Grandee
Foaled 2014 · by Lope De Vega out of Caravan of Dreams (Anabaa)
€59,692Prize money
Form 65335/866P0 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 26 Jun 16 – 26 Jun 24, last for Jim & Suzi Best · current OR 59
Listed won the King George V Cup (Listed) (2017)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 24 | Kempton (AW)Kempton Park Supporting Racing Staff Week Handicap · Class 6 · 1m7f218y · Standard To Slow | 1m7f218y | Standard To Slow | 10/13 | 59 | Jimmy Quinn |
| 12 May 24 | PlumptonHarry & Betty Savill Memorial Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m7f195y · Good | 1m7f195y | Good | PU/12 | 92 | James Bowen |
| 2 Mar 24 | Kempton (AW)Unibet Zero% Mission Handicap · Class 6 · 1m7f218y · Standard To Slow | 1m7f218y | Standard To Slow | 6/6 | 62 | Oisin Murphy |
| 6 Feb 24 | Wolverhampton (AW)Always Gamble Responsibly With BetUK 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap · Class 6 · 1m5f219y · Standard | 1m5f219y | Standard | 6/8 | 65 | Alex Fielding |
| 5 Jan 24 | Southwell (AW)Boost Your Acca With BetUK Handicap · Class 5 · 1m6f21y · Standard | 1m6f21y | Standard | 8/11 | 67 | David Probert |
| 5 Dec 23 | Lingfield (AW)Boost Your Acca-Fenwa With BetUK Handicap · Class 5 · 1m7f169y · Standard | 1m7f169y | Standard | 5/10 | 69 | Jimmy Quinn |
| 7 Mar 23 | Southwell (AW)Betuk's Acca Club 5 Free Bet Handicap · Class 5 · 2m102y · Standard | 2m102y | Standard | 3/8 | 70 | Aiden Brookes |
| 25 Feb 23 | Lingfield (AW)Huge Daily Boosts Only At Betuk Handicap · Class 4 · 1m7f169y · Standard | 1m7f169y | Standard | 3/5 | 73 | Adam Kirby |
| 7 Feb 23 | Wolverhampton (AW)Huge Daily Boosts Only At Betuk Handicap · Class 4 · 2m120y · Standard | 2m120y | Standard | 5/6 | 75 | Aidan Keeley |
| 25 Jan 23 | Kempton (AW)Unibet 3 Uniboosts A Day Handicap · Class 4 · 1m7f218y · Standard To Slow | 1m7f218y | Standard To Slow | 6/6 | 79 | Rob Hornby |
| 28 Oct 22 | UttoxeterCelebrating The Life Of Howard Bradshaw Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 1m7f168y · Good | 1m7f168y | Good | 1/10 | 88 | Sam Twiston-Davies |
| 21 May 22 | StratfordDavid West Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m70y · Good | 2m70y | Good | 3/8 | 89 | Nick Scholfield |
Lope De Vega as a stallion
In our records: 1,201 runners, 721 winners (60%), 157 black-type winners including 28 at the top level, 134 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2012–2024.
On the track himself: 9 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Poule D'Essai Des Poulains (3yo Colts) (Turf)).
His best
Mengli Khan Grade 1 OR 154 · Almaqam Group 1 OR 125 · Santa Ana Lane Group 1 OR 124 · Shadow Of Light Group 1 OR 120 · Phoenix Of Spain Group 1 OR 120 · Belardo Group 1 OR 119
The dam: Caravan of Dreams by Anabaa
She ran 6 times and won 0, best OR 72. Dam of 3 winners from 5 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brown (IRE) 2017 gelding · by Canford Cliffs | 9 | 0 | OR 64 |
| Caravan Of Hope (IRE) 2016 gelding · by Nathaniel | 9 | 3 | OR 89 |
| Sabre Squadron (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Lope De Vega (full sibling) | 5 | 1 | OR 80 |
| Fickle Feelings (IRE) 2011 filly · by Nayef | 7 | 0 | OR 53 |
| Weather Watch (IRE) 2010 gelding · by Hurricane Run | 36 | 3 | OR 120 |
Grandee in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 109 · as a yearling | 110,000gnsBBA Ireland | BBA Ireland | Acorn Stud, Ireland |
| 2017 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 250 · as a in training | 22,000gnsNick Bradley Racing | Nick Bradley Racing | Commonstown Racing Stables Ltd., Ireland (Mrs J. Harrington) |
| 2020 Tattersalls AugustLot 329 · as a in training | 16,000gnsGrandstand Stables | Grandstand Stables | Arthington Barn (R. Fell) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 colt by Australia | 2020 Goffs OrbyLot 69 · yearling | Bought back |
| Fickle Feelings2011 horse by Nayef | 2019 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1091 · broodmare | €4,500Coolagown Stud |
| Fickle Feelings2011 mare by Nayef | 2019 Tattersalls JulyLot 154 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Big Brown2017 colt by Canford Cliffs | 2018 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1825 · yearling | 22,000gnsStuart Williams |
| Caravan Of Hope2016 colt by Nathaniel | 2017 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 379 · yearling | 150,000gnsRabbah Bloodstock |
| Sabre Squadron2013 colt by Lope de Vega | 2014 Tattersalls December YearlingsLot 70 · yearling | 75,000gnsSackvilleDonald |
| Fickle Feelings2011 filly by Nayef | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1400 · yearling | Bought back |
| Weather Watch2010 colt by Hurricane Run | 2011 Tattersalls Ireland SapphireLot 13 · yearling | Bought back |
| Weather Watch2010 gelding by Hurricane Run | 2010 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 545 · foal | €49,000Bba Ireland |
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.