Birchwood
Foaled 2013 · by Dark Angel out of Layla Jamil (Exceed And Excel)
€32,850Prize money
Form 1756/860370 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 2 May 15 – 7 Oct 17, last for Richard Fahey · current OR 105
Group 2 won the bet365 Superlative Stakes (Group 2) (2015)
Listed won the Corbettsports City Plate (Listed) (2016)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 17 | Ascottotescoop6 Challenge Cup (Heritage Handicap) · Class 2 · 7f · Good To Soft | 7f | Good To Soft | 13/18 | 105 | Gerald Mosse |
| 9 Sep 17 | AscotCunard Handicap · Class 2 · 7f · Good To Soft | 7f | Good To Soft | 7/17 | 105 | Jamie Spencer |
| 4 Aug 17 | GoodwoodBetfred Mile Handicap · Class 2 · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 3/17 | 102 | Jamie Spencer |
| 24 Jun 17 | AscotWokingham Stakes (Heritage Handicap) · Class 2 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 19/27 | 105 | James Doyle |
| 13 May 17 | Haydock ListedPertemps Network Spring Trophy Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 6/7 | 108 | Paul Hanagan |
| 1 Apr 17 | Doncaster ListedBetway Cammidge Trophy Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f · Good To Soft | 6f | Good To Soft | 8/13 | 110 | William Buick |
| 2 Oct 16 | Chantilly (FR) Group 1Qatar Prix de la Foret (3yo+) (Turf) · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 6/11 | – | James Doyle |
| 19 Aug 16 | York Group 3Sky Bet City Of York Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 5/10 | 113 | Paul Hanagan |
| 26 Jul 16 | Goodwood Group 2Qatar Lennox Stakes (Group 2) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 7/8 | 113 | Ryan Moore |
| 9 Jul 16 | Chester ListedCorbettsports City Plate (Listed) · Class 1 · 7f2y · Soft | 7f2y | Soft | 1/8 | 110 | Paddy Mathers |
| 25 Jun 16 | Newmarket Group 3John Sunley Memorial Criterion Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 7f · Heavy | 7f | Heavy | 7/8 | 114 | William Buick |
| 15 May 16 | Deauville (FR) Group 1Poule d'Essai des Poulains (3yo Colts) (Straight) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 13/13 | – | James Doyle |
Dark Angel as a stallion
In our records: 1,629 runners, 921 winners (57%), 119 black-type winners including 22 at the top level, 102 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2009–2024.
On the track himself: 9 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Shadwell Middle Park Stakes (Group 1)).
His best
Silver Streak Grade 1 OR 163 · Kyrov Grade 1 OR 162 · Guitar Pete Grade 1 OR 144 · Battaash Group 1 OR 127 · Harry Angel Group 1 OR 125 · Almeraq Group 1 OR 123
The dam: Layla Jamil by Exceed And Excel
She ran 16 times and won 2, best OR 79. Dam of 5 winners from 7 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layla Belle (IRE) 2024 filly · by Supremacy | 2 | 1 | – |
| Longevity (IRE) 2023 filly · by Supremacy | 4 | 0 | OR 52 |
| Star Jameela (IRE) 2021 filly · by Dark Angel (full sibling) | 1 | 0 | – |
| Smart Beauty (IRE) 2019 gelding · by Dark Angel (full sibling) | 52 | 5 | OR 52 |
| Leafhopper (IRE) 2017 filly · by Dark Angel (full sibling) | 5 | 3 | OR 94 |
| Jazirat (IRE) 2015 gelding · by Dark Angel (full sibling) | 31 | 1 | OR 84 |
| Desert Frost (IRE) 2014 gelding · by Dark Angel (full sibling) | 23 | 2 | OR 91 |
Birchwood in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1097 · as a yearling | 77,000gnsHighfield Farm LLP | Highfield Farm LLP | Grangemore Stud, Ireland |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Longevity2023 filly by Supremacy | 2024 Goffs Orby, Book 1Lot 314 · yearling | €35,000Nigel Tinkler/Jamie Piggott |
| 2022 filly by Dark Angel | 2023 Goffs OrbyLot 467 · yearling | €425,000Form Bloodstock |
| Leafhopper2017 mare by Dark Angel | 2023 Tattersalls JulyLot 161 · broodmare | 135,000gnsEpona Bloodstock |
| Star Jameela2021 filly by Dark Angel | 2022 Goffs OrbyLot 39 · yearling | €150,000Rabbah Bloodstock |
| 2020 filly by Dark Angel | 2021 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 119 · yearling | 80,000gnsBadgers Bloodstock |
| Smart Beauty2019 colt by Dark Angel | 2020 Goffs OrbyLot 241 · yearling | €260,000HKJC |
| Leafhopper2017 filly by Dark Angel | 2018 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 454 · yearling | 480,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock |
| Jazirat2015 colt by Dark Angel | 2016 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 151 · yearling | 220,000gnsJohn Ferguson Bloodstock |
| Desert Frost2014 colt by Dark Angel | 2015 Goffs UK PremierLot 372 · yearling | £270,000John Ferguson Bloodstock Ltd |
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.