Violet Dancer
Foaled 2010 · by Bertolini out of Another Secret (Efisio)
Form 2/21001211/1 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle, Chase · ran 29 Apr 13 – 13 Feb 16, last for Gary Moore · current OR 143
Grade 2 won the 7bets4free.com Kingmaker Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (2016)
Grade 3 won the Betfair Hurdle (Grade 3 Handicap) (2015)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 16 | Warwick Grade 27bets4free.com Kingmaker Novices' Chase (Grade 2) · Class 1 · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 1/3 | 143 | Jamie Moore |
| 29 Dec 15 | NewburyBetfred 'Be Part Of The Action' Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (For The Hallowe'en Trophy) · Class 3 · 2m92y · Soft | 2m92y | Soft | 1/5 | 140 | Joshua Moore |
| 30 Nov 15 | Plumpton188bet Novices' Chase · Class 3 · 2m214y · Soft | 2m214y | Soft | 1/3 | 140 | Joshua Moore |
| 16 Nov 15 | PlumptonSis Novices' Chase · Class 3 · 2m3f164y · Soft | 2m3f164y | Soft | 2/6 | – | Joshua Moore |
| 7 Oct 15 | TowcesterDalepak Ltd Novices' Chase · Class 4 · 2m70y · Good To Firm | 2m70y | Good To Firm | 1/4 | – | Joshua Moore |
| 18 Apr 15 | Ayr Grade 2QTS Scottish Champion Hurdle (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) · Class 1 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 12/14 | 140 | Leighton Aspell |
| 13 Mar 15 | CheltenhamVincent O'Brien County Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 2m1f · Soft | 2m1f | Soft | 10/24 | 141 | Jamie Moore |
| 7 Feb 15 | Newbury Grade 3Betfair Hurdle (Grade 3 Handicap) · Class 1 · 2m110y · Soft | 2m110y | Soft | 1/23 | 132 | Joshua Moore |
| 21 Jan 15 | Lingfield (AW)coral.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 6 · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 2/5 | 75 | George Baker |
| 27 Dec 14 | KemptonWilliam Hill World Darts Championship Tonight Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 2/11 | 128 | Harry Haynes |
| 27 Nov 14 | Newbury Listedbet365 Intermediate Hurdle (Registered As The Gerry Feilden Hurdle) (Listed Limited Handicap) · Class 1 · 2m110y · Soft | 2m110y | Soft | 3/8 | 128 | Jamie Moore |
| 1 Nov 14 | Ascot ListedWilliam Hill Handicap Hurdle (Listed) · Class 1 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 9/11 | 130 | Jamie Moore |
Bertolini as a stallion
In our records: 644 runners, 268 winners (42%), 13 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 16 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2003–2014.
His best
Donna Blini Group 1 OR 114 · Juice Group 1 · Violet Dancer Grade 2 OR 143 · Prime Defender Group 2 OR 111 · Moorhouse Lad Group 3 OR 112 · Coprah Group 3 OR 105
The dam: Another Secret by Efisio
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 5 winners from 5 other runners.
Chris Pea Green bt half-sibling, by Proclamation
Smokey Ryder bt full sibling, by Bertolini
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dazza (GB) 2011 filly · by Bertolini (full sibling) | 15 | 2 | OR 70 |
| Chris Pea Green (GB) bt 2009 gelding · by Proclamation | 26 | 5 | OR 143 |
| Moresweets 'n Lace (GB) 2007 mare · by Zafeen | 13 | 3 | OR 71 |
| Smokey Ryder (GB) bt 2006 filly · by Bertolini (full sibling) | 24 | 7 | OR 95 |
| Smokey Rye (GB) 2005 filly · by Bertolini (full sibling) | 27 | 6 | OR 78 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Smokey Ryder2006 mare by Bertolini | 2011 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1543 · broodmare | 9,000gnsTally-Ho Stud |
| Smokey Ryder2006 filly by Bertolini | 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 60 · in training | Not sold |
| Smokey Ryder2006 filly by Bertolini | 2007 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 86 · yearling | Not sold |
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.