Opera Lad
Foaled 2012 · by Teofilo out of Opera Glass (Barathea)
Form 31755/20 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 3 Jan 15 – 22 Jun 16, last for Andrew Balding · current OR 74
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 16 | SalisburyH S Lester Memorial Handicap · Class 4 · 1m6f21y · Soft | 1m6f21y | Soft | 11/11 | 74 | David Probert |
| 29 Apr 16 | ChepstowCounty Marquees Handicap · Class 5 · 1m4f23y · Good To Soft | 1m4f23y | Good To Soft | 2/7 | 73 | David Probert |
| 12 Sep 15 | ChesterBetfair Supports The Injured Jockeys Fund Handicap · Class 3 · 1m7f195y · Soft | 1m7f195y | Soft | 5/5 | 76 | David Probert |
| 13 Aug 15 | SalisburyKevin Hall & Pat Boakes Memorial Handicap · Class 4 · 1m6f21y · Good | 1m6f21y | Good | 5/9 | 77 | David Probert |
| 29 Jul 15 | SandownUnibet Offer Daily Trainer/Jockey Specials Handicap · Class 4 · 1m6f · Good | 1m6f | Good | 7/10 | 77 | David Probert |
| 21 Feb 15 | Lingfield (AW)32Red.com Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 1/7 | – | David Probert |
| 3 Jan 15 | Lingfield (AW)32Red Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 1m2f · Standard | 1m2f | Standard | 3/11 | – | David Probert |
Teofilo as a stallion
In our records: 1,000 runners, 540 winners (54%), 114 black-type winners including 24 at the top level, 83 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2009–2024.
On the track himself: 5 runs, 5 wins — Group 1 winner (Laing O'rourke National Stakes (group 1)).
His best
Exultant Group 1 OR 129 · Subjectivist Group 1 OR 120 · Trading Leather Group 1 OR 120 · Nations Pride Group 1 OR 118 · Cross Counter Group 1 OR 118 · Quest For More Group 1 OR 118
The dam: Opera Glass by Barathea
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 9 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tosca Time (GB) 2019 filly · by Time Test | 3 | 0 | – |
| Opera Gift (GB) 2017 gelding · by Nathaniel | 7 | 3 | OR 88 |
| Ring Cycle (GB) 2016 gelding · by Norse Dancer | 4 | 0 | OR 72 |
| Opera Queen (GB) 2014 filly · by Nathaniel | 3 | 0 | – |
| Rock Opera (GB) 2013 filly · by Fastnet Rock | 1 | 0 | – |
| Opera Duke (IRE) 2011 colt · by Duke Of Marmalade | 1 | 0 | – |
| Opera Buff (GB) 2009 gelding · by Oratorio | 45 | 1 | OR 82 |
| Winged Diva (IRE) 2008 filly · by Hawk Wing | 2 | 0 | – |
| Opera Gal (IRE) Listed 2007 mare · by Galileo | 25 | 5 | OR 105 |
Opera Lad in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Tattersalls JulyLot 663 · as a in training | 6,000gnsPaolo Favero | Paolo Favero | Park House Stables (A. Balding) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Tosca Time2019 filly by Time Test | 2022 Tattersalls JulyLot 17 · in training | 2,500gnsParagon Bloodstock |
| Opera Gal2007 mare by Galileo | 2021 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1643 · broodmare | 40,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock |
| Ring Cycle2016 gelding by Norse Dancer | 2019 Tattersalls JulyLot 436 · in training | 8,500gnsJose Carlos Cerqueira Germano |
| Winged Diva2008 mare by Hawk Wing | 2016 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1934 · broodmare | 3,000gnsHighgrove Stud |
| Winged Diva2008 mare by Hawk Wing | 2013 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2350 · broodmare | Not sold |
| Opera Buff2009 colt by Oratorio | 2012 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 106 · in training | 6,500gnsR Cooper |
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.