Empress Lyla
Foaled 2014 · by Holy Roman Emperor out of Hi Lyla (Lahib)
Form 70/00097600 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 5 Sep 16 – 31 Aug 18, last for John Quinn · current OR 48
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 18 | HamiltonTerex Trucks Haul Or Nothing Handicap · Class 6 · 1m68y · Good To Soft | 1m68y | Good To Soft | 11/13 | 48 | Kevin Stott |
| 28 Jul 18 | Gowran ParkGowran Park Handicap (45-65) · 1m1f100y · Good To Yielding | 1m1f100y | Good To Yielding | 12/17 | 49 | Gary Carroll |
| 4 Jul 18 | BellewstownGabriel Howard Memorial Handicap (45-65) · 7f187y · Good To Firm | 7f187y | Good To Firm | 6/16 | 50 | Gary Carroll |
| 26 Jun 18 | BallinrobeBay Leaf Apprentice Handicap · 1m1f170y · Good | 1m1f170y | Good | 7/11 | 55 | Ben Coen |
| 19 Jun 18 | SligoSligo Racecourse Claiming Race · 1m2f140y · Good To Yielding | 1m2f140y | Good To Yielding | 9/10 | 60 | Gary Carroll |
| 9 May 18 | Gowran ParkGoresbridge Breeze Up Sale May 24th & 25th Handicap (45-65) · 1m · Soft To Heavy | 1m | Soft To Heavy | 14/16 | 64 | Gary Carroll |
| 16 Apr 18 | LeopardstownSpin 1038 Finale Handicap (50-80) · 7f · Heavy | 7f | Heavy | 13/14 | 67 | Ronan Whelan |
| 14 Apr 18 | LeopardstownBulmers Live At Leopardstown Handicap (45-70) · 1m · Heavy | 1m | Heavy | 20/20 | 67 | Ronan Whelan |
| 8 Oct 17 | NavanNew Troytown Bar Apprentice Handicap · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 15/18 | 73 | Dylan Hogan |
| 12 Sep 17 | ListowelIrish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap · 1m · Heavy | 1m | Heavy | 7/9 | 74 | Danny Sheehy |
| 6 Sep 17 | Gowran ParkGowran Park Fillies Claiming Race · 1m · Heavy | 1m | Heavy | 1/9 | 74 | Gary Carroll |
| 23 Aug 17 | KillarneyCeltic Steps Handicap · 1m50y · Soft | 1m50y | Soft | 12/13 | 75 | Gary Carroll |
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: Hi Lyla by Lahib
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 3 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princess Lyla (IRE) 2015 filly · by Arakan | 8 | 2 | OR 68 |
| Carrigeen Prince (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Strategic Prince | 24 | 3 | OR 69 |
| Diamond Lucy (IRE) 2011 mare · by Diamond Green | 11 | 0 | OR 87 |
| Blackthorn Stick (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Elusive City | 50 | 4 | OR 62 |
Empress Lyla in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 685 · as a foal | €9,500J & F Kennedy | J & F Kennedy | Norelands Stud |
| 2015 Goffs Open Yearling & HIT SaleLot 84 · as a yearling | €6,000Chinook Farm | Chinook Farm | Woodfarm Stud |
| 2015 Tattersalls Ireland September, Book 2Lot 566 · as a yearling | Bought back (€3,000) | – | Ballybin Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 filly by Lilbourne Lad | 2017 Goffs Open Yearling SaleLot 621 · yearling | €2,000Frank Prendergast |
| Diamond Lucy2011 filly by Diamond Green | 2016 Goffs UK Spring HIT SaleLot 266 · in training | £7,000J.D. Moore/T. Carroll |
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.