Breeders Cup Turf
02 November 2009
Dar Re Mi came a very respectable 3rd in the Breeders' Cup Turf run at Santa Anita this weekend. This prestigious race meeting marked the end of her 2009 season and she will now enjoy a break before resuming her race career in 2010. We look forward to next season after what has been a remarkable year.
Roaring Forte Wins Addleshaw Goddard Stakes
20 August 2009
Roaring Forte (2005 colt by Cape Cross ex Descant) has won the Addleshaw Goddard Stakes (Heritage Handicap) at York’s Ebor meeting. Bred by Grangecon Stud this colt was consigned by Watership Down Stud at the 2006 Tattersalls October Sales where he was sold for 25,000 guineas. Congratulations to trainer W J Haggas, jockey J Murtagh and all connections with the horse.
Dar Re Mi wins Yorkshire Oaks (Group 1)
20 August 2009
Dar Re Mi has won the Darley Yorkshire Oaks (Group 1). Ridden by Jimmy Fortune she held off the favourite Sariska to win. This 2005 filly by Singspiel is out of one of Watership Down Stud’s foundation mares Darara.
Monitor Closely Wins Voltigeur Stakes
18 August 2009
Monitor Closely (2006 colt by Oasis Dream ex Independence) has won the Voltigeur Stakes (Group 2) at York's Ebor meeting. Bred by Cliveden Stud the colt was consigned as a yearling by Watership Down Stud in the 2007 Tattersalls October Sales where he was sold for 140,000 guineas. This victory brings his lifetime earnings to date to £203,953. Congratulations to his owner Lawrie Inman, trainer P W Chappel-Hyam and jockey Jimmy Fortune.
Greenisland Wins the EBF Hotel Chocolate Fillies Handicap
08 July 2009
Greenisland the 2006 filly by Fasliyev ex Green Castle has won the EBF Hotel Chocolate Fillies Handicap at Newmarket. Owned and bred by Stonethorn Stud Farm Ltd this filly was raised at Kiltinan Castle Stud. Trained by Hughie Morrison and ridden to victory by Robert Havlin we offer our congratulations to the Jennings family and all concerned.
Misheer Wins the Cherry Hinton Stakes (Group 2)
08 July 2009
Misheer the 2007 filly by Oasis Dream ex All For Laura has won the Cherry Hinton Stakes (Group 2) at Newmarket. Misheer is the grand daughter of Watership Down Stud's broodmare Lighthouse. Her dam All For Laura was also bred by Watership Down Stud. Trained by C E Brittain and ridden to victory by N Callen we congratulate all connections with the filly.
All For Laura's full sister by Cadeaux Genereux ex Lighthouse has been entered into Tattersalls October Sales Book 1.
Dar Re Mi Wins Pretty Polly Stakes (Gr 1)
27 June 2009
Dar Re Mi has won the Pretty Polly Stakes (Group 1) at the Curragh. She battled on resolutely to win by a short head much to the delight of Andrew and Madeleine Lloyd Webber who were there to cheer her on. Dar Re Mi (by Singspiel) is the daughter of one of Watership Down Stud's foundation mares Darara who has now produced three group 1 winners and six stakes performers.
Forgotten Voice Wins Royal Hunt Cup
17 June 2009
Forgotten Voice has won the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot. Consigned by Watership Down Stud in the 2006 Tattersalls October Sales this four year old colt by Danehill Dancer ex Asnieres was an impressive winner. Our congratulations go to Jeremy Noseda and all connections of the colt.
Misheer wins Listed Race at York
15 May 2009
Misheer a two year old filly by Oasis Dream has won the EBF Marygate Stakes at York on only her second start. This black type filly is the grand daughter of Watership Down Stud's broodmare Lighthouse and her dam All for Laura was bred by Watership Down Stud.
Dar Re Mi
14 May 2009
Dar Re Mi fought bravely to earn a second place in the Middleton Stakes (Group 3) at York. Beaten by a whisker on the line by the Sir Michael Stout trained Crystal Capella. We look forward to the rest of 2009 after such a promising start.