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Foaled 2008 · by Speightstown out of Taj Aire (Taj Alriyadh)

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77Runs
14Wins
152nd / 3rd
116Best OR
£598,644Prize money

Form 9576/27048/9 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 20 Sep 12 – 15 Jan 22, last for Dean Ivory · current OR 80

Group 3 won the John Guest Bengough Stakes (Group 3) (2013)
Listed won the Stobart Members Club Hopeful Stakes (Listed) (2013)
Listed won the Stobart Members Club Hopeful Stakes (Listed) (2014)
Listed won the Weatherbys Private Banking Leisure Stakes (Listed) (2015)

DateCourse & raceTripGoingPosORJockey
15 Jan 22 Chelmsford City (AW)Racing TV Free For A Month Handicap · Class 3 · 5f · Standard 5fStandard 9/9 80Robert Winston
17 Dec 21 Southwell (AW)Read Katie Walsh On Betway Insider Handicap · Class 4 · 4f214y · Standard To Slow 4f214yStandard To Slow 8/10 82Callum Hutchinson
25 Nov 21 Chelmsford City (AW)chelmsfordcityracecourse.com Handicap · Class 4 · 5f · Standard 5fStandard 4/9 82Robert Winston
11 Nov 21 Chelmsford City (AW)Betsi Handicap · Class 4 · 6f · Standard 6fStandard 12/12 84Robert Winston
13 Oct 21 NottinghamPersimmon Homes Handicap · Class 4 · 5f8y · Good To Soft 5f8yGood To Soft 7/7 71Liam Jones
4 Feb 21 Chelmsford City (AW)tote.co.uk Now Never Beaten By SP Handicap · Class 3 · 5f · Standard 5fStandard 2/6 85Sophie Ralston
3 Dec 20 Chelmsford City (AW)tote.co.uk Now Never Beaten BY SP Handicap · Class 3 · 5f · Standard 5fStandard 6/9 90George Downing
19 Nov 20 Chelmsford City (AW)tote.co.uk Free Streaming Every UK Race Handicap · Class 2 · 6f · Standard 6fStandard 7/10 94George Downing
28 Oct 20 NottinghamBet 10 Get 20 With MansionBet Handicap · Class 5 · 5f8y · Soft 5f8ySoft 5/8 75George Downing
9 Oct 20 Kempton (AW)Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Handicap · Class 2 · 6f · Standard To Slow 6fStandard To Slow 9/10 97George Downing
17 Sep 20 Chelmsford City (AW)tote.co.uk Now Never Beaten By SP Handicap · Class 2 · 6f · Standard 6fStandard 3/6 100George Downing
7 Sep 20 WindsorSky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap · Class 4 · 5f21y · Good 5f21yGood 6/9 79George Downing
All 77 runs
DateCourse & raceTripGoingPosORJockey
17 Aug 20 WindsorQuantum Handicap · Class 4 · 5f21y · Soft 5f21ySoft 5/7 81Sophie Ralston
20 Jul 20 WindsorFollow At The Races On Twitter Handicap · Class 3 · 5f21y · Good To Firm 5f21yGood To Firm 4/7 82Sophie Ralston
6 Jul 20 WindsorValue Racing Club Handicap · Class 3 · 5f21y · Good To Firm 5f21yGood To Firm 7/9 85Sophie Ralston
24 Jun 20 HaydockWatch Racing TV In Stunning HD Handicap · Class 3 · 5f · Good 5fGood 10/13 90Sophie Ralston
9 Oct 19 Kempton (AW)ebfstallions.com Conditions Stakes · Class 2 · 6f · Standard To Slow 6fStandard To Slow 5/6 107Sophie Ralston
28 Sep 19 Chelmsford City (AW)Irish Lotto At totesport.com Conditions Stakes · Class 2 · 6f · Standard 6fStandard 5/6 107Joey Haynes
16 Aug 19 Chelmsford City (AW)Bet totetrifecta At totesport.com Handicap · Class 2 · 5f · Standard 5fStandard 3/8 107Sophie Ralston
19 Jun 19 Chelmsford City (AW)Bet totetrifecta At totesport.com Handicap · Class 2 · 5f · Standard 5fStandard 1/7 103Sophie Ralston
8 Jun 19 Chelmsford City (AW)Bet Toteswinger At Totesport.com Essex Sprint Handicap · Class 2 · 5f · Standard 5fStandard 2/10 103Joey Haynes
20 May 19 WindsorWindsor's 1866 Restaurant Handicap · Class 3 · 6f12y · Good 6f12yGood 8/10 95Robert Winston
25 Apr 19 Chelmsford City (AW)Betsi Conditions Stakes · Class 2 · 6f · Standard 6fStandard 4/7 103Adam Kirby
16 Apr 19 Wolverhampton (AW)Betway Conditions Stakes · Class 3 · 5f21y · Standard 5f21yStandard 3/7 104Adam Kirby
21 Feb 19 Wolverhampton (AW)Betway Handicap · Class 2 · 5f21y · Standard 5f21yStandard 3/8 104Jack Duern
22 Jan 19 Newcastle (AW)Betway Conditions Stakes · Class 2 · 5f · Standard 5fStandard 7/7 104Robert Winston
3 Jan 19 Chelmsford City (AW)Bet Totetrifecta At Totesport.com Handicap · Class 2 · 5f · Standard 5fStandard 1/7 100Robert Winston
21 Dec 18 Wolverhampton (AW)Betway Heed Your Hunch Handicap · Class 2 · 5f21y · Standard 5f21yStandard 5/10 101Robert Winston
5 Dec 18 Kempton (AW)32Red Handicap · Class 2 · 6f · Standard To Slow 6fStandard To Slow 7/8 103Robert Winston
24 Nov 18 Lingfield (AW)Sun Racing No1 Racing Site Conditions Stakes · Class 3 · 7f1y · Standard 7f1yStandard 7/8 95Robert Winston
29 Sep 18 HaydockSmarkets Handicap · Class 2 · 5f · Good To Soft 5fGood To Soft 17/17 100Adam Kirby
9 Sep 18 York ListedRyedale House Garrowby Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Soft 6fGood To Soft 5/5 106Robert Winston
17 Aug 18 Chelmsford City (AW)Bet Totetrifecta At Totesport.com Handicap · Class 2 · 5f · Standard 5fStandard 3/7 107Robert Winston
20 Jun 18 Chelmsford City (AW)Extra Places At Totesport.com Handicap · Class 2 · 5f · Standard 5fStandard 10/10 100Jack Duern
13 Jun 18 Chelmsford City (AW)Bet Toteswinger At Totesport.com Essex Sprint Handicap · Class 2 · 5f · Standard 5fStandard 1/9 100Robert Winston
21 May 18 Windsor ListedWeatherbys Hamilton Leisure Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f12y · Good To Firm 6f12yGood To Firm 6/7 102Jack Duern
7 Apr 18 Kempton (AW)Betfred 'supports Jack Berry House' Handicap · Class 2 · 6f · Standard 6fStandard 6/8 102Robert Winston
15 Mar 18 Chelmsford City (AW)Totequadpot Races 3 To 6 Handicap · Class 3 · 5f · Standard 5fStandard 1/10 95Robert Winston
26 Feb 18 Wolverhampton (AW)Betway Handicap · Class 2 · 6f20y · Standard 6f20yStandard 4/6 95Robert Winston
25 Jan 18 Chelmsford City (AW)Bet Totequadpot At Betfred.com Handicap · Class 3 · 6f · Standard 6fStandard 1/8 92Robert Winston
30 Dec 17 Lingfield (AW)Betway Sprint Handicap · Class 3 · 6f1y · Standard 6f1yStandard 4/10 92Jack Duern
16 Dec 17 Wolverhampton (AW)Betway Sprint Handicap · Class 3 · 6f20y · Standard 6f20yStandard 1/9 88Jack Duern
30 Nov 17 Newcastle (AW)Betway Casino Handicap · Class 3 · 6f · Standard 6fStandard 2/13 87Jack Duern
6 Nov 17 Kempton (AW)32red.com Handicap · Class 3 · 6f · Standard 6fStandard 4/11 89Robert Winston
25 Sep 17 Kempton (AW)Matchbook Casino Handicap · Class 3 · 6f · Standard To Slow 6fStandard To Slow 7/12 92Jack Duern
15 Sep 17 DoncasterLakeside Village Outlet Shopper Handicap · Class 2 · 6f111y · Good To Soft 6f111yGood To Soft 7/7 97Robert Winston
12 Aug 17 AscotDubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Dash (Handicap) · Class 2 · 5f · Good To Soft 5fGood To Soft 8/10 100Emma-Jayne Wilson
21 Jul 17 NewmarketFly London Southend Airport To Prague British Stallion Studs EBF Conditions Stakes · Class 3 · 5f · Good 5fGood 4/7 103Robert Winston
18 Jun 17 Salisbury ListedBritish Stallion Studs EBF Cathedral Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm 6fGood To Firm 10/10 109Robert Winston
22 May 17 Windsor ListedWeatherbys Private Bank Leisure Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f12y · Good 6f12yGood 6/8 116Robert Winston
1 Aug 15 GoodwoodQatar Stewards' Cup (Heritage Handicap) · Class 2 · 6f · Good To Firm 6fGood To Firm 5/27 113Adam Kirby
11 Jul 15 Newmarket Group 1Darley July Cup (British Champions Series And Global Sprint Challenge) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm 6fGood To Firm 2/14 113Pat Cosgrave
20 Jun 15 Ascot Group 1Diamond Jubilee Stakes (British Champions Series & Global Sprint Challenge) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm 6fGood To Firm 14/15 115Robert Winston
1 Jun 15 Windsor ListedWeatherbys Private Banking Leisure Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm 6fGood To Firm 1/12 115Robert Winston
8 Nov 14 Doncaster ListedBetfred 'Goals Galore' Wentworth Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f · Heavy 6fHeavy 5/11 115Robert Winston
18 Oct 14 Ascot Group 2Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 6f · Heavy 6fHeavy 2/15 115Robert Winston
4 Oct 14 Ascot Group 3John Guest Bengough Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 6f · Soft 6fSoft 4/15 115Robert Winston
6 Sep 14 Haydock Group 1Betfred Sprint Cup (British Champions Series) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Good 6fGood 14/17 115Robert Winston
23 Aug 14 Newmarket ListedStobart Members Club Hopeful Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm 6fGood To Firm 1/10 115Robert Winston
12 Jul 14 Newmarket Group 1Darley July Cup (British Champions Series And Global Sprint Challenge) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Soft 6fGood To Soft 2/13 109Robert Winston
21 Jun 14 Ascot Group 1Diamond Jubilee Stakes (British Champions Series & Global Sprint Challenge) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm 6fGood To Firm 9/14 112Robert Winston
14 May 14 York Group 2Duke Of York Clipper Logistics Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 6f · Soft 6fSoft 13/13 99Robert Winston
17 Apr 14 Newmarket Group 3Connaught Access Flooring Abernant Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 6f · Good 6fGood 5/8 116Robert Winston
29 Mar 14 Doncaster ListedWilliam Hill - Bet On The Move Cammidge Trophy (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f · Soft 6fSoft 7/9 116Robert Winston
5 Oct 13 Ascot Group 3John Guest Bengough Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Soft 6fGood To Soft 1/15 107Robert Winston
21 Sep 13 AyrWilliam Hill Ayr Gold Cup (heritage Handicap) · Class 2 · 6f · Good To Soft 6fGood To Soft 23/26 107Jim Crowley
24 Aug 13 Newmarket ListedStobart Members Club Hopeful Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Soft 6fGood To Soft 1/7 106Jim Crowley
3 Aug 13 GoodwoodRobins Farm Racing Stewards' Cup (Heritage Handicap) · Class 2 · 6f · Good 6fGood 6/27 100Jim Crowley
27 Jul 13 YorkSky Bet Dash (Handicap) · Class 2 · 6f · Good To Firm 6fGood To Firm 1/20 100Robert Winston
29 Jun 13 WindsorLive Pool Information At Totepool.com Handicap · Class 2 · 6f · Good 6fGood 1/13 94Adam Kirby
3 Jun 13 WindsorDownload Coral Mobile From The App Store Handicap · Class 3 · 6f · Good To Firm 6fGood To Firm 2/13 84Kieren Fallon
27 May 13 WindsorCongratulations Mr And Mrs Brown Handicap (Div 1) · Class 4 · 6f · Good 6fGood 1/11 84Jim Crowley
10 May 13 AscotRoyal Ascot Racing Club 15th Birthday Celebration Handicap · Class 3 · 6f · Good To Firm 6fGood To Firm 7/15 84Paul Hanagan
22 Nov 12 Kempton (AW)32Red Casino Handicap (Div 1) · Class 4 · 1m · Standard 1mStandard 3/11 83Jim Crowley
31 Oct 12 Kempton (AW)Betdaq Casino Games Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 7f · Standard 7fStandard 1/10 –Jim Crowley
11 Oct 12 Kempton (AW)32Red.com Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 7f · Standard 7fStandard 2/12 –Brett Doyle
20 Sep 12 Kempton (AW)32Red.com Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 1m · Standard 1mStandard 2/14 –Brett Doyle
Tropics2008
Speightstown
Taj Aire
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Taj Alriyadh
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Speightstown as a stallion

In our records: 490 runners, 203 winners (41%), 79 black-type winners including 28 at the top level, 71 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2006–2023.

His best
Lord Shanakill Group 1 OR 118 · Reynaldothewizard Group 1 OR 118 · Shirl's Speight Group 1 OR 115 · Tamarkuz Group 1 OR 115 · Switzerland Group 1 OR 114 · Sharing Group 1 OR 101

The dam: Taj Aire by Taj Alriyadh

No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 0 winners from 3 other runners.

Black type in the family
Elusive Diva bt half-sibling, by Elusive Quality

The dam’s other foals

HorseRunsWinsBest
Diva's Seastar (USA) 2004 filly · by Broken Vow 20 –
No Lullaby (USA) 2003 filly · by Brahms 10 –
Elusive Diva (USA) bt 2001 mare · by Elusive Quality 10 –

Tropics in the sale ring

SaleResultBought bySold by
2011 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1301 · as a in training 2,500gnsG Thorner G ThornerDarley

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.