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Foaled 2012 · by Shamardal out of Elle Galante (Galileo)
Form 1/2156/4 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 10 Nov 14 – 5 Mar 16, last for David Simcock · current OR 113
Group 2 won the King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) (2015)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 16 | Meydan (UAE) Group 2Dubai City Of Gold Sponsored By Skycargo (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 4/6 | 113 | Jamie Spencer |
| 19 Aug 15 | York Group 2Betway Great Voltigeur Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 1m4f · Good To Soft | 1m4f | Good To Soft | 6/7 | 112 | Jamie Spencer |
| 14 Jul 15 | Longchamp (FR) Group 1Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris (3yo Colts & Fillies) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 5/6 | – | Jamie Spencer |
| 19 Jun 15 | Ascot Group 2King Edward VII Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 1m4f · Good To Firm | 1m4f | Good To Firm | 1/7 | 103 | Jamie Spencer |
| 2 May 15 | Newmarket ListedHarbour Watch Newmarket Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 2/6 | 86 | Jamie Spencer |
| 10 Nov 14 | Kempton (AW)Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Stakes (Div 1) · Class 4 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 1/12 | – | Pat Cosgrave |
Shamardal as a stallion
In our records: 1,141 runners, 705 winners (62%), 150 black-type winners including 30 at the top level, 100 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2006–2021.
On the track himself: 4 runs, 3 wins — Group 1 winner (Gainsborough Poule d'Essai des Poulains (Colts) (Grande Piste)).
His best
Able Friend Group 1 OR 138 · Pinatubo Group 1 OR 128 · Pakistan Star Group 1 OR 127 · Mukhadram Group 1 OR 125 · Royal Champion Group 1 OR 122 · Tarnawa Group 1 OR 122
The dam: Elle Galante by Galileo
She ran 4 times and won 0 — placed in black type. Dam of 6 winners from 8 other runners.
Pentland Hills Grade 1 half-sibling, by Motivator
Elle Shadow Group 3 out of the 2nd dam, by Shamardal
El Comodin Listed out of the 2nd dam, by Monsun
Elle Gala Listed out of the 2nd dam, by Galileo
Asyad bt out of the 2nd dam, by New Approach
Cersei bt half-sibling, by Invincible Spirit
Lyric Street bt out of the 2nd dam, by Hurricane Run
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seraphic (IRE) 2020 gelding · by Dubawi | 39 | 6 | OR 120 |
| Kasatka (IRE) 2018 filly · by Dubawi | 2 | 0 | – |
| Ispahan (GB) 2017 gelding · by Lope De Vega | 14 | 1 | OR 86 |
| Pentland Hills (IRE) Grade 1 2015 gelding · by Motivator | 25 | 7 | OR 157 |
| Belgravian (FR) 2014 gelding · by Pivotal | 13 | 2 | OR 62 |
| Cersei (GB) bt 2013 filly · by Invincible Spirit | 15 | 4 | OR 77 |
| Camlann (IRE) 2011 gelding · by Cape Cross | 44 | 8 | OR 135 |
| Pangaea Prince (IRE) 2010 colt · by Invincible Spirit | 5 | 0 | – |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Seraphic2020 gelding by Dubawi | 2025 Tattersalls Online JanuaryLot 37 · in training | 12,500gnsGraeme McPherson |
| Kasatka2018 filly by Dubawi | 2025 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 328 · broodmare | €42,000Daniela NOWARA |
| Cersei2013 filly by Invincible Spirit | 2024 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 40 · broodmare | €50,000AGV Karwin Stud |
| Seraphic2020 gelding by Dubawi | 2023 Tattersalls Online AugustLot 8 · in training | 37,000gnsKillarney Glen |
| Ispahan2017 gelding by Lope De Vega | 2022 Arqana Summer SaleLot 459 · in training | €38,000A-TURF |
| Ispahan2017 colt by Lope De Vega | 2018 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 110 · yearling | Bought back |
| Pentland Hills2015 colt by Motivator | 2016 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 611 · yearling | 40,000gnsCF Wall |
| Camlann2011 gelding by Cape Cross | 2014 Goffs UK September HIT SaleLot 382 · in training | £800Rachel O'neill |
| Pangaea Prince2010 colt by Invincible Spirit | 2013 Arqana Summer SaleLot 264 · in training | €6,000HAUTIERES BLOODSTOCK SASU |
| Pangaea Prince2010 colt by Invincible Spirit | 2011 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 31 · yearling | €440,000WARATAH THOROUGHBREDS |
| 2009 colt by Dalakhani | 2010 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 37 · yearling | €370,000SAUQUE Frédéric |
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.