Talk Of New York
Foaled 2023 · by Wootton Bassett out of Usherette (Shamardal)
Form 1/3113211 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 15 Oct 25 – 17 Oct 26, last for Charlie Appleby · current OR 120
Group 1 won the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored By Qatar Racing) (Group 1) (2026)
Group 2 won the Betway Joel Stakes (Group 2) (2026)
Listed won the Star Sports Heron Stakes (Listed) (2026)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 26 | Ascot Group 1Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored By Qatar Racing) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 1/11 | 120 | William Buick |
| 25 Sep 26 | Newmarket Group 2Betway Joel Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 1/7 | 116 | William Buick |
| 31 Jul 26 | Goodwood Group 3HKJC World Pool Thoroughbred Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 2/7 | 116 | William Buick |
| 16 Jun 26 | Ascot Group 1St James's Palace Stakes (Group 1) (Rnd) · Class 1 · 7f213y · Good To Firm | 7f213y | Good To Firm | 3/6 | 112 | William Buick |
| 28 May 26 | Sandown ListedStar Sports Heron Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 1/8 | 104 | William Buick |
| 14 Apr 26 | NewmarketFederation Of Bloodstock Agents EBF Conditions Stakes (GBB Race) · Class 2 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 1/5 | 98 | William Buick |
| 28 Feb 26 | Meydan (UAE) ListedJumeirah 2000 Guineas Sponsored By Emirates Holidays () (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 3/9 | 98 | William Buick |
| 15 Oct 25 | Kempton (AW)Unibet Supports Safer Gambling EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB Race) · Class 5 · 1m · Standard To Slow | 1m | Standard To Slow | 1/13 | – | William Buick |
Wootton Bassett as a stallion
In our records: 816 runners, 383 winners (47%), 92 black-type winners including 24 at the top level, 76 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2013–2024.
On the track himself: 9 runs, 5 wins — Group 1 winner (Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (Grand Criterium) (2yo) (Turf)).
His best
Constitution River Group 1 OR 124 · King Of Steel Group 1 OR 121 · Talk Of New York Group 1 OR 120 · Bucanero Fuerte Group 1 OR 120 · Al Riffa Group 1 OR 120 · Puerto Rico Group 1 OR 119
The dam: Usherette by Shamardal
She ran 14 times and won 7, best OR 119 — Group 2 winner. Dam of 2 winners from 2 other runners.
Magnetic Charm Listed out of the 2nd dam, by Exceed and Excel
Show Day Listed out of the 2nd dam, by Shamardal
Star Guest bt half-sibling, by Dubawi
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Guest (GB) bt 2020 filly · by Dubawi | 10 | 3 | OR 93 |
| Great Deed (GB) 2019 gelding · by Galileo | 6 | 1 | OR 82 |
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.