Classic Empire
Foaled 2014 · by Pioneerof The Nile out of Sambuca Classica (Cat Thief)
Form 1U11/3142 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 3 Jul 16 – 20 May 17, last for Mark Casse
Group 1 won the Claiborne Breeders' Futurity Stakes (2yo) (Dirt) (2016)
Group 1 won the Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile (2yo Colts & Geldings) (Dirt) (2016)
Group 1 won the Arkansas Derby (3yo) (Dirt) (2017)
Group 3 won the Bashford Manor Stakes (2yo) (Dirt) (2016)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 17 | Pimlico (USA) Group 1Preakness Stakes (3yo) (Dirt) · 1m1½f · Fast | 1m1½f | Fast | 2/10 | – | Julien R Leparoux |
| 6 May 17 | Churchill Downs (USA) Group 1Kentucky Derby presented by Yum! Brands (3yo) (Dirt) · 1m2f · Fast | 1m2f | Fast | 4/20 | – | Julien R Leparoux |
| 16 Apr 17 | Oaklawn Park (USA) Group 1Arkansas Derby (3yo) (Dirt) · 1m1f · Fast | 1m1f | Fast | 1/12 | – | Julien R Leparoux |
| 4 Feb 17 | Gulfstream Park (USA) Group 2Lambholm South Holy Bull Stakes (3yo) (Dirt) · 1m½f · Fast | 1m½f | Fast | 3/7 | – | Julien R Leparoux |
| 5 Nov 16 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 1Sentient Jet Breeders' Cup Juvenile (2yo Colts & Geldings) (Dirt) · 1m½f · Fast | 1m½f | Fast | 1/11 | – | Julien R Leparoux |
| 8 Oct 16 | Keeneland (USA) Group 1Claiborne Breeders' Futurity Stakes (2yo) (Dirt) · 1m½f · Fast | 1m½f | Fast | 1/12 | – | Julien R Leparoux |
| 5 Sep 16 | Saratoga (USA) Group 1Hopeful Stakes (2yo) (Dirt) · 7f · Fast | 7f | Fast | UR/7 | – | Irad Ortiz Jr |
| 3 Jul 16 | Churchill Downs (USA) Group 3Bashford Manor Stakes (2yo) (Dirt) · 6f · Fast | 6f | Fast | 1/9 | – | Julien R Leparoux |
Pioneerof The Nile as a stallion
In our records: 181 runners, 55 winners (30%), 31 black-type winners including 5 at the top level, 29 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2011–2020.
On the track himself: 8 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (CashCall Futurity (Cushion Track)).
His best
Matareya Group 1 · Moonhak Chief Group 1 · Classic Empire Group 1 · American Pharoah Group 1 · Midnight Storm Group 1 · Southlawn Group 2
The dam: Sambuca Classica by Cat Thief
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 0 winners from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard (USA) 2018 colt · by Pioneerof The Nile (full sibling) | 1 | 0 | – |
| Exclamation Point (USA) 2015 colt · by Concord Point | 2 | 0 | – |
| Uptown Twirl (USA) 2013 filly · by Twirling Candy | 1 | 0 | – |
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.