Roman Legend
Foaled 2011 · by Holy Roman Emperor out of Taking Liberties (Royal Academy)
Form 04/2/3/6 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 25 May 13 – 22 Feb 19, last for Jassim Mohammed Ghazali
bt placed in black-type company 1 time
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 19 | Doha (QA) Group 2Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Cup (Local (4yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 6/14 | – | Gerald Avranche |
| 24 Feb 17 | Doha (QA) Group 2Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Cup (Local (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 3/16 | – | Harry Bentley |
| 26 Feb 16 | Doha (QA)Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Cup (Conditions) (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 2/16 | – | Harry Bentley |
| 12 Jun 13 | Kempton (AW)Aby Smith 30th Birthday Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 6f · Standard | 6f | Standard | 4/9 | – | Ryan Moore |
| 25 May 13 | YorkYorkshire Regiment E.b.f. Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 3 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 12/15 | – | Graham Lee |
Holy Roman Emperor as a stallion
In our records: 1,083 runners, 576 winners (53%), 80 black-type winners including 14 at the top level, 74 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2008–2024.
On the track himself: 7 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Independent Waterford Wedgwood Phoenix Stakes (Entire Colts & Fillies)).
His best
Designs On Rome Group 1 OR 128 · Beauty Only Group 1 OR 127 · Homecoming Queen Group 1 OR 120 · Romanised Group 1 OR 119 · Rich Tapestry Group 1 OR 117 · Morandi Group 1 OR 116
The dam: Taking Liberties by Royal Academy
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 9 winners from 10 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlini (IRE) 2015 colt · by Zoffany | 11 | 1 | OR 68 |
| Lucky Master (IRE) 2014 gelding · by Holy Roman Emperor (full sibling) | 16 | 1 | OR 65 |
| Tiptree (IRE) bt 2013 filly · by Duke Of Marmalade | 8 | 1 | OR 98 |
| Qatea (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Duke Of Marmalade | 17 | 1 | OR 100 |
| Fistful of Dollars (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Holy Roman Emperor (full sibling) | 7 | 1 | OR 70 |
| Mons Calpe (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Rock Of Gibraltar | 37 | 5 | OR 74 |
| Double Duty (IRE) 2005 filly · by Danehill Dancer | 5 | 0 | OR 59 |
| Danapali (IRE) 2004 filly · by Danehill | 7 | 1 | OR 79 |
| Eccollo (IRE) 2002 gelding · by Spectrum | 12 | 5 | OR 78 |
| Troubadour (IRE) 2001 gelding · by Danehill | 18 | 1 | OR 99 |
Roman Legend in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 89 · as a yearling | €80,000HUGO MERRY BLOODSTOCK | HUGO MERRY BLOODSTOCK | Coulonces Consignment |
| 2013 Tattersalls JulyLot 714 · as a in training | 45,000gnsAl Ghazali Stud | Al Ghazali Stud | Shalfleet Stables (J. Noseda) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Carlini2015 colt by Zoffany | 2016 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1107 · yearling | 65,000gns |
| Carlini2015 colt by Zoffany | 2015 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 969 · foal | €80,000Margaret O'Toole |
| Lucky Master2014 colt by Holy Roman Emperor | 2015 Goffs OrbyLot 448 · yearling | €70,000Shane Donohoe |
| Qatea2012 gelding by Duke of Marmalade | 2015 Tattersalls JulyLot 512 · in training | 20,000gnsD McCain Racing |
| Tiptree2013 filly by Duke of Marmalade | 2014 Goffs OrbyLot 67 · yearling | €80,000J Warren Bloodstock |
| Qatea2012 colt by Duke of Marmalade | 2013 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 195 · yearling | €25,000Sheikh Abdullah bin Faleh al Thani |
| Mons Calpe2006 gelding by Rock of Gibraltar | 2012 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1161 · in training | 3,500gnsStephane Cerulis |
| Fistful of Dollars2009 colt by Holy Roman Emperor | 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 645 · yearling | 42,000gnsJamie Osborne |
| Troubadour2001 gelding by Danehill | 2008 Tattersalls JulyLot 770 · in training | Not sold |
| Mons Calpe2006 colt by Rock of Gibraltar | 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 437 · yearling | 110,000gnsPFI Cole |
| Danapali2004 filly by Danehill | 2005 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 641 · yearling | 65,000gnsDe Burgh/Farrington |
| Eccollo2002 colt by Spectrum | 2005 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 264 · in training | 13,000gnsWillie McKay |
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.