Ancient Empire
Foaled 2012 · by Oscar out of Perspex Queen (Presenting)
Form 50083053 (latest on the right) · Hurdle, NH Flat · ran 7 Jan 17 – 29 Oct 17, last for Joseph Patrick O'Brien · current OR 92
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 17 | WexfordCasey Concrete Gorey Handicap Hurdle (80-95) · 3m · Heavy | 3m | Heavy | 3/14 | 92 | Shane Shortall |
| 3 Oct 17 | TipperaryFollow Tipperary Races On Twitter Handicap Hurdle (80-102) · 3m · Soft | 3m | Soft | 5/14 | 92 | J J Slevin |
| 22 Aug 17 | SligoCallan Tansey Solicitors Handicap Hurdle (80-95) · 2m4f170y · Soft To Heavy | 2m4f170y | Soft To Heavy | 11/14 | 93 | J J Slevin |
| 12 Aug 17 | KilbegganLike Kilbeggan Races On Facebook Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Good | 2m | Good | 3/8 | – | J J Slevin |
| 2 Mar 17 | ClonmelIrish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Maiden Hurdle · 2m2f160y · Heavy | 2m2f160y | Heavy | 8/12 | – | Jody McGarvey |
| 16 Feb 17 | ClonmelClonmel Maiden Hurdle · 2m40y · Heavy | 2m40y | Heavy | 11/15 | – | Jody McGarvey |
| 11 Feb 17 | NaasCredo Pizza Supporting Kill GAA Maiden Hurdle · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 13/15 | – | Jody McGarvey |
| 7 Jan 17 | Cork (IRE)McCarthy Insurance Group Flat Race · 2m · Heavy | 2m | Heavy | 5/7 | – | Mr T Hamilton |
Oscar as a stallion
In our records: 1,655 runners, 717 winners (43%), 65 black-type winners including 21 at the top level, 59 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1999–2015.
His best
Big Zeb Grade 1 OR 176 · Paisley Park Grade 1 OR 169 · Our Duke Grade 1 OR 167 · Oscar Whisky Grade 1 OR 167 · God's Own Grade 1 OR 166 · Lord Windermere Grade 1 OR 163
The dam: Perspex Queen by Presenting
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 5 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballybough Nora (IRE) 2013 mare · by Oscar (full sibling) | 21 | 1 | OR 115 |
| Keep Up Keira (IRE) 2011 mare · by Scorpion | 8 | 0 | OR 96 |
| Truth Be Told (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Scorpion | 3 | 0 | – |
| Moonlight Drive (IRE) 2006 gelding · by Oscar (full sibling) | 10 | 1 | OR 128 |
| Lady Perspex (IRE) 2005 mare · by Oscar (full sibling) | 11 | 0 | OR 97 |
Ancient Empire in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 377 · as a store | €7,200Richard Frisby | Richard Frisby | Ridge Manor Stud (Agent) |
| 2015 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 208 · as a store | €27,000Aidan O'Ryan | Aidan O'Ryan | Glenwood Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Truth Be Told2009 gelding by Scorpion | 2012 Tattersalls Ireland DerbyLot 168 · store | €7,000Aidan Fogarty |
| Keep Up Keira2011 filly by Scorpion | 2011 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 1058 · store | €4,500James Williams |
| Truth Be Told2009 colt by Scorpion | 2009 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 973 · store | €18,500J Burns |
| Moonlight Drive2006 gelding by Oscar | 2009 Goffs Land Rover SaleLot 530 · store | €6,200Greaney Michael |
| 2007 gelding by Milan | 2008 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 476 · store | Not sold |
| Moonlight Drive2006 gelding by Oscar | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland November National HuntLot 308 · store | €29,000Glenview House Stud |
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.