Danehill Dancer
September 18th 2008 06:59
Yesterday I looked at Aidan O'Brien's exceptionally talented 2 year old Mastercraftsman. Today I will look at his sire, Danehill Dancer.
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DANEHILL DANCER (IRE), B. c. 1993, Danehill -- Mira Adonde, by Sharpen Up.
Like his son Mastercraftsman, Danehill Dancer also won the Group 1 Leopardstown Phoenix Stakes and the Group 1 Irish National Stakes at the Curragh. At three he won the Group 1 Deauville Prix Maurice de Gheest and Group 3 Newbury Greenham Stakes. In total he would have 4 wins from his brief 11 race career. But it is a stud where this bay son of Danehill has flourished and gone from strength to strength.
Standing as a shuttle stallion at Coolmore in Ireland and Australia, Danehill Dancer has made a significant impact on the racing scene in both Australia and Europe. Danehill Dancer stands in 2008 in Ireland for a service fee of 115,000 Euros. In Australia his 2008 fee is $110,000.
Danehill Dancer is currently the sire of 10 Group One stakeswinners:
Private Steer has been his greatest success to date. This brilliant mare won 12 stakes-races (3 at Group 1) from 1100 to 1600m.
Choisir was from the same 1999 crop and his exploits in Australia and England saw him record 5 stakes wins (2 at Group 1) and in the process earn a reputation as a wold class sprinter. He looks set to carve out a success story for himself at stud.
Mastercraftsman quickly rocketed up the roster of best and his unbeaten 4 starts (to date) in his 2 year old year - and early favouritism for the English 2000 Guineas of 2009 indicate that he may have further heights still to come. A very impressive colt.
At number four we have the exciting grey colt, Light Fantastic. Previously undefeated before running 4th behind superstar Weekend Hussler, he still appeals as a horse with great scope for improvement. The bulk of Danehill Dancer's progeny have been successful up to one mile (1600m) - but perhaps like VRC Oaks winner Arapaho Miss - extra ground may prove to be his forte.
The complete list of Danehil Dancer's Group One winners:
DANEHILL DANCER (IRE), B. c. 1993, Danehill -- Mira Adonde, by Sharpen Up.
Entered Stud in 1997.
Sire of 1173 runners, 711 winners (60.6%), 76 stakeswinners (6.5%), 55 stakesplaced (4.7%).
Sire of the winners of over $AUS63 m. inc:
PRIVATE STEER (AUS), 1999, f (Semipalatinsk, Copper Kingdom).
12 wins, $3,407,290.
Won AJC Doncaster H. Gr 1 (1600 m.), All-Aged S. Gr 1 (1400 m.), QTC Stradbroke H. Gr 1 (1400 m.), AJC Apollo S. Gr 2 (1400 m.), Warwick S. Gr 2 (1400 m.), STC Concorde Quality S. Gr 3 (1100 m.), AJC P.J. Bell H. L (1200 m.), James H.B. Carr S. L (1400 m.), Reginald Allen Quality H. L (1400 m.), Breeders' Classic L (1180 m.), 3 YO Fillies H. (1200 m.), Illawarra TC Maiden Plate (1300 m.). 2d STC Coolmore Classic Gr 1, BTC Doomben 10000 Gr 1. 3d AJC Flight S. Gr 1, STC George Ryder S. Gr 1, Theo. Marks S. Gr 2.
CHOISIR (AUS), 1999, c (Lunchtime, Biscay).
7 wins, $2,160,376.
Won VRC Lightning S. Gr 1 (1000 m.), Royal Ascot Golden Jubilee S. Gr 1 (6 f.), VRC Linlithgow S. Gr 2 (1200 m.), Royal Ascot King's Stand S. Gr 2 (5 f.), STC Skyline S. Gr 3 (1200 m.), AJC Breeders' Plate L (1000 m.), Inglis 2 YO Classic (1200 m.). 2d AJC AJC Sires' Produce S. Gr 1, Newmarket July Cup Gr 1, STC Pago Pago S. Gr 2, 2 YO Colts and Geldings Restricted H., 2 YO Restricted H. 3d STC Golden Slipper S. Gr 1, AJC Champagne S. Gr 1, MRC Oakleigh Plate Gr 1, Caulfield Guineas Gr 1, AJC Stan Fox S. Gr 2, VRC L'Oreal Paris Plate Gr 3.
MASTERCRAFTSMAN (IRE), 2006, c (Black Tie Affair, Lyphard).
4 wins, $747,550.
Won Curragh Bank Of Scotland National Stakes National Stakes Gr 1 (7 f.), Phoenix S. Gr 1 (6 f.), Railway S. Gr 2 (6 f.), Antonius Pius EBF Maiden (6 f.).
LIGHT FANTASTIC (AUS), 2004, c (Kendor, Century).
5 wins, $798,000.
Won VRC Australian Guineas Gr 1 (1600 m.), MRC Autumn S. Gr 2 (1400 m.), J J Liston S. Gr 2 (1400 m.), MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S. L (1200 m.), Kyneton District RC Maiden P. (1100 m.).
SPECIOSA (IRE), 2003, f (Sky Classic, Alleged).
4 wins, $823,276.
Won Newmarket 1000 Guineas S. Gr 1 (1 m.), Rockfel S. Gr 2 (7 f.), Nell Gwyn S. Gr 3 (7 f.), Beverley EBF BP Acetyls Saltend Maiden Fillies' S. (7 1/2 f.). 2d Curragh Pretty Polly S. Gr 1, Newmarket Earl of Sefton S. Gr 3, Ripon EBF Go Racing In Yorkshire Maiden S. 3d Doncaster May Hill S. Gr 2, Leicester EBF John Virgo Maiden S.
AGAIN (IRE), 2006, f (Kahyasi, Top Ville).
3 wins, $445,736.
Won Curragh Moyglare Stud S. Gr 1 (7 f.), Leopardstown Debutante S. Gr 2 (7 f.), Curragh Grangecon Stud Fillies Maiden (1 m.).
WHERE OR WHEN (IRE), 1999, c (Super Concorde, Sheshoon).
5 wins, $933,288.
Won Ascot Queen Elizabeth II S. Gr 1 (1 m.), Newmarket Somerville Tattersall S. Gr 3 (7 f.), Goodwood Thoroughbred S. L (1 m.), Ascot Michael Page International Novice S. (7 f.), Salisbury EBF Country Gentlemen's Association Novice S. (7 f.). 2d Newbury Lockinge S. Gr 1. 3d Royal Ascot Queen Anne S. Gr 1.
ALEXANDER TANGO (IRE), 2004, f (Woodman, Riverman).
4 wins, $447,278.
Won Belmont Garden City S. Gr 1 (9 f.), Leopardstown 1000 Guineas Trial Gr 3 (1 m.), Curragh Kilboy Estate S. L (9 f.), Ladbrokes.com EBF Fillies Maiden (7 f.). 2d Curragh Royal Whip S. Gr 2, Loughbrown S L. 3d Leopardstown Debutante S. Gr 2.
MISS BEATRIX (IRE), 2004, f (Catrail, Horage).
3 wins, $2,037,940.
Won Curragh Moyglare Stud S. Gr 1 (7 f.), Shelbourne Hotel Goffs Million (7 f.), Leopardstown Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (7 f.). 2d Leopardstown Silver Flash S. L. 3d Curragh Phoenix S. Gr 1, Tally Ho Stud EBF Maiden, Tipperary Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden.
ARAPAHO MISS (AUS), 2004, f (Exit to Nowhere, Lyphard).
2 wins, $672,500.
Won VRC Oaks Gr 1 (2500 m.), Geelong RC Maiden P. (1700 m.). 2d MRC Fat Quaddies Cup. 3d MVRC Moonee Valley Fillies Classic Gr 2, Ballarat TC Maiden P.
Danehill Dancer winning the Group One Phoenix Stakes:
Danehill Dancer
(photo: coolmore.com)
DANEHILL DANCER (IRE), B. c. 1993, Danehill -- Mira Adonde, by Sharpen Up.
Like his son Mastercraftsman, Danehill Dancer also won the Group 1 Leopardstown Phoenix Stakes and the Group 1 Irish National Stakes at the Curragh. At three he won the Group 1 Deauville Prix Maurice de Gheest and Group 3 Newbury Greenham Stakes. In total he would have 4 wins from his brief 11 race career. But it is a stud where this bay son of Danehill has flourished and gone from strength to strength.
Standing as a shuttle stallion at Coolmore in Ireland and Australia, Danehill Dancer has made a significant impact on the racing scene in both Australia and Europe. Danehill Dancer stands in 2008 in Ireland for a service fee of 115,000 Euros. In Australia his 2008 fee is $110,000.
Danehill Dancer is currently the sire of 10 Group One stakeswinners:
Private Steer has been his greatest success to date. This brilliant mare won 12 stakes-races (3 at Group 1) from 1100 to 1600m.
Choisir was from the same 1999 crop and his exploits in Australia and England saw him record 5 stakes wins (2 at Group 1) and in the process earn a reputation as a wold class sprinter. He looks set to carve out a success story for himself at stud.
Mastercraftsman quickly rocketed up the roster of best and his unbeaten 4 starts (to date) in his 2 year old year - and early favouritism for the English 2000 Guineas of 2009 indicate that he may have further heights still to come. A very impressive colt.
At number four we have the exciting grey colt, Light Fantastic. Previously undefeated before running 4th behind superstar Weekend Hussler, he still appeals as a horse with great scope for improvement. The bulk of Danehill Dancer's progeny have been successful up to one mile (1600m) - but perhaps like VRC Oaks winner Arapaho Miss - extra ground may prove to be his forte.
The complete list of Danehil Dancer's Group One winners:
DANEHILL DANCER (IRE), B. c. 1993, Danehill -- Mira Adonde, by Sharpen Up.
Entered Stud in 1997.
Sire of 1173 runners, 711 winners (60.6%), 76 stakeswinners (6.5%), 55 stakesplaced (4.7%).
Sire of the winners of over $AUS63 m. inc:
PRIVATE STEER (AUS), 1999, f (Semipalatinsk, Copper Kingdom).
12 wins, $3,407,290.
Won AJC Doncaster H. Gr 1 (1600 m.), All-Aged S. Gr 1 (1400 m.), QTC Stradbroke H. Gr 1 (1400 m.), AJC Apollo S. Gr 2 (1400 m.), Warwick S. Gr 2 (1400 m.), STC Concorde Quality S. Gr 3 (1100 m.), AJC P.J. Bell H. L (1200 m.), James H.B. Carr S. L (1400 m.), Reginald Allen Quality H. L (1400 m.), Breeders' Classic L (1180 m.), 3 YO Fillies H. (1200 m.), Illawarra TC Maiden Plate (1300 m.). 2d STC Coolmore Classic Gr 1, BTC Doomben 10000 Gr 1. 3d AJC Flight S. Gr 1, STC George Ryder S. Gr 1, Theo. Marks S. Gr 2.
CHOISIR (AUS), 1999, c (Lunchtime, Biscay).
7 wins, $2,160,376.
Won VRC Lightning S. Gr 1 (1000 m.), Royal Ascot Golden Jubilee S. Gr 1 (6 f.), VRC Linlithgow S. Gr 2 (1200 m.), Royal Ascot King's Stand S. Gr 2 (5 f.), STC Skyline S. Gr 3 (1200 m.), AJC Breeders' Plate L (1000 m.), Inglis 2 YO Classic (1200 m.). 2d AJC AJC Sires' Produce S. Gr 1, Newmarket July Cup Gr 1, STC Pago Pago S. Gr 2, 2 YO Colts and Geldings Restricted H., 2 YO Restricted H. 3d STC Golden Slipper S. Gr 1, AJC Champagne S. Gr 1, MRC Oakleigh Plate Gr 1, Caulfield Guineas Gr 1, AJC Stan Fox S. Gr 2, VRC L'Oreal Paris Plate Gr 3.
MASTERCRAFTSMAN (IRE), 2006, c (Black Tie Affair, Lyphard).
4 wins, $747,550.
Won Curragh Bank Of Scotland National Stakes National Stakes Gr 1 (7 f.), Phoenix S. Gr 1 (6 f.), Railway S. Gr 2 (6 f.), Antonius Pius EBF Maiden (6 f.).
LIGHT FANTASTIC (AUS), 2004, c (Kendor, Century).
5 wins, $798,000.
Won VRC Australian Guineas Gr 1 (1600 m.), MRC Autumn S. Gr 2 (1400 m.), J J Liston S. Gr 2 (1400 m.), MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S. L (1200 m.), Kyneton District RC Maiden P. (1100 m.).
SPECIOSA (IRE), 2003, f (Sky Classic, Alleged).
4 wins, $823,276.
Won Newmarket 1000 Guineas S. Gr 1 (1 m.), Rockfel S. Gr 2 (7 f.), Nell Gwyn S. Gr 3 (7 f.), Beverley EBF BP Acetyls Saltend Maiden Fillies' S. (7 1/2 f.). 2d Curragh Pretty Polly S. Gr 1, Newmarket Earl of Sefton S. Gr 3, Ripon EBF Go Racing In Yorkshire Maiden S. 3d Doncaster May Hill S. Gr 2, Leicester EBF John Virgo Maiden S.
AGAIN (IRE), 2006, f (Kahyasi, Top Ville).
3 wins, $445,736.
Won Curragh Moyglare Stud S. Gr 1 (7 f.), Leopardstown Debutante S. Gr 2 (7 f.), Curragh Grangecon Stud Fillies Maiden (1 m.).
WHERE OR WHEN (IRE), 1999, c (Super Concorde, Sheshoon).
5 wins, $933,288.
Won Ascot Queen Elizabeth II S. Gr 1 (1 m.), Newmarket Somerville Tattersall S. Gr 3 (7 f.), Goodwood Thoroughbred S. L (1 m.), Ascot Michael Page International Novice S. (7 f.), Salisbury EBF Country Gentlemen's Association Novice S. (7 f.). 2d Newbury Lockinge S. Gr 1. 3d Royal Ascot Queen Anne S. Gr 1.
ALEXANDER TANGO (IRE), 2004, f (Woodman, Riverman).
4 wins, $447,278.
Won Belmont Garden City S. Gr 1 (9 f.), Leopardstown 1000 Guineas Trial Gr 3 (1 m.), Curragh Kilboy Estate S. L (9 f.), Ladbrokes.com EBF Fillies Maiden (7 f.). 2d Curragh Royal Whip S. Gr 2, Loughbrown S L. 3d Leopardstown Debutante S. Gr 2.
MISS BEATRIX (IRE), 2004, f (Catrail, Horage).
3 wins, $2,037,940.
Won Curragh Moyglare Stud S. Gr 1 (7 f.), Shelbourne Hotel Goffs Million (7 f.), Leopardstown Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden (7 f.). 2d Leopardstown Silver Flash S. L. 3d Curragh Phoenix S. Gr 1, Tally Ho Stud EBF Maiden, Tipperary Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden.
ARAPAHO MISS (AUS), 2004, f (Exit to Nowhere, Lyphard).
2 wins, $672,500.
Won VRC Oaks Gr 1 (2500 m.), Geelong RC Maiden P. (1700 m.). 2d MRC Fat Quaddies Cup. 3d MVRC Moonee Valley Fillies Classic Gr 2, Ballarat TC Maiden P.
Danehill Dancer winning the Group One Phoenix Stakes:
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