Highland Reel
Foaled 2012 · by Galileo out of Hveger (Danehill)
€59,645Prize money
Form 212/7114331 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 12 Jun 14 – 10 Dec 17, last for A P O'Brien · current OR 123
Group 1 won the Secretariat Stakes (3yo) (Turf) (2015)
Group 1 won the LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (3yo+) (Turf) (2015)
Group 1 won the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Group 1) (Sponsored By Qipco) (British Champions Series) (2016)
Group 1 won the Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (3yo+) (Turf) (2016)
Group 1 won the Investec Coronation Cup (Group 1) (2017)
Group 1 won the Prince Of Wales's Stakes (Group 1) (2017)
Group 1 won the Longines Hong Kong Vase (3yo+) (Course A) (Turf) (2017)
Group 2 won the Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes (Group 2) (2014)
Group 3 won the Neptune Investment Management Gordon Stakes (Group 3) (2015)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Dec 17 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1Longines Hong Kong Vase (3yo+) (Course A) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 1/12 | – | Ryan Moore |
| 4 Nov 17 | Del Mar (USA) Group 1Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m4f · Firm | 1m4f | Firm | 3/13 | – | Ryan Moore |
| 21 Oct 17 | Ascot Group 1Qipco Champion Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m1f212y · Soft | 1m1f212y | Soft | 3/10 | 123 | Ryan Moore |
| 29 Jul 17 | Ascot Group 1King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored By Qipco) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m3f211y · Good To Soft | 1m3f211y | Good To Soft | 4/10 | 123 | Ryan Moore |
| 21 Jun 17 | Ascot Group 1Prince Of Wales's Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m1f212y · Good To Firm | 1m1f212y | Good To Firm | 1/8 | 123 | Ryan Moore |
| 2 Jun 17 | Epsom Downs Group 1Investec Coronation Cup (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m4f10y · Good | 1m4f10y | Good | 1/10 | 123 | Ryan Moore |
| 25 Mar 17 | Meydan (UAE) Group 1Longines Dubai Sheema Classic (Turf) · 1m4f · Yielding | 1m4f | Yielding | 7/7 | 123 | Ryan Moore |
| 11 Dec 16 | Sha Tin (HK) Group 1LONGINES Hong Kong Vase (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 2/14 | – | Ryan Moore |
| 5 Nov 16 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 1Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m4f · Firm | 1m4f | Firm | 1/12 | – | Seamie Heffernan |
| 2 Oct 16 | Chantilly (FR) Group 1Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (3yo+ No Geldings) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 2/16 | – | Seamie Heffernan |
| 10 Sep 16 | Leopardstown Group 1Qipco Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1) · 1m2f · Yielding | 1m2f | Yielding | 7/12 | 121 | Colm O'Donoghue |
| 17 Aug 16 | York Group 1Juddmonte International Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m2f88y · Good To Firm | 1m2f88y | Good To Firm | 2/12 | 121 | Seamie Heffernan |
Galileo as a stallion
In our records: 1,954 runners, 1,242 winners (64%), 377 black-type winners including 106 at the top level, 243 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2003–2022.
His best
Supasundae Grade 1 OR 164 · Mystical Power Grade 1 OR 154 · Windsor Park Grade 1 OR 153 · Frankel Group 1 OR 140 · Rip Van Winkle Group 1 OR 129 · Nathaniel Group 1 OR 128
The dam: Hveger by Danehill
She ran 1 time and won 0. Dam of 3 winners from 6 other runners.
Cape Of Good Hope Group 1 full sibling, by Galileo
Elvstroem Group 1 out of the 2nd dam, by Danehill
Haradasun Group 1 out of the 2nd dam, by Fusaichi Pegasus
Idaho Group 2 full sibling, by Galileo
Nobel Prize Group 3 full sibling, by Galileo
Valdemoro bt half-sibling, by Encosta De Lago
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize (IRE) Group 3 2017 colt · by Galileo (full sibling) | 6 | 2 | OR 92 |
| Cape Of Good Hope (IRE) Group 1 2016 colt · by Galileo (full sibling) | 16 | 3 | OR 110 |
| Via Condotti (IRE) 2015 filly · by Galileo (full sibling) | 1 | 0 | – |
| Cercle De La Vie (IRE) 2014 filly · by Galileo (full sibling) | 2 | 0 | – |
| Idaho (IRE) Group 2 2013 horse · by Galileo (full sibling) | 23 | 4 | OR 120 |
| Valdemoro (AUS) bt 2006 filly · by Encosta De Lago | 9 | 0 | – |
Highland Reel in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 449 · as a yearling | 460,000gnsJ Warren Bloodstock | J Warren Bloodstock | Camas Park Stud, Ireland |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Via Condotti2015 mare by Galileo | 2025 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1702 · broodmare | 47,000gnsAlliance Bloodstock / MKAR Racing |
| Nobel Prize2017 colt by Galileo | 2020 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 714 · in training | 170,000gnsJ Walsh Bloodstock |
| Cape Of Good Hope2016 colt by Galileo | 2017 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 502 · yearling | 240,000gnsMV Magnier |
| Via Condotti2015 filly by Galileo | 2016 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 109 · yearling | 625,000gnsDe Burgh Equine / James Harron Bloodstock |
| Cercle De La Vie2014 filly by Galileo | 2015 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 237 · yearling | 460,000gnsMayfair Speculators / Peter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock |
| Idaho2013 colt by Galileo | 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 327 · yearling | 750,000gnsMV Magnier |
| 2011 colt by Galileo | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 25 · yearling | 450,000gnsStephen Hillen 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.