The Last Melon
Foaled 2012 · by Sir Percy out of Step Fast (Giant's Causeway)
Form 5776/6/7P/8P5 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 14 Feb 16 – 27 Mar 25, last for James Bennett · current OR 66
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 25 | WarwickTony Darby Retirement Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m2f · Good | 3m2f | Good | 5/11 | 66 | Will Featherstone |
| 10 Mar 25 | PlumptonCelebrating Sussex Novices' Handicap Chase · Class 5 · 2m3f164y · Good | 2m3f164y | Good | PU/10 | 68 | Will Featherstone |
| 6 Feb 25 | HuntingdonAdvertise Your Business At Huntingdon Racecourse Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m3f137y · Good To Soft | 2m3f137y | Good To Soft | 8/9 | 70 | Harriet Tucker |
| 20 Dec 24 | UttoxeterPat And Helen Tandy Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m6f45y · Soft | 2m6f45y | Soft | PU/13 | 70 | Will Featherstone |
| 24 Oct 24 | LudlowKLF Insurance Brokers Champion Stakes Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) · Class 5 · 3m · Good To Soft | 3m | Good To Soft | 7/10 | 70 | Will Featherstone |
| 8 Jan 21 | Lingfield (AW)Follow At The Races On Twitter 'Jumpers' Bumper' Standard Open NH Flat Race (Div 2) · Class 4 · 2m · Standard To Slow | 2m | Standard To Slow | 6/8 | – | David Bass |
| 18 Oct 20 | Ffos LasFollow pottergroupracing On Instagram Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m7f191y · Good | 2m7f191y | Good | 6/17 | 78 | Jeremiah McGrath |
| 1 Sep 20 | Newton AbbotNewtonAbbotRace On Twitter Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m5f122y · Good | 2m5f122y | Good | 7/11 | 82 | Jeremiah McGrath |
| 21 Aug 20 | Newton AbbotEngage Undercarriage This Time Bob Pebble Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 2m5f122y · Good | 2m5f122y | Good | 7/8 | 82 | Jeremiah McGrath |
| 5 Aug 20 | Newton Abbotoldgoldracing.com Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) · Class 4 · 2m5f122y · Good | 2m5f122y | Good | 5/10 | 82 | Jeremiah McGrath |
| 2 Sep 18 | WorcesterCarpet Gallop Supporting Racing Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m7f · Good | 2m7f | Good | 7/11 | 91 | David Bass |
| 23 Aug 18 | FontwellNetbet Sport Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m3f49y · Good | 2m3f49y | Good | 5/12 | 93 | David Bass |
Sir Percy as a stallion
In our records: 489 runners, 277 winners (57%), 27 black-type winners including 4 at the top level, 29 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2009–2023.
On the track himself: 10 runs, 5 wins — Group 1 winner (Darley Dewhurst Stakes (Group 1)).
His best
Presenting Percy Grade 1 OR 169 · Knight Salute Grade 1 OR 146 · Sir John Hawkwood Group 1 OR 110 · Wake Forest Group 1 · Mr Percy Group 2 OR 140 · Lady Tiana Group 2 OR 106
The dam: Step Fast by Giant's Causeway
She ran 6 times and won 0, best OR 50. Dam of 0 winners from 1 other runner.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Sassicaia (GB) 2013 gelding · by Dick Turpin | 7 | 0 | OR 68 |
The Last Melon in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1088 · as a foal | Bought back (25,000gns) | – | Gazeley Stud (Agent) |
| 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 875 · as a yearling | Bought back (19,000gns) | – | Gazeley Stud (Agent) |
| 2015 Tattersalls Guineas HITLot 5 · as a in training | 2,500gnsJ Bennett | J Bennett | Jamie Railton (Agent) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 colt by Finjaan | 2016 Goffs Sportsman's, Part 2Lot 935 · yearling | €10,000Aidan O'Ryan |
| 2015 colt by Finjaan | 2015 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1494 · foal | 8,000gnsPeter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock |
| 2014 colt by Delegator | 2015 Tattersalls Ireland September, Book 2Lot 674 · yearling | Not sold |
| 2014 colt by Delegator | 2014 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 400 · foal | 5,000gnsFolistown Farm |
| Il Sassicaia2013 colt by Dick Turpin | 2013 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 511 · foal | Bought back |
| 2011 colt by Medicean | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1106 · yearling | 42,000gnsAmanda Skiffington |
| 2011 colt by Medicean | 2011 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1133 · foal | 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.