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Hardy Black
Foaled 2011 · by Pastoral Pursuits out of Wondrous Story (Royal Academy)
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29Runs
4Wins
72nd / 3rd
70Best OR
£14,103
€810Prize money
€810Prize money
Form 0/74341331/0 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 3 Jan 14 – 21 Oct 17, last for Mme J Hendriks · current OR 64
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 17 | Chantilly (FR)Prix du Carrefour Saint-Remy (Claimer) (4yo+) (Polytrack) · 6½f · Standard | 6½f | Standard | 12/15 | – | David Breux |
| 28 Sep 16 | Kempton (AW)Racing UK Profits Returned To Racing Handicap · Class 6 · 7f · Standard To Slow | 7f | Standard To Slow | 1/14 | 64 | Luke Morris |
| 25 Aug 16 | Wolverhampton (AW)Trp Shrewsbury Handicap · Class 6 · 7f32y · Standard | 7f32y | Standard | 3/12 | 64 | Luke Morris |
| 4 Aug 16 | Newcastle (AW)ROA/Racing Post Owners' Jackpot Handicap · Class 6 · 7f · Standard | 7f | Standard | 3/14 | 64 | Cameron Noble |
| 5 Jul 16 | Wolverhampton (AW)At The Races App On Android Handicap (Div 1) · Class 6 · 7f32y · Standard | 7f32y | Standard | 1/12 | 60 | Luke Morris |
| 25 Jun 16 | Lingfield (AW)Wimbledon Betting At 188bet Handicap · Class 6 · 7f1y · Standard | 7f1y | Standard | 4/10 | 61 | Saleem Golam |
| 13 May 16 | Dundalk (AW)www.dundalkstadium.com Handicap (45-65) · 6f · Standard | 6f | Standard | 3/12 | 62 | Pat Smullen |
| 19 Apr 16 | Wolverhampton (AW)Follow At AtTheRaces On Twitter Handicap · Class 5 · 7f32y · Standard | 7f32y | Standard | 4/10 | 63 | John Fahy |
| 27 Mar 16 | Wolverhampton (AW)Dacia Wolverhampton Handicap (Div 2) · Class 6 · 7f · Standard | 7f | Standard | 7/9 | 65 | Edward Greatrex |
| 26 Sep 15 | RiponMichael Raby Memorial Apprentice Handicap · Class 5 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 13/15 | 66 | Callum Shepherd |
| 19 Sep 15 | Wolverhampton (AW)Download The Ladbrokes App Handicap · Class 5 · 5f216y · Standard | 5f216y | Standard | 4/12 | 66 | Stevie Donohoe |
| 11 Aug 15 | NottinghamRacinguk Now Available 10 Per Day Handicap · Class 5 · 5f13y · Good To Firm | 5f13y | Good To Firm | 6/8 | 66 | Stevie Donohoe |
Hardy Black2011
Pastoral Pursuits
Wondrous Story
Bahamian Bounty
Star
Royal Academy
–
Pastoral Pursuits as a stallion
In our records: 447 runners, 209 winners (47%), 13 black-type winners, 21 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2007–2022.
On the track himself: 2 runs, 1 wins — Group 1 winner (Darley July Cup (Group 1)).
His best
Pastoral Player Group 3 OR 128 · Ventura Rebel Group 3 OR 108 · Dark Pursuit Group 3 OR 108 · Rose Blossom Group 3 OR 106 · Ipompieridiviggiu Group 3 · Angel's Pursuit Listed OR 111
The dam: Wondrous Story by Royal Academy
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hachiko (IRE) 2021 filly · by Dandy Man | 3 | 0 | – |
| Daliso (IRE) 2020 filly · by Zoffany | 2 | 0 | – |
| Dark Wonder (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Dark Angel | 28 | 3 | OR 72 |
| Bronterre (GB) Listed 2009 colt · by Oasis Dream | 7 | 2 | OR 114 |
| Evening Tale (IRE) 2007 filly · by Rock Of Gibraltar | 3 | 0 | – |
| Fantasy Land (IRE) 2006 filly · by Danehill Dancer | 9 | 0 | OR 72 |
Hardy Black in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1237 · as a yearling | 50,000gnsAnthony Stroud Bloodstock | Anthony Stroud Bloodstock | Glenvale Stud, Ireland |
| 2015 Goffs UK September HIT SaleLot 248 · as a in training | £3,500Kevin Frost Racing | Kevin Frost Racing | Kevin Frost Racing |
| 2016 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1224 · as a in training | 10,000gnsJentl Verbeke | Jentl Verbeke | Frost Racing Ltd. |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Hachiko2021 filly by Dandy Man | 2022 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 273 · yearling | €24,000Joe Foley |
| Hachiko2021 filly by Dandy Man | 2021 Goffs November SaleLot 460 · foal | €20,000Harry Browne |
| Daliso2020 filly by Zoffany | 2021 Goffs OrbyLot 316 · yearling | Not sold |
| Daliso2020 filly by Zoffany | 2020 Goffs November SaleLot 554 · foal | €56,000BBA Ireland |
| 2017 colt by Power | 2018 Goffs Autumn Yearling SaleLot 210 · yearling | €3,000Bobby O'Ryan |
| 2017 colt by Power | 2017 Goffs November Foal Sale, Part 2Lot 1465 · foal | €4,800Boston Stables |
| 2013 filly by Acclamation | 2016 Goffs February SaleLot 493 · in training | €25,000Brian Grassick Bloodstock |
| 2013 mare by Acclamation | 2016 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1681 · broodmare | 110,000gnsBBA Ireland |
| Dark Wonder2012 gelding by Dark Angel | 2016 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 261 · in training | £16,500Mohammed Alajmi |
| Dark Wonder2012 gelding by Dark Angel | 2015 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1610 · in training | Not sold |
| 2013 filly by Acclamation | 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 135 · yearling | Bought back |
| 2013 filly by Acclamation | 2013 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 963 · foal | 70,000gnsGrove Stud |
| Dark Wonder2012 colt by Dark Angel | 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 993 · yearling | 50,000gnsAnthony Stroud Bloodstock / Cool Silk Partnership |
| Dark Wonder2012 colt by Dark Angel | 2012 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1006 · foal | Bought back |
| Bronterre2009 colt by Oasis Dream | 2012 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 419 · in training | 16,000gnsRiverside Bloodstock LLC |
| Evening Tale2007 mare by Rock of Gibraltar | 2012 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2008 · broodmare | 13,000gnsGaurav Rampal |
| Bronterre2009 colt by Oasis Dream | 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 23 · yearling | 110,000gnsPeter Doyle Bloodstock |
| Bronterre2009 colt by Oasis Dream | 2009 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 895 · foal | 100,000gnsYeomanstown Stud |
| Evening Tale2007 filly by Rock of Gibraltar | 2009 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1459 · broodmare | 6,000gnsH Butler |
| Fantasy Land2006 filly by Danehill Dancer | 2009 Goffs UK October HIT SaleLot 312 · in training | SoldNo Bid |
| Evening Tale2007 filly by Rock of Gibraltar | 2008 Goffs MillionLot 350 · yearling | €75,000Bba Ireland |
| Evening Tale2007 filly by Rock of Gibraltar | 2007 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1470 · foal | 100,000gnsHugo Lascelles Bloodstock |
| Fantasy Land2006 filly by Danehill Dancer | 2007 Goffs MillionLot 383 · yearling | €130,000Bba Ireland 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.