The Black Cygnet
Foaled 2013 · by Pastoral Pursuits out of The Dark Eider (Superlative)
Form 007 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 9 May 16 – 17 Aug 16, last for David Menuisier
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 16 | Kempton (AW)10 Free Bet At 32redsport.com Median Auction Maiden Fillies' Stakes · Class 4 · 1m4f · Standard To Slow | 1m4f | Standard To Slow | 7/7 | – | William Carson |
| 15 Jul 16 | NottinghamBDN More Than A Building Company Maiden Fillies' Stakes (Plus 10) · Class 5 · 1m2f50y · Good | 1m2f50y | Good | 14/14 | – | R P Walsh |
| 9 May 16 | WindsorSky Bet Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 1m2f7y · Good | 1m2f7y | Good | 12/12 | – | William Carson |
Pastoral Pursuits as a stallion
In our records: 447 runners, 209 winners (47%), 13 black-type winners, 21 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2007–2022.
On the track himself: 2 runs, 1 wins — Group 1 winner (Darley July Cup (Group 1)).
His best
Pastoral Player Group 3 OR 128 · Ventura Rebel Group 3 OR 108 · Dark Pursuit Group 3 OR 108 · Rose Blossom Group 3 OR 106 · Ipompieridiviggiu Group 3 · Angel's Pursuit Listed OR 111
The dam: The Dark Eider by Superlative
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Oystercatcher (GB) 2014 gelding · by Pastoral Pursuits (full sibling) | 25 | 3 | OR 75 |
| Stafford O'brien (GB) 2011 gelding · by Piccolo | 1 | 0 | – |
| Black Eider (GB) 2010 filly · by Piccolo | 3 | 0 | – |
| The Saucy Snipe (GB) 2006 mare · by Josr Algarhoud | 24 | 1 | OR 86 |
| The Willowy Wigeon (GB) 2005 filly · by Josr Algarhoud | 10 | 0 | OR 60 |
| The Cool Sandpiper (GB) 2004 gelding · by Piccolo | 5 | 0 | OR 65 |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Stafford O'brien2011 colt by Piccolo | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1755 · yearling | 1,200gnsLiam Wright |
| Black Eider2010 filly by Piccolo | 2011 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1615 · yearling | 800gnsJ Spearing |
| 2009 colt by Piccolo | 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1861 · yearling | 3,500gnsBBA Germany |
| The Willowy Wigeon2005 filly by Josr Algarhoud | 2008 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 625 · in training | 2,500gnsOwn Mubarak |
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.