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Canova
Foaled 2011 · by Art Connoisseur out of Rain Dancer (Sadler's Wells)
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31Runs
0Wins
62nd / 3rd
98Best OR
£3,677
€902Prize money
€902Prize money
Form 4P00949707 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 25 Oct 13 – 13 Aug 17, last for Gordon Elliott · current OR 81
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 17 | DownpatrickIvy Bar Newtownards Handicap Hurdle (80-95) · 2m2f165y · Good | 2m2f165y | Good | 7/11 | 81 | Eric Roche |
| 12 Aug 17 | KilbegganPig 'n' Whistle Pubs & Restaurants New York Handicap Hurdle (80-95) · 2m3f110y · Good | 2m3f110y | Good | 16/16 | 81 | Mr Seamus Perry |
| 13 Jul 17 | Downpatrick (IRE)North Down Marquees Handicap Hurdle · 2m3f · Good | 2m3f | Good | 7/10 | 82 | Eric Roche |
| 7 Jul 17 | WexfordMary Barry's Seafood Bar Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 2) · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 9/14 | 82 | Mr Seamus Perry |
| 17 Jun 17 | DownpatrickEast Down Hunt Club Handicap Hurdle (80-95) · 2m1f65y · Good | 2m1f65y | Good | 4/14 | 81 | Mr Seamus Perry |
| 2 Jun 17 | TramoreClub Deise Handicap Hurdle (80-95) · 2m5f · Good | 2m5f | Good | 9/15 | 83 | Mr Seamus Perry |
| 5 May 17 | DownpatrickPat O'hare Bookmakers - Follow Us On Facebook Handicap Hurdle (80-95) · 2m5f180y · Good | 2m5f180y | Good | 12/13 | 85 | Darragh Maher |
| 1 May 17 | Down RoyalSean Graham Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle (80-95) · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 13/19 | 85 | Davy Russell |
| 1 Apr 17 | NavanKilberry Restaurant Handicap Hurdle (80-109) · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | PU/16 | 86 | Jack Kennedy |
| 26 Mar 17 | DownpatrickRoadstud Installations Limited Handicap Hurdle (80-109) · 2m2f165y · Good | 2m2f165y | Good | 4/11 | 86 | Jack Kennedy |
| 17 Jan 17 | AyrWatch Racing Uk In Hd Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 5/8 | 96 | Jack Kennedy |
| 23 Sep 16 | DownpatrickWarm Welcome Handicap Hurdle (80-95) · 2m2f50y · Good | 2m2f50y | Good | 6/15 | 86 | Keith Donoghue |
Canova2011
Art Connoisseur
Rain Dancer
Lucky Story
Withorwithoutyou
Sadler's Wells
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Art Connoisseur as a stallion
In our records: 77 runners, 28 winners (36%), 0 black-type winners, 4 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2011–2015.
On the track himself: 11 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Golden Jubilee Stakes (Global Sprint Challenge) (Group 1)).
His best
Sebs Sensei OR 114 · Mick The Poser OR 109 · Suzi's Connoisseur OR 101 · Art Wave bt OR 100 · Canova OR 98 · I'm Serious OR 97
The dam: Rain Dancer by Sadler's Wells
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 7 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ath Cliath (IRE) 2012 filly · by Intense Focus | 6 | 0 | – |
| Fulminata (IRE) 2010 filly · by Holy Roman Emperor | 10 | 2 | OR 84 |
| No Rain (IRE) 2007 filly · by Noverre | 3 | 0 | – |
| Dice (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Kalanisi | 19 | 2 | OR 104 |
| Boca Dancer (IRE) Listed 2004 filly · by Indian Ridge | 4 | 2 | OR 96 |
| Siremar (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Sinndar | 1 | 0 | – |
| Rainboy (IRE) 2002 colt · by Darshaan | 1 | 0 | – |
Canova in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 669 · as a foal | €24,000Equine Associates | Equine Associates | Ballylinch Stud |
| 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 957 · as a yearling | 45,000gnsJohn Warren Bloodstock | John Warren Bloodstock | Ballylinch Stud, Ireland |
| 2014 Goffs UK September HIT SaleLot 455 · as a in training | £20,000Aidan O'ryan/gordon Elliott | Aidan O'ryan/gordon Elliott | Beckhampton House Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 filly by Lawman | 2017 Goffs Open Yearling SaleLot 321 · yearling | €4,200Sabine Goldberg |
| 2013 gelding by Lope de Vega | 2016 Tattersalls JulyLot 862 · in training | 6,000gnsFive Star Bloodstock |
| 2014 filly by Lope de Vega | 2015 Goffs OrbyLot 362 · yearling | €30,000Con Marnane |
| Boca Dancer2004 filly by Indian Ridge | 2015 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1552 · broodmare | €1,000Ballyhane Stud |
| 2013 colt by Lope de Vega | 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 474 · yearling | 47,000gnsRabbah Bloodstock |
| Fulminata2010 filly by Holy Roman Emperor | 2014 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1127 · broodmare | €34,000Az Agr Mariano Spa |
| Ath Cliath2012 filly by Intense Focus | 2013 Goffs Sportsman'sLot 481 · yearling | €6,000Pj Prendergast |
| No Rain2007 filly by Noverre | 2012 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1295 · broodmare | €6,000Coonogue Stud |
| Fulminata2010 filly by Holy Roman Emperor | 2011 Goffs UK PremierLot 357 · yearling | Not sold |
| No Rain2007 filly by Noverre | 2011 Goffs November Mare SaleLot 1146 · in training | Not sold |
| 2009 colt by Holy Roman Emperor | 2010 Goffs OrbyLot 324 · yearling | €20,000Panetta |
| Dice2006 colt by Kalanisi | 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1102 · in training | 42,000gnsC Grant |
| Dice2006 colt by Kalanisi | 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 971 · yearling | 35,000gnsC Gordon-Watson Bloodstock |
| Dice2006 gelding by Kalanisi | 2006 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 868 · foal | €90,000O Ryan Bobby |
| 2005 colt by Cape Cross | 2006 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1435 · yearling | Bought back |
| Boca Dancer2004 filly by Indian Ridge | 2005 Goffs MillionLot 472 · yearling | Bought back |
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