Flying Angel
Foaled 2011 · by Arcadio out of Gypsy Kelly (Roselier)
Form 414/69P45/P4 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase · ran 14 Oct 15 – 19 Apr 21, last for Nigel Twiston-Davies · current OR 137
Grade 1 won the Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (2017)
Grade 2 won the Betway Kingmaker Novices' Chase (Grade 2) (2017)
Grade 3 won the Close Brothers Imperial Cup Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) (2016)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 21 | KemptonJoin VBET Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 3m · Good | 3m | Good | 4/4 | 137 | Sam Twiston-Davies |
| 24 Feb 21 | DoncasterVirgin Bet Veterans' Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 2m7f214y · Good To Soft | 2m7f214y | Good To Soft | PU/8 | 139 | Jordan Nailor |
| 19 Dec 20 | Ascot ListedGood Luck Hollie In SPOTY Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Listed) (GBB Race) · Class 1 · 2m7f180y · Heavy | 2m7f180y | Heavy | 5/10 | 140 | Tom Bellamy |
| 5 Dec 20 | AintreeWilliam Hill Grand Sefton Handicap Chase (National Course) (GBB Race) · Class 2 · 2m5f19y · Soft | 2m5f19y | Soft | 4/18 | 140 | Jordan Nailor |
| 31 Oct 20 | Ascot Grade 3Sodexo Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 2m7f180y · Soft | 2m7f180y | Soft | PU/14 | 142 | Tom Bellamy |
| 12 Mar 20 | CheltenhamFulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 3m2f · Soft | 3m2f | Soft | 9/23 | 144 | Mr Zac Baker |
| 18 Jan 20 | Haydock Grade 2Peter Marsh Handicap Chase (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) · Class 1 · 3m1f125y · Heavy | 3m1f125y | Heavy | 6/10 | 146 | Sam Twiston-Davies |
| 7 Dec 19 | AintreeVirgin Bet Grand Sefton Handicap Chase (National Course) · Class 2 · 2m5f19y · Soft | 2m5f19y | Soft | 4/14 | 140 | Sam Twiston-Davies |
| 22 Nov 19 | AscotCreativevents Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 2m5f8y · Soft | 2m5f8y | Soft | 1/7 | 140 | Sam Twiston-Davies |
| 27 Oct 19 | Aintree Grade 2Virgin Bet Monet's Garden Old Roan Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) · Class 1 · 2m4f · Soft | 2m4f | Soft | 4/5 | 141 | Sam Twiston-Davies |
| 5 Apr 19 | Aintree Grade 3Randox Health Topham Handicap Chase (Grade 3) (National Course) · Class 1 · 2m5f19y · Soft | 2m5f19y | Soft | 6/27 | 142 | Tom Bellamy |
| 12 Mar 19 | Cheltenham Grade 3Ultima Handicap Chase (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 3m1f · Soft | 3m1f | Soft | 5/24 | 142 | Sam Twiston-Davies |
Arcadio as a stallion
In our records: 375 runners, 118 winners (31%), 9 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 11 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2009–2019.
On the track himself: 11 runs, 3 wins — Group 2 winner (Grosser Mercedes-Benz-Preis).
His best
Hardline Grade 1 OR 161 · Flying Angel Grade 1 OR 157 · Zanza Grade 2 OR 158 · Third Time Lucki Grade 2 OR 153 · Simply The Betts Grade 3 OR 157 · Go Conquer Grade 3 OR 157
The dam: Gypsy Kelly by Roselier
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 5 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizing Venezuela (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Arcadio (full sibling) | 3 | 0 | – |
| Mac's Grey (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Great Palm | 25 | 1 | OR 83 |
| Bhaltair (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Great Palm | 25 | 6 | OR 119 |
| Wild Side Of Life (IRE) 2003 gelding · by Exit To Nowhere | 8 | 0 | OR 106 |
| Cengiz (IRE) 2002 gelding · by Taipan | 23 | 0 | OR 83 |
Flying Angel in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 856 · as a store | €9,000Rathmore Stud | Rathmore Stud | Jamestown Consignment |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 colt by Arcadio | 2014 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 444 · store | €5,000Weirside Farm |
| Sizing Venezuela2009 gelding by Arcadio | 2012 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 253 · store | €44,000H Kirk/w P Mullins |
| Mac's Grey2007 gelding by Great Palm | 2010 Goffs UK Spring Store SaleLot 188 · store | SoldNo Bid |
| Sizing Venezuela2009 gelding by Arcadio | 2009 Goffs December NH SaleLot 177 · store | €11,000Richard Rohan |
| Wild Side Of Life2003 gelding by Exit To Nowhere | 2008 Goffs UK August SaleLot 137 · in training | £14,000Vaughan, T. |
| Bhaltair2006 gelding by Great Palm | 2006 Goffs December NH SaleLot 302 · store | €17,500Blake Martin |
| Wild Side Of Life2003 gelding by Exit To Nowhere | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 157 · store | €25,000Tim Hyde Jnr |
| Cengiz2002 gelding by Taipan | 2006 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 161 · store | €10,000A Sadik |
| 2005 filly by Moscow Society | 2005 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1073 · store | €25,000Kennycourt Stud |
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.