Close Hatches
Foaled 2010 · by First Defence out of Rising Tornado (Storm Cat)
Every foal out of Close Hatches (USA) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batten Down (USA) Group 3 2021 · by Tapit | 5 | 1 | – |
| Scylla (USA) Group 1 2020 mare · by Tapit | 12 | 3 | – |
| Tacitus (USA) Group 2 2016 horse · by Tapit | 16 | 4 | – |
Form 2112/111140 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 10 Mar 13 – 31 Oct 14, last for William Mott
Group 1 won the Mother Goose Stakes (3yo Fillies) (Dirt) (2013)
Group 1 won the Cotillion Stakes (3yo Fillies) (Dirt) (2013)
Group 1 won the Apple Blossom Handicap (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Dirt) (2014)
Group 1 won the Ogden Phipps Stakes (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Dirt) (2014)
Group 1 won the Personal Ensign Stakes (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Dirt) (2014)
Group 2 won the Gazelle Stakes (Fillies) (Dirt) (2013)
Group 2 won the Azeri Stakes (Fillies & Mares) (Dirt) (2014)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 14 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 1Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Dirt) · 1m1f · Fast | 1m1f | Fast | 11/11 | – | Joel Rosario |
| 5 Oct 14 | Keeneland (USA) Group 1Juddmonte Spinster Stakes (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Dirt) · 1m1f · Fast | 1m1f | Fast | 4/6 | – | Joel Rosario |
| 22 Aug 14 | Saratoga (USA) Group 1Personal Ensign Stakes (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Dirt) · 1m1f · Muddy | 1m1f | Muddy | 1/7 | – | Joel Rosario |
| 7 Jun 14 | Belmont Park (USA) Group 1Ogden Phipps Stakes (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Dirt) · 1m½f · Fast | 1m½f | Fast | 1/6 | – | Joel Rosario |
| 12 Apr 14 | Oaklawn Park (USA) Group 1Apple Blossom Handicap (4yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Dirt) · 1m½f · Fast | 1m½f | Fast | 1/5 | – | Joel Rosario |
| 15 Mar 14 | Oaklawn Park (USA) Group 2Azeri Stakes (Fillies & Mares) (Dirt) · 1m½f · Fast | 1m½f | Fast | 1/7 | – | Joel Rosario |
| 1 Nov 13 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 1Breeders' Cup Distaff (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Dirt) · 1m1f · Fast | 1m1f | Fast | 2/6 | – | Joel Rosario |
| 21 Sep 13 | Parx (USA) Group 1Cotillion Stakes (3yo Fillies) (Dirt) · 1m½f · Fast | 1m½f | Fast | 1/9 | – | Mike E Smith |
| 22 Jun 13 | Belmont Park (USA) Group 1Mother Goose Stakes (3yo Fillies) (Dirt) · 1m½f · Fast | 1m½f | Fast | 1/5 | – | Joel Rosario |
| 27 May 13 | Belmont Park (USA) Group 1Acorn Stakes (3yo Fillies) (Dirt) · 1m · Fast | 1m | Fast | 2/6 | – | Joel Rosario |
| 3 May 13 | Churchill Downs (USA) Group 1Longines Kentucky Oaks (3yo Fillies) (Dirt) · 1m1f · Fast | 1m1f | Fast | 7/10 | – | Joel Rosario |
| 6 Apr 13 | Aqueduct (USA) Group 2Gazelle Stakes (Fillies) (Dirt) · 1m1f · Fast | 1m1f | Fast | 1/6 | – | Joel Rosario |
First Defence as a stallion
In our records: 93 runners, 41 winners (44%), 8 black-type winners including 3 at the top level, 10 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2010–2019.
On the track himself: 9 runs, 3 wins — Group 1 winner (Forego Stakes (Handicap) (Dirt)).
His best
Siskin Group 1 OR 116 · Antonoe Group 1 · Close Hatches Group 1 · Tilsit Group 2 OR 114 · Dundonnell Group 2 OR 114 · Irish Jasper Group 2
The dam: Rising Tornado by Storm Cat
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 0 winners from 1 other runner.
Scylla Group 1 her foal, by Tapit
Tacitus Group 2 her foal, by Tapit
Batten Down Group 3 her foal, by Tapit
Lockdown bt full sibling, by First Defence
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockdown (USA) bt 2014 filly · by First Defence (full sibling) | 6 | 0 | – |
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.