Candlestick
Foaled 2011 · by Scorpion out of Pescetto Lady (Toulon)
Form 7/65314P (latest on the right) · Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 28 Dec 15 – 14 Jul 16, last for Mrs John Harrington · current OR 118
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 16 | Killarney (IRE)Larkins Pub & Restaurant Milltown Novice Hurdle · 2m1f · Good | 2m1f | Good | PU/8 | 118 | Paddy Kennedy |
| 27 Apr 16 | PunchestownMartinstown Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle (95-123) · 2m4f · Good To Yielding | 2m4f | Good To Yielding | 4/25 | 118 | Paddy Kennedy |
| 5 Apr 16 | FairyhouseOnline Discounts At Fairyhouse.ie Maiden Hurdle · 2m2f · Soft To Heavy | 2m2f | Soft To Heavy | 1/20 | – | Paddy Kennedy |
| 13 Mar 16 | NavanNavan Shamrock Festival Maiden Hurdle · 2m4f · Soft To Heavy | 2m4f | Soft To Heavy | 3/6 | – | Paddy Kennedy |
| 25 Feb 16 | ThurlesKillinan Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 5/17 | – | Robbie Power |
| 24 Jan 16 | LeopardstownLeopardstown Club Membership (pro/am) Flat Race · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 6/7 | – | Miss K Harrington |
| 28 Dec 15 | LeopardstownMidland Legal Solicitors Flat Race · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 7/11 | – | Miss K Harrington |
Scorpion as a stallion
In our records: 610 runners, 236 winners (39%), 10 black-type winners including 4 at the top level, 16 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2009–2022.
On the track himself: 15 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Juddmonte Grand Prix de Paris (Colts & Fillies)).
His best
Might Bite Grade 1 OR 172 · Riders Onthe Storm Grade 1 OR 162 · Don't Touch It Grade 1 OR 150 · Scorpiancer Grade 1 OR 124 · Derrinross Grade 2 OR 146 · Tell Us More Grade 3 OR 148
The dam: Pescetto Lady by Toulon
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 7 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Letthetruthbeknown (IRE) 2016 mare · by Shirocco | 6 | 2 | OR 120 |
| Opposites Attract (IRE) 2014 gelding · by Gold Well | 18 | 2 | OR 140 |
| Ballinlough Zara (IRE) 2010 mare · by Definite Article | 2 | 0 | – |
| Contadina (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Milan | 3 | 0 | – |
| Garden Morris (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Westerner | 8 | 0 | – |
| Burn And Turn (IRE) bt 2006 mare · by Flemensfirth | 35 | 6 | OR 139 |
| What An Article (IRE) 2005 gelding · by Definite Article | 15 | 0 | OR 96 |
Candlestick in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 223 · as a store | Bought back (€16,000) | – | Bluebell Farm |
| 2014 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 269 · as a store | €40,000Jessica Harrington | Jessica Harrington | Bluebell Farm |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Letthetruthbeknown2016 filly by Shirocco | 2019 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 402 · store | Not sold |
| Burn And Turn2006 mare by Flemensfirth | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1431 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Opposites Attract2014 colt by Gold Well | 2014 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1239 · store | €15,000Mark O'Hare |
| Contadina2009 gelding by Milan | 2012 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 169 · store | €40,000Tom Lacey |
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.