Face The Facts
Foaled 2014 · by Nathaniel out of Aricia (Nashwan)
€2,931Prize money
Form 1486210/2/55 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle · ran 26 Oct 16 – 10 Mar 19, last for W P Mullins · current OR 104
Listed won the Jockey Club Rose Bowl Stakes (Listed) (2017)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 19 | NaasAdare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle · 2m3f · Yielding | 2m3f | Yielding | 5/20 | – | Mr L P Gilligan |
| 19 Jan 19 | Navanwww.navanracecourse.ie Maiden Hurdle · 2m4f · Yielding | 2m4f | Yielding | 5/29 | – | Paul Townend |
| 18 Dec 18 | Naas2019 Naas Membership Maiden Hurdle · 2m3f · Yielding | 2m3f | Yielding | 2/20 | – | Paul Townend |
| 13 Oct 17 | YorkUnibet Handicap · Class 2 · 1m5f188y · Good | 1m5f188y | Good | 10/13 | 104 | Robert Havlin |
| 28 Sep 17 | Newmarket ListedJockey Club Rose Bowl Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 2m · Good To Soft | 2m | Good To Soft | 1/10 | 93 | Ted Durcan |
| 9 Sep 17 | Haydock32Red.com Handicap · Class 2 · 1m6f · Heavy | 1m6f | Heavy | 2/10 | 90 | Robert Tart |
| 13 Jul 17 | Newmarket (July) Group 3Bahrain Trophy Stakes · Class 1 · 1m5f · Good | 1m5f | Good | 6/9 | 90 | Adam Kirby |
| 23 Jun 17 | Ascot Group 2Queen's Vase (Group 2) · Class 1 · 1m5f211y · Good To Firm | 1m5f211y | Good To Firm | 8/13 | 85 | Adam Kirby |
| 27 May 17 | HaydockAmix Handicap · Class 3 · 1m3f204y · Firm | 1m3f204y | Firm | 4/6 | 86 | Robert Tart |
| 22 Apr 17 | NewburyCarter Jonas Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) · Class 4 · 1m3f5y · Good To Firm | 1m3f5y | Good To Firm | 1/9 | – | Frankie Dettori |
| 7 Apr 17 | LeicesterKibworth Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) · Class 3 · 1m3f183y · Good To Soft | 1m3f183y | Good To Soft | 2/5 | – | Frankie Dettori |
| 26 Oct 16 | NottinghamEBF Stallions Golden Horn Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) (Div 2) · Class 4 · 1m75y · Good | 1m75y | Good | 2/11 | – | Frankie Dettori |
Nathaniel as a stallion
In our records: 655 runners, 334 winners (51%), 44 black-type winners including 11 at the top level, 40 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2014–2024.
On the track himself: 11 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored By Betfair) (British Champions' Series) (Group 1)).
His best
Zanahiyr Grade 1 OR 160 · Burning Victory Grade 1 OR 144 · Enable Group 1 OR 128 · Desert Crown Group 1 OR 123 · Quickthorn Group 1 OR 118 · Lady Bowthorpe Group 1 OR 117
The dam: Aricia by Nashwan
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 6 other runners.
Freedom's Light Listed half-sibling, by Galileo
Oh Beautiful Listed half-sibling, by Galileo
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vazire (IRE) 2019 filly · by Frankel | 5 | 2 | OR 79 |
| My Thought (IRE) 2017 gelding · by Kodiac | 11 | 2 | OR 63 |
| Opal Blue (IRE) 2011 filly · by Pivotal | 1 | 0 | – |
| Freedom's Light (GB) Listed 2010 filly · by Galileo | 7 | 2 | OR 100 |
| Oh Beautiful (GB) Listed 2009 filly · by Galileo | 9 | 4 | – |
| Encore View (GB) 2008 filly · by Oasis Dream | 7 | 0 | OR 62 |
Face The Facts in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 632 · as a in training | 100,000gnsHarold Kirk / WP Mullins | Harold Kirk / WP Mullins | Clarehaven Stables (J. Gosden) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 filly by Time Test | 2024 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1278 · yearling | 6,000gnsSuliman Bloodstoock |
| Oh Beautiful2009 filly by Galileo | 2023 Arqana Breeding Stock SaleLot 379 · broodmare | €18,000 |
| Freedom's Light2010 mare by Galileo | 2022 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1492 · broodmare | 130,000gnsBBA Ireland |
| My Thought2017 gelding by Kodiac | 2021 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1346 · in training | 5,500gnsDusko Pajic |
| Oh Beautiful2009 filly by Galileo | 2021 Arqana February SaleLot 148 · broodmare | €85,000CHRIS RICHNER BLOODSTOCK |
| My Thought2017 gelding by Kodiac | 2020 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 954 · in training | 10,000gnsWilliam Easterby |
| 2015 mare by Lawman | 2018 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1517 · broodmare | 165,000gnsBarouche Stud |
| Opal Blue2011 filly by Pivotal | 2014 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1392 · broodmare | 60,000gnsStonereath Farms |
| Encore View2008 mare by Oasis Dream | 2013 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1913 · broodmare | 43,000gnsEncore View Partnership |
| Encore View2008 filly by Oasis Dream | 2011 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 158 · in training | 10,000gnsJulian Gaze |
| 2007 colt by Danehill Dancer | 2010 Arqana Summer SaleLot 159 · in training | €4,000MANDORE INTERNATIONAL AGENCY |
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.