Galileo

Foaled: 1998

Trained by: Aidan O'Brien

Jockeys: Michael Kinane, Seamus Heffernan

Sire:  Sadler's Wells

Dam:  Urban Sea

 

Did you know: Galileo was foaled on 30 March 1998 and was the winner of six of his eight starts. He is best known for winning the Epsom Derby, Irish Derby, and King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes in 2001 and for his tremendous rivalry with the Godolphin champion Fantastic Light. He was the champion three-year-old in Europe. Since his retirement Galileo has become known as a prolific and successful sire of racehorses, including Cape Blanco, New Approach, Frankel and Australia. A champion sire in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015 with  52 Gr.1 winners including Classic winners such as World Champion Frankel (2,000 Guineas), Australia (Derby), Ruler Of The World (Derby), Magician (Irish 2,000 Guineas), Gleneagles (2,000 Guineas), Was (Epsom Oaks), Roderic O'Connor (Irish 2,000 Guineas), Treasure Beach (Irish Derby), Misty For Me (Irish 1,000 Guineas), Golden Lilac (French 1,000 Guineas, French Oaks), Soldier Of Fortune (Irish Derby), Cape Blanco (Irish Derby), Sixties Icon (St Leger), Nightime (1,000 Guineas) and New Approach (Derby).

Season Runs 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Win Money Place Money Total *
Flat 2001 4 3 1 0 0 €747,750 €209,507 €957,257
Flat 2000 1 1 0 0 0 €14,246 €0 €14,246
Venue
Date From
Date To
Jockey
Trainer
Race Type
Distance
Place
Weight
Rating
Pattern/Listed
Venue Date Jockey Trainer Race Type Distance Place Weight Rating Race Pattern/Listed Prize Money Horse Trainer
Belmont park 27/10/2001 M J Kinane F 1m 2f 6 8-10 M J Kinane
Leopardstown 08/09/2001 M.J. Kinane A.P.O'Brien F 1m 2f 2 8-11 130 Ireland The Food Island Ir.Champion Stks (Group 1) Group 1 €209,507 M.J. Kinane A.P.O'Brien
Ascot 28/07/2001 M.J. Kinane F 1m 4f 1 8-9 M.J. Kinane
Curragh 01/07/2001 M.J. Kinane A.P.O'Brien F 1m 4f 1 9-0 126 Budweiser Irish Derby (Group 1) Group 1 €651,377 M.J. Kinane A.P.O'Brien
Epsom downs 09/06/2001 M. J. Kinane F 1m 4f 10yds 1 9-0 M. J. Kinane
Leopardstown 13/05/2001 J.A. Heffernan A.P.O'Brien F 1m 2f 1 8-11 Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes (Group 3) Group 3 €62,852 J.A. Heffernan A.P.O'Brien
Leopardstown 16/04/2001 M.J. Kinane A.P.O'Brien F 1m 2f 1 8-12 Ballysax Stakes (Listed) Listed €33,521 M.J. Kinane A.P.O'Brien
Leopardstown 28/10/2000 M.J. Kinane A.P.O'Brien Mdn 1m 1 9-2 Irish Business/Employers Confed.EBF M'dn €14,246 M.J. Kinane A.P.O'Brien


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