01 Jun May ’25 Round-Up: Winners Flow and Exciting New Recruits

As spring racing hit full stride, May proved a standout month both on the track and at the sales. Several of our purchases made their presence felt with strong performances, while we also added some exciting new prospects for the future.

On the Track
Our runners produced a fine run of results throughout May, from tough handicaps to eye-catching maiden victories:

• Invictus Gold stamped his quality when landing a competitive Class 2 0-100 Handicap at Newmarket, showing real determination in the closing stages and giving a memorable day to local owner Michael Bringlowe.
• Gallivanted broke his maiden in style for The Galivanters, taking the Class 3 Restricted Maiden at Kempton, a performance that hinted at more to come.
• Zarakerjack, also owned by The Galivanters gave his owners a memorable 24 hours wiining the day after Gallivanted, he showed a good turn of foot to win a Class 5 0-68 Handicap at Newbury, notching his first career success.
• Marchogian added to the tally with a strong performance in the Class 2 0-105 Handicap at Newmarket, proving his consistency at a high level and will look to make his next start at Royal Ascot.
• Rising Empire impressed with a decisive display in the Class 2 Maiden Stakes at Windsor, marking himself down as one to follow for the season. Purchased for just 17,000GNS he was able to win that back and more when taking this valuable maiden.
• Old Is Gold, purchased just the month before from The Craven Sale, showed class and grit to take the valuable Class 2 Conditions Stakes at Beverley and will be a leading contender for either the Windsor Castle or Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot.
• Caballo De Mar, already in fine form, kept his momentum by winning the Class 2 0-100 Handicap at Haydock, confirming his versatility and durability. He will also head to the Royal Meeting next and should be very competitive in the 14 furlong handicap.
• Kisskodi enjoyed his day in the sun with victory in a Class 6 0-62 Handicap at Brighton, he looks well handicapped and this could be the first of many.
• Promising youngster Rogue Millions opened his account in the Class 5 Maiden Stakes at Chepstow, while The Outlaw battled on gamely to win the Class 5 0-75 Handicap at Carlisle.
• Rounding out the month, Sea Emily Run captured the Class 4 0-85 Fillies’ Handicap at Chester, showing a sharp turn of foot against seasoned opposition.

In the Sales Ring
May also brought opportunities to add fresh talent with strong pedigrees and potential:

• At the Arqana Breeze-Up Sale, highlights included:
  • A smart Night Of Thunder x Grey Mystere colt (€80,000), secured for Al Rabban Racing with Andrew Balding.
  • A sharp-looking Blue Point x Mudawanah colt (€75,000), purchased with Tom Clover.
  • A powerful Dark Angel x Talaaqy colt (€125,000), another with Tom Clover, bringing proven speed, precocity and by a sire Tom has had a lot of luck with.
  • The fourth and final purchase was Mehmas X Tower Of Pisa colt bought from Katie Walsh’s Greenhills consignment, he was for Michael Blencowe and will head to Andrew Balding.
• At the Tattersalls Ireland Breeze-Up Sale (€110,000), we added a well-balanced Starman x Emadee colt for Ed Dunlop.