1 | OR 87 |
| Lady Wannabe (IRE) Group 3 2016 filly · by Camelot | 15 | 4 | OR 101 |
Form 1/633014635 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 30 Sep 12 – 13 Sep 14, last for T Stack · current OR 105
Group 3 won the Ballycorus Stakes (group 3) (2014)
Listed won the Vincent O'brien Ruby Stakes (listed) (2013)
Listed won the Clodovil E.B.F. Garnet Stakes (Fillies' Listed) (2013)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 14 | Leopardstown Group 1Coolmore Fastnet Rock Matron Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 5/10 | 105 | Wayne Lordan |
| 28 Aug 14 | Tipperary Group 3Coolmore Stud Fairy Bridge Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) · 7f100y · Good To Firm | 7f100y | Good To Firm | 3/7 | 106 | Wayne Lordan |
| 20 Jul 14 | Curragh Group 2Kilboy Estate Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) · 1m1f · Good To Firm | 1m1f | Good To Firm | 6/7 | 106 | W J Lee |
| 2 Jul 14 | Fairyhouse Group 3Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Brownstown Stakes (Fillies Group 3) · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 4/8 | 106 | Wayne Lordan |
| 19 Jun 14 | Leopardstown Group 3Ballycorus Stakes (group 3) · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 1/7 | 102 | Wayne Lordan |
| 24 May 14 | Curragh Group 3Lanwades Stud Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) · 1m · Soft To Heavy | 1m | Soft To Heavy | 12/14 | 104 | Wayne Lordan |
| 5 May 14 | Curragh Group 3Canford Cliffs European Breeders Fund Athasi Stakes (Group 3) · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 3/10 | 105 | Wayne Lordan |
| 13 Apr 14 | Curragh Group 3Big Bad Bob Gladness Stakes (group 3) · 7f · Yielding | 7f | Yielding | 3/8 | 108 | Wayne Lordan |
| 23 Mar 14 | Curragh Group 3Lodge Park Stud European Breeders Fund Park Express Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) · 1m · Soft To Heavy | 1m | Soft To Heavy | 6/12 | 109 | Wayne Lordan |
| 20 Oct 13 | Naas ListedClodovil E.B.F. Garnet Stakes (Fillies' Listed) · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 1/12 | 101 | Wayne Lordan |
| 6 Oct 13 | Tipperary Group 3Coolmore Stud Home Of Champions Concorde Stakes (Group 3) · 7f100y · Yielding | 7f100y | Yielding | 4/10 | 102 | W J Lee |
| 7 Sep 13 | Leopardstown Group 1Coolmore Fusaichi Pegasus Matron Stakes (Fillies' Group 1) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 12/12 | 102 | Wayne Lordan |
Duke Of Marmalade as a stallion
In our records: 393 runners, 169 winners (43%), 37 black-type winners including 8 at the top level, 27 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2010–2020.
On the track himself: 16 runs, 6 wins — Group 1 winner (Prix Ganay-40eme Anniversaire Air Mauritius).
His best
Big Orange Group 1 OR 121 · Son Of Raj Group 1 OR 119 · Simple Verse Group 1 OR 116 · Star Of Seville Group 1 OR 114 · Sound Of Freedom Group 1 OR 104 · Rain In Holland Group 1
The dam: Wannabe by Shirley Heights
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 5 other runners.
Higher Truth Group 2 her foal, by Galileo
Lady Wannabe Group 3 her foal, by Camelot
Pirateer Listed half-sibling, by Danehill Dancer
Wannabe Posh Listed half-sibling, by Grand Lodge
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pirateer (IRE) Listed 2008 colt · by Danehill Dancer | 6 | 3 | OR 96 |
| Wanna (IRE) 2006 filly · by Danehill Dancer | 7 | 1 | OR 89 |
| Striving (IRE) 2005 filly · by Danehill Dancer | 7 | 0 | OR 64 |
| Wannabe Posh (IRE) Listed 2003 filly · by Grand Lodge | 18 | 4 | OR 104 |
| Nietzsche (IRE) 2001 horse · by Sadler's Wells | 9 | 0 | OR 91 |
Wannabe Better in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 413 · as a yearling | Not sold (95,000gns) | – | Churchtown House Stud, Ireland |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Striving2005 mare by Danehill Dancer | 2016 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1534 · broodmare | 35,000gnsRosemont Stud |
| Pirateer2008 colt by Danehill Dancer | 2009 Goffs OrbyLot 110 · yearling | €180,000John Magnier |
| 1996 mare by Danehill | 2009 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2068 · broodmare | 62,000gnsBadgers Bloodstock |
| Wanna2006 filly by Danehill Dancer | 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 483 · yearling | 240,000gnsBobby O'Ryan |
| Striving2005 filly by Danehill Dancer | 2006 Goffs MillionLot 587 · yearling | €300,000Cheveley Park Stud |
| 2004 colt by Grand Lodge | 2005 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 11 · yearling | 100,000gnsThe Hong Kong Jockey Club |
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.