Brandon Castle
Foaled 2012 · by Dylan Thomas out of Chelsey Jayne (Galileo)
Form 44117955/49 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 13 Sep 14 – 19 Nov 21, last for Neil King · current OR 133
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 21 | AscotGarden For All Seasons Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 2 · 1m7f152y · Good | 1m7f152y | Good | 9/9 | 133 | Tom O'Brien |
| 4 Apr 21 | Plumptonmylittletip.co.uk Sussex Champion Hurdle (Handicap Hurdle) (GBB Race) · Class 2 · 1m7f195y · Good | 1m7f195y | Good | 4/5 | 136 | Daryl Jacob |
| 20 Nov 20 | AscotCoral 'Fail To Finish' Free Bet Handicap Hurdle · Class 2 · 1m7f152y · Soft | 1m7f152y | Soft | 5/11 | 138 | Daryl Jacob |
| 7 Nov 20 | Wincanton Grade 2Unibet Elite Hurdle (Grade 2) · Class 1 · 1m7f · Good | 1m7f | Good | 5/6 | 139 | Richard Johnson |
| 26 Sep 20 | Market Rasen ListedThank You Rand Farm Park Prelude Handicap Hurdle (Listed) · Class 1 · 2m125y · Good | 2m125y | Good | 9/12 | 139 | Bryony Frost |
| 5 Sep 20 | HaydockBetfair Exchange Old Borough Cup Handicap · Class 2 · 1m6f1y · Soft | 1m6f1y | Soft | 7/17 | 88 | Hollie Doyle |
| 16 Aug 20 | Market RasenBetway Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m125y · Good | 2m125y | Good | 1/13 | 132 | Bryony Frost |
| 27 Jul 20 | Market RasenBetway Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m125y · Good | 2m125y | Good | 1/11 | 125 | Bryony Frost |
| 10 Jul 20 | Market RasenBetway Summer Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 2 · 2m125y · Good | 2m125y | Good | 4/10 | 125 | Bryony Frost |
| 20 Jun 20 | NewmarketBetway Live Casino Handicap · Class 3 · 1m6f · Good | 1m6f | Good | 4/9 | 90 | Dougie Costello |
| 26 Jan 20 | FontwellMansionBet Proud to Support British Racing Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m1f162y · Soft | 2m1f162y | Soft | 4/5 | 129 | Bryony Frost |
| 27 Dec 19 | KemptonLadbrokes Football 'Acca-Boosty' Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 6/10 | 132 | Jack Quinlan |
Dylan Thomas as a stallion
In our records: 603 runners, 270 winners (45%), 38 black-type winners including 10 at the top level, 41 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2009–2024.
On the track himself: 20 runs, 10 wins — Group 1 winner (Budweiser Irish Derby (Group 1)).
His best
Ahoy Senor Grade 1 OR 169 · Blazing Speed Group 1 OR 127 · Pether's Moon Group 1 OR 115 · Nymphea Group 1 OR 115 · Nightflower Group 1 OR 111 · Dylan Mouth Group 1 OR 111
The dam: Chelsey Jayne by Galileo
She ran 6 times and won 0, best OR 60. Dam of 6 winners from 7 other runners.
Certain Lad Group 3 half-sibling, by Clodovil
Jallota Group 3 out of the 2nd dam, by Rock Of Gibraltar
Classic Legend Listed out of the 2nd dam, by Galileo
Gather Ye Rosebuds Listed half-sibling, by Zoffany
Popmurphy bt out of the 2nd dam, by Montjeu
Rawdaa bt out of the 2nd dam, by Teofilo
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standbackandlook (GB) 2021 gelding · by U S Navy Flag | 17 | 2 | OR 68 |
| Gather Ye Rosebuds (GB) Listed 2020 filly · by Zoffany | 9 | 3 | OR 102 |
| Certain Lad (GB) Group 3 2016 gelding · by Clodovil | 51 | 11 | OR 112 |
| Jack Regan (GB) 2015 gelding · by Rock Of Gibraltar | 17 | 4 | OR 88 |
| The Statesman (GB) 2014 gelding · by Zoffany | 14 | 4 | OR 81 |
| Welsh Rarebit (GB) 2013 gelding · by Dylan Thomas (full sibling) | 15 | 0 | OR 118 |
| Chelsea Mick (GB) 2009 gelding · by Hawk Wing | 15 | 1 | OR 76 |
Brandon Castle in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1683 · as a yearling | 30,000gnsAndrew Balding | Andrew Balding | Hillwood Stud |
| 2016 Tattersalls JulyLot 660 · as a in training | 22,000gnsSimon West | Simon West | Park House Stables (A. Balding) |
| 2018 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 374 · as a in training | £18,000Stroud Coleman/Neil King | Stroud Coleman/Neil King | Saxon Gate (Archie Watson) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Standbackandlook2021 gelding by U S Navy Flag | 2025 Tattersalls JulyLot 647 · in training | 12,000gnsFahad H Al-Mutairi |
| Gather Ye Rosebuds2020 mare by Zoffany | 2025 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1721 · broodmare | 425,000gnsPlantation Stud |
| Gather Ye Rosebuds2020 filly by Zoffany | 2024 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1745 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Standbackandlook2021 colt by U S Navy Flag | 2022 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1142 · yearling | 45,000gnsRichard Knight Bloodstock |
| Gather Ye Rosebuds2020 filly by Zoffany | 2021 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1252 · yearling | 95,000gnsMick Channon Bloodstock |
| 2018 gelding by Pride of Dubai | 2021 Tattersalls JulyLot 344 · in training | 11,000gnsMeah Lloyd Bloodstock |
| 2018 colt by Pride of Dubai | 2019 Goffs UK PremierLot 272 · yearling | £40,000A.C. Elliott, Agent |
| Certain Lad2016 gelding by Clodovil | 2019 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1071 · in training | Bought back |
| Jack Regan2015 gelding by Rock of Gibraltar | 2018 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 292 · in training | 180,000gnsAvenue Bloodstock/Clarke Bloodstock/Busuttin Racing |
| Certain Lad2016 colt by Clodovil | 2017 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1899 · yearling | 13,000gnsGill Richardson Bloodstock |
| Jack Regan2015 gelding by Rock of Gibraltar | 2017 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 508 · in training | 22,000gnsIan Williams |
| Jack Regan2015 colt by Rock of Gibraltar | 2016 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1595 · yearling | 48,000gnsC Gordon-Watson Bloodstock |
| The Statesman2014 colt by Zoffany | 2016 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 300 · in training | 90,000gnsRichard Knight Bloodstock Agent |
| Welsh Rarebit2013 gelding by Dylan Thomas | 2016 Goffs UK August SaleLot 13 · in training | £2,500Egerton/Robinson |
| The Statesman2014 colt by Zoffany | 2015 Goffs UK PremierLot 204 · yearling | £60,000Mr. M.V. Magnier |
| Welsh Rarebit2013 colt by Dylan Thomas | 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1457 · yearling | 4,000gns |
| Chelsea Mick2009 gelding by Hawk Wing | 2012 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 232 · in training | £1,600Helle Frydensberg |
| Chelsea Mick2009 gelding by Hawk Wing | 2011 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 250 · in training | Not sold |
| Chelsea Mick2009 colt by Hawk Wing | 2009 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 509 · foal | 6,000gnsTony Ashley |
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.