Va Pensiero
Foaled 2013 · by High Chaparral out of Thoughtless Moment (Pivotal)
Every foal out of Va Pensiero (IRE) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cahir Bay (IRE) 2022 filly · by Elzaam | 5 | 0 | OR 54 |
| Willow Baby (IRE) 2020 mare · by Camacho | 17 | 0 | OR 60 |
| Chaos Control (IRE) 2019 gelding · by Mastercraftsman | 35 | 5 | OR 123 |
| Stylish Performer (IRE) 2018 gelding · by Dandy Man | 13 | 4 | OR 98 |
Form 1181/0 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 26 Feb 16 – 1 May 17, last for Michael Flannery · current OR 90
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 17 | NaasRoyal Ascot Trials Day May 21st Handicap (60-100) · 1m · Good To Firm | 1m | Good To Firm | 15/15 | 90 | Conor Hoban |
| 13 May 16 | Dundalk (AW)Fundraising Made Easy At Dundalk Stadium Rated Race · 1m2f150y · Standard | 1m2f150y | Standard | 1/5 | 86 | Pat Smullen |
| 24 Apr 16 | Gowran ParkIrish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Fillies Handicap · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 8/12 | 86 | Leigh Roche |
| 6 Apr 16 | LeopardstownGodolphin Student Initiative Handicap · 7f · Heavy | 7f | Heavy | 1/7 | 81 | Pat Smullen |
| 26 Feb 16 | Dundalk (AW)Big Bad Bob Fillies Maiden · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 1/13 | – | Pat Smullen |
High Chaparral as a stallion
In our records: 915 runners, 422 winners (46%), 110 black-type winners including 26 at the top level, 78 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2005–2016.
His best
Altior Grade 1 OR 175 · Tower Bridge Grade 1 OR 145 · High Jinx Group 1 OR 135 · So You Think Group 1 OR 127 · Toronado Group 1 OR 126 · Free Eagle Group 1 OR 123
The dam: Thoughtless Moment by Pivotal
She ran 10 times and won 2, best OR 100 — placed in black type. Dam of 5 winners from 7 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Buckle (IRE) 2021 mare · by Bated Breath | 4 | 0 | – |
| Pearle D'or (IRE) 2019 gelding · by Starspangledbanner | 19 | 3 | OR 93 |
| Rosa Albertine (IRE) 2017 filly · by Camelot | 7 | 0 | OR 80 |
| Rock Sound (IRE) 2015 gelding · by Lope De Vega | 15 | 3 | OR 86 |
| Bid Adieu (IRE) 2014 gelding · by Pour Moi | 35 | 6 | OR 88 |
| Petit Adagio (IRE) 2012 filly · by Cape Cross | 2 | 1 | – |
| Sparkle Factor (IRE) 2011 mare · by Arch | 13 | 2 | OR 95 |
Va Pensiero in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1468 · as a broodmare | €14,000Declan Murphy | Declan Murphy | Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd. |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Pearle D'or2019 gelding by Starspangledbanner | 2024 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 742 · in training | 42,000gnsTom Morley |
| Rosa Albertine2017 mare by Camelot | 2023 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1583 · broodmare | €10,000Micheal P Grealish |
| Pearle D'or2019 gelding by Starspangledbanner | 2022 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1150 · in training | 40,000gnsDavid O'Meara Racing |
| Rosa Albertine2017 filly by Camelot | 2021 Goffs February SaleLot 210 · in training | €9,500Kieran Grace |
| Rock Sound2015 gelding by Lope de Vega | 2021 Tattersalls MarchLot 178 · in training | 16,000gnsReda Al-Khalaf |
| Rock Sound2015 gelding by Lope de Vega | 2020 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 612 · in training | 11,000gnsHurworth Bloodstock |
| Rock Sound2015 gelding by Lope de Vega | 2018 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 744 · in training | 21,000gnsDeclan Carroll |
| Bid Adieu2014 gelding by Pour Moi | 2016 Goffs Open Yearling & HIT SaleLot 133 · in training | €5,500Micheál Bates |
| Petit Adagio2012 filly by Cape Cross | 2015 Tattersalls JulyLot 755 · in training | 30,000gnsArdo Farm |
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.