Simple Verse
Foaled 2012 · by Duke Of Marmalade out of Guantanamera (Sadler's Wells)
Every foal out of Simple Verse (IRE) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steamroller (FR) 2023 gelding · by Too Darn Hot | 2 | 0 | – |
| Delta (GB) bt 2022 gelding · by Kitten's Joy | 11 | 1 | OR 93 |
| Queen Of The Pride (GB) Group 2 2020 filly · by Roaring Lion | 7 | 3 | OR 111 |
Form 111/24713/20 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 24 Feb 15 – 22 Jun 17, last for Ralph Beckett · current OR 113
Group 1 won the Ladbrokes St Leger Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1) (2015)
Group 1 won the Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Group 1) (2015)
Group 2 won the DFS Park Hill Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) (2016)
Group 3 won the Markel Insurance Fillies' Stakes (Registered As The Lillie Langtry Stakes) (2015)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 17 | Ascot Group 1Gold Cup (Group 1) · Class 1 · 2m3f210y · Good To Firm | 2m3f210y | Good To Firm | 14/14 | 113 | Oisin Murphy |
| 19 May 17 | York Group 2Betway Yorkshire Cup (Group 2) · Class 1 · 1m5f188y · Soft | 1m5f188y | Soft | 2/8 | 113 | Oisin Murphy |
| 15 Oct 16 | Ascot Group 2Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup (Group 2) · Class 1 · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 3/10 | 113 | Oisin Murphy |
| 8 Sep 16 | Doncaster Group 2DFS Park Hill Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) · Class 1 · 1m6f132y · Good | 1m6f132y | Good | 1/12 | 113 | Oisin Murphy |
| 18 Jun 16 | Ascot Group 2Hardwicke Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 1m4f · Good To Soft | 1m4f | Good To Soft | 7/9 | 115 | Oisin Murphy |
| 4 Jun 16 | Epsom Downs Group 1Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Cup (Sponsored By Investec) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m4f10y · Good To Soft | 1m4f10y | Good To Soft | 4/8 | 116 | Oisin Murphy |
| 30 Apr 16 | Newmarket Group 2Dunaden At Overbury Jockey Club Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 1m4f · Good To Soft | 1m4f | Good To Soft | 2/6 | 116 | Oisin Murphy |
| 17 Oct 15 | Ascot Group 1Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m4f · Good To Soft | 1m4f | Good To Soft | 1/12 | 115 | Andrea Atzeni |
| 12 Sep 15 | Doncaster Group 1Ladbrokes St Leger Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m7f · Good | 1m7f | Good | 1/7 | 108 | Andrea Atzeni |
| 30 Jul 15 | Goodwood Group 3Markel Insurance Fillies' Stakes (Registered As The Lillie Langtry Stakes) · Class 1 · 1m6f · Good | 1m6f | Good | 1/14 | 88 | Harry Bentley |
| 24 Jun 15 | SalisburyAshbrittle Stud Bibury Cup Handicap · Class 3 · 1m4f · Good To Firm | 1m4f | Good To Firm | 1/9 | 82 | Oisin Murphy |
| 22 May 15 | GoodwoodGoodwood Flying School Fillies' Handicap · Class 3 · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 2/8 | 76 | Andrea Atzeni |
Duke Of Marmalade as a stallion
In our records: 393 runners, 169 winners (43%), 37 black-type winners including 8 at the top level, 27 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2010–2020.
On the track himself: 16 runs, 6 wins — Group 1 winner (Prix Ganay-40eme Anniversaire Air Mauritius).
His best
Big Orange Group 1 OR 121 · Son Of Raj Group 1 OR 119 · Simple Verse Group 1 OR 116 · Star Of Seville Group 1 OR 114 · Sound Of Freedom Group 1 OR 104 · Rain In Holland Group 1
The dam: Guantanamera by Sadler's Wells
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 5 other runners.
Even Song Group 2 half-sibling, by Mastercraftsman
Queen Of The Pride Group 2 her foal, by Roaring Lion
Delta bt her foal, by Kitten's Joy
Maxentius bt half-sibling, by Holy Roman Emperor
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Suit (IRE) 2015 gelding · by Declaration Of War | 20 | 2 | OR 82 |
| Even Song (IRE) Group 2 2013 filly · by Mastercraftsman | 7 | 2 | OR 110 |
| Maxentius (IRE) bt 2010 gelding · by Holy Roman Emperor | 11 | 2 | OR 107 |
| Lord Jim (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Holy Roman Emperor | 24 | 1 | OR 78 |
| Marc De Savoie (IRE) 2008 colt · by Aussie Rules | 6 | 0 | OR 65 |
Simple Verse in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Goffs OrbyLot 355 · as a yearling | €240,000David Redvers | David Redvers | Barronstown Stud |
| 2022 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1886 · as a broodmare · in foal to Too Darn Hot (GB) | 500,000gnsOliver St Lawrence Bloodstock | Oliver St Lawrence Bloodstock | Tweenhills Farm & Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Suit2015 gelding by Declaration of War | 2020 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 388 · in training | 6,000gnsEnrigo Guerrieri |
| Orange Suit2015 colt by Declaration of War | 2018 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 321 · in training | 13,000gnsJ Basquill |
| Orange Suit2015 colt by Declaration of War | 2016 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 89 · yearling | 90,000gns |
| Even Song2013 filly by Mastercraftsman | 2013 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 896 · foal | €170,000D Farrington |
| Maxentius2010 gelding by Holy Roman Emperor | 2013 Tattersalls JulyLot 652 · in training | 85,000gnsAl Ghazali Stud |
| Lord Jim2009 gelding by Holy Roman Emperor | 2013 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 172 · in training | 7,000gnsFarrington Bloodstock |
| Maxentius2010 gelding by Holy Roman Emperor | 2011 Goffs UK PremierLot 186 · yearling | Bought back |
| Lord Jim2009 gelding by Holy Roman Emperor | 2010 Goffs OrbyLot 160 · yearling | €24,000Grangecon Stud |
| Marc De Savoie2008 colt by Aussie Rules | 2010 Goffs UK November HIT SaleLot 494 · in training | £5,000Annika Kallse |
| Marc De Savoie2008 colt by Aussie Rules | 2009 Goffs OrbyLot 271 · yearling | €35,000Stephen Hillen |
| Marc De Savoie2008 colt by Aussie Rules | 2008 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 1258 · foal | €37,000Bba Ireland |
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.