DESERT KING (IRE)

 DESERT KING (IRE)

DANEHILL (USA) (Bay 1986-Stud 1990). 4 wins-1 at 2, Haydock Sprint Cup, Gr.1. Champion Aust. Sire-9 times. Sire of 2075 rnrs, 1617 wnrs, 347 SW, inc. Dylan Thomas (Ascot King George VI & Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1), Elvstroem, Duke of Marmalade, Dane Ripper, Flying Spur, Desert King, Zipping, Ha Ha, Arena, Merlene, Nothin' Leica Dane, Danzero, North Light, Blackfriars, Catbird, Rock of Gibraltar, Danewin, Westerner, Laisserfaire, Darci Brahma, etc.

1st dam

SABAAH, by Nureyev. Placed in GB. Half-sister to MAROOF, Arrasas, Dahomey, Ahdaab (dam of CALLWOOD DANCER, CONTREDANSE). Dam of twelve foals, ten to race, nine winners, inc:-

DESERT KING (c. by Danehill). 5 wins. See below.

CAIRDEAS (c. by Darshaan). 3 wins at 1¼m, €162,787, Curragh Mooresbridge S., Gr.3, Leopardstown Trigo S., L, 2d Curragh Royal Whip S., Gr.2, Gallinule S., Gr.3, Ray O'Brien Mazda S., 3d Leopardstown Meld S., Gr.3, Curragh Alleged S., L, 4th Curragh Finale S., L, Alleged S., L, Leopardstown Saval Beg S., L, Trigo S., L, Navan Vintage Crop S., L. Sire.

Chianti (c. by Danehill). 4 wins-2 at 2-from 6f to 10¼f, Epsom Nikon UK S., Gallagher Group S., York Theakston Cool Cask 2YO S., 2d Haydock Rose of Lancaster S., Gr.3, Windsor Winter Hill S., Gr.3, Ascot New S., L, Newmarket James Seymour S., L, Kempton Magnolia S., L, Newbury Rundle & Co S., Newmarket Attheraces.co.uk S., 3d Doncaster Champagne S., Gr.2, 4th Doncaster Troy S., L, Goodwood Foundation S., L. Sire.

Wahj (g. by Indian Ridge). 6 wins from 7f to 8¼f, Haydock Rostherne S., Newstead Properties H., Newbury Ladbroke H., 3d Haydock John of Gaunt S., L, Newmarket Fitzwilliam H., 4th Doncaster Mile, L.

Stunning View (c. by Shamardal). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 7f, 8½f, €95,504, Galway Topaz Mile H., 2d Leopardstown Knockaire S., L, Curragh Kildare Village 2YO S., 3d Cork Navigation S., L.

Bright Morning (f. by Dubai Millennium). Winner at 2, Deauville Prix de la Perelle, 3d Chantilly Prix de Toutevoie. Dam of-

Risen Sun. Winner at 2 in 2014 in GB.

Incorruptible. Winner at 1800m in 2015 in Germany.

Bigwig (g. by Thatching). 10 wins from 13f to 2¾m in GB.

Desertion (f. by Danehill). 2 wins at 6f, 1m, 4th Bath Dick Hern S., L. Dam of-

Long Awaited. 3 wins at 5f, 6f, Doncaster Freebets.co.uk H., Epsom Totepool Mobile H., 2d Haydock Lester Piggott H., Be Friendly H., Doncaster Betfred Exclusive Competitions Facebook and Twitter H., 3d Haydock Be Friendly H., Newmarket Turftv H.

Deserted Dane. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 5f in GB.

Garrisson. Winner at 1m in GB.

Just Imagine It. Winner at 2 in Spain.

Admire Cat (c. by Catrail). Winner at 2500m in Japan.

Dawn Attack (f. by Fantastic Light). Unraced. Dam of-

CRUCIAL (Nadeem). 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2050m, A$271,285, to 2013-14, SAJC Auraria S., Gr.3, MRC Ferntree Gully Nissan H., MVRC Newmarket Insurance TBV H., 2d MRC Jim Conway 2YO H., VRC Dover H., MRC Perri Cutten H., MVRC Lot 1 at Inglis Easter H., 3d VRC Aktrapid Nursing Agency H., MRC Pavilion P., MVRC Sportingbet Best Tote H.

JAVA (Medaglia d'Oro). 4 wins to 1400m, A$194,550, in 2014-15, MRC Manfred S., Gr.3, Heading Out Hair & Beauty H., 3d Bendigo Guineas, L, 4th MRC CF Orr S., Gr.1.

ANTELUCAN (Domesday). Winner at 2, A$126,000, in 2014-15, VRC Emirates Airline P., Gr.3, 3d Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3.

Hazard (Flying Spur). 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$299,565, to 2014-15, MRC Cath White Memorial H., Bendigo JC Catanach's Gold Bracelet, MRC Grand Hotel Frankston H., Thomas North H., Sportingbet H., 2d MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3, SAJC Laelia S., L, 3d MRC (Mornington) Hareeba S., L, MVRC Pantry Packer H.

2nd dam

DISH DASH, by Bustino. 3 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 1½m, Royal Ascot Ribblesdale S., Gr.2, Sandown Chequers S., 3d Yorkshire Oaks, Gr.1, Newmarket Sun Chariot S., Gr.2, 4th Newcastle Virginia S., L. Half-sister to SMOGGY, CANTERBURY TALE, Feliciano, Silk and Satin. Dam of 15 foals, 14 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

MAROOF (Danzig). Champion Older Horse in Europe. 4 wins-2 at 2-from 5f to 1m, US$456,081, Ascot Queen Elizabeth II S., Gr.1, Goodwood Vintage S., Gr.3, Newbury Arlington S., Lingfield Saffron 2YO S., 2d Curragh National S., Gr.1, International S., Gr.2, Doncaster Park S., Gr.3, Sandown Brigadier Gerard S., Gr.3, 3d Longchamp Prix du Rond-Point, Gr.2. Successful sire.

Arrasas (Irish River). Winner at 2, 2d Newmarket Zetland S., L. Sire.

Dahomey (Dayjur). Placed at 3, 3d Kempton Easter S., L.

Mayaasa. Winner at 9¾f in GB. Dam of-

Haifaa. Unplaced. Dam of-

EXTRA ZERO (Way West). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1150m, R752,650, Turffontein Sycamore Sprint, Gr.3, J&B Met in Jozi Call to Book P., 2d Turffontein Three Troikas S., Gr.3, 3d Greyville Golden Slipper, Gr.1, 4th Turffontein Fillies Mile, Gr.3, Bauhinia H., L.

NEGEV (Stronghold). 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, R1,001,250, to 2013-14, Turffontein Syringa H., L, Vaal Triple Crown Coming Soon H., 2d Vaal Nkosazana S., L, 3d Turffontein Fillies Mile, Gr.3.

Ahdaab. Placed in GB. Dam of-

CALLWOOD DANCER (Danehill Dancer). Champion Grass Female in Canada in 2008. 6 wins from 7f to 9f, £2,311, US$780,645, Woodbine Nassau S., Gr.2, Allowance-3 times, 2d Woodbine EP Taylor S., Gr.1, Canadian S., Gr.2, Nassau S., Gr.2, Calder My Charmer H., Gr.3, 4th Woodbine Dance Smartly S., Gr.2, Churchill Downs Cardinal H., Gr.3.

CONTREDANSE (Danehill Dancer). 3 wins from 1650m to 2200m, £27,727, €271,500, US$59,292, Milan Oaks d'Italia, Gr.2, 2d Deauville Prix de la Nonette, Gr.3, 3d York Lyric S., L, 4th Woodbine EP Taylor S., Gr.1, Saint-Cloud Prix Corrida, Gr.2.

Race Record: 13 Starts 5-5-0 £774,182.

Top of The 1997 International 3YO Classification (intermediate). Champion 3YO in Ireland in 1997 (Mile/Intermediate/Long). 5 wins-2 at 2-from 7f to 1½m, £774,182, Irish Derby, Gr.1, Irish Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Curragh National S., Gr.1, Tetrarch S., Gr.3, 2d Irish Champion S., Gr.1, York International S., Gr.1, Curragh Gladness S., Gr.3, Tyros S., L, 4th Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1.