Royal Blessing
Foaled 2012 · by Royal Applause out of Zuleika Dobson (Cadeaux Genereux)
€2,918Prize money
Form 560300/3177 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 11 Oct 14 – 22 Dec 17, last for Peter Fahey · current OR 56
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 17 | Dundalk (AW)Dundalk Stadium Racing Returns Friday 5th January 2018 Handicap (45-65) · 1m2f150y · Standard | 1m2f150y | Standard | 7/13 | 56 | Kevin Manning |
| 11 Feb 17 | Wolverhampton (AW)Betway Middle Handicap (Div 2) · Class 6 · 1m1f103y · Standard | 1m1f103y | Standard | 7/12 | 57 | Liam Keniry |
| 20 Jan 17 | Wolverhampton (AW)Betway App Handicap · Class 7 · 1m1f103y · Standard | 1m1f103y | Standard | 1/9 | 49 | Adam Kirby |
| 6 Jan 17 | Dundalk (AW)Marshes Shopping Centre Handicap (45-65) (Div 2) · 1m2f150y · Standard | 1m2f150y | Standard | 3/14 | 49 | Michael Hussey |
| 26 Oct 16 | Dundalk (AW)Crowne Plaza Hotel Dundalk Handicap (45-65) (Div 2) · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 11/14 | 54 | Ronan Whelan |
| 10 Oct 16 | Curragh (IRE)Curragh Racecourse Finale Of 2016 Handicap · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 23/26 | 55 | Gary Halpin |
| 22 Sep 16 | CurraghOrder Of Malta Handicap (45-70) (Div 1) · 1m2f · Yielding To Soft | 1m2f | Yielding To Soft | 3/15 | 55 | Ronan Whelan |
| 24 Aug 16 | BellewstownLougher Stables Handicap (45-70) · 1m4f · Yielding | 1m4f | Yielding | 10/16 | 56 | Ronan Whelan |
| 16 Aug 16 | TipperaryFollow Tipperaryraces On Facebook Handicap (45-65) · 1m1f · Good To Firm | 1m1f | Good To Firm | 6/16 | 57 | Ronan Whelan |
| 4 Aug 16 | Leopardstown (IRE)Strypes Apprentice Handicap · 1m1f · Good | 1m1f | Good | 5/19 | 58 | Robbie Dolan |
| 30 Jun 16 | TipperaryBuy Online At Tipperaryraces.ie Handicap (45-75) · 1m1f · Yielding | 1m1f | Yielding | 5/8 | 59 | Ronan Whelan |
| 5 Jun 16 | ListowelSt. John's Literary Centre Handicap (45-65) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 3/14 | 58 | Ronan Whelan |
Royal Applause as a stallion
In our records: 952 runners, 495 winners (52%), 31 black-type winners, 35 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1999–2021.
His best
Mister Blue Sky Group 2 OR 144 · Finjaan Group 2 OR 118 · Royal Julius Group 2 OR 114 · Lovelace Group 2 OR 112 · Please Sing Group 2 OR 100 · Whatsthescript Group 2
The dam: Zuleika Dobson by Cadeaux Genereux
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 8 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Dorset (GB) 2015 gelding · by Sepoy | 2 | 0 | – |
| Lightly Squeeze (GB) bt 2014 gelding · by Poet's Voice | 34 | 7 | OR 140 |
| Musaddas (GB) 2010 gelding · by Exceed and Excel | 30 | 5 | OR 107 |
| Guarantee (GB) 2009 gelding · by Authorized | 11 | 3 | OR 105 |
| Bisou (GB) 2008 filly · by Tiger Hill | 2 | 0 | – |
| Regal Guest (GB) 2007 colt · by King's Best | 3 | 0 | – |
| Midnight Dreamer (GB) 2005 mare · by Fantastic Light | 12 | 1 | OR 88 |
| Becharm (GB) 2004 filly · by Singspiel | 7 | 0 | OR 65 |
Royal Blessing in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Goffs UK PremierLot 307 · as a yearling | £35,000Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock | Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock | John Troy (Agent) |
| 2015 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1661 · as a in training | 4,000gnsAidan O'Ryan | Aidan O'Ryan | Aislabie Stables (G. Peckham) |
| 2015 Tattersalls JulyLot 695 · as a in training | Bought back (5,000gns) | – | Aislabie Stables (G. Peckham) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Dorset2015 colt by Sepoy | 2016 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1542 · yearling | 15,000gnsThe Highbury Stud |
| Musaddas2010 gelding by Exceed And Excel | 2016 Goffs UK September HIT SaleLot 93 · in training | £15,000Hisham M. Juhail |
| Lightly Squeeze2014 colt by Poet's Voice | 2015 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 546 · yearling | 17,000gnsPhilip Hide |
| Bisou2008 mare by Tiger Hill | 2013 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2069 · broodmare | 10,000gnsThe Highbury Stud |
| Musaddas2010 colt by Exceed And Excel | 2011 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 433 · yearling | 80,000gnsAngie Loder Bloodstock |
| Guarantee2009 colt by Authorized | 2011 Tattersalls Craven Breeze-UpLot 129 · breeze-up | 50,000gnsJohn Warren Bloodstock |
| Guarantee2009 colt by Authorized | 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 34 · yearling | Bought back |
| Midnight Dreamer2005 filly by Fantastic Light | 2010 Arqana December SaleLot 14 · in training | €5,000EMERALD BLOODSTOCK SERVICES LTD |
| Becharm2004 filly by Singspiel | 2010 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1262 · broodmare | Not sold |
| Guarantee2009 colt by Authorized | 2009 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 959 · foal | 130,000gnsPaddy Twomey |
| Bisou2008 filly by Tiger Hill | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1570 · yearling | Not sold |
| Regal Guest2007 colt by King's Best | 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1059 · yearling | 30,000gnsGill Richardson Bloodstock |
| Regal Guest2007 colt by King's Best | 2007 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1105 · foal | 26,000gnsBallybrennan Stud |
| 2006 colt by Diktat | 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1582 · yearling | 5,000gnsJR Ramsden |
| Becharm2004 filly by Singspiel | 2007 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 202 · in training | 7,000gnsEdge Logistics (Holdings) |
| 2006 colt by Diktat | 2006 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 882 · foal | 27,000gnsLE Ramsden |
| Midnight Dreamer2005 filly by Fantastic Light | 2006 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 933 · yearling | Bought back |
| Becharm2004 filly by Singspiel | 2005 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 961 · 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.