Opportuna
Foaled 2012 · by Rock Hard Ten out of Veiled Beauty (Royal Academy)
Every foal out of Opportuna (GB) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zupa Trupa (GB) 2023 filly · by Zoustar | 2 | 0 | – |
| Gesundheit (GB) 2022 gelding · by Blue Point. | 8 | 1 | OR 66 |
| Maso Bastie (GB) 2020 gelding · by Churchill | 15 | 2 | OR 87 |
| Lucrosa (IRE) 2019 filly · by Profitable | 8 | 0 | OR 65 |
| Round Six (IRE) 2018 colt · by Buratino | 5 | 2 | OR 79 |
| Last Opportunity (IRE) bt 2017 colt · by Dandy Man | 4 | 1 | – |
Form 247/70080 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 8 Aug 14 – 20 Nov 15, last for Michael Appleby · current OR 52
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 15 | Wolverhampton (AW)Download The New Unibet Racing App Apprentice Handicap · Class 6 · 5f216y · Standard | 5f216y | Standard | 13/13 | 52 | Rhiain Ingram |
| 1 Oct 15 | BeverleyEppleworth Fillies' Handicap · Class 5 · 7f100y · Good To Firm | 7f100y | Good To Firm | 8/10 | 55 | Andrew Mullen |
| 27 Jul 15 | Southwell (AW)Walking The Courses Maiden Handicap · Class 6 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 13/14 | 59 | Andrew Mullen |
| 15 Jun 15 | CarlisleEBF Stallions Fillies' Handicap · Class 4 · 6f192y · Good To Firm | 6f192y | Good To Firm | 10/10 | 65 | Franny Norton |
| 29 May 15 | Newcastleo'brienwaste.com Fillies' Handicap (Str) · Class 5 · 1m3y · Good To Firm | 1m3y | Good To Firm | 7/8 | 68 | Paul Mulrennan |
| 5 Nov 14 | Kempton (AW)Betdaq 30 Free Bet 3% Commission Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div 1) · Class 5 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 7/9 | – | William Carson |
| 18 Oct 14 | Cattericktotescoop6 The Millionaire Maker Maiden Fillies' Stakes · Class 5 · 7f · Soft | 7f | Soft | 4/8 | – | William Carson |
| 8 Aug 14 | HaydockBritish Stallion Studs Ebf Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 2/9 | – | Richard Kingscote |
Rock Hard Ten as a stallion
In our records: 98 runners, 28 winners (29%), 14 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 10 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2007–2013.
On the track himself: 3 runs, 3 wins — Group 1 winner (Santa Anita Handicap (Dirt)).
His best
Nereid Group 1 · Capital Plan Group 2 · Doubles Partner Group 2 · Abtaal Group 3 OR 114 · Long Lashes Group 3 OR 108 · Quality Rocks Group 3
The dam: Veiled Beauty by Royal Academy
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 7 winners from 10 other runners.
The Cheka Group 3 half-sibling, by Xaar
Last Opportunity bt her foal, by Dandy Man
Wall Of Sound bt half-sibling, by Singspiel
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Ten High (GB) 2021 gelding · by Ten Sovereigns | 18 | 5 | OR 63 |
| Moon Over The Sea (GB) 2019 gelding · by Sea The Moon | 60 | 10 | OR 59 |
| Robustly (GB) 2018 filly · by Dandy Man | 6 | 0 | OR 64 |
| Leadership Race (IRE) 2017 gelding · by Brazen Beau | 17 | 2 | OR 89 |
| Wall Of Light (GB) 2013 filly · by Zamindar | 5 | 0 | OR 71 |
| Wall Of Sound (GB) bt 2010 filly · by Singspiel | 12 | 3 | OR 96 |
| Big Old Unit (GB) 2009 filly · by Byron | 1 | 0 | – |
| Azlaa (GB) 2008 filly · by Dubawi | 7 | 1 | OR 72 |
| The Cheka (IRE) Group 3 2006 gelding · by Xaar | 34 | 4 | OR 111 |
| Vettorenjoy (GB) 2005 gelding · by Vettori | 5 | 1 | OR 82 |
Opportuna in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2070 · as a broodmare | 3,000gnsGortskagh House Stud | Gortskagh House Stud | Hilltop Stables (M. Appleby) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Just Ten High2021 gelding by Ten Sovereigns | 2025 Tattersalls Guineas HITLot 79 · in training | 6,000gnsR I M |
| Just Ten High2021 gelding by Ten Sovereigns | 2025 Tattersalls Online FebruaryLot 24 · in training | Not sold |
| Just Ten High2021 colt by Ten Sovereigns | 2023 Tattersalls Craven Breeze-UpLot 80 · breeze-up | 50,000gnsHopkins Bloodstock / Quest Thoroughbreds |
| Just Ten High2021 colt by Ten Sovereigns | 2022 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1545 · yearling | 18,000gnsCon Marnane |
| Moon Over The Sea2019 gelding by Sea The Moon | 2022 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1460 · in training | 4,500gnsTony Carroll |
| Robustly2018 mare by Dandy Man | 2022 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1822 · broodmare | 55,000gnsGHS Bloodstock |
| Moon Over The Sea2019 colt by Sea The Moon | 2020 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1315 · yearling | 62,000gnsKevin Ross Bloodstock / Sean Quinn |
| Leadership Race2017 colt by Brazen Beau | 2018 Goffs February SaleLot 192 · yearling | €40,000Gaelic Bloodstock |
| Leadership Race2017 colt by Brazen Beau | 2017 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 780 · foal | 68,000gnsMickley Stud |
| Azlaa2008 mare by Dubawi | 2015 Tattersalls JulyLot 41 · broodmare | Not sold |
| Big Old Unit2009 mare by Byron | 2014 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1941 · broodmare | 8,000gns |
| Azlaa2008 filly by Dubawi | 2011 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 142 · in training | 22,000gnsWill Barrons Bloodstock |
| Big Old Unit2009 filly by Byron | 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 696 · yearling | Bought back |
| Azlaa2008 filly by Dubawi | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 154 · yearling | 65,000gnsRabbah Bloodstock |
| Azlaa2008 filly by Dubawi | 2008 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 775 · foal | 50,000gnsMeridian International Sarl |
| Vettorenjoy2005 gelding by Vettori | 2008 Tattersalls JulyLot 287 · in training | 19,000gnsTirki Alsabah |
| The Cheka2006 colt by Xaar | 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 475 · yearling | 58,000gnsEve Johnson Houghton |
| The Cheka2006 colt by Xaar | 2006 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 532 · foal | 62,000gnsEpona Management |
| Vettorenjoy2005 colt by Vettori | 2006 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1725 · yearling | 7,000gnsMarco Botti |
| Vettorenjoy2005 colt by Vettori | 2005 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 586 · foal | 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.