Rocking The Blue
Foaled 2012 · by Fastnet Rock out of Butterfly Blue (Sadler's Wells)
Form 04/21 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 20 Nov 15 – 12 Feb 16, last for Adrian McGuinness · current OR 68
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 16 | Dundalk (AW)Crowne Plaza Dundalk Race & Stay Package Maiden · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 1/10 | 68 | Colin Keane |
| 22 Jan 16 | Dundalk (AW)Big Bad Bob Maiden · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 2/14 | – | Colin Keane |
| 18 Dec 15 | Dundalk (AW)Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Maiden · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 4/13 | – | Colin Keane |
| 20 Nov 15 | Dundalk (AW)Big Bad Bob Maiden · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 10/14 | – | Declan McDonogh |
Fastnet Rock as a stallion
In our records: 1,035 runners, 453 winners (44%), 148 black-type winners including 44 at the top level, 117 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2006–2022.
On the track himself: 4 runs, 2 wins — Group 1 winner (TEAC Lightning Stakes).
His best
Fascinating Rock Group 1 OR 123 · Via Sistina Group 1 OR 117 · Merchant Navy Group 1 OR 117 · Comin' Through Group 1 OR 117 · Buckaroo Group 1 OR 115 · One Master Group 1 OR 115
The dam: Butterfly Blue by Sadler's Wells
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 5 winners from 9 other runners.
King George River bt half-sibling, by Danehill Dancer
Sapphire Pendant bt half-sibling, by Danehill Dancer
The Blue Brilliant bt full sibling, by Fastnet Rock
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blue Brilliant (IRE) bt 2018 filly · by Fastnet Rock (full sibling) | 11 | 2 | OR 103 |
| Morpho Blue (IRE) 2016 filly · by Mastercraftsman | 11 | 2 | OR 90 |
| Spring Garden (IRE) 2014 filly · by Fastnet Rock (full sibling) | 10 | 0 | OR 78 |
| Asama Blue (IRE) 2013 filly · by Fastnet Rock (full sibling) | 1 | 1 | – |
| King George River (IRE) bt 2010 colt · by Danehill Dancer | 13 | 3 | OR 103 |
| Metalmark (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Dansili | 4 | 0 | – |
| Sapphire Pendant (IRE) bt 2008 filly · by Danehill Dancer | 5 | 1 | OR 98 |
| Cluain Fhada (USA) 2006 filly · by Fusaichi Pegasus | 7 | 0 | OR 65 |
| Lacadena (USA) 2005 filly · by Fasliyev | 1 | 0 | – |
Rocking The Blue in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 305 · as a yearling | Bought back (90,000gns) | – | Barronstown Stud, Ireland |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Garden2014 mare by Fastnet Rock | 2023 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1290 · broodmare | €25,000Glidawn Stud |
| 2015 colt by Mastercraftsman | 2016 Goffs OrbyLot 415 · yearling | €22,000Francisco Castro |
| King George River2010 colt by Danehill Dancer | 2013 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 194 · in training | 105,000gnsBBA Ireland |
| King George River2010 colt by Danehill Dancer | 2012 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 237 · in training | 34,000gnsJohn Stocker |
| Sapphire Pendant2008 mare by Danehill Dancer | 2012 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1431 · broodmare | 480,000gnsWertheimer & Frere |
| Metalmark2009 colt by Dansili | 2010 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 26 · yearling | €220,000JOHN FERGUSON BLOODSTOCK |
| Sapphire Pendant2008 filly by Danehill Dancer | 2009 Arqana August Yearling SaleLot 45 · yearling | €300,000O'BYRNE D.L. |
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.