Moonlight Sonata
Foaled 2012 · by Galileo out of Blue Rhapsody (Cape Cross)
Every foal out of Moonlight Sonata (GB) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| What's The Plan (GB) 2023 gelding · by Time Test | 12 | 1 | OR 79 |
| Pina Sonata (GB) Group 3 2022 filly · by Pinatubo | 10 | 4 | OR 107 |
| Sky Safari (GB) Group 3 2021 mare · by Zoustar | 14 | 7 | OR 106 |
| Mcpherson (GB) 2018 gelding · by Golden Horn | 16 | 0 | OR 90 |
Form 32/3135 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 3 Sep 14 – 3 Oct 15, last for Sir Michael Stoute · current OR 82
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 15 | NewmarketWoodhurst Construction Fillies' Handicap · Class 3 · 1m4f · Good To Firm | 1m4f | Good To Firm | 5/8 | 82 | Ryan Moore |
| 2 Sep 15 | BathEBF Stallions Breeding Winners Fillies' Handicap · Class 4 · 1m2f46y · Good To Soft | 1m2f46y | Good To Soft | 3/7 | 80 | Ted Durcan |
| 11 Aug 15 | Lingfield (AW)Pmw Communications Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 1/6 | 79 | Ted Durcan |
| 24 Apr 15 | SandownNordoff Robbins Willie Robertson Memorial Maiden Fillies' Stakes · Class 4 · 1m2f7y · Good | 1m2f7y | Good | 3/13 | – | Ryan Moore |
| 20 Sep 14 | NewmarketFederation Of Bloodstock Agents 'EBF Stallions' Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Div 1) · Class 4 · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 2/10 | – | Shane Kelly |
| 3 Sep 14 | LingfieldBritish Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes · Class 5 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 3/10 | – | Ryan Moore |
Galileo as a stallion
In our records: 1,954 runners, 1,242 winners (64%), 377 black-type winners including 106 at the top level, 243 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2003–2022.
His best
Supasundae Grade 1 OR 164 · Mystical Power Grade 1 OR 154 · Windsor Park Grade 1 OR 153 · Frankel Group 1 OR 140 · Rip Van Winkle Group 1 OR 129 · Nathaniel Group 1 OR 128
The dam: Blue Rhapsody by Cape Cross
She ran 5 times and won 1, best OR 75. Dam of 2 winners from 2 other runners.
Western Hymn Group 2 half-sibling, by High Chaparral
Fantasia Group 3 out of the 2nd dam, by Sadler's Wells
Pina Sonata Group 3 her foal, by Pinatubo
Pink Symphony Group 3 out of the 2nd dam, by Montjeu
Sky Safari Group 3 her foal, by Zoustar
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Hymn (GB) Group 2 2011 gelding · by High Chaparral | 27 | 8 | OR 117 |
| Blue Nova (GB) 2010 filly · by Nayef | 7 | 1 | OR 75 |
Moonlight Sonata in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 295 · as a yearling | 210,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock | Blandford Bloodstock | Newsells Park Stud Ltd. |
| 2016 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1504 · as a broodmare · in foal to Mastercraftsman (IRE) | 280,000gnsHugo Lascelles Bloodstock | Hugo Lascelles Bloodstock | The Castlebridge Consignment |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Western Hymn2011 colt by High Chaparral | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1367 · yearling | 50,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock |
| Blue Nova2010 filly by Nayef | 2012 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2139 · broodmare | 18,500gnsAbdulaziz Al Boenain |
| Blue Nova2010 filly by Nayef | 2011 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 222 · yearling | Bought back |
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.