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Quick double victory in France for Motivator
Lumineux and Skia both comfortably won their maidens yesterday at Longchamp for the second season sire Motivator.
The three-year-old Lumineux won the Prix de Champerret (Conditions) over 1m2f by an impressive 3l for trainer Andre Fabre. This colt is out of the Darshaan mare Mydarshaan, and is bred and owned by Wertheimer Et Frere.
In the very next race the three-year-old filly Skia provided the second victory when taking the Prix des Tertres (Conditions) also over 1m2f.
21st May 2010
Another 2yo Royal Ascot bound
Approve provided another two-year-old winner this week for Highclere Thoroughbred Racing and John Warren, who purchased him as a yearling.
This two-year-old colt by Oasis Dream comfortably won the 5f Maiden at Salisbury despite running a bit green. His trainer William Haggas has Royal Ascot as a target for him, but also hopes to get another run into him before then to gain more experience.
Approve was following up the victory by Memory only the day before, who is also Royal Ascot bound.
21st May 2010
A memorable winning racecourse debut
The John Warren purchased two-year-old, Memory, made an impressive and memorable winning racecourse debut at Goodwood yesterday. Despite missing the break and unable to get a clear passage, when switched right over 1f out she quickly drew away from the field to win the Maiden Fillies' Stakes over 6f with plenty in hand.
Trained by Richard Hannon, this Danehill Dancer filly was purchased by John Warren Bloodstock for Highclere Thoroughbred Racing at Tattersalls October Sale Book 1 for 72,000gns. Her next target is likely to be the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot.
20th May 2010
The Highclere bred Ouqba gains Gr.1 form
The Highclere bred and sold, Ouqba, finished second in the Lockinge Stakes (Gr.1) at Newbury yesterday drawing well clear of the rest of the field along with the winner, Paco Boy.
Trained by Barry Hills and owned by Hamdan Al Maktoum, Ouqba was making his seasonal debut having won the Jersey Stakes (Gr.3) last year as well as the European Free Handicap (L), and finishing second in the Challenge Stakes (Gr.2). His next target will be the Queen Anne at Royal Ascot.
This son of Red Ransom was also the top lot consigned by Highclere Stud as a yearling at the Doncaster St Leger Sales, realising 140,000gns when knocked down to Shadwell Estates.
He is out of Dancing Mirage, a winning daughter of Machiavellian and the dam of four winners including the Stakes winner Foxhaven.
16th May 2010
Another Stakes horse by Motivator in Hot Prospect
Hot Prospect finished third in the Derby Trial Stakes (Gr.3) at Lingfield Park on 8th May, adding to the tally of Stakes horses from the first crop of Motivator.
Bred and sold by Highclere Stud this three-year-old colt is out of the Kingmambo mare Model Queen. He has previously ran a respectable third to Coordinated Cut in the Tattersalls Timeform 3yo Trophy on his three-year-old debut, having won his maiden well as a two-year-old.
Other Stakes horses by Motivator include Pollenator, Prompter, Super Motiva and Zayaan.
10th May 2010
Harbinger looks a star at the highest level
The John Warren purchase, Harbinger, landed yet another Group 3 victory when taking the Ormonde Stakes in an impressive fashion at Chester on 7th May.
He was following up last month's Dubai Duty Free Stakes (Gr.3), having won the Betfair Gordon Stakes (Gr.3) at Goodwood last year for Highclere Thoroughbred Racing and trainer Sir Michael Stoute.
This four-year-old looks a star at the highest level with Royal Ascot and Group 1 entries to look forward to this season.
By Dansili and out of the Black-Type wining mare Penang Pearl, bloodstock agent, John Warren, purchased Harbinger for 180,000gns as a yearling from Tattersalls October Sale Book 1.
10th May 2010
Zayaan adds to tally of stakes horses by Motivator
Zayaan finished third in the Tetrarch Stakes (Gr.3) over 7f at the Curragh yesterday, adding to the tally of stakes horses from the first crop of Motivator.
This three-year-old colt had comfortably won his Maiden at Naas in April for owner Hamdan Al Maktoum, and looks sure to keep on improving.
Other stakes horses by Motivator include Pollenator, Prompter and Super Motiva. In addition, he has some exciting runners this week with Hot Prospect and Prompter entered for key stakes races at Lingfield and Chester respectively.
4th May 2010
Harbinger back to best with Gr.3 win
The John Warren purchase, Harbinger, was back to his best with an impressive win in the Group 3 Dubai Duty Free Finest Surprise Stakes (John Porter Stakes) at Newbury on 17th April.
A winner of the Betfair Gordon Stakes (Gr.3) at Goodwood last year for Highclere Thoroughbred Racing and trainer Sir Michael Stoute, this four-year-old colt looks to have an exciting season ahead.
By Dansili and out of the Black-Type wining mare Penang Pearl, bloodstock agent, John Warren, purchased Harbinger for 180,000gns as a yearling from Tattersalls October Sale Book 2.
19th April 2010
Winning double for Motivator
Motivator's first three-year-olds are already making their mark on the racecourse in 2010 with a fine winning double on Saturday 17th April.
At Newbury, Tactician, who had shaped well behind Coordinated Cut on his two-year-old debut, won the 1m3f Maiden in the style of a nice middle-distance horse for the future. Bred and owned by Her Majesty the Queen, this colt may be aimed at Royal Ascot.
Motivator's second winner of the day was Zayaan, who comfortably won the 1m Maiden at Naas for owner Hamdan Al Maktoum.
19th April 2010
Pink Symphony wins maiden on 3yo debut
Pink Symphony comfortably won the high class 1m2f Maiden at Newbury on 16th April, on her three-year-old debut. Sold by Highclere Stud as a yearling at Tattersalls for 400,000gns, she is held in high regard by her connections and has several Stakes entries.
Highclere Stud also sold her half-brother by Pivotal at Tattersalls Book 1 last October. He was purchased by Michael Goodbody for 450,000gns.
19th April 2010
Super Motiva now favourite for 1,000 Guineas
The unbeaten Motivator filly, Super Motiva, won the Premio Torricola (L) at Capannelle, Italy, over 1400m yesterday. This good looking three-year-old filly is now one of the favourites for the Italian 1,000 Guineas.
Bred and sold by Highclere Stud, she is the first foal out of Haute Volta (Grape Tree Road), a half-sister to seven winners including the National Stakes (Gr.1) winner Heart of Darkness.
Super Motiva is yet another Classic contender for her sire Motivator. Others include Prompter in the Epsom Derby and Pollenator in the Epsom Oaks.
4th April 2010
Super Listed winner for Motivator and Highclere Stud
The Motivator filly, Super Motiva, scored an emphatic win in the Criterium Aretuseo (L) over 1600m at Siracusa in Italy today.
A clear winner by 3l and unbeaten in her two runs to date, she looks an exciting 2010 prospect for leading Sicilian owner Antonio Bosco and trainer Sebastiano Cannavo.
Bred by Highclere Stud, she is the first foal out of Haute Volta (Grape Tree Road), a half-sister to seven winners including the National Stakes (Gr.1) winner Heart of Darkness.
6th December 2009
Dr Fong moves to France
Following nine years standing at Highclere Stud, Dr Fong will move to France for the 2010 season, having been purchased by Haras du Thenney.
Whilst standing at Highclere, Dr Fong was the sire of several Gr.1 winners, including Secretariat Stakes winner Shamdinan and Prix Saint-Alary winner Ask For The Moon. To date he has sired over 50 individual Stakes horses in countries all over the world.
27th November 2009
Comfortable success for Motivator filly
The Motivator two-year-old filly, Mirabella, comfortably won the competitive 7f nursery at Lingfield today for The Royal Ascot Racing Club. Highly regarded by her trainer Richard Hannon she looks to be an exciting three-year-old prospect.
Bred by the Irish National Stud out of the A P Indy mare Anayid, it was another decent winner for her first season sire Motivator.
13th November 2009
Super Motivator winner in Italy
The Motivator newcomer Super Motiva quickened in good style despite some traffic problems to comfortably win her maiden at Siracusa, Italy, over 1700m this weekend.
This two-year-old filly from the first crop of Motivator, was also bred by Highclere Stud out of Haute Volta, a half-sister to Heart of Darkness, winner of the Gr.1 National Stakes.
9th November 2009
Dr Fong Stakes winner on Melbourne Cup Day
The consistent Right Fong couldn't have been more impressive striding to victory in the Melbourne Cup Day Plate (Listed) over 1800m on 3rd November in Australia. Jockey Mark Pegus produced the David Balfour-trained gelding at the top of the straight and immediately pounced upon his rivals to score emphatically by 3l.
Another horse by Dr Fong to gain success down under is Dr Nipandtuck, winner of The Sandown Six Handicap (Listed) at Flemington, and third in the Cleanevent Manikato Stakes (Gr,1) at Moonee Valley.
5th November 2009
Celimene wins second Gr.3 for Dr Fong
The Dr Fong filly, Celimene won her second Gr.3 race today when landing the Prix de Flore at Saint Cloud. Earlier in the year she had won the Prix Penelope (Gr.3) at the same track, and had also finished a gallant fourth in the Prix de Diane (Gr.1) at Chantilly.
Trained by C Lerner, this three-year-old filly also won as a juvenile. She was bred by Petra Bloodstock out of the Groom Dancer mare Lunassa.
28th October 2009
Highclere bred Ouqba unlucky second in Gr.2
The Highclere bred, Ouqba, was an unlucky second in the Challenge Stakes (Gr.2) at Newmarket on Saturday for trainer Barry Hills and owner Hamdan Al Maktoum. Having been short of room, this three-year-old colt ran on strongly when in the clear, but the winner Arabian Gleam had taken the first run.
By Red Ransom, he was following up his Jersey Stakes (Gr.3) victory at Royal Ascot, and his comfortably success in the European Free Handicap (L).
Ouqba was the top lot consigned by Highclere Stud as a yearling at the Doncaster St Leger Sales in 2007, realising 140,000gns when knocked down to Shadwell Estates. He is out of Dancing Mirage, a winning daughter of Machiavellian and the dam of four winners including the Stakes winner Foxhaven.
19th October 2009
Highclere Stud leading vendor at Tattersalls Book 2
Highclere Stud was yet again the leading vendor at Tattersalls Book 2, having also been the leading vendor at Tattersalls Book 1 the week before.
At Tattersalls Book 2 Highclere sold 12 horses for an aggregate of 812,500gns, making an average of 67,708gns, well above the average for the whole sale.
Highlights of the sale included two yearlings by Motivator. The colt out of Briery realised the top price of the draft when knocked down to Shadwell Estate Company for 120,000gns (Lot 1004). Just five lots later the half brother to stakes horse Meer Kat was sold to Blandford Bloodstock for 110,000gns (Lot 1005).
Another yearling to make six figures was the colt by Encosta de Lago out of Jabali, from the family of Montjeu (Lot 1254). Trainer Marcus Tregoning purchased him for 110,000gns, and said: "This colt is like his sire conformation wise, and he's come from a good stud who prepped him well."
These sales rounded off another excellent season for Highclere Stud.
16th October 2009
Three more Motivator yearlings reach six figures
Tattersalls Book 2 saw three more yearlings by Motivator reach six figures.
These included a colt consigned by Sussex Stud out of Intaaj, a half sister to Gr.3 winner Indian Maiden, who had the good looks to match (Lot 1246). He was purchased for 150,000gns for Highclere Thoroughbred Racing by John Warren, who is understandably a big fan of Motivator as he manages the horse and because he has had several promising first crop successes this year.
The other two yearlings by Motivator to sell for over 100,000gns were both consigned by Highclere Stud. A colt out of Briery realised the top price of their draft when knocked down to Shadwell Estate Company for 120,000gns (Lot 1004). Just five lots later the half brother to stakes horse Meer Kat was sold to Blandford Bloodstock for 110,000gns (Lot 1005).
15th October 2009
Another Motivator 2yo gains Black-Type
The Motivator two-year-old, Prompter, ran a brave race leading all the way to be narrowly beaten into second by a head in the Autumn Stakes (Gr.3) at Ascot at the weekend.
He looks an excellent three-year-old prospect for his owners The Royal Ascot Racing Club and trainer Michael Bell, the successful partnership who owned and trained Motivator himself.
Bred by Mr and Mrs G Middlebrook, Prompter is out of the Efisio mare Penny Cross. He has now earned himself an impressive Timeform Rating of 109p.
12th October 2009
Highclere Stud leading vendor at Tattersalls Book 1
Highclere Stud was the leading vendor at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1 for the third year running. 23 yearlings were sold for an aggregate of 3,359,000, making an impressive average of 146,043gns.
The highlight of the consignment was the Pivotal colt out of the Darshaan mare Blue Symphony (Lot 269), a half-brother to Gr.3 Nell Gwyn winner and Gr.1 placed Fantasia. Purchased by Michael Goodbody for 450,000gns on behalf of racehorse trainer Thomas Barr, he said: “He had everything – the mare’s a young, proven producer, and her son ticked boxes everywhere”.
This colt was bred by Fittocks Stud and consigned by Highclere, as was his promising half-sister Pink Symphony who realised 400,000gns last year as a yearling.
Other yearlings to reach six figures included a half sister to the Gr.2 Ribblesdale Stakes winner Thakafaat by Dansili who was knocked down to Shadwell for 330,000gns (Lot 413), and Hugo Lascelles purchased the half sister to Stakes horses Regal Parade and Mount Helicon by Encosta de Lago out of Model Queen for 280,000gns (Lot 588).
9th October 2009
Two winners in two days for Motivator
Al Ghazal was the first of two winners in as many days for Motivator. This scopey colt enjoyed himself in front and was never challenged to easily win the 1m2f Conditions Stakes at Leicester yesterday. Rated 99p by Timeform, he holds various Group entries and is expected to make an even better three-year-old for Godolphin.
Motivator's second winner was North Shadow, who won a 6f nursery at Nottingham today by over 2l, and looks sure to go on to better things.
7th October 2009
Motivator colt realises €230,000 at Goffs Orby Sale
An excellent Motivator colt offered by Tinnakill House realised €230,000 yesterday at the Goffs Orby Sale, when purchased by Tom Tate (Lot 96 - pictured).
The colt is a half-brother to the Stakes-placed duo Dramatic Quest and Proceed With Care, out of a Stakes-placed Rahy half-sister to the Arc de Triomphe winner and sire Suave Dancer.
Tom Tate commented: "He's a big, scopey horse and a real trainer's type of horse. He's been bought for Mr Hay, and it's going to be a pleasure to train him."
Another Motivator yearling to reach six figures this season was the half-brother to Gr.1 Prix de la Foret winner Dedication out of Dissertation. Offered by Le Quesnay at the Arqana August Yearling Sale in Deauville, he was sold to Shadwell for €320,000 (Lot 60).
30th September 2009
Motivator 2yos highly rated by Timeform
Hibaayeb's Gr.1 win at the weekend was a fine complement to the Motivator two-year-old filly Pollenator, as only a few weeks earlier she had beaten Hibaayeb in the May Hill Stakes (Gr.2) at Doncaster.
Pollenator now has an impressive Timeform Rating of 111p. The Motivator colt Hot Prospect also has an excellent rating of 102p. Add to that a host of other highly rated two-year-olds, including Prompter (95), Al Ghazal (92p), Tactician (86p), Jibrrya (85p), Lumineux (84p), Zayaan (83p), Saddlers Lodge (80p) and Mirabella (80p), Motivator’s future looks very bright.
These ratings are even more exciting if you consider that due to injury in his first season covering, Motivator's first crop is half the size of his contemporaries.
28th September 2009
Motivator filly Pollenator wins the Gr.2 May Hill
The exciting two-year-old filly, Pollenator, was an impressive winner today of the May Hill Stakes (Gr.2) at Doncaster, the first Stakes success for her sire Motivator. Just 10 minutes later Motivator had another thrilling winner in Hot Prospect who comfortably won his maiden at Sandown in a very fast time.
Pollenator clearly stepped up to this higher grade in style having won last time out for her connections, trainer Richard Hannon and The Royal Ascot Racing Club, who also owned Motivator during his racing career.
The club's managing director, Harry Herbert, said: "Next year she will hopefully develop into an Oaks filly. She is a grand filly and to have Motivator's first Pattern winner owned by the club is very special."
Pollenator was purchased by John Warren for the club from Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 2 for 50,000gns.
The future certainly looks very bright for Motivator. He now has several highly rated two-year-olds to his name, even though he only had half the crop of his contemporaries. Another recent juvenile to note is the highly regarded Tactician, a runner-up on his debut at Doncaster yesterday.
11th September 2009
Tattersalls Lot 588 Catalogue Update: half-brother Hot Prospect wins maiden in a very fast time
Hot Prospect, the half-brother to the Encosta Del Lago yearling filly to be consigned by Highclere Stud at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1 (Lot 588), comfortably won his maiden today. He made all and readily won to record a time just outside a second slower than the juvenile record over a mile.
This two-year-old is out of the Highclere mare Model Queen, from the family of Elmaamul, Reams of Verse etc. He was following up the Gr.1 success of his half-brother Regal Parade last weekend.
He was also providing the second winner of a very exciting day for his first season sire Motivator (see story above).
11th September 2009
Tattersalls Lot 269 Catalogue Update: important Stakes catalogue update for half-brother to Fantasia
Fantasia comfortably won the JRA Sceptre Stakes (L) over 7f at Doncaster yesterday, providing an important catalogue update for her half-brother by Pivotal, who will be consigned by Highclere Stud at the Tattersalls October Sale Book 1 (Lot 269).
The Sun Chariot Stakes (Gr.1) on 3rd October is this three-year-old filly’s next target for trainer Luca Cumani and owner George Strawbridge. Out of the Darshaan mare Blue Symphony, Fantasia also won the Nell Gwyn Stakes (Gr.3) and was third in the Prix d’Essai des Pouliches (Gr.1) this season, and as a juvenile she won the Prestige Stakes (Gr.3) and finished second in the Meon Valley Stud Fillies’ Mile (Gr.1).
11th September 2009
Dr Fong's Emergency narrowly beaten in Gr.3
The Dr Fong filly, Emergency, was narrowly beaten by just a neck and a short head to finish third in the 7f Prix du Pin (Gr.3) at Longchamp on 5th September.
This consistent three-year-old was following up finishing second in the Prix du Lieurey (Gr.3) at Deauville over 1m in August, having won the 7f Prix Amandine (L) at the same racecourse in July. Bred by Juddmonte Farms, Emergency is out of the Warning mare Well Warned.
7th September 2009
Highclere bred Regal Parade wins Gr.1
The Highclere Stud bred, Regal Parade, showed an impressive turn of foot to win the 6f Betfair Sprint Cup (Gr.1) at Haydock today.
Regal Parade was winning his eighth race, others include the City Plate (L) at Chester, the competitive Ayr Gold Cup and Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot last season. He is extremely consistent having also finished second in the Hungerford Stakes (Gr.2) and third in the Lennox Stakes (Gr.2) on his two previous runs leading up to this victory for trainer Dandy Nicholls.
By Pivotal, Regal Parade is out of the Highclere mare Model Queen, from the family of Elmaamul, Reams of Verse etc, and was sold at Tattersalls as a yearling for 430,000gns.
His half-sister yearling by Encosta Del Lago will be consigned by Highclere Stud at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1 (Lot 588).
Another horse consigned by Highclere to gain Stakes success at Haydock today was Nideeb. This two-year-old colt finished second in The Ascendant Stakes (L) following up his victory in the Winkfield Stakes (L) at Ascot. From the family of Luso, Needle Gun and Warrsan, his half-brother by Shirocco will be consigned by Highclere Stud at Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1 (Lot 553).
Other recent Highclere bred or consigned horses to win include Charm School, a winner at Kempton on 4th September she is out of the Highclere mare Eve, and her half-brother yearling by Dansili will be offered at Tattersalls October Book 1 (Lot 379). In addition, the two-year-old filly Pink Symphony was narrowly beaten by a nose into second having pulled clear of the rest of the field in the 7f maiden at Newmarket on 28th August. Highclere Stud will also be consigning her half-brother by Pivotal at Tattersalls October Book 1 (Lot 269).
5th September 2009
Maiden win for Breeze-up purchase
Centigrade confirmed his promising debut when winning the 7f EBF Maiden Stakes at Warwick yesterday on his second start. This two-year-old Verglas colt was purchased by John Warren Bloodstock from the Tattersalls Breeze-Up Sale for Highclere Thoroughbred Racing, and looks to be yet another exciting juvenile for the syndicate.
Trained by William Haggas, he showed a good turn of foot to take the lead early in the straight and displayed a great attitude. He is sure to win more races.
1st September 2009
Impressive debut victory for Decorative
The John Warren yearling purchase, Decorative, comfortably won on her debut yesterday landing the 6f Maiden Fillies Stakes at Yarmouth by 4l.
She looks a two-year-old filly with exciting prospects for Highclere Thoroughbred Racing and trainer Michael Jarvis. Her target is the valuable sales race at Newmarket, the Tattersalls Timeform Fillies 800, a race won last year by Tiger Eye, who carried the same silks and was also purchased by John Warren, but sadly died of leukaemia.
This fine looking Danehill Dancer filly was purchased by John Warren Bloodstock for 130,000gns from Tattersalls October Sale Book 1.
31st August 2009
Highclere sells Dansili filly for £80,000
Highclere Stud consigned eight yearlings at the DBS St Leger Sales last week, the highlight being a Dansili filly who realised £80,000 (Lot 134). A half sister to debut winner Siyaadah, she is out of River Belle, winner of the Princess Margaret Stakes (Gr.3) at Ascot as a two-year-old and a Grade 2 in the States.
The filly was purchased by agent Gill Richardson on behalf of owners Norman and Helen Steel. Asked what they liked about the Highclere Stud-consigned youngster, Norman Steel said: “Everything!”
Other notable sales included a Namid colt out of an own sister to Riberac who was purchased by BBA Ireland for £50,000 (Lot 138), and a half brother to Harvest Queen by Fasliyev sold to Edward Lynam for £42,000 (Lot 140).
31st August 2009
Motivator's impressive double
Motivator celebrated a quick fire winning double today. His two-year-old daughter, Pollenator, was the first winner when comfortably landing the 7f maiden at Newmarket by over 3l. Having finished second by a short head on her previous outing this was a deserved triumph for her connections, trainer Richard Hannon and The Royal Ascot Racing Club, who owned Motivator during his racing career.
Just over an hour lated Jibrrya put up a gutsy performance to win the 1m maiden at Thirsk. It was just this colt's second race for trainer Mick Channon and owner Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum. He also impressed as a yearling when he was consigned by Highclere Stud last year at the Tattersalls October Sale Book 1 fetching 140,000gns.
With other two-year-olds by Motivator including Al Ghazal (rated 90p), Prompter (95) and Hot Prospect (92p), the future is bright for this first-season sire.
28th August 2009
Motivator scores again with Al Ghazal
Al Ghazal provided another winner today for first season sire Motivator when breaking his maiden at Sandown, having made a promising debut in July finishing third at Windsor where four of those behind have scored since.
Bred by Darley and owned by Godolphin, this two-year-old colt is out of the Green Desert mare Mansfield Park. He looks to be exciting prospect with entries in the top juvenile races later this year.
12th August 2009
Impressive debut winners for Highclere
Three two-year-olds consigned by Highclere Stud won on their racecourse debuts in the last few days. All were consigned at the 2008 Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1, and several have siblings being consigned by Highclere at this year’s yearling sales.
The Highclere bred and sold Atlantis Star made a very impressive racecourse debut when comfortably winning his maiden by 6l at Pontefract on 5th August. This two-year-old colt is by Cape Cross out of the Dubai Millenium mare Ladeena, and fetched 200,000gns as a yearling when purchased by John Ferguson for Godolphin. His half-sister by Tiger Hill will be offered at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1.
The second Highclere consigned yearling to win on her racecourse debut was Siyaadah, who took the 7f maiden at Redcar on 9th August. Purchased by Godolphin for 110,000gns, this filly by Shamardal is out of River Belle, winner of the Princess Margaret Stakes (Gr.3) at Ascot as a two-year-old. Her half-sister by Dansili will also be consigned by Highclere at the forthcoming DBS St Leger Sales.
On the same day as Siyaadah’s win, Hawthorne made another encouraging racecourse debut for Highclere consigned yearlings winning the 5f maiden at Tipperary. This Footstepsinthesand colt out of Western Bowl realised 80,000gns when knocked down to Peter Doyle.
The week also saw the Highclere bred two-year-old, Brambleberry, win her second race when landing a 5f Novice Stakes at Lingfield.
10th August 2009
Prompter comfortably wins maiden for Motivator
The Motivator juvenile, Prompter, made all to comfortably win the 7f EBF Maiden at Chepstow today for The Royal Ascot Racing Club.
This colt was always in full control and was very close to breaking the course record. Trainer Michael Bell was understandably delighted, having trained Motivator during his racing career for the same owners.
He is the first winner for Motivator, and one of several exciting two-year-olds who have already made very promising debuts. Bred by Mr and Mrs Middlebrook, he is out of the Efisio mare Penny Cross. His half-sister by Singspiel will be consigned by Highclere Stud at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 2.
2nd August 2009
Harbinger scores decisive success at Goodwood
The John Warren purchase, Harbinger, scored a decisive success in the Betfair Gordon Stakes (Gr.3) at Goodwood yesterday for Highclere Thoroughbred Racing. Trainer Sir Michael Stoute was highly delighted with his performance, and believes there is still improvement to come.
Out of the Black-Type wining mare Penang Pearl, bloodstock agent, John Warren, purchased this Dansili colt for 180,000gns as a yearling from Tattersalls October Sale Book 2.
There was more success for Highclere at Goodwood yesterday, when the Highclere bred, Regal Parade, finished third in the Betfair Cup (Gr.2).
29th July 2009
Highclere consigned yearling wins Winkfield Stakes (L)
Nideeb edged out Party Doctor by a nose to claim the big juvenile prize at Ascot yesterday, the Winkfield Stakes (L) over 7f. Consigned as a yearling by Highclere Stud at Tattersalls October Sale Book 2, his trainer Clive Brittain is adamant there is better to come from Saeed Manana's gutsy victor.
From the family of Luso, Needle Gun and Warrsan, this colt's half-brother by Shirocco will be consigned by Highclere Stud at Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 2.
Another yearling consigned by Highclere and winning at Ascot was Shamali. This colt by Selkirk out of Shamaiel comfortably won the 1m2f Sodexo Prestige Classified Stakes today for trainer William Haggas and owner Abdulla Al Khalifa.
26th July 2009
Party Doctor adds to his Stakes form
The Dr Fong two-year-old, Party Doctor, added to his Stakes form in the Winkfield Stakes (L) at Ascot today, finishing second by the shortest of short margins in a tight photo finish.
Previously third in the Chesham Stakes (L) at Royal Ascot, this colt is certain to gain more Stakes success.
25th July 2009
Syrian proves exciting maiden winner
Purchased by John Warren as a yearling, Syrian, is proving another exciting prospect for Highclere Thoroughbred Racing. This two-year-old colt comfortably won his maiden over 7f at Yarmouth on his racecourse debut yesterday. Winning trainer Michael Bell said: "He is a very classy colt in the making."
An imposing son of Hawk Wing, he was purchased as a yearling by John Warren Bloodstock from Tattersalls October Sale Book 2 for 30,000gns.
21st July 2009
Another Stakes winner for the consistent sire Dr Fong
The Dr Fong filly, Emergency, cruised into the lead to win the Prix Amandine (L) over 1400m at Deauville yesterday, providing yet another Stakes winner for her consistent sire.
Homebred by Juddmonte Farms, this three-year-old is out of Well Warned (Warning), and is a half sister to dual Listed winner Prior Warning.
12th July 2009
Regal Parade lands Stakes race for his seventh win
The Highclere Stud bred, Regal Parade, added a seventh win to his form yesterday when landing the City Plate (L) over 7f at Chester.
Other wins include the competitive Ayr Gold Cup and Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot last season for trainer Dandy Nicholls.
By Pivotal, Regal Parade is out of the Highclere mare Model Queen, from the family of Elmaamul, Reams of Verse etc, and was sold at Tattersalls as a yearling for 430,000gns.
12th July 2009
Dr Fong consistently in the frame in Stakes races
The Dr Fong two-year-old colt, Party Doctor, was just headed inside the final furlong to finish third in the Chesham Stakes (L) at Royal Ascot today.
It was yet another fine performance for horses by Dr Fong in this race, with Free Agent and Seaway finishing first and second respectively last year, and Maze winning in 2007.
Free Agent was back again at Royal Ascot this year, where he was fourth in the King Edward VII Stakes (Gr.2). Earlier in the week the Dr Fong three-year-old filly Celimene followed up her Group 3 win with a gallant fourth in the Prix de Diane (Gr.1) at Chantilly on 14th June.
20th June 2009
Highclere bred and consigned, Ouqba, wins Jersey Stakes (Gr.3) at Royal Ascot
The Highclere bred, Ouqba, came from last to first to win the Jersey Stakes (Gr.3) over 7f at Royal Ascot today for trainer Barry Hills and owner Hamdan Al Maktoum.
This son of Red Ransom won as a juvenile last year, and returned to Newmarket for his seasonal debut at the Craven Meeting where he comfortably won the European Free Handicap (L).
Ouqba was also the top lot consigned by Highclere Stud as a yearling at the Doncaster St Leger Sales, realising 140,000gns when knocked down to Shadwell Estates. He is out of Dancing Mirage, a winning daughter of Machiavellian and the dam of four winners including the Stakes winner Foxhaven. She is in-foal to exciting new dual Gr.1 sire Mount Nelson.
A first Royal Ascot win for the victorious jockey, Tadhg O'Shea said: "Ouqba was spot on for today, he is a very tough horse and he deserved that. He's a lovely horse and a pleasure to ride.”
17th June 2009
Forgotten Voice wins Royal Ascot Hunt Cup in style
Forgotten Voice destroyed his rivals to land the Royal Hunt Cup at Royal Ascot today. Purchased by bloodstock agent John Warren as a yearling, he maintained his unbeaten record in style for his owners Mr and Mrs Paul Roy and trainer Jeremy Noseda.
By Danehill Dancer, Forgotten Voice is a half brother to Prix de Flore (Gr.3) winner Australie and Stakes performer Keepers Hill out of the dam, Asnieres. He has improved with every race and looks an exciting colt to follow for the rest of the season.
17th June 2009
Dr Fong filly adds another Stakes race to her form
The Dr Fong filly, Purple Orchid, added another Stakes race to her form when producing a late burst to win the Olympic Dual Stakes (L) over 1200m at Kenilworth in South Africa on 9th May. It was a particularly creditable win as she was conceding weight all round.
Last season as a three-year-old, Purple Orchid, won the Champagne Stakes (Gr.3), also at Kenilworth, following a juvenile career in Ireland where she won two races.
Racing in the familiar silks of Hassan Adams and trained by Darryl Hodgson, she is out of Fabuco (Mujadil) and was bred by Mrs C Regalado-Gonzalez.
15th May 2009
Impressive maiden winner Harbinger holds Derby entry
The John Warren purchase and Derby entry, Harbinger, was a very impressive winner of the 1m2½f Maiden at Chester on 6th May.
Whilst trainer Sir Michael Stoute and owners Highclere Thoroughbred Racing have yet to make a decision on his Derby entry, he looks to be a horse with an exciting future.
Out of the Black-Type wining mare Penang Pearl, bloodstock agent, John Warren, purchased this Dansili colt for 180,000gns from Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Part Two.
8th May 2009
Highclere bred Ouqba supplemented for 2,000 Guineas
The Highclere bred, Ouqba, has been supplemented for the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket this Saturday by his connections, trainer Barry Hills and owner Hamdan Al Maktoum.
This son of Red Ransom took a novice stakes on the July Course last year, and returned to Newmarket for his seasonal debut at the Craven Meeting when he comfortably won the European Free Handicap (L).
Ouqba was also the top lot sold by Highclere Stud as a yearling at the Doncaster St Leger Sales, realising 140,000gns when knocked down to Shadwell Estates. He is out of Dancing Mirage (Machiavellian), dam of four winners including the Stakes winner Foxhaven.
Ouqba is not the only Highclere bred with recent Stakes success, as 2008 Royal Ascot winner, Regal Parade, finished second in the Leicestershire Stakes (L) last weekend. The winner of this race, Asset, also has Highclere connections having originally been purchased as a yearling by John Warren for Highclere Thoroughbred Racing.
28th April 2009
Highclere bred Cartoon wins maiden
The Highclere bred Cartoon ran a very game race to win the Maiden Fillies' Stakes over 1m½f at Windsor on 20th April, on her three-year-old debut. She certainly looks an exciting prospect for trainer Michael Jarvis and owners Highclere Thoroughbred Racing who hold her in high regard.
By Danehill Dancer, Cartoon is the half sister to Stakes winner Smirk and Stakes performer Stetchworth Prince. Her dam Elfin Laughter also foaled a nice looking colt by first season sire Jeremy earlier this year.
21st April 2009
Motivator 2yo realises 150,000gns at Breeze-Up Sale
Motivator’s progeny continue to impress buyers at the sales, with a two-year-old realising 150,000gns at the Tattersalls Craven Breeze-Up Sale this week.
Purchased by bloodstock agent Richard Frisby, this colt (Lot 67) is out of the Green Desert mare Mystic Lure, from a family with plenty of black-type.
He was consigned by Jim McCartan’s Gaybrook Lodge Stud who said Motivator had been an influence in his decision to buy the colt in the ring last year, adding: “I’ve liked Motivator since I saw him win on his debut. I was hoping this two-year-old would be okay because his breeze went well and he was out of his box 40 times after that for viewing by potential buyers.”
17th April 2009
European Free Handicap winner bred by Highclere
The Highclere bred, Ouqba, was an emphatic winner of the 7f European Free Handicap (L) yesterday at Newmarket. It was his first run of the season, having shown plenty of promise as a two-year-old winning several decent races for owner Hamdan Al Maktoum and trainer Barry Hills.
No firm plans have been made for this colt’s next race, but he is entered in the French 2,000 Guineas and the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot is another possible target.
Ouqba was also the top lot sold by Highclere Stud as a yearling at the Doncaster St Leger Sales, realising 140,000gns when knocked down to Shadwell Estates. He is by Red Ransom out of Dancing Mirage (Machiavellian), dam of four winners including the Stakes winner Foxhaven.
16th April 2009
Another Classic contender for Dr Fong
Celimene continued her unbeaten record to comfortably win the Classic trial Prix Penelope (Gr.3) at Saint-Cloud today over 2100m, trained by C Lerner.
This three-year-old filly is yet another Classic contender for Dr Fong, with the colt Free Agent also looking an exciting prospect this season.
Celimene, a winner at two and three years, was bred by Petra Bloodstock out of the Groom Dancer mare Lunassa.
13th April 2009
Motivator 2yos showing promise on the gallops
Group 1 winning two-year-old and Derby winning three-year-old Motivator looks to have an exciting year ahead of him. His two-year-olds are with leading trainers such as Andre Fabre, Roger Charlton, John Gosden, John Oxx, Mark Johnston, Mick Channon and Richard Hannon.
The three with Motivator’s trainer Michael Bell, and are already making a good impression. “I could not be happier with my Motivator two-year-olds. They are all still well on the bridle at the top of Warren Hill which is invariably a very good sign, and they all seem to have both Motivator’s looks and athleticism.” said Michael Bell.
Motivator has once again over 100 top quality mares being sent to him this season. These include the Gr. 1 winners Behera and Catella and also the half-sisters to Classic winners Crimplene, Ibn Bey and Kahyasi.
31st March 2009
Multiple Gr.1 success in Hong Kong for John Warren
Collection’s impressive recent win in the Gr.1 Hong Kong Derby added to the tally of successful horses in Hong Kong originally purchased by bloodstock agent John Warren as yearlings.
These include Housemaster who won the Gr.1 Hong Kong Champions & Chater Cup, having finished second in the Hong Kong Derby. This followed up his multiple Stakes performances in the UK when owned by Highclere Thoroughbred Racing.
Saturn has also achieved multiple Stakes success in both Europe and Hong Kong, winning a Gr.3 in Hong Kong and being placed in the Gr.1 Champions & Chater Cup. Another Hong Kong Gr.1 winner originally purchased by John Warren as a yearling was Tiber, who won the Hong Kong Classic Mile and was also second in the Hong Kong Derby and Chairman’s Sprint Prize.
John Warren was also responsible for the famous six time Hong Kong Gr.1 winner Viva Pataca bred by Side Hill Stud and Floors Farming, as the bloodstock manager for the Dukes of Devonshire and Roxburghe.
26th March 2009
Exciting Highclere prospects for 2009
The Highclere bred, Chorus of Angels, made a promising three-year-old debut when winning at the Curragh last weekend. By Rock of Gibraltar, she was following up her nursery win at Leopardstown at the end of last season for trainer David Wachman.
A half sister to Stakes winner Tora Bora, Chorus of Angels realised 50,000gns as a yearling when consigned by Highclere Stud at Tattersalls. Her dam, Brilliance, has recently foaled a fine colt by Pivotal.
Another exciting runner at the Curragh related to an established Highclere Stud family was Oh Goodness Me, winner of the Gr.3 Lodge Park Stud EBF Express Stakes. From the same family as Lemon Souffle and Caramba she looks a very talented filly for trainer Jim Bolger, with the Classics being possible targets this season.
23rd March 2009
Collection wins Gr.1 Hong Kong Derby
Collection justified favouritism to win the Gr.1 HK$16m Hong Kong Derby today. Purchased by John Warren as a yearling for Highclere Thoroughbred Racing for whom he won at Royal Ascot, this four-year-old was subsequently privately bought for his new connections later in 2008.
Collection's trainer John Moore was understandably delighted. He trounced Classic Mile hero Thumbs Up, and his long term target will be the Gr.1 Champions & Chater Cup, where a clash with six time Gr.1 winner Viva Pataca is likely.
22nd March 2009
Flashmans Papers a success in USA too
Last season’s Windsor Castle Stakes winner Flashmans Papers is now a success in USA. Foaled, reared and consigned as a foal by Highclere Stud, this three-year-old colt finished second in the Gr.3 Baldwin Stakes over 6½f at Santa Anita last weekend, having won a Stakes race at this track over Christmas. Bred by Clivedon Stud, Flashmans Papers is by Exceed and Excel out of Franglais, the half sister to Grade 1 winner Fraulein.
4th March 2009
First foals of 2009 arrive
Highclere Stud recently welcomed its first foals of 2009. These included a half brother to Stakes winner Smirk and Stakes performer Stetchworth Prince. By exciting first season sire Jeremy he is yet another really nice looking colt out of the stud’s mare Elfin Laughter.
In addition, a colt by Motivator arrived last night out of the Stakes placed Woodman mare Queen of Norway.
3rd February 2009
John Warren third leading purchaser at December Sales
Bloodstock agent John Warren was the third leading purchaser at the Tattersalls December Breeding Stock Sale last week, to notable buyers John Ferguson and Charlie Gordon-Watson.
He purchased 14 lots for an aggregate of 1,377,000gns. These included Our Queen of Kings for 500,000gns on behalf of Newsells Park Stud (Lot 1593). A Pivotal-covered daughter of Arazi and the fabulous Lady Blackfoot, she has previously produced Spinning Queen, winner of the Gr.1 Sun Chariot Stakes who sold for 3,000,000gns two years ago.
8th December 2008
2009 Stud Fees for Motivator and Dr Fong
John Warren, manager for the stallions Motivator and Dr Fong, has announced that “under the current economic climate and wanting to be responsible to breeders, stud fees for both stallions will be reduced for 2009. This will provide a great opportunity for breeders looking to use these two smart stallions”.
Motivator will stand at £10,000 Oct 1 with Terms. Standing at The Royal Studs his yearlings were exceptionally well received at the sales. He was leading first season sire in Tattersalls October Yearling Sale - Book 1 with a median of 90,000gns, and a top lot making 230,00gns.
Dr Fong will stand at £6,000 Oct 1 with Terms. Standing at Highclere Stud the proven Gr.1 sire of Shamdinan and Ask For The Moon, had another good season which included Royal Ascot juvenile winner, Free Agent, an exciting three-year-old prospect for next year.
4th November 2008
John Warren's a key purchaser at Tattersalls
Bloodstock agent John Warren was the fourth leading purchaser at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale - Book 1 this week, only behind notable buyers John Ferguson, Shadwell and Demi O’Byrne.
He purchased 17 lots for an aggregate of 2,032,000gns with an average of 119,529gns. These include two 290,000gns yearlings, one a filly by Galileo from the family of Soldier of Fortune (Lot 487), and a Danehill Dancer colt out of a daughter of Anne Campbell (Lot 561).
In addition, John Warren purchased several more top-class prospects on behalf of Sir Robert Ogden. The first was a Danehill Dancer colt out of Briolette, a half-sister to Pilsudski purchased for 500,000gns (Lot 411). Also a 460,000gns Galileo full-brother to St Leger runner-up The Last Drop (Lot 500).
11th October 2008
Highclere Stud is leading vendor at Tattersalls again
For the second consecutive year Highclere Stud was the leading vendor by aggregate at the recent Tattersalls October Yearling Sale – Book 1.
The Stud consigned 17 lots for an impressive aggregate of 2,518,000gns with an average of 148,117gns. This was even despite a few key lots being withdrawn.
One of the highlights of the consignment was the sale of the three-parts sister to the Group 1 Fillies’ Mile runner-up Fantasia for 400,000 guineas. Purchased by trainer Paul Cole, the filly is by Montjeu out of the Darshaan mare Blue Symphony (Lot 400).
11th October 2008
Plenty of Star Appeal
A particularly successful sale from the Highclere Stud consignment at Tattersalls October Yearling Sale - Book 1 was the Motivator colt out of Takarna, bred on the Sadler’s Well-Darshaan cross (Lot 260).
He was purchased privately as a foal by the pin-hooking Star Appeal syndicate, run by Jake Warren and Ed Sackville, and made more than three times his purchase price when knocked down to Gill Richardson for 140,000gns. It was an equally good result for first season sire Motivator managed by John Warren at Highclere Stud.
11th October 2008
Conquest adds more Stakes success to his form
Conquest added more Stakes success to his form when landing the Willmot Dixon Bengough Memorial Stakes (Gr.3) over 6f at Ascot today.
Purchased by John Warren as a yearling, Conquest was following up his win in the Steward's Cup earlier in the year. As a two-year-old he also won the Gimcrack (Gr.2) for owners Highclere Thoroughbred Racing.
11th October 2008
Tiger Eye lands valuable Tattersalls Fillies race
The John Warren purchase Tiger Eye made all to land the valuable Tattersalls Timeform Fillies' 800 race at Newmarket today.
Having cost 82,000gns as a yearling from Tattersalls Book 1, she gave her owners Highclere Thoroughbred Racing a big return on their investment winning nearly £400,000.
It was only the second appearance on the track for this Danehill Dancer filly trained by Michael Jarvis.
4th October 2008
Stakes winning double for John Warren
Sixties Icon and Metaphoric provided a Stakes winning double at Ascot on Sunday for bloodstock agent John Warren.
2006 St Leger winner, Sixties Icon, won an incredible seventh Stakes race when comfortably landing the Cumberland Lodge Stakes (Gr.3). Purchased by John Warren as a yearling for owners Paul and Susan Roy, Sixties Icon will now be aimed at the Breeders’ Cup meeting and then the Japan Cup or Hong Kong Cup before retiring to stud.
The winner of the Fenwolf Stakes (L), Metaphoric, was also purchased as a yearling by John Warren. This Montjeu four-year-old was following up his win at Ascot in July and his third in the Queen Alexandra Stakes at Royal Ascot for The Royal Ascot Racing Club.
On the day of the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot another horse purchased by John Warren visited the winner’s enclosure. Furnace won the competitive and valuable Challenge Cup for Highclere Thoroughbred Racing and trainer Michael Bell.
29th September 2008
71% of Motivator's yearlings in select sales or retained to race
Don’t miss Motivator’s first yearlings at the major sales over the next few weeks. An impressive 71% of his yearlings are in the select sales or have been retained to race by their breeders. Proof indeed that he is a stallion with an enormous future.
14 yearlings by Motivator are in Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale including three consigned by Highclere Stud. (See photograph top right of the Motivator ex Takarna yearling.)
Other leading consignors with Motivator yearlings at the Sale include Meon Valley Stud, Watership Down Stud, Floors Stud, New England Stud, Lodge Park Stud, Drumachon Stud, Whitley Stud, Jamie Railton, Rathbarry Stud and Deerfield Farm, breeder of Motivator himself.
He has been all the rage with top breeders, covering 130 mares in 2007 and another 130 in 2008. Exciting times lay ahead.
26th September 2008
Dr Fong - the consistent sire
Dr Fong has again proved he is a consistent sire producing winner after winner after winner, including Royal Ascot 2yo’s and Gr.1 winners.
He is still second to Champion sire Pivotal in terms of the number of winners by British-based sires in 2008. Dr Fong’s 75 winners have won 129 races, also making him joint 4th out of all sires in Europe by races won.
With such a good success rate, be sure to view his yearlings at the forthcoming sales.
(Statistics provided by Hyperion Promotions. Results received to 22nd September 2008)
23rd September 2008
Highclere to consign a record 23 yearlings at Tattersalls Book 1
Following an extremely successful 2007, Highclere Stud will be consigning a record 23 yearlings at Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1. Click here to view the full list of quality yearlings.
Highclere Stud was the top vendor at the 2007 Tattersalls October Sale Books 1 and 2. In Book 1, 17 lots achieved an aggregate of 3,667,000 with an impressive average of 215,706. The Stud was also the top vendor at the 2007 Doncaster St Leger Yearling Sales by average purchase price. The five lots consigned realised an average of 90,200gns each.
Our 2008 consignment will stand in the Highflyer Paddock.
23rd September 2008
Highclere bred, Regal Parade, lands Ayr Gold Cup
The Highclere Stud bred, Regal Parade, won the competitive Ayr Gold Cup in impressive style at the weekend. He has been an absolute star for trainer David Nicholls having also won the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot earlier in the year.
This four-year-old colt by Pivotal out of the Highclere mare Model Queen was sold at Tattersalls as a yearling for 440,000gns. His half brother by Motivator will be consigned by Highclere Stud at Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1 (Lot 78).
22nd September 2008
Dansili colt consigned by Highclere fetches £100,000 at Doncaster
The Highclere Stud consignment of six yearlings at the Doncaster St Leger Sales this week was well received. The Dansili colt out of Optimistic was the highlight fetching £100,000. Purchased by Charles Egerton, he was one of just 14 yearlings at the sale to make six figures.
Another particularly successful sale was the Red Ransom colt out of Sophielu. He was purchased as a foal by the pin-hooking Star Appeal syndicate, run by Jake Warren and Ed Sackville, for just 20,000gns and realised £67,000 at Doncaster.
Overall the average of yearlings consigned by Highclere was £52,000, well above the total sale average of £33,649.
29th August 2008
Sixth Stakes win for Sixties Icon
Sixties Icon once again proved his versatility and toughness when winning his sixth Stakes race, the Geoffrey Freer Stakes (Gr.3) at Newbury on 16th August. A race of rich tradition and this year attracting plenty of top Group level runners.
Purchased by bloodstock agent John Warren as a yearling for owners Paul and Susan Roy, Sixties Icon is likely to head for the new Breeders’ Cup Marathon.
18th August 2008
Champagne flowing for Dr Fong Gr.3 winner
The three-year-old Dr Fong filly, Purple Orchid, won the Champagne Stakes (Gr.3) at Kenilworth, South Africa on 8th August, finishing fast to take the 1200m race by 1½l.
A dual winner as a two-year-old when trained in Ireland by Dermot Weld, she is obviously flourishing in South Africa for her new trainer Darryl Hodgson. Bred by Mrs C Regalado-Gonzalez out of the Mujadil mare Fabuco this should not be her last visit to the winner’s enclosure.
11th August 2008
Another Conquest for John Warren at Goodwood
Another horse purchased by bloodstock agent John Warren as a yearling was successful at Goodwood this week.
Conquest, winner of the Gimcrack (Gr.2) as a two-year-old, returned to form in style to win one of the season's top sprint prizes, the Steward’s Cup, for owners Highclere Thoroughbred Racing. Trainer William Haggas, who pulled off a one-two in the race, was thrilled with Conquest's performance as he has always held him in high regard. Conquest will now head for the Ayr Gold Cup.
2nd August 2008
Group winning double for John Warren
Two horses purchased by bloodstock agent John Warren, Prolific and Sixties Icon, won Group races at Goodwood today.
Former St Leger winner Sixties Icon proved he is still a class act when landing the Group 3 Coutts Glorious Stakes. This consistent Stakes winner by Galileo was purchased by bloodstock agent John Warren as a yearling for 230,000gns. He has now won five Stakes races, three out of three at Goodwood. His trainer Jeremy Noseda and owner Mrs Susan Roy are considering the Breeders’ Cup Turf as a possible target this season.
Later in the day, the two-year-old colt Prolific held off his rivals in impressive style to take the Group 2 Richmond Stakes. A private purchase by John Warren, it was Prolific’s first Group victory for owners Highclere Thoroughbred Racing and trainer Richard Hannon, having been third in both the Norfolk and July Stakes.
1st August 2008
Dr Fong - second leading British-based sire
Horses by Highclere sire Dr Fong just keep winning, so much so that he is currently second to Champion sire Pivotal in terms of the number of winners by British-based sires.
Dr Fong’s 60 winners have won 93 races, making him joint 6th out of all sires in Europe by races won.
With such a good success rate which also includes eight Black-Type horses in 2008 to date (14 in 2007), be sure to view his yearlings at the forthcoming sales.
(Statistics provided by Hyperion Promotions. Results received to 28th July 2008)
29th July 2008
Dr Fong's Free Agent entered in Champagne Stks (Gr.2)
The unbeaten Dr Fong two-year-old colt, Free Agent, has been entered for the Champagne Stakes (Gr.2) at Doncaster on 13th September.
Owned and bred by the Her Majesty the Queen, Free Agent, came from last to first to take the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Racing & Bloodstock advisor to the Queen, John Warren, said: “Free Agent has been entered for the Champagne Stakes and he could line up at Doncaster. He’s come out of Royal Ascot fine but he’s very much a horse for next year. He’s so mature and strong that he’s been able to do everything that we have asked of him so far, and that’s the sign of a decent horse. He’s a very good individual with a lot of scope about him.”
24th July 2008
Highclere bred and sold Ouqba comfortably wins Novice Stakes
The Highclere bred two-year-old, Ouqba, comfortably won the 6f EBF Novice Stakes at Newmarket on 10th July, having finished third to subsequent Coventry Stakes winner Art Connoissuer on his debut.
This colt was also the top lot sold by Highclere Stud at the Doncaster St Leger Sales realising 140,000gns when knocked down to Shadwell Estates. A potential Group-class colt his immediate target will be the valuable DBS Sales Race at York’s Ebor Meeting.
Ouqba is by Red Ransom out of Dancing Mirage (Machiavellian), dam of four winners from four foals of racing age including Stakes winner Foxhaven.
11th July 2008
Double celebration for John Warren and Highclere Thoroughbred Racing
There was cause for a double celebration on Saturday 5th July as two horses purchased as yearlings by John Warren won valuable races.
Stalwart of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing, Distinction, added a sixth Stakes win to his form when coming from off the pace to land the Listed The Esher Stakes over 2m½f at Sandown. This nine-year-old veteran and old favourite has earned nearly £400,000 in prize money, and continues to enjoy his racing according to trainer Sir Michael Stoute. Purchased from Goffs for Ir£190,000 in October 2000, Distinction may head for the Goodwood Cup, a race he won in 2005, but plans are still to be confirmed.
Earlier in the day, Inventor won the first race on the card at Haydock, a valuable 1m4f Guaranteed Handicap, for Highclere Thoroughbred Racing and trainer Brian Meehan. This three time winner was purchased by bloodstock agent John Warren from Tattersalls.
7th July 2008
Dr Fong again...
Following hot on the heels of the Royal Ascot Chesham winner by Dr Fong last week, Classic Remark gained more Stakes success for the Highclere sire today.
This three-year-old filly ran on well to win the Listed EBF Hoppings Stakes at Newcastle over 1m2f for her owner and breeder Hesmonds Stud. Out of the Caerleon mare Claxon she is a half-sister to Gr. winner Cassydora. Trainer Harry Dunlop will now target Group races with Classic Remark.
26th June 2008
Here we go again... Another 2yo Royal Ascot winner for Dr Fong
For the second year running, Dr Fong sired the winner of the 7f Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot with Free Agent landing the race from Seaway, also by Dr Fong.
Congratulations to Her Majesty The Queen owner/breeder of Free Agent, her first two-year-old winner at Royal Ascot since 1957. Free Agent is out of her Unfuwain mare Film Script.
Two-year-olds by Dr Fong continue to perform well at the Royal Meeting with a win in the Chesham in 2007, and earlier this week Effort was placed in the 5f Windsor Castle Stakes.
21st June 2008
Macarthur continues to boost Motivator's pedigree at Royal Ascot
The full brother to Motivator, Macarthur, fully deserved to win the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot today, following his third place to Soldier of Fortune in the Group 1 Coronation Cup at Epsom earlier in the month.
This highly regarded colt trained by Aidan O’Brien was bred by Deerfield Farm, who also bred Motivator. Macarthur has previously won the Group 3 Ormonde Stakes at Chester, and come third in the Group 2 Great Voltigeur Stakes, Group 2 Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes, and Group 3 Ballysax Stakes.
21st June 2008
Royal Ascot celebrations continue for Highclere and John Warren
Two more horses purchased by bloodstock agent John Warren made their mark at Royal Ascot in a fantastic week to remember for Highclere.
Multiple Stakes winner and stalwart of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing, Distinction, continued to excel on the racecourse coming second in the Queen Alexandra Stakes today. Also in this race the Royal Ascot Racing Club owned, Metaphoric, came third.
21st June 2008
Highclere bred Royal Ascot winner
Highclere Stud celebrated a Royal Ascot winner bred by the Stud, when the aptly named Regal Parade landed the Buckingham Palace Stakes today.
This four-year-old colt by Pivotal out of the Highclere mare Model Queen was sold at Tattersalls as a yearling for 440,000gns. The second Royal Ascot winner this week consigned by Highclere Stud, following up Flashmans Papers win in the Windsor Castle Stakes yesterday.
20th June 2008
Royal Ascot double for bloodstock agent John Warren
Horses purchased by John Warren and owned by Highclere Thoroughbred Racing completed a memorable double on the Thursday of the Royal Ascot Meeting.
Collection comfortably captured the competitive Listed Hampton Court Stakes in the style of a class horse, following an eye-catching victory in a handicap at the York May Meeting. Colony followed up with a powerful run to take the King George V by nearly two lengths.
The Peintre Celebre colt, Collection, was purchased as a yearling for €130,000 from the Arqana Deauville August Sale. Colony was purchased from the Goffs Million Sale for €200,000.
The day also got off to an exciting start for Highclere Thoroughbred Racing as their two-year-old colt, Prolific, came third in the Group 2 Norfolk Stakes.
19th June 2008
Windsor Castle winner foaled, reared and consigned by Highclere
The impressive looking Flashmans Papers showed an excellent turn of foot to win the 5f Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot today. Bred by Clivedon Stud, this strong two-year-old colt by Exceed and Excel was foaled, reared and consigned by Highclere Stud as a foal.
19th June 2008
St Leger winner Sixties Icon in form with another Stakes win
Impressive 2006 St Leger winner Sixties Icon bounced back to form when comfortably winning the Listed Festival Stakes over 1m2f at Goodwood on 22nd May.
Purchased by bloodstock agent John Warren as a yearling for 230,000gns from Tattersalls, his trainer, Jeremy Noseda, has the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot next on the agenda for this Galileo colt.
Owner Mrs Susan Roy is enjoying plenty of Stakes success with Sixties Icon who was following-up coming second in the Group 2 Jockey Club Stakes earlier in the month, a race he won last year.
23rd May 2008
Fifth individual Black-Type horse for Dr Fong in 2008
Lang Shining became the fifth individual Black-Type horse sired by Dr Fong in 2008 so far, when coming second in the Listed Hambleton Stakes over 1m at York on 15th May.
This four-year-old colt out of the Rainbow Quest mare Dragnet continues to improve and is sure to win a Stakes race soon for his owner/breeder Ballymacoll Stud.
A few days earlier another Dr Fong colt, Metropolitan Man, was third in the Listed Royal Windsor Stakes, adding another Stakes place to his form.
16th May 2008
Motivator's pedigree boosted by Macarthur Group 3 win
The full brother to Motivator, Macarthur, ran away with the Group 3 Ormonde Stakes at Chester yesterday and now heads for the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.
This highly regarded colt trained by Aidan O’Brien was bred by Deerfield Farm, who also bred Motivator. Macarthur has previously come third in the Group 2 Great Voltigeur Stakes, Group 2 Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes, and Group 3 Ballysax Stakes.
10th May 2008
Group 3 win for the John Warren purchased Regime
Regime added another Group 3 win to his impressive form when prevailing in the 1m2f EBN Mooresbridge Stakes at the Curragh on 5th May.
By Golan this four-year-old was purchased by bloodstock agent John Warren as a yearling from the Goffs Million Sale for €120,000. As well as clocking up multiple stakes wins and places, Regime was second in the valuable Goffs Million race as a two-year-old proving a great investment for his owners Highclere Thoroughbred Racing XI and trainer Michael Bell.
6th May 2008
Metropolitan Man unlucky 3rd in Group 2
The Dr Fong colt, Metropolitan Man, was an unlucky 3rd in the Group 2 bet365 Mile at Sandown at the weekend, with a clear run he could have won. He has clearly benefited from his time in Dubai this winter and is sure to pick up a Group race soon for his sire.
Whilst it is early in the year, Dr Fong is currently second to Pivotal in the leading British-based sires list in order of prize money won with four individual Black-type horses so far this year (to 22nd April 2008).
28th April 2008
Dr Fong's Sharp Nephew heads for 2000 Guineas
The Stakes winners by Dr Fong just keep coming, with Sharp Nephew coming through in the final furlong to take the 1m International Trial Stakes at Lingfield today. This smart colt now heads for the 2000 Guineas with ever chance of success for his trainer Brian Meehan and owners Saleh Al Homaizi and Imad Al Sagar.
Bred by Mr Keith Wills, Sharp Nephew was also a Stakes winner as a two-year-old. He is out of Snap Crackle Pop, and realised 155,000gns as a yearling at Tattersalls October Sale.
5th April 2008
Regal procession of mates for Motivator
Derby winner Motivator has 125 mares booked to him this season, including Group 1 producer Crystal Spray and sisters or half-sisters to Danehill, Commander In Chief, Bullish Luck, Key Change and Classic Park, who bred the Derby runner-up Walk In The Park to Motivator's sire, Montjeu.
"The interest in Motivator has been excellent," said syndicate manager John Warren. "With 130 mares covered last year and with 125 mares booked already this year, he looks extremely well set up with his first three crops."
3rd March 2008
More early Black-Type for Dr Fong progeny
Dr Fong's progeny continue to gain Black-Type early in 2008. Dubai's Touch came second in the Winter Derby Trial at Lingfield on 23rd February, and Metropolitan Man was second in the Zabeel Mile in Dubai on 28th February.
29th February 2008
Early 2008 Black-Type for Dr Fong progeny
Dr Fong's progeny have already gained Black-Type in 2008, with Speciano coming second in the Listed Coppa Oro Di Saracusa in Italy at the weekend. This follows up his previous second in a Listed race in December. Bred by Fittocks Stud, the five-year-old colt is out of Salligram.
14th January 2008
14th Black-Type horse in 2007 for Dr Fong
Dr Fong's impressive tally of Black-Type horses in 2007 increased to 14 at the weekend, when Speciano came second in the Listed Premio Mediterraneo Memorial Francesco Faraci in Italy. Bred by Fittocks Stud, the four-year-old colt is out of Salligram.
10th December 2007
Motivator first foals fetch 100,000gns and more
Motivator's first foals have been very well received at the recent foal sales. The colt out of Damsel, daughter of Gr.1 and multiple black-type producer Rensaler, realised 100,000gns at the Tattersalls December Sale (Lot 1585) when sold to Cormac McCormack Bloodstock. He was consigned by Deerfield Farm who had also consigned Motivator as a yearling. Another foal to make six figures was the colt out of Gr.3 performer Park Romance, who was knocked down to Emerald Bloodstock for 110,000gns (Lot 1383) consigned by Highclere Stud.
Further foals by Motivator from his limited first book sold for 70,000gns, 57,000gns etc, achieving an impressive average of 72,800gns. Resulting in Motivator featuring in the top 10 sires list by foal average alongside top sires: Monsun, Montjeu, Green Desert, Pivotal, Galileo, Dansili, Sadler's Wells, Oasis Dream and Danehill Dancer.
3rd December 2007
Shamdinan comes second in Breeders' Cup Turf
The three-year-old by Dr Fong, Shamdinan, ran a creditable second in the Gr.1 John Deere Breeders' Cup Turf (1m4f) this weekend at Monmouth Park. Earlier in the season he won the Gr.1 Secretariat Stakes (10f, turf) at Arlington Park on his first start in USA, following an unlucky third in the French Derby.
29th October 2007
2008 Stud Fees
Highclere Stud announces Stud Fees for 2008:
Dr Fong: £9,000 October 1st, with Terms
Motivator: £15,000 October 1st, with Terms*
*Stands at The Royal Studs, managed by John Warren
25th October 2007
Highclere Stud top vendor at the major yearling sales
Highclere Stud was the top vendor at the 2007 Tattersalls October Sale Books 1 and 2 by aggregate, maintaining its reputation as a leading vendor at the major sales. In Book 1, 17 lots achieved an aggregate of 3,667,000 with an impressive average of 215,706.
The consignment highlight was the 1,000,000gns Gone West colt out of the Sadler's Wells mare Myth To Reality, dam of Champion filly Divine Proportions and top-class miler Whipper (Lot 217). Sold to John Ferguson, his breeders Gary and Lesley Middlebrook were understandably thrilled.
The Stud was also responsible for the sale topper on the first day of the Tattersalls October Sale Book 3, with the colt by Mtoto ex Bunting fetching 70,000gns (Lot 1628).
This successful few weeks followed on from earlier in the year, when Highclere Stud was the leading vendor at the Doncaster St Leger Yearling Sales by average purchase price. The five lots consigned realised an average of 90,200gns each.
25th October 2007
Inaugural website for Highclere Stud
During this key time in the bloodstock calendar, John and Carolyn Warren’s Highclere Stud is pleased to announce the launch of their new website www.highclerestud.co.uk
Produced by the bloodstock marketing agency Pace Marketing Solutions run by Jackie Hutchinson, with creative design by PinkGreen Creative, the website use of black with highlights in gold reflect the established bold typographic visual language style used currently by the stud on other promotional materials. The navigation and pages are clean and simple in layout.
“In a year which has been so successful for Highclere Stud with another Group 1 success for Dr Fong’s progeny, and topping the vendor league tables at the major yearling sales, we are delighted to launch our new website. Up-to-date key facts are essential to the success of any business and we hope the site will provide visitors with such information as well as visually illustrate the strengths of the Stud through the photography.” John Warren, Highclere Stud
25th October 2007
Dr Fong yearling sells for 200,000gns at Tattersalls
The perfect 'Tattersalls Millions' race candidate, a colt by Dr Fong out of the Group 1 Moyglare Stakes winner, Mail The Desert, sold for 200,000gns at the Tattersalls October Book 1 Sale. Bred by Newsells Park Stud he was knocked down to trainer Bryan Smart (Lot 160).
At the same sale the own sister to Stakes winner Andronikas by Dr Fong and consigned by Manor House Stud was purchased by Cheveley Park Stud for 170,000gns (Lot 559).
15th October 2007
Dr Fong progeny gather more Black-Type
Dr Fong's Royal Ascot winning two-year-old, Maze, was back in cracking form conceding weight all round to come second in the Listed Rockingham Stakes over 6f at York on 13th October.
In Germany the consistent Stakes winner, Dubai's Touch, nearly added another Stakes race to his form when just beaten by a head in the Group 3 Grosser Preis der Landeshauptstadt Dusseldorf on 7th October.
15th October 2007
Another 2yo Stakes winner for Dr Fong, Forthefirstime
Forthefirstime gamely won the Listed Flame Of Tara Stakes over 6f at the Curragh on 15th September. This two-year-old filly provided her sire, Dr Fong, with yet another 2yo Stakes winner this season and his 13th individual Stakes performer in 2007.
On the same day in the Southern Hemisphere another horse by Dr Fong, Dr Nipandtuck, came 3rd in the Gr.1 Manikato Stakes over 6f at Moonee Valley in Australia.
17th September 2007
Highclere Stud leading vendor at Doncaster
Highclere Stud was one of the leading vendors at the recent Doncaster St Leger Yearling Sales, achieving an average purchase price of 90,200gns for the five lots consigned.
These prices were topped by Lot 109, a Red Ransom colt out of Dancing Mirage who was knocked down to Shadwell Estates for 140,000gns. Two other homebreds also sold for over 100,000gns, including a Cape Cross three-quarters brother to Captain Hurricane bought by Cormac McCormack for 110,000gns, and a Tiger Hill colt realised 120,000gns.
31st August 2007
Dr Fong yearling sells for 160,000gns at Doncaster
The half-brother to a two-year-old winner out of multiple Stakes winner Atlantic Destiny by Dr Fong sold for 160,000gns at the recent Doncaster St Leger Yearling Sales. Bred by Newsells Park Stud and knocked down to John Ferguson, he was the second top lot of the day and fourth top lot of the whole sale (Lot 37).
Ferguson said of his new acquisition: “He was really athletic and out of a mare who was as tough as nails and a good two-year-old.”
Earlier in August a Dr Fong filly consigned by Ballylinch Stud sold for €125,000 at the Arqana Deauville Yearling Sale (Lot 104). She is out of Cashel Queen whose dam Caerlina won the Gr.1 Prix de Diane.
31st August 2007
Another hot 2yo colt for Dr Fong in Sharp Nephew
Sharp Nephew looks a serious talent for trainer Brian Meehan following his game victory in the Listed Usk Valley Stud Stakes (The Washington Singer Stakes) over 7f at Newbury on 18th August. He managed to beat several other fancied 2yos and jockey Frankie Dettori was singing the praises of this Dr Fong colt.
Bred by Keith Wills out of Snap Crackle Pop, Sharp Nephew, sold at Tattersalls October Yearling Sales for 155,000gns. His next target will be either the Gr.1 Dewhurst or the Gr.1 Middle Park.
20th August 2007
Dr Fong colt, Shamdinan, lands Gr.1 Secretariat
Having sired a Royal Ascot two-year-old winner in 2007, Dr Fong has more international success with Shamdinan in the Gr.1 Secretariat Stakes (10f, turf) at Arlington Park this weekend.
Making his first start in USA, following an unlucky third in the French Derby, this three-year-old colt wore down Red Giant in the final strides to land his first Stakes success in style. Out of the Dr Devious mare, Shamdara, congratulations must go to his breeder HH The Aga Khan.
By virtue of this win, Shamdinan has secured a spot in the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Turf.
13th August 2007
Another game Black-Type winner for Dr Fong at a major Festival
Dubai's Touch added a third Listed success to his impressive form with an extremely game win in the Thoroughbred Stakes at Glorious Goodwood yesterday for trainer Mark Johnston.
This consistent three-year-old colt by Dr Fong out of Noble Peregrine was bred by Miss S Ralphs.
5th August 2007
Motivator foal sells for Y76,000,000 in Japan
Motivator's first foal to visit the sales received a warm reception in Japan realising Y76,000,000 (£307,404) at the JRHA Select Foal Sale on 11th July.
Sold to RRA Co Ltd and consigned by Darley, the colt is the first foal out of the winning Darshaan mare Diagonale, a half-sister to Group 1 winner Medaaly as well as Group 2 winner and successful sire Charnwood Forest.
13th July 2007
Another promising 2yo for Dr Fong in Ellmau
The highly regarded two-year-old colt, Ellmau, confirmed himself a useful colt when coming third in the Group 2 Weatherbys Superlative Stakes over 7f at Newmarket today.
It was only his second outing having won on his debut in May so he is sure to gain a Stakes win in the near future. He is the 10th individual Stakes performer of 2007 for his sire Dr Fong.
Sharp Nephew is yet another smart two-year-old prospect for his sire Dr Fong, and for the owners of Authorised and Araafa. The colt won the 6f Maiden at Windsor recording a very fast time on his debut earlier this week. Trainer Brian Meehan believes he is 'definitely a Stakes horse'.
13th July 2007
Dr Fong 2yo, Maze, wins the Chesham Stakes
The two-year-old colt by Dr Fong, Maze, maintained his unbeaten record to win the Listed Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot. The 9th individual Stakes performer of 2007 for Dr Fong.
Bred by Millsec Ltd out of the Rainbow Quest mare Aryadne, he is sure to improve again for trainer Bryan Smart and owners the Pinnacle Dr Fong Partnership. The Group 1 Racing Post Trophy in the Autumn is the next target for this Derby entry.
24th June 2007
Shamdinan 3rd in French Derby for Dr Fong
Shamdinan ran on well to come third to Lawman in the Group 1 Prix du Jockey-Club at Chantilly yesterday for owner/breeder HH Aga Khan and trainer Alain de Royer-Dupre.
His jockey Christophe Soumillon added: "If I'd been nearer coming into the straight I'd have certainly been closer at the finish."
By Dr Fong, this three-year-old is the first foal out of the dual Stakes performer Shamdara.
4th June 2007
Leading 2yo filly by Dr Fong
Tia Mia showed plenty of speed to lead the field in the 5f Listed EBF Marygate Stakes at York to just be beaten at the end by Janina. Her impressive perfomance earned her a rating of 92p with Timeform, the joint second top-rated 2yo filly.
A winner on her debut at Ripon, Tia Mia is by Dr Fong and out of Giusina Mia. She looks to be an exciting prospect for owner/breeder Dachel Stud and trainer James Given.
26th May 2007
John Warren article in the Racing Post - October 2006
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