Black Key
Foaled 2012 · by Authorized out of Pentatonic (Giant's Causeway)
€35,201Prize money
Form 314/4063476 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 13 Apr 15 – 17 Oct 19, last for Donald McCain · current OR 117
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 19 | CarlisleIntroducing Racing TV Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) · Class 4 · 2m4f · Soft | 2m4f | Soft | 6/9 | 117 | Theo Gillard |
| 4 Sep 19 | UttoxeterMint People Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3f207y · Good | 2m3f207y | Good | 7/8 | 119 | Theo Gillard |
| 2 Aug 19 | Bangor-on-DeeYorton Goffs National Hunt Sale Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3f123y · Good | 2m3f123y | Good | 4/12 | 120 | Brian Hughes |
| 15 Jun 19 | HexhamHadrian Healthcare Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m4f28y · Good To Soft | 2m4f28y | Good To Soft | 3/5 | 124 | Theo Gillard |
| 19 May 19 | Market RasenMansionbet Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m4f139y · Good | 2m4f139y | Good | 6/8 | 130 | Brian Hughes |
| 17 Apr 19 | CheltenhamCheltenham Pony Racing Authority Graduates' Handicap Hurdle (Conditionals And Amateurs) · Class 3 · 2m179y · Good | 2m179y | Good | 10/14 | 134 | Theo Gillard |
| 20 Mar 19 | HaydockJoin Racing TV Now Novices' Hurdle · Class 3 · 1m7f144y · Soft | 1m7f144y | Soft | 4/4 | 137 | Theo Gillard |
| 24 Nov 18 | Haydock ListedRead Paul Nicholls Exclusively At Betfair Newton Novices' Hurdle (Listed) · Class 1 · 1m7f144y · Good | 1m7f144y | Good | 4/5 | 137 | Brian Hughes |
| 1 Aug 18 | GalwayTheTote.com Handicap Hurdle (81-123) · 2m5f11y · Yielding To Soft | 2m5f11y | Yielding To Soft | 1/20 | 118 | Rachael Blackmore |
| 8 Jul 18 | LimerickFollow Limerick Racecourse On Twitter Rated Hurdle · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 3/6 | 118 | Dylan Robinson |
| 4 Jun 18 | ListowelJohn B. Keane (C & G) Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 1/18 | 118 | Dylan Robinson |
| 25 Apr 18 | PunchestownAdare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle (95-123) · 2m5f · Yielding | 2m5f | Yielding | 6/24 | 119 | Daniel Holden |
Authorized as a stallion
In our records: 586 runners, 321 winners (55%), 65 black-type winners including 11 at the top level, 57 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2009–2021.
On the track himself: 7 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Racing Post Trophy (Group 1) (Str)).
His best
I Am Maximus Grade 1 OR 170 · Nichols Canyon Grade 1 OR 164 · Echoes In Rain Grade 1 OR 153 · Readin Tommy Wrong Grade 1 OR 149 · Santiago Group 1 OR 115 · Seal Of Approval Group 1 OR 115
The dam: Pentatonic by Giant's Causeway
She ran 10 times and won 2, best OR 97. Dam of 1 winner from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullasthesea (GB) 2013 gelding · by Champs Elysees | 2 | 0 | – |
| Nusantara (GB) 2011 filly · by New Approach | 5 | 0 | OR 67 |
| Molly Cat (GB) 2010 mare · by Dylan Thomas | 11 | 1 | OR 116 |
Black Key in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 77 · as a yearling | 40,000gnsH Morrison | H Morrison | Meon Valley Stud |
| 2015 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1008 · as a in training | 110,000gnsHarold Kirk / WP Mullins | Harold Kirk / WP Mullins | Summerdown Stables (H. Morrison) |
| 2018 Goffs UK September HIT SaleLot 77 · as a in training | £8,500Sian McCain | Sian McCain | Gigginstown House |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Fullasthesea2013 gelding by Champs Elysees | 2017 Goffs UK Aintree SaleLot 5 · in training | Not sold |
| Fullasthesea2013 gelding by Champs Elysees | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 182 · store | €7,500Francis F. Fenlon |
| Fullasthesea2013 colt by Champs Elysees | 2014 Tattersalls December YearlingsLot 128 · yearling | 12,000gnsOak Lodge Stud |
| Nusantara2011 filly by New Approach | 2014 Tattersalls JulyLot 575 · in training | 14,000gnsJ J O'Leary |
| Nusantara2011 filly by New Approach | 2013 Arqana Breeze Up SaleLot 20 · breeze-up | €100,000STEPHEN HILLEN BLOODSTOCK |
| Nusantara2011 filly by New Approach | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 892 · yearling | 18,000gnsGrove Stud |
| Molly Cat2010 filly by Dylan Thomas | 2012 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 287 · in training | 3,000gnsGuy Stephenson |
| Molly Cat2010 filly by Dylan Thomas | 2011 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 956 · yearling | 15,000gnsC Gordon-Watson Bloodstock |
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.