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Desert Ruler
Foaled 2013 · by Kheleyf out of Desert Royalty (Alhaarth)
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35Runs
5Wins
92nd / 3rd
87Best OR
£35,618Prize money
Form 3153899706 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 3 Jun 15 – 25 Sep 19, last for Jedd O'Keeffe · current OR 83
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 19 | Newcastle (AW)Designs.uk.net Handicap · Class 4 · 1m4f98y · Standard | 1m4f98y | Standard | 6/6 | 83 | Jack Garritty |
| 8 Sep 19 | YorkSha And Carat Apprentice Handicap · Class 4 · 1m3f188y · Good | 1m3f188y | Good | 12/14 | 75 | Rowan Scott |
| 20 Jul 19 | RiponInn At South Stainley Handicap · Class 4 · 1m4f10y · Good | 1m4f10y | Good | 7/8 | 79 | Paul Mulrennan |
| 26 Jun 19 | CarlisleCumberland Plate Handicap · Class 4 · 1m3f39y · Good To Firm | 1m3f39y | Good To Firm | 9/17 | 81 | Jack Garritty |
| 25 May 19 | ChesterThyme People Handicap · Class 4 · 1m4f63y · Good | 1m4f63y | Good | 9/9 | 83 | Jack Garritty |
| 15 May 19 | YorkLindum Construction Group Handicap · Class 4 · 1m3f188y · Good To Firm | 1m3f188y | Good To Firm | 8/17 | 84 | Jack Garritty |
| 13 Apr 19 | ThirskScouting For Girls At thirskraces Friday 16th August Handicap · Class 3 · 1m4f8y · Good To Firm | 1m4f8y | Good To Firm | 3/9 | 85 | Jack Garritty |
| 5 Apr 19 | LeicesterEverards Of Leicestershire Handicap · Class 3 · 1m3f179y · Good | 1m3f179y | Good | 5/11 | 85 | Jack Garritty |
| 20 Feb 19 | Newcastle (AW)Betway Handicap · Class 4 · 1m4f98y · Standard To Slow | 1m4f98y | Standard To Slow | 1/10 | 81 | Jack Garritty |
| 1 Feb 19 | Newcastle (AW)Play 4 To Score At Betway Handicap · Class 4 · 1m4f98y · Standard To Slow | 1m4f98y | Standard To Slow | 3/7 | 80 | Jack Garritty |
| 24 Sep 18 | Newcastle (AW)Granny Elizabeth Handicap · Class 4 · 1m4f98y · Standard | 1m4f98y | Standard | 7/9 | 81 | Jack Garritty |
| 31 Aug 18 | HamiltonLadbrokes Lanark Silver Bell Handicap · Class 3 · 1m4f15y · Good To Soft | 1m4f15y | Good To Soft | 11/15 | 83 | Jack Garritty |
Desert Ruler2013
Kheleyf
Desert Royalty
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Alhaarth
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Kheleyf as a stallion
In our records: 708 runners, 331 winners (47%), 22 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 31 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2006–2022.
His best
Mckinley Grade 1 OR 141 · Sayif Group 2 OR 118 · Muraweg Group 2 OR 105 · Penny's Picnic Group 2 · Percolator Group 3 OR 109 · Majestic Queen Group 3 OR 106
The dam: Desert Royalty by Alhaarth
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 5 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Benjamin (GB) 2016 gelding · by Epaulette | 5 | 2 | OR 82 |
| Tonto's Spirit (GB) 2012 gelding · by Authorized | 86 | 17 | OR 136 |
| Lady Of Yue (GB) 2010 mare · by Manduro | 35 | 2 | OR 71 |
| Kian's Delight (GB) bt 2008 gelding · by Whipper | 32 | 9 | OR 135 |
| Rebel Chieftain (IRE) 2007 colt · by Dansili | 1 | 0 | – |
| Princess Zohra (GB) 2006 filly · by Royal Applause | 5 | 1 | OR 66 |
Desert Ruler in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1478 · as a yearling | 15,000gnsJedd O'Keefe | Jedd O'Keefe | Glebe Stud |
| 2018 Tattersalls JulyLot 894 · as a in training | 17,000gnsJedd O'Keeffe | Jedd O'Keeffe | Highbeck Stables (J. O'Keeffe) |
| 2019 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 32 · as a in training | £8,000Al Rowais Stable | Al Rowais Stable | Highbeck Stables (Jedd O'Keeffe) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Just Benjamin2016 colt by Epaulette | 2017 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1580 · yearling | Bought back |
| 2014 filly by Bahamian Bounty | 2015 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1876 · yearling | 2,000gnsArgamia Bloodstock |
| Tonto's Spirit2012 gelding by Authorized | 2015 Goffs UK September HIT SaleLot 14 · in training | Not sold |
| Tonto's Spirit2012 colt by Authorized | 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1198 · yearling | 29,000gnsMichael Dods |
| Kian's Delight2008 gelding by Whipper | 2013 Goffs UK Newbury SaleLot 34 · in training | £70,000Roddie Owen / Paul Fullagher |
| 2011 colt by Bahamian Bounty | 2012 Tattersalls December YearlingsLot 166 · yearling | 35,000gnsAmanda Skiffington |
| Kian's Delight2008 gelding by Whipper | 2011 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 18 · in training | £1,000Peter Bowen |
| Kian's Delight2008 colt by Whipper | 2009 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1092 · yearling | 17,000gnsJedd O'Keefe |
| Princess Zohra2006 filly by Royal Applause | 2009 Tattersalls JulyLot 453 · in training | 5,500gnsS.A. Bloodstock |
| Rebel Chieftain2007 colt by Dansili | 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 480 · yearling | 220,000gnsJohn Ferguson Bloodstock |
| Princess Zohra2006 filly by Royal Applause | 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1663 · yearling | 48,000gnsC Gordon-Watson Bloodstock |
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