Massif Central
Foaled 2014 · by Arcano out of Melaaya (Aljabr)
€110,338Prize money
Form 2425042/265 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 1 Aug 16 – 27 Feb 20, last for M Halford · current OR 99
bt placed in black-type company 3 times
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 20 | Meydan (UAE) Group 3Nad Al Sheba Trophy Sponsored By Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City-District One (Turf) · 1m6f · Good | 1m6f | Good | 5/9 | 99 | Ronan Whelan |
| 13 Feb 20 | Meydan (UAE)Friday (Handicap) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 6/16 | 99 | Tadhg O'Shea |
| 23 Jan 20 | Meydan (UAE)P & O Marinas (Handicap) (Turf) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 2/16 | 97 | Tadhg O'Shea |
| 11 Oct 19 | Dundalk (AW)Irish Stallion Farms EBF 'Red God' Handicap · 1m2f150y · Standard | 1m2f150y | Standard | 2/14 | 101 | Ronan Whelan |
| 27 Sep 19 | Dundalk (AW) Group 3Matthews.ie Diamond Stakes (Group 3) · 1m3f · Standard | 1m3f | Standard | 4/8 | 101 | Ronan Whelan |
| 15 Sep 19 | CurraghIrish Stallion Farms EBF 'Northfields' Handicap (Premier Handicap) · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 11/16 | 97 | Ronan Whelan |
| 8 Aug 19 | Leopardstown Group 3Grenke Finance Ballyroan Stakes (Group 3) · 1m4f · Good To Firm | 1m4f | Good To Firm | 5/6 | 97 | Ronan Whelan |
| 8 Jul 19 | Roscommon ListedLenebane Stakes (listed) · 1m3f175y · Good | 1m3f175y | Good | 2/4 | 98 | Colin Keane |
| 27 Jun 19 | CurraghIrish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund 'Ragusa' Handicap (Premier Handicap) · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 4/10 | 98 | Ronan Whelan |
| 14 Jun 19 | CorkCork Derby (Extended Handicap) · 1m4f · Good To Yielding | 1m4f | Good To Yielding | 2/10 | 98 | Ronan Whelan |
| 25 May 19 | CurraghFBD Hotels & Resorts Handicap · 1m2f · Good To Firm | 1m2f | Good To Firm | 3/18 | 98 | Ronan Whelan |
| 6 May 19 | CurraghCurragh On Hallowed Ground Handicap (60-100) · 1m · Good To Yielding | 1m | Good To Yielding | 20/27 | 99 | Ronan Whelan |
Arcano as a stallion
In our records: 284 runners, 169 winners (60%), 16 black-type winners, 15 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2012–2022.
On the track himself: 5 runs, 3 wins — Group 1 winner (Darley Prix Morny (Colts & Fillies)).
His best
Eulaila Group 2 · Just Glamorous Group 3 OR 114 · Abel Handy Group 3 OR 105 · Tajaanus Group 3 OR 102 · Spinning Memories Group 3 · Kathy Dream Group 3
The dam: Melaaya by Aljabr
She ran 4 times and won 1, best OR 90. Dam of 2 winners from 6 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunglasha Boy (IRE) 2023 gelding · by Estidhkaar | 2 | 0 | – |
| Estimaid (IRE) 2022 filly · by Estidhkaar | 8 | 0 | OR 53 |
| Invincible Sea (IRE) 2016 filly · by Born To Sea | 10 | 0 | OR 60 |
| Madam Anna (IRE) 2013 mare · by Papal Bull | 7 | 1 | – |
| I'm Lucy (IRE) 2011 filly · by Papal Bull | 7 | 0 | OR 61 |
| Reve du Jour (IRE) 2009 filly · by Iffraaj | 18 | 2 | OR 70 |
Massif Central in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 206 · as a foal | Not sold | – | Fossabeg Stud |
| 2015 Goffs Sportsman'sLot 640 · as a yearling | Bought back (€15,000) | – | Fossabeg Stud |
| 2017 Goffs Champions SaleLot 4 · as a in training | €200,000Michael Halford | Michael Halford | Highfort Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 filly by Alhebayeb | 2023 Tattersalls SummerLot 117 · in training | 2,200gnsPeter Gomme |
| Reve du Jour2009 filly by Iffraaj | 2012 Goffs UK August SaleLot 279 · in training | £3,500Alareen Stables |
| 2010 filly by Papal Bull | 2011 Goffs UK PremierLot 268 · yearling | Bought back |
| 2010 filly by Papal Bull | 2010 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 398 · foal | €11,000Rathmore Stud |
| Reve du Jour2009 filly by Iffraaj | 2010 Goffs UK PremierLot 405 · yearling | £55,000Tom Malone / Alan Mccabe |
| Reve du Jour2009 filly by Iffraaj | 2009 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 179 · foal | €14,500Rathmore Stud |
| 2008 filly by Sleeping Indian | 2008 Goffs December Flat SaleLot 642 · foal | Bought back |
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.