Limato
Foaled 2012 · by Tagula out of Come April (Singspiel)
Form 119/41062/15 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 11 Jun 14 – 12 Sep 20, last for Henry Candy · current OR 115
Group 1 won the Darley July Cup (Group 1) (British Champions Series And Global Sprint Challenge) (2016)
Group 1 won the Qatar Prix de la Foret (3yo+) (Turf) (2016)
Group 2 won the Saint Gobain Weber Park Stakes (Group 2) (2015)
Group 2 won the Godolphin Stud And Stable Staff Awards Challenge Stakes (Group 2) (2017)
Group 2 won the Godolphin Stud And Stable Staff Awards Challenge Stakes (Group 2) (2018)
Group 3 won the Merriebelle Stable Pavilion Stakes (Group 3) (2015)
Group 3 won the Randox Health Criterion Stakes (Group 3) (2019)
Group 3 won the Betway Criterion Stakes (Group 3) (2020)
Listed won the Rose Bowl Stakes - Sponsored By Compton Beauchamp Estates Ltd (Listed) (2014)
Listed won the totepool Two-Year-Old Trophy (Listed) (2014)
Listed won the Price Bailey Chartered Accountants Hopeful Stakes (Listed) (2018)
Listed won the Ryedale House Garrowby Stakes (Listed) (2018)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 20 | Doncaster Group 2bet365 Park Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f6y · Good | 7f6y | Good | 5/8 | 115 | Adam Kirby |
| 27 Jun 20 | Newmarket Group 3Betway Criterion Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 1/9 | 114 | Adam Kirby |
| 11 Oct 19 | Newmarket Group 2Godolphin Stud & Stable Staff Awards Challenge Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Soft | 7f | Good To Soft | 2/5 | 114 | Ryan Moore |
| 25 Aug 19 | Goodwood Group 3Weatherbys Racing Bank Supreme Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 6/10 | 114 | James Doyle |
| 13 Jul 19 | Newmarket Group 1Darley July Cup Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 12/12 | 114 | Harry Bentley |
| 29 Jun 19 | Newmarket Group 3Randox Health Criterion Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 1/8 | 113 | Harry Bentley |
| 15 May 19 | York Group 2Duke Of York Clipper Logistics Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 4/10 | 113 | Harry Bentley |
| 20 Oct 18 | Ascot Group 1Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Soft | 6f | Soft | 9/14 | 114 | Harry Bentley |
| 12 Oct 18 | Newmarket Group 2Godolphin Stud And Stable Staff Awards Challenge Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 1/8 | 114 | Harry Bentley |
| 9 Sep 18 | York ListedRyedale House Garrowby Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 1/5 | 114 | Harry Bentley |
| 25 Aug 18 | Newmarket ListedPrice Bailey Chartered Accountants Hopeful Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 1/7 | 114 | Martin Harley |
| 14 Jul 18 | Newmarket Group 1Darley July Cup Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 11/13 | 117 | Harry Bentley |
Tagula as a stallion
In our records: 488 runners, 192 winners (39%), 10 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 8 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1998–2021.
His best
Canford Cliffs Group 1 OR 127 · Limato Group 1 OR 122 · Tax Free Group 2 OR 112 · Wan Grade 2 · Taglietelle Grade 3 OR 154 · Cheerful Delights Listed OR 109
The dam: Come April by Singspiel
She ran 3 times and won 1, best OR 75. Dam of 3 winners from 5 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always A Saint (IRE) 2023 gelding · by St Mark's Basilica | 4 | 0 | OR 60 |
| Carlyle Square (IRE) 2022 filly · by Wootton Bassett | 7 | 1 | OR 62 |
| Tullyallen (IRE) 2015 colt · by Arcano | 8 | 1 | OR 85 |
| Limoncino (IRE) 2014 filly · by Arcano | 5 | 1 | OR 64 |
| Limonata (IRE) 2013 filly · by Bushranger | 7 | 0 | OR 64 |
Limato in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Goffs UK PremierLot 391 · as a yearling | £41,000Peter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock | Peter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock | Weylands Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Always A Saint2023 gelding by St Mark's Basilica | 2026 Tattersalls Online JuneLot 78 · in training | Not sold |
| Always A Saint2023 colt by St Mark's Basilica | 2024 Tattersalls December YearlingsLot 47 · yearling | Not sold |
| Carlyle Square2022 filly by Wootton Bassett | 2023 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 288 · yearling | 100,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock / Chelsea Thoroughbreds (P.S.) |
| 2021 colt by Sea The Stars | 2022 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 412 · yearling | 310,000gnsJamie McCalmont Bloodstock |
| Limoncino2014 horse by Arcano | 2022 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1104 · broodmare | €6,000A House |
| 2021 colt by Sea The Stars | 2021 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 958 · foal | 120,000gnsCamas Park Stud |
| 2017 colt by Invincible Spirit | 2018 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1010 · yearling | 77,000gnsJoe Foley |
| Limoncino2014 mare by Arcano | 2018 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1767 · broodmare | 185,000gnsHowson & Houldsworth Bloodstock |
| Tullyallen2015 colt by Arcano | 2017 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 285 · in training | 16,000gnsBBA Ireland |
| Tullyallen2015 colt by Arcano | 2016 Goffs OrbyLot 442 · yearling | €80,000Peter & Ross Doyle B/S Ltd |
| Tullyallen2015 colt by Arcano | 2015 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 946 · foal | 60,000gnsPeter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock |
| Limonata2013 filly by Bushranger | 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 863 · yearling | 90,000gnsH Candy |
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.