Holy Water
Foaled 2011 · by Holy Roman Emperor out of Gambling Spirit (Mister Baileys)
Form 4/8625P/F000 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 15 Aug 13 – 9 Jun 22, last for Ryan Potter · current OR 85
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jun 22 | UttoxeterRemembering Lisa Oldham Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m3f207y · Good | 2m3f207y | Good | 10/14 | 85 | Hugh Nugent |
| 11 May 22 | WorcesterAt The Races App Form Study Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m4f · Good To Soft | 2m4f | Good To Soft | 10/16 | 90 | Hugh Nugent |
| 19 Apr 22 | WorcesterSky Sports Racing Sky 415 Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m7f · Good | 2m7f | Good | 14/14 | 95 | Hugh Nugent |
| 5 Apr 22 | SouthwellOff The Fence On youtube.com/attheraces Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m4f88y · Good | 2m4f88y | Good | F/14 | 97 | Hugh Nugent |
| 22 Sep 16 | PerthSean Dillon Testimonial Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m4f35y · Soft | 2m4f35y | Soft | PU/12 | 106 | Brian Harding |
| 19 Aug 16 | KilbegganKilbeggan Maiden Hurdle · 2m3f110y · Good To Yielding | 2m3f110y | Good To Yielding | 5/14 | – | B M Cash |
| 6 Aug 16 | Kilbeggan (IRE)Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey (C & G) Maiden Hurdle · 2m3½f · Good | 2m3½f | Good | 2/5 | – | B M Cash |
| 19 Jul 16 | BallinrobePaddy Smyth Memorial Maiden Hurdle · 2m1f110y · Good | 2m1f110y | Good | 6/10 | – | B M Cash |
| 10 Jul 16 | SligoLadies Day 4th August Maiden Hurdle · 2m80y · Soft | 2m80y | Soft | 8/9 | – | Robbie Power |
| 20 Nov 15 | Dundalk (AW)Big Bad Bob Maiden · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 4/14 | 60 | Fran Berry |
| 13 Nov 15 | Dundalk (AW)Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Apprentice Handicap · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 8/14 | 60 | Tom Madden |
| 26 Oct 15 | WexfordPeter Nolan Bloodstock Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 4/7 | – | Mark Bolger |
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: Gambling Spirit by Mister Baileys
She ran 10 times and won 5, best OR 66. Dam of 1 winner from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambling Mistress (IRE) 2014 mare · by Big Bad Bob | 11 | 0 | OR 102 |
| Red Rosa (IRE) 2010 filly · by Peintre Celebre | 4 | 0 | OR 47 |
| Gambling Girl (IRE) Grade 3 2009 mare · by Hawk Wing | 27 | 7 | OR 133 |
Holy Water in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 495 · as a yearling | €12,000JGB Portman | JGB Portman | Ardmulchan Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 filly by Harzand | 2024 Tattersalls Ireland July StoreLot 234 · store | Not sold |
| 2019 gelding by Lauro | 2022 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 365 · store | €27,000Monbeg Stables |
| Gambling Mistress2014 mare by Big Bad Bob | 2021 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1275 · broodmare | €13,000James O'Reilly |
| 2019 colt by Lauro | 2019 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 306 · store | €19,000Rathturtin Stud |
| 2016 gelding by Born To Sea | 2019 Tattersalls Ireland May StoreLot 70 · store | €22,000Charlie Poste/Francesca Nimmo |
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.