Valonia
Foaled 2011 · by Three Valleys out of Descriptive (Desert King)
Every foal out of Valonia (GB) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| If And But (GB) 2023 filly · by Iffraaj | 3 | 0 | – |
| Nellie Scobie (GB) 2022 filly · by Bungle Inthejungle | 2 | 0 | – |
| Polyphema (IRE) 2021 filly · by Magna Grecia | 3 | 0 | – |
| Valstar (IRE) 2020 filly · by Zoustar | 11 | 0 | OR 64 |
| Smooth Spirit (GB) 2018 gelding · by Charm Spirit | 8 | 2 | OR 73 |
| Wing Defence (GB) 2016 filly · by Charm Spirit | 3 | 0 | – |
Form 2143/835414 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 11 Jul 13 – 11 Sep 14, last for Henry Candy · current OR 104
Listed won the EBF Stallions Highfield Farm Flying Fillies' Stakes (Listed) (2014)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 14 | Doncaster Group 3Japan Racing Association Sceptre Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 4/15 | 104 | Andrea Atzeni |
| 17 Aug 14 | Pontefract ListedEBF Stallions Highfield Farm Flying Fillies' Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 1/10 | 101 | Harry Bentley |
| 1 Aug 14 | Goodwood Group 3L'Ormarins Queens Plate Stakes (Registered As The Oak Tree Stakes) (Fillies' Group 3) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 4/9 | 97 | Harry Bentley |
| 21 Jun 14 | Ayr ListedScottish Sun/EBF Stallions Land O'Burns Fillies' Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 5f · Good To Firm | 5f | Good To Firm | 5/11 | 97 | Frederik Tylicki |
| 15 Jun 14 | Salisbury ListedEBF Stallions Cathedral Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 3/7 | 97 | Harry Bentley |
| 12 Apr 14 | Newbury Group 3Dubai Duty Free Stakes (Registered As The Fred Darling Stakes) (Fillies' Group 3) (Str) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 8/11 | 98 | Jamie Spencer |
| 12 Oct 13 | Newmarket Group 2Vision.ae Rockfel Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Soft | 7f | Good To Soft | 3/8 | 96 | Jamie Spencer |
| 21 Sep 13 | Ayr Group 3William Hill - In The App Store Firth Of Clyde Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 4/12 | – | Jamie Spencer |
| 31 Jul 13 | GoodwoodMarkel Insurance Maiden Fillies' Stakes · Class 2 · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 1/13 | – | Dane O'Neill |
| 11 Jul 13 | NewmarketThree Chimneys E.B.F. Maiden Fillies' Stakes · Class 4 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 2/14 | – | Fergus Sweeney |
Three Valleys as a stallion
In our records: 144 runners, 52 winners (36%), 4 black-type winners, 6 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2009–2020.
On the track himself: 7 runs, 2 wins — Group 2 winner (Del Mar Breeders' Cup Handicap).
His best
Saint Bernard Group 2 OR 107 · Valonia Listed OR 104 · Ice Love Listed OR 101 · Summershine Listed · Count Meribel bt OR 148 · Skiddaw Valleys OR 124
The dam: Descriptive by Desert King
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hernes Hill (GB) 2019 gelding · by Ardad | 8 | 1 | OR 79 |
| Secret Handsheikh (GB) 2018 gelding · by Mayson | 89 | 13 | OR 88 |
| Red Hottie (GB) 2017 filly · by Hot Streak | 8 | 0 | OR 45 |
| Sandstream (GB) 2013 gelding · by Paco Boy | 13 | 0 | OR 52 |
| Explain (GB) 2012 gelding · by Kyllachy | 64 | 7 | OR 91 |
| Kylin (GB) 2009 filly · by Kyllachy | 6 | 0 | OR 60 |
| Ice Girl (GB) 2008 filly · by Iceman | 6 | 0 | OR 54 |
Valonia in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1836 · as a yearling | 5,500gnsH Candy | H Candy | Tibthorpe Stud |
| 2019 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1661 · as a broodmare · in foal to Zoustar (AUS) | 30,000gnsJ Walsh Bloodstock | J Walsh Bloodstock | Tweenhills Farm & Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Hernes Hill2019 colt by Ardad | 2020 Goffs UK PremierLot 168 · yearling | £24,000Kilbrew Stables Ltd |
| Secret Handsheikh2018 colt by Mayson | 2019 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 215 · yearling | €32,000Blandford Bloodstock |
| Secret Handsheikh2018 colt by Mayson | 2018 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 535 · foal | 24,000gnsBallyhane Stud |
| Red Hottie2017 filly by Hot Streak | 2017 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 544 · foal | 50,000gnsTally-Ho Stud |
| Sandstream2013 colt by Paco Boy | 2016 Tattersalls JulyLot 291 · in training | 3,800gnsT Waggott |
| Explain2012 colt by Kyllachy | 2015 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 885 · in training | 8,000gnsRuth Carr |
| Sandstream2013 colt by Paco Boy | 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 266 · yearling | 280,000gnsShadwell Estate Company |
| Sandstream2013 colt by Paco Boy | 2013 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 686 · foal | 48,000gnsRathasker Stud |
| Explain2012 colt by Kyllachy | 2012 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 682 · foal | 20,000gnsDermot Farrington |
| Kylin2009 filly by Kyllachy | 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1768 · yearling | 40,000gnsPeter Doyle Bloodstock |
| Kylin2009 filly by Kyllachy | 2009 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 784 · foal | 13,500gnsPeter Doyle Bloodstock |
| Ice Girl2008 filly by Iceman | 2009 Goffs UK October HIT SaleLot 24 · yearling | £11,000Easterby, D. |
| Ice Girl2008 filly by Iceman | 2008 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 662 · foal | 5,000gnsBobby O'Ryan |
| 2007 colt by Xaar | 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1682 · yearling | 25,000gnsPeter Doyle Bloodstock |
| 2007 colt by Xaar | 2007 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 932 · foal | 8,500gnsWhitwell Bloodstock |
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.