Silk King
Foaled 2014 · by Holy Roman Emperor out of Silk Mascara (Barathea)
Form 90/0408/P/0P (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 4 Aug 16 – 25 Oct 20, last for Mrs Denise Foster · current OR 50
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct 20 | GalwayGlenman Construction Maiden Hurdle · 2m4f156y · Soft | 2m4f156y | Soft | PU/9 | – | Barry Browne |
| 13 Oct 20 | PunchestownLadbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed Maiden Hurdle · 2m4f50y · Yielding | 2m4f50y | Yielding | 17/18 | – | Barry Browne |
| 6 Aug 18 | CorkAdare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle · 2m3f · Good | 2m3f | Good | PU/17 | – | Dillon Maxwell |
| 14 Aug 17 | BallinrobeJ.j. Burke Peugeot 3-y-o Maiden Hurdle · 2m1f70y · Yielding | 2m1f70y | Yielding | 8/10 | – | Dillon Maxwell |
| 27 Jun 17 | BallinrobeTierney's Foxhall Handicap (45-65) · 1m1f148y · Yielding To Soft | 1m1f148y | Yielding To Soft | 10/10 | 50 | Seamie Heffernan |
| 5 Jun 17 | Gowran ParkFamily Fun Day June 25th Apprentice Handicap (45-65) (Div 1) · 1m · Heavy | 1m | Heavy | 4/15 | 50 | Andrew Breslin |
| 24 Apr 17 | NavanKilberry (c & G) Maiden · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 14/14 | – | Wayne Lordan |
| 21 Sep 16 | NaasIrish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Median Auction Maiden (Plus 10) · 1m · Yielding | 1m | Yielding | 18/18 | – | Wayne Lordan |
| 4 Aug 16 | Leopardstown (IRE)Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Maiden (Plus 10 Race) · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 9/10 | – | Wayne Lordan |
Holy Roman Emperor as a stallion
In our records: 1,083 runners, 576 winners (53%), 80 black-type winners including 14 at the top level, 74 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2008–2024.
On the track himself: 7 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (Independent Waterford Wedgwood Phoenix Stakes (Entire Colts & Fillies)).
His best
Designs On Rome Group 1 OR 128 · Beauty Only Group 1 OR 127 · Homecoming Queen Group 1 OR 120 · Romanised Group 1 OR 119 · Rich Tapestry Group 1 OR 117 · Morandi Group 1 OR 116
The dam: Silk Mascara by Barathea
She ran 7 times and won 1, best OR 90. Dam of 1 winner from 2 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila's Empire (IRE) 2015 filly · by Holy Roman Emperor (full sibling) | 16 | 0 | OR 62 |
| Extreme Appeal (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Excellent Art | 22 | 2 | OR 99 |
Silk King in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 795 · as a foal | €29,000Pat Neary | Pat Neary | Seskin Stud (Agent) |
| 2015 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 415 · as a yearling | Bought back (€30,000) | – | Bishopstown Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sheila's Empire2015 filly by Holy Roman Emperor | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 317 · yearling | Bought back |
| Sheila's Empire2015 filly by Holy Roman Emperor | 2015 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 719 · foal | €10,000Whitehall Stud |
| 2013 filly by Mastercraftsman | 2014 Goffs UK PremierLot 116 · yearling | £30,000Bobby O'ryan |
| Extreme Appeal2012 colt by Excellent Art | 2013 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 153 · yearling | €19,000D Wachman |
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.