Madame Butterfly
Foaled 2012 · by Rip Van Winkle out of Messias da Silva (Tale Of The Cat)
Every foal out of Madame Butterfly (IRE) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eager Puccini (GB) 2022 gelding · by Bated Breath | 9 | 0 | OR 52 |
| Notre Dame (GB) 2021 filly · by Kingman | 13 | 2 | OR 64 |
| Minella Butterfly (GB) 2020 filly · by Mastercraftsman | 5 | 0 | OR 49 |
| Imperial Butterfly (IRE) 2018 filly · by Oasis Dream | 12 | 2 | OR 70 |
Form 22/221 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 8 Jun 15 – 31 Oct 16, last for David O'Meara · current OR 75
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 16 | Kempton (AW)Breeders Backing Racing Ebf Maiden Fillies' Stakes · Class 5 · 1m · Standard To Slow | 1m | Standard To Slow | 1/12 | 75 | Graham Gibbons |
| 9 May 16 | MusselburghHigh Definition Racing UK Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 1m1f · Good To Firm | 1m1f | Good To Firm | 2/6 | 75 | Daniel Tudhope |
| 26 Apr 16 | Wolverhampton (AW)Nfu Mutual Bridgnorth Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 7f32y · Standard | 7f32y | Standard | 2/7 | – | Daniel Tudhope |
| 26 Jun 15 | NewcastleBetfred 'racing's Biggest Supporter' Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 2/7 | – | Graham Gibbons |
| 8 Jun 15 | ThirskMartin House Children's Hospice Maiden Fillies' Stakes · Class 5 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 2/8 | – | Graham Gibbons |
Rip Van Winkle as a stallion
In our records: 380 runners, 187 winners (49%), 24 black-type winners including 4 at the top level, 20 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2012–2020.
On the track himself: 14 runs, 5 wins — Group 1 winner (BGC Sussex Stakes (Group 1)).
His best
Winston C Group 1 OR 142 · Dick Whittington Group 1 OR 115 · Jennifer Eccles Group 1 · Te Akau Shark Group 1 · Creggs Pipes Group 2 OR 109 · Rip Van Lips Group 2 OR 107
The dam: Messias da Silva by Tale Of The Cat
She ran 6 times and won 1, best OR 84. Dam of 5 winners from 7 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galileo Sand (IRE) 2021 gelding · by Galileo | 6 | 2 | – |
| Turandot (IRE) 2018 filly · by Frankel | 11 | 3 | OR 79 |
| Golden Hind (GB) 2017 filly · by Golden Horn | 14 | 3 | OR 78 |
| Kingdom Brunel (GB) 2015 gelding · by Mastercraftsman | 17 | 0 | OR 110 |
| Constantino (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Danehill Dancer | 36 | 6 | OR 96 |
| Amazing Maria (IRE) Group 1 2011 mare · by Mastercraftsman | 18 | 5 | OR 117 |
| Vulcan (IRE) 2010 colt · by Tiger Hill | 1 | 0 | – |
Madame Butterfly in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1542 · as a broodmare · in foal to Bated Breath (GB) | 9,000gnsSaud bin Saad | Saud bin Saad | Barton Sales |
| 2023 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1962 · as a broodmare · in foal to Ten Sovereigns (IRE) | 7,000gnsTurquoise Bloodstock Agency / Emirsoy Stud | Turquoise Bloodstock Agency / Emirsoy Stud | Barton Sales |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 filly by Ardad | 2026 Goffs OrbyLot 131 · yearling | €58,000CJC Bloodstock |
| 2025 filly by Ardad | 2025 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 532 · foal | 19,000gnsLakefield Farm |
| Galileo Sand2021 colt by Galileo | 2023 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 93 · in training | 140,000gnsBronsan Racing |
| Golden Hind2017 mare by Golden Horn | 2022 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1723 · broodmare | 55,000gnsPeter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock |
| Turandot2018 filly by Frankel | 2021 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1874 · broodmare | 85,000gnsDavid Redvers Bloodstock / Rosemont Stud |
| Golden Hind2017 filly by Golden Horn | 2021 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1873 · broodmare | 25,000gnsBearstone Stud |
| Amazing Maria2011 mare by Mastercraftsman | 2021 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1876 · broodmare | 230,000gnsBlandford Bloodstock |
| Constantino2013 gelding by Danehill Dancer | 2018 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 454 · in training | 6,000gnsJ Babb |
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.