Brain Power
Foaled 2011 · by Kalanisi out of Blonde Ambition (Old Vic)
€14,000Prize money
Form F2F41/PP1/6/P (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase, NH Flat · ran 21 Feb 15 – 17 Mar 23, last for Warren Ewing · current OR 140
Grade 1 won the 118th Grand National Hurdle Stakes (4yo+) (Turf) (2019)
Grade 2 won the Unibet International Hurdle (2018)
Grade 3 won the Wessex Youth Trust Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (2016)
Listed won the Jumeirah Hotels And Resorts December Handicap Hurdle (Listed) (2016)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 23 | CheltenhamSt. James's Place Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase · Class 2 · 3m2f · Soft | 3m2f | Soft | PU/23 | 140 | Mr D McGill |
| 18 Oct 20 | Kempton ListedRacing TV Hurdle (Listed) · Class 1 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 6/6 | 150 | Aidan Coleman |
| 19 Oct 19 | Far Hills (USA) Grade 1118th Grand National Hurdle Stakes (4yo+) (Turf) · 2m5f · Good | 2m5f | Good | 1/12 | – | Nico de Boinville |
| 13 Apr 19 | Ayr Grade 2CPMS Scottish Champion Hurdle (Grade 2 Handicap) · Class 1 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | PU/14 | 153 | Nico de Boinville |
| 12 Mar 19 | Cheltenham Grade 1Unibet Champion Hurdle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 2m87y · Soft | 2m87y | Soft | PU/10 | 158 | Nico de Boinville |
| 15 Dec 18 | Cheltenham Grade 2Unibet International Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m1f · Good To Soft | 2m1f | Good To Soft | 1/8 | 158 | Nico de Boinville |
| 18 Nov 18 | Cheltenham Grade 2Shloer Chase (Grade 2) (Registered As The Cheltenham Chase) · Class 1 · 1m7f199y · Good | 1m7f199y | Good | 4/6 | 155 | Aidan Coleman |
| 12 Apr 18 | Aintree Grade 1Big Buck's Celebration Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 2m3f200y · Good To Soft | 2m3f200y | Good To Soft | F/6 | 155 | Nico de Boinville |
| 13 Mar 18 | Cheltenham Grade 1Racing Post Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 1m7f199y · Heavy | 1m7f199y | Heavy | 2/5 | 156 | Nico de Boinville |
| 20 Jan 18 | Ascot Grade 1Royal Salute Whisky Clarence House Chase (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 2m167y · Soft | 2m167y | Soft | F/5 | 157 | Nico de Boinville |
| 9 Dec 17 | Sandown Grade 1randoxhealth.com Henry VIII Novices' Chase (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 1m7f119y · Good To Soft | 1m7f119y | Good To Soft | UR/5 | – | David Mullins |
| 27 Nov 17 | KemptonRacinguk.com Novices' Chase · Class 4 · 2m2f · Good To Soft | 2m2f | Good To Soft | 1/4 | – | David Mullins |
Kalanisi as a stallion
In our records: 708 runners, 292 winners (41%), 20 black-type winners including 5 at the top level, 27 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2003–2020.
His best
Brain Power Grade 1 OR 162 · Kalashnikov Grade 1 OR 161 · Barters Hill Grade 1 OR 150 · Barizan Grade 1 OR 146 · Fayonagh Grade 1 OR 129 · Katchit Grade 2 OR 166
The dam: Blonde Ambition by Old Vic
She ran 11 times and won 0, best OR 86. Dam of 2 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Slemish (IRE) 2018 gelding · by Mount Nelson | 1 | 0 | – |
| Beyond Ambitious (IRE) bt 2017 mare · by Kalanisi (full sibling) | 8 | 1 | – |
| Kalinski (IRE) 2014 gelding · by Kalanisi (full sibling) | 4 | 0 | – |
| Degooch (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Gamut | 32 | 8 | OR 132 |
Brain Power in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 765 · as a store | Not sold (€6,200) | – | Winter Lodge Stables |
| 2014 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 162 · as a store | €30,000Warren Ewing | Warren Ewing | Winter Lodge Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Slemish2018 colt by Mount Nelson | 2018 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 708 · store | €30,000Ian Ferguson |
| Kalinski2014 gelding by Kalanisi | 2015 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 199 · store | €22,000Stroud Coleman Bloodstock |
| Degooch2009 gelding by Gamut | 2013 Goffs UK Spring SaleLot 68 · in training | £65,000Donald Mccain |
| Degooch2009 gelding by Gamut | 2012 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 442 · store | €10,500Monbeg Stables |
| Degooch2009 colt by Gamut | 2009 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1184 · store | €5,000Kevin Ross |
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.