Behesht
Foaled 2011 · by Sea The Stars out of Behkara (Kris)
Form 121/6/7790/86 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 9 Nov 13 – 10 Jun 17, last for George R Arnold II · current OR 99
Listed won the Prix Turenne () (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) (2014)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 17 | Belmont Park (USA) Group 2Brooklyn Invitational Stakes (4yo+) (Dirt) · 1m4f · Fast | 1m4f | Fast | 6/6 | – | Corey J Lanerie |
| 5 May 17 | Churchill Downs (USA) Group 2Alysheba Stakes presented by Big Fish Casino (4yo+) (Dirt) · 1m½f · Sloppy | 1m½f | Sloppy | 8/10 | – | Joseph Rocco Jr |
| 24 Nov 16 | Churchill Downs (USA) Group 3River City Handicap (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m1f · Good | 1m1f | Good | 10/13 | – | Ty Kennedy |
| 20 Oct 16 | Keeneland (USA) Group 3Sycamore Stakes (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 9/12 | – | Joe Bravo |
| 10 Sep 16 | Kentucky Downs (USA) Group 3Calumet Farm Kentucky Turf Cup Stakes (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m4f · Yielding | 1m4f | Yielding | 7/9 | – | Corey J Lanerie |
| 19 Jun 16 | Churchill Downs (USA) Group 2Wise Dan Stakes (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m½f · Firm | 1m½f | Firm | 7/10 | – | Corey J Lanerie |
| 6 Mar 15 | Dundalk (AW)www.valuecentre.ie Race · 1m2f150y · Standard | 1m2f150y | Standard | 6/6 | 99 | Pat Smullen |
| 18 Sep 14 | Saint-Cloud (FR) ListedPrix Turenne () (3yo Colts & Geldings) (Turf) · 1m4f · Soft | 1m4f | Soft | 1/6 | – | Christophe Soumillon |
| 26 Jul 14 | Vichy (FR) ListedPrix Frederic de Lagrange () (Turf) · 1m4f · Soft | 1m4f | Soft | 2/5 | – | Christophe Soumillon |
| 29 Jun 14 | Saint-Cloud (FR)Prix Sea Bird (Conditions) (3yo) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good To Soft | 1m4f | Good To Soft | 1/6 | – | Christophe Soumillon |
| 25 May 14 | Longchamp (FR) ListedPrix de l'Avre () (3yo) (Turf) · 1m4f · Soft | 1m4f | Soft | 4/4 | – | Christophe Soumillon |
| 30 Apr 14 | Longchamp (FR)Prix De Reuilly (Maiden) (3yo) (Turf) · 1m4f · Very Soft | 1m4f | Very Soft | 1/9 | – | Christophe Soumillon |
Sea The Stars as a stallion
In our records: 1,149 runners, 705 winners (61%), 143 black-type winners including 26 at the top level, 107 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2011–2024.
On the track himself: 9 runs, 8 wins — Group 1 winner (stanjames.com 2000 Guineas Stakes (201st Running) (Entire Colts & Fillies)).
His best
Baaeed Group 1 OR 135 · Crystal Ocean Group 1 OR 129 · Daryz Group 1 OR 127 · Stradivarius Group 1 OR 125 · Cloth Of Stars Group 1 OR 125 · Taghrooda Group 1 OR 125
The dam: Behkara by Kris
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 7 other runners.
Behkabad Group 1 half-sibling, by Cape Cross
Carthage Listed half-sibling, by Peintre Celebre
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiki (GB) 2018 filly · by Nathaniel | 1 | 0 | – |
| Sacred Warrior (GB) 2015 colt · by Declaration Of War | 1 | 0 | – |
| Beshara (FR) 2013 filly · by Cape Cross | 5 | 1 | – |
| Behnasa (FR) 2012 filly · by Dansili | 3 | 0 | – |
| Beynamar (IRE) 2008 gelding · by Green Desert | 2 | 0 | – |
| Behkabad (FR) Group 1 2007 colt · by Cape Cross | 10 | 5 | – |
| Carthage (FR) Listed 2006 gelding · by Peintre Celebre | 12 | 2 | – |
Behesht in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Arqana Arc SaleLot 18 · as a in training | €525,000WELD Dermot K. | WELD Dermot K. | Aga Khan Studs |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Beshara2013 filly by Cape Cross | 2025 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 594 · broodmare | €40,000Joseph BURKE / J. McHALE |
| Behnasa2012 filly by Dansili | 2024 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 41 · broodmare | €45,000Atlas Bloodstock |
| Santiki2018 mare by Nathaniel | 2022 Tattersalls JulyLot 267 · broodmare | 92,000gnsPeter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock |
| 2016 filly by Kingman | 2019 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1609 · broodmare | 65,000gnsSam Sangster Bloodstock |
| Sacred Warrior2015 colt by Declaration of War | 2018 Tattersalls JulyLot 870 · in training | 800gnsBader Alwasami |
| 2014 filly by Henrythenavigator | 2017 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 148 · broodmare | €42,000HIGH VALLEY EQUINE LTD |
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.