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Star Ascending

Foaled 2012 · by Thousand Words out of Sakaka (Tobougg)

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94Runs
13Wins
182nd / 3rd
99Best OR
£64,009Prize money

Form 1382044887 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 18 May 14 – 19 Aug 21, last for Jennie Candlish · current OR 45

DateCourse & raceTripGoingPosORJockey
19 Aug 21 Wolverhampton (AW)Download The At The Races App Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f51y · Standard 1m4f51yStandard 7/10 45James Sullivan
4 Aug 21 PontefractSolutions4Cleaning Handicap (Gentleman Amateur Jockeys) · Class 6 · 1m2f5y · Good 1m2f5yGood 8/9 49James Robottom
19 Jul 21 BeverleySky Bet Extra Places Every Day Handicap · Class 6 · 1m1f207y · Good To Firm 1m1f207yGood To Firm 8/15 51Joe Fanning
2 Jun 21 NottinghamMansionbets Betstival Bet 10 Get 20 Handicap · Class 6 · 1m2f50y · Good To Firm 1m2f50yGood To Firm 4/7 52Silvestre De Sousa
20 May 21 Wolverhampton (AW)Like Wolverhampton Racecourse On Facebook Handicap · Class 6 · 1m1f104y · Standard 1m1f104yStandard 4/11 52Joe Fanning
24 Apr 21 Wolverhampton (AW)EBC Group - Your Workplace Technology Partner Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f51y · Standard 1m4f51yStandard 10/12 53Tom Marquand
3 Apr 21 Wolverhampton (AW)Follow At The Races On Twitter Handicap (Div 2) · Class 6 · 1m1f104y · Standard 1m1f104yStandard 2/9 52Rossa Ryan
12 Mar 21 Wolverhampton (AW)Play 4 To Score At Betway Handicap (Div 1) · Class 6 · 1m1f104y · Standard 1m1f104yStandard 8/10 52Edward Greatrex
8 Feb 21 Wolverhampton (AW)Heed Your Hunch At Betway Handicap · Class 6 · 1m1f104y · Standard 1m1f104yStandard 3/11 52Rossa Ryan
26 Jan 21 Wolverhampton (AW)Heed Your Hunch At Betway Classified Stakes · Class 6 · 1m1f104y · Standard 1m1f104yStandard 1/13 48Rossa Ryan
29 Dec 20 Southwell (AW)Heed Your Hunch At Betway Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f14y · Standard 1m4f14yStandard 6/8 50Shane Gray
17 Dec 20 Southwell (AW)Heed Your Hunch At Betway Handicap · Class 6 · 1m3f23y · Standard To Slow 1m3f23yStandard To Slow 5/10 52Shane Gray
All 94 runs
DateCourse & raceTripGoingPosORJockey
1 Dec 20 Wolverhampton (AW)Heed Your Hunch At Betway Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f51y · Standard 1m4f51yStandard 9/11 55Joe Fanning
16 Nov 20 Wolverhampton (AW)Betway Apprentice Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f51y · Standard 1m4f51yStandard 11/11 60Ray Dawson
31 Oct 20 Wolverhampton (AW)Read Andrew Balding On Betway Insider Handicap · Class 6 · 1m1f104y · Standard 1m1f104yStandard 7/12 64Shane Gray
26 Feb 20 Southwell (AW)Betway Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f14y · Standard 1m4f14yStandard 6/6 66Joe Fanning
14 Feb 20 Southwell (AW)Play 4 To Score At Betway Handicap · Class 5 · 1m3f23y · Standard 1m3f23yStandard 3/4 66Joe Fanning
19 Jan 20 Wolverhampton (AW)Heed Your Hunch At Betway Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f51y · Standard 1m4f51yStandard 10/10 68Joe Fanning
6 Jan 20 Wolverhampton (AW)betyourway At Betway Handicap · Class 5 · 1m1f104y · Standard 1m1f104yStandard 4/12 70Joe Fanning
16 Dec 19 Wolverhampton (AW)Betway Amateur Riders' Handicap · Class 5 · 1m1f104y · Standard 1m1f104yStandard 3/12 70Mr Ryan Holmes
30 Oct 19 NottinghamMansionBet Offer Deposit Limits Handicap (Gentleman Amateur Riders) (Div 2) · Class 6 · 1m2f50y · Soft 1m2f50ySoft 4/10 56Mr Ryan Holmes
14 Oct 19 MusselburghWatch RacingTV Now Amateur Riders' Handicap · Class 5 · 1m208y · Soft 1m208ySoft 3/14 56Mr Ryan Holmes
24 Sep 19 BeverleyBrian And Jason Merrington Memorial Amateur Riders' Handicap (Div 1) · Class 6 · 1m2f · Soft 1m2fSoft 5/12 57Mr Ryan Holmes
25 Aug 19 BeverleyBeverley Lions Handicap (Div 1) · Class 6 · 1m1f207y · Good To Firm 1m1f207yGood To Firm 3/13 56Joe Fanning
5 Aug 19 CarlisleTracy Gannon Inspirational Lady Glo & Go Handicap (Pro-Am Lady Riders) · Class 5 · 1m3f39y · Good To Soft 1m3f39yGood To Soft 6/16 58Jane Elliott
19 Jul 19 HamiltonClyde Scaffolding Ltd, Premier Scaffolding Services Handicap · Class 5 · 1m3f15y · Soft 1m3f15ySoft 7/7 61David Nolan
5 Jul 19 DoncasterLycetts Insurance Brokers Handicap · Class 5 · 1m3f197y · Good To Firm 1m3f197yGood To Firm 8/9 64Sean Davis
25 Jun 19 BeverleyRacing TV's Biggest Ever Flat Season Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f23y · Good To Soft 1m4f23yGood To Soft 7/7 64Andrew Mullen
31 May 19 Wolverhampton (AW)Visit smartvetmeds.com Online Pharmacy Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f51y · Standard 1m4f51yStandard 5/8 72Rossa Ryan
13 May 19 Wolverhampton (AW)Grand Theatre Wolverhampton Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f51y · Standard 1m4f51yStandard 1/12 70Joe Fanning
29 Apr 19 Thirskthirskraces Conference Centre Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f8y · Good 1m4f8yGood 5/15 64Sean Davis
2 Apr 19 Wolverhampton (AW)Betway Live Casino Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f51y · Standard 1m4f51yStandard 6/9 72Oisin Murphy
12 Mar 19 Southwell (AW)Betway Heed Your Cheltenham Hunch Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f14y · Standard 1m4f14yStandard 7/13 73Joe Fanning
20 Feb 19 Newcastle (AW)Betway Handicap · Class 4 · 1m4f98y · Standard To Slow 1m4f98yStandard To Slow 8/10 73James Sullivan
21 Jan 19 Wolverhampton (AW)Betway Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f51y · Standard 1m4f51yStandard 1/10 70Joe Fanning
4 Jan 19 Wolverhampton (AW)Betway Casino Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f51y · Standard 1m4f51yStandard 3/10 70James Sullivan
18 Dec 18 Southwell (AW)Betway Boost Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f14y · Standard 1m4f14yStandard 5/8 71Edward Greatrex
30 Nov 18 Southwell (AW)Betway Casino Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f14y · Standard 1m4f14yStandard 7/10 72Joe Fanning
16 Nov 18 Wolverhampton (AW)Play 4toscore At Betway Handicap · Class 5 · 1m1f104y · Standard 1m1f104yStandard 4/12 73Andrew Mullen
30 Oct 18 Wolverhampton (AW)Betway Handicap · Class 4 · 1m1f104y · Standard 1m1f104yStandard 4/12 73Tom Queally
12 Oct 18 Wolverhampton (AW)Follow At The Races On Instagram Handicap · Class 4 · 1m4f51y · Standard 1m4f51yStandard 7/11 74Andrew Mullen
19 May 18 Doncaster1stsecuritysolutions.co.uk Apprentice Handicap · Class 5 · 1m3f197y · Good To Firm 1m3f197yGood To Firm 5/11 69Rossa Ryan
30 Apr 18 Wolverhampton (AW)Wolverhampton Wanderers Premier League Congratulations Handicap · Class 4 · 1m4f51y · Standard 1m4f51yStandard 3/9 75Joe Fanning
7 Apr 18 Wolverhampton (AW)Contact Us At Fclgf.com Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f51y · Standard 1m4f51yStandard 1/9 73Joe Fanning
27 Mar 18 Southwell (AW)Betway Middle Distance Handicap · Class 5 · 1m3f23y · Standard 1m3f23yStandard 1/6 70Rossa Ryan
13 Mar 18 Southwell (AW)Betway Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f14y · Standard 1m4f14yStandard 6/9 72Joe Fanning
8 Mar 18 Southwell (AW)Betway Live Casino Apprentice Handicap · Class 5 · 1m3f23y · Standard 1m3f23yStandard 4/5 72Connor Murtagh
23 Feb 18 Lingfield (AW)Betway Casino Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f · Standard 1m4fStandard 1/10 63Joe Fanning
13 Feb 18 Southwell (AW)Betway Apprentice Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f14y · Standard 1m4f14yStandard 1/12 60Edward Greatrex
6 Feb 18 Southwell (AW)Betway Live Casino Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f14y · Standard 1m4f14yStandard 1/7 60Joe Fanning
18 Jan 18 Southwell (AW)Betway Live Casino Handicap · Class 6 · 1m3f23y · Standard 1m3f23yStandard 1/13 56Joe Fanning
29 Dec 17 Southwell (AW)Betway Handicap · Class 6 · 1m3f23y · Standard 1m3f23yStandard 2/12 53Rossa Ryan
22 Dec 17 Southwell (AW)Betway Live Casino Handicap · Class 6 · 1m3f23y · Standard 1m3f23yStandard 2/13 53Rossa Ryan
4 Dec 17 Southwell (AW)Betway Casino Handicap · Class 6 · 1m3f23y · Standard 1m3f23yStandard 1/14 48Joe Fanning
28 Oct 17 Wolverhampton (AW)Betway Middle Handicap · Class 7 · 1m4f51y · Standard 1m4f51yStandard 4/12 50Tom Queally
22 Oct 17 Southwell (AW)Compare Bookmakers At bookmakers.co.uk Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f14y · Standard 1m4f14yStandard 5/14 50Cam Hardie
9 Sep 17 Wolverhampton (AW)University Of Wolverhampton Racing Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f51y · Standard 1m4f51yStandard 5/12 52Tom Eaves
28 Aug 17 Southwell (AW)Nottingham Post Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f14y · Standard 1m4f14yStandard 4/14 53Cam Hardie
31 Jul 17 Wolverhampton (AW)Celebrate Christmas At Wolverhampton Racecourse Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f51y · Standard 1m4f51yStandard 6/12 55Tom Queally
20 Jul 17 LeicesterKube Exhibition Centre Handicap · Class 6 · 1m3f179y · Good 1m3f179yGood 9/12 56Kevin Stott
27 Jun 17 LeicesterBruntingthorpe Handicap · Class 6 · 1m3f179y · Good 1m3f179yGood 4/11 57Tom Queally
26 May 17 MusselburghRacing Uk Now In Hd Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f104y · Good To Firm 1m4f104yGood To Firm 6/10 58Joe Doyle
3 May 17 Wolverhampton (AW)Rinus Roofing Supplies Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f50y · Standard 1m4f50yStandard 3/10 58Kevin Stott
22 Apr 17 Wolverhampton (AW)Fclgf.com Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f50y · Standard 1m4f50yStandard 1/9 55Tom Queally
4 Apr 17 Southwell (AW)sunbets.co.uk Download The App Handicap (Div 2) · Class 6 · 1m · Standard 1mStandard 7/10 55Joe Fanning
17 Mar 17 Wolverhampton (AW)Betway Handicap · Class 6 · 1m1f103y · Standard 1m1f103yStandard 3/12 55Connor Beasley
5 Jan 17 Southwell (AW)sunbets.co.uk Download The App Handicap (Div 1) · Class 6 · 1m · Standard 1mStandard 5/8 57Joe Fanning
26 Dec 16 Wolverhampton (AW)Betway App Handicap (Div 1) · Class 6 · 1m1f103y · Standard 1m1f103yStandard 4/11 57Tony Hamilton
10 Dec 16 Wolverhampton (AW)Betway Middle Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f50y · Standard 1m4f50yStandard 9/11 60Tom Queally
10 Nov 16 Southwell (AW)Betway Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f · Standard 1m4fStandard 10/12 63Liam Keniry
28 Oct 16 Newcastle (AW)Pinnacle-Share Prize Draw Handicap (Div 2) · Class 6 · 1m4f98y · Standard 1m4f98yStandard 9/13 65David Nolan
13 Oct 16 UttoxeterManor Golf Club Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) · Class 5 · 1m7f168y · Good To Soft 1m7f168yGood To Soft 6/8 99Sean Quinlan
7 Sep 16 UttoxeterBetfred 'double Delight' Maiden Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3f207y · Good 2m3f207yGood 8/14 –Sean Quinlan
27 Aug 16 CartmelE-catering Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m1f46y · Good 2m1f46yGood 5/7 –Sean Quinlan
20 May 16 Wolverhampton (AW)Herman Bosman Appreciation Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f50y · Standard 1m4f50yStandard 4/9 66Tom Queally
29 Apr 16 ChepstowCounty Marquees Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f23y · Good To Soft 1m4f23yGood To Soft 4/7 66Tom Queally
12 Apr 16 Southwell (AW)Join At The Races On Facebook Handicap · Class 6 · 1m3f · Standard 1m3fStandard 2/11 62Joe Fanning
8 Mar 16 Southwell (AW)Download The Coral App Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f · Standard 1m4fStandard 3/8 62Timmy Murphy
23 Feb 16 Wolverhampton (AW)Bet In Play At Coral Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f50y · Standard 1m4f50yStandard 1/10 59Joe Fanning
16 Feb 16 Southwell (AW)Coral Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f · Standard 1m4fStandard 2/7 59Joe Fanning
4 Feb 16 Southwell (AW)Coral.co.uk Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f · Standard 1m4fStandard 2/7 59Joe Fanning
4 Jan 16 LudlowBest Wishes For 2016 Juvenile Maiden Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m7f169y · Heavy 1m7f169yHeavy 6/9 –Sean Quinlan
16 Oct 15 RedcarWatch Racing UK Anywhere Handicap (Lady Amateurs) · Class 6 · 1m2f · Soft 1m2fSoft 7/15 60Miss Becky Smith
22 Sep 15 BeverleyBetfair Supports Amateur Riders' Handicap · Class 6 · 1m1f207y · Good 1m1f207yGood 10/16 57Ryan Winks
15 Sep 15 CarlisleCarr's Group Handicap · Class 5 · 1m1f61y · Good 1m1f61yGood 1/13 57Ben Curtis
30 Aug 15 BeverleyBeverley Beer & Folk Festival Today Handicap (Div 1) · Class 6 · 1m1f207y · Good 1m1f207yGood 2/10 57Jacob Butterfield
23 May 15 BeverleyPike Is Another Year Older Handicap · Class 5 · 7f100y · Good To Firm 7f100yGood To Firm 4/5 59Tom Eaves
30 Apr 15 RedcarDownload Your Racing Uk Ipad App Handicap · Class 6 · 1m · Good To Firm 1mGood To Firm 5/13 59David Allan
8 Apr 15 Nottinghamtotepool Racing's Biggest Supporter Handicap · Class 5 · 1m75y · Soft 1m75ySoft 7/8 60David Allan
14 Oct 14 LeicesterFosse Way Nursery (Rnd) · Class 6 · 1m60y · Heavy 1m60yHeavy 2/8 58James Doyle
17 Sep 14 BeverleyBet totequadpot Maiden Auction Stakes · Class 5 · 7f100y · Good To Firm 7f100yGood To Firm 4/12 58Dale Swift
23 Jun 14 ThirskRacing Uk Anywhere Available Now Maiden Auction Stakes · Class 6 · 6f · Good To Firm 6fGood To Firm 5/11 –Megan Carberry
13 Jun 14 MusselburghEBF Stallions Purvis Group Maiden Stakes · Class 4 · 7f30y · Good To Soft 7f30yGood To Soft 4/5 –Dale Swift
18 May 14 RiponWooden Spoon, The Children's Charity Of Rugby Maiden Stakes (Div 2) · Class 5 · 6f · Good 6fGood 4/9 –Dale Swift
Star Ascending2012
Thousand Words
Sakaka
Dansili
Verbose
Tobougg
–

Thousand Words as a stallion

In our records: 69 runners, 24 winners (35%), 2 black-type winners, 1 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2010–2015.

On the track himself: 15 runs, 3 wins — Group 3 winner (Somerville Tattersall Stakes (Group 3)).

His best
Opal Tiara Group 2 OR 111 · Top Notch Tonto Group 3 OR 118 · Zero Grand OR 134 · Quinlandio OR 128 · Stansfield OR 120 · Railroad Junkie OR 119

The dam: Sakaka by Tobougg

No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 6 other runners.

The dam’s other foals

HorseRunsWinsBest
Cori Glory (IRE) 2020 filly · by Cotai Glory 152 OR 82
Shamrock Wine (IRE) 2018 filly · by Epaulette 130 OR 96
Gizi Gazelle (IRE) 2015 filly · by Fast Company 181 OR 63
Guanabara Bay (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Clodovil 714 OR 73
Ultimate Warrior (IRE) 2011 gelding · by Winker Watson 90 OR 74
John's Ruby (GB) 2010 filly · by Sixties Icon 10 –

Star Ascending in the sale ring

SaleResultBought bySold by
2013 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 124 · as a yearling €5,000Keith Brown Keith BrownRathasker Stud
2015 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 7 · as a in training £5,000Alan O'Keeffe Alan O'KeeffeBrown, Mr Keith

The family at the sales — out of the same dam

FoalSaleResult
Cori Glory2020 filly by Cotai Glory 2024 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2174 · broodmare Not sold
Cori Glory2020 filly by Cotai Glory 2023 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 12 · in training Not sold
Cori Glory2020 filly by Cotai Glory 2020 Goffs November SaleLot 215 · foal €5,000Craig Harrison (PS)
Gizi Gazelle2015 filly by Fast Company 2016 Tattersalls Ireland September, Book 2Lot 817 · yearling €5,000John Mullane
Guanabara Bay2013 gelding by Clodovil 2016 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1406 · in training 9,000gnsPaola Masiemo
2014 filly by Fast Company 2014 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 12 · foal €5,000Christine Hottewitzsch (PS)
Guanabara Bay2013 colt by Clodovil 2013 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 279 · foal €7,000Ladyswood Stud
Ultimate Warrior2011 colt by Winker Watson 2013 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 943 · in training Bought back
Ultimate Warrior2011 gelding by Winker Watson 2012 Goffs UK PremierLot 278 · yearling £22,000Peter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock
Ultimate Warrior2011 gelding by Winker Watson 2011 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 169 · foal €5,000Tom Jones
John's Ruby2010 filly by Sixties Icon 2011 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1574 · yearling 2,200gnsJohn S Wilson
2009 filly by Imperial Dancer 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 2084 · yearling Not sold

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.