Sophie's World
Foaled 2011 · by Captain Rio out of Nirvavita (Highest Honor)
Every foal out of Sophie's World (IRE) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie's World (IRE) 2020 filly · by Elusive Pimpernel | 2 | 0 | – |
| Red Hugh (IRE) 2018 gelding · by Shantou | 6 | 1 | OR 106 |
Form 60F/22274/60 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 6 Aug 13 – 28 Jul 16, last for Alan Fleming · current OR 83
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 16 | GalwayHop House 13 Handicap · 1m98y · Yielding To Soft | 1m98y | Yielding To Soft | 10/15 | 83 | Donagh O'Connor |
| 12 Jun 16 | DownpatrickV Is For Vintage Show Maiden Hurdle · 2m2f110y · Good | 2m2f110y | Good | 6/13 | 109 | Denis O'Regan |
| 26 Aug 15 | BellewstownIt Pays To Bet With Tote Handicap · 1m4f · Soft To Heavy | 1m4f | Soft To Heavy | 4/7 | 87 | Donnacha O'Brien |
| 30 Jul 15 | Galway (IRE)Hop House 13 Handicap · 1m½f · Good To Yielding | 1m½f | Good To Yielding | 7/9 | 88 | Sean Corby |
| 3 Jun 15 | PunchestownPanoramic Restaurant Mares Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 2/17 | – | Mark Enright |
| 10 May 15 | KillarneyKelly Brothers Maiden Hurdle · 2m1f · Good To Yielding | 2m1f | Good To Yielding | 2/18 | – | A P Heskin |
| 12 Apr 15 | LeopardstownRacecourse Of The Year Handicap · 1m1f · Soft To Heavy | 1m1f | Soft To Heavy | 2/9 | 87 | Sean Corby |
| 1 Nov 14 | Down RoyalValue Cabs 3-y-o Hurdle · 2m · Yielding | 2m | Yielding | F/13 | – | A P Heskin |
| 22 Oct 14 | NavanIrish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Fillies Handicap · 1m2f · Soft | 1m2f | Soft | 11/15 | 90 | Donnacha O'Brien |
| 18 Oct 14 | Cork ListedCorkracecourse.ie Navigation Stakes (listed) · 1m100y · Soft | 1m100y | Soft | 6/9 | 90 | J F Egan |
| 16 Sep 14 | ListowelIrish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Fillies Handicap · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 7/9 | 91 | Sean Corby |
| 31 Aug 14 | CurraghIrish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Irish Cambridgeshire (Premier Handicap) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 10/21 | 91 | Tom Madden |
Captain Rio as a stallion
In our records: 493 runners, 224 winners (45%), 18 black-type winners including 4 at the top level, 22 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2005–2019.
His best
Jumbo Rio Grade 1 OR 155 · Hollo Ladies Grade 1 OR 140 · Terravista Group 1 · Brazilian Pulse Group 1 · Lady Royale Group 2 · Riomoral Group 2
The dam: Nirvavita by Highest Honor
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kudu Country (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Captain Rio (full sibling) | 51 | 7 | OR 135 |
| Nova Sila (GER) 2004 mare · by Arazi | 3 | 0 | – |
| Noble Alan (GER) 2003 gelding · by King's Theatre | 44 | 10 | OR 144 |
| Full House (IRE) 1999 gelding · by King's Theatre | 26 | 6 | OR 143 |
Sophie's World in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 138 · as a yearling | Not sold (€5,500) | – | Glenspring Stud |
| 2014 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 32 · as a store | Bought back (€58,000) | – | Bramblestown Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Kudu Country2006 gelding by Captain Rio | 2014 Goffs UK Autumn SaleLot 51 · in training | £20,000Evan Williams |
| Kudu Country2006 gelding by Captain Rio | 2007 Goffs UK St Leger, Part 1Lot 321 · yearling | £14,000Tate, Tom |
| Kudu Country2006 gelding by Captain Rio | 2006 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 360 · foal | €12,000Ballyhane Stud |
| Noble Alan2003 gelding by King's Theatre | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 331 · store | €100,000Gerry Griffin |
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.