Astronomer Royal (USA)
Stud Fee 2011 - $8,800 Inc. GST
| Sire: | Danzig (USA) 1977 |
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| Dam: | Sheepscot (USA) 1994 |
| Dam Sire: | Easy Goer (USA) 1986 |
| DOB: | 7 April 2004 |
| Height: | 16.1 hh |
| Year Entered Stud: | 2009 |
| Standing At: | Eliza Park |
| Location: |
Kerrie 3434 VIC, Australia |
Free return: | Yes - conditions apply |
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A Sire with all the Credentials Making Waves at the Sales with his Progeny
- Astronomer Royal Pedigree
- Astronomer Royal Race Record
- Astronomer Royal Pedigree Grid
- Astronomer Royal Male Line
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| ASTRONOMER ROYAL (USA) | ||||
| Bay horse | Foaled 2004 | |||
DANZIG (USA) (Bay 1977-Stud 1981). 3 wins to 7f (unbeaten). Champion USA Sire. Sire of 844 rnrs, 680 wnrs, 198 SW, inc. Lure (Breeders' Cup Mile S., Gr.1), Dance Smartly, War Chant, Chief's Crown, Golden Snake, Dayjur, Langfuhr, Anabaa, Librettist, Ad Valorem, Petit Loup, Pas de Reponse, Elnadim, Blue Duster, Polish Patriot, Danehill, Maroof, Mujahid, Dispute, Versailles Treaty, Polish Navy, Polish Precedent, Agnes World, Danzig Connection, etc.
1st dam SHEEPSCOT, by Easy Goer. 5 wins 6f to 1m, $153,446, Thistledown Lady Mannequin H., L, 2d Hoosier Indiana Oaks, L, 3d Sportsmans Lady Hallie H., L, Turfway Holiday Inaugural S., L. Half-sister to VICAR, Magic Caver, Mama Dean, Weston Field. Dam of 8 foals, all raced, 5 winners, inc:- ASTRONOMER ROYAL (c by Danzig) 3 wins. See below. NAVESINK RIVER (g by Unbridled) 5 wins 8½f to 13f, $331,105, Gulfstream Pan American H., Gr 2, Aqueduct Gallant Fox H., L, Coyote Lakes S., L, Saratoga Allowance, 2d Gulfstream Mac Diarmida H., Gr 3, Delaware Kelso H., L, 4th Gulfstream Park Breeders' Cup H., Gr 1, Aqueduct Discovery H., Gr 3, Meadowlands Pegasus H., Gr 3. Chief Pete Fupeg River A.P. Easy Easy n Breezy Magnificent Melody Andantino
2nd dam Escrow Agent, by El Gran Senor. Winner at 2 at 7f in Great Britain, 2d Meadowlands Salem County S., L, 3d Garden State Forsythia S., L. Half-sister to Delagating (dam of JUST RULER), K. C. Super Pet, K.S. Fury, Viva Deputy, Viva la Viva VICAR (c Wild Again) 4 wins-2 at 2-7f to 9f, $835,142, Florida Derby, Gr 1, Gulfstream Fountain of Youth S., Gr 1, 2d Belmont Jerome H., Gr 2, Churchill Downs Kentucky Jockey Club S., Gr 2, 3d Keeneland Blue Grass S., Gr 1, Phoenix S., L, 4th Saratoga King's Bishop S., Gr 1. Sire. SHEEPSCOT (f Easy Goer) 5 wins. See above. Weston Field (g Gulch) 13 wins 6f to 9f, $407,481, Churchill Downs Allowance, 3d Monmouth Formal Gold S., L, 4th Illinois Derby, Gr 2. Mama Dean (f Woodman) 7 wins, $260,188, 2d Aqueduct Bed o' Roses H., Gr 3, 3d Belmont Vagrancy H., Gr 3. Producer. Magic Caver (c Spend a Buck) Winner at 6f, 3d Hialeah Bahamas S., L. Signatory
3rd dam VIVA SEC, by Secretariat. 10 wins 6f to 1m, $307,022, Aqueduct Grey Flight H., L, Dark Mirage S., L, 2d Aqueduct Correction H., Gr 3, Belmont Grey Flight H., L, Cicada S., L, 3d Aqueduct Bed o' Roses H., Gr 3, Belmont Imperatrice H., L. Sister to Viva Aviva K.S. Fury (c Gulch) 8 wins, $148,984, 2d Sportsman's Park Breeders' Cup H., L, Calder Glitterman H., L, 3d Gulfstream Eillo H., L, Calder Plantation H., L. Viva Deputy (c Deputy Minister) 6 wins, $146,000, 2d West Virginia Derby, L, Fair Grounds Thanksgiving H., L, Colonel ER Bradley S., L, Louisiana Alysheba H., L, Philadelphia Iberis H., L, 3d Laurel Maryland Turf H., L. Sire. Delagating (f Deputy Minister) 4 wins, 3d Garden State Vineland H., Gr 3. Dam of 6 winners- JUST RULER (c Cox's Ridge) 6 wins 1m to 9f, $239,995, Fairplex Ralph M Hinds Pomona H., L, Fresno Harvest H., L. Sire. Candor PERFECTLY CANDID (f Pleasantly Perfect) 5 wins-4 at 2-5f to 8½f, $243,719, to 2011, Hoosier Breeders Sophomore S., L, Hoosier City of Anderson S., L, Miss Indiana S., L, 3d Indiana Downs Ellen's Lucky Star S., L. K. C. Super Pet (f Gulch) 2 wins at 2, 3d Hawthorne Gold Digger S., L. Producer. Escrow Agent (f El Gran Senor) Winner. See above. Essence of Success Hard Seven (f Rock Hard Ten) 4 wins-2 at 2-4½f to 1m, $143,937, to 2012, Turf Paradise Chandler S., Sun City H., 3d Santa Anita Santa Ana S., Gr 2, Santa Barbara H., Gr 2. Vivalita Annie Skates (f Mr Greeley) Winner at 2 at 7f, Kempton Celtic Contractors 2YO Fillies' S., 2d Goodwood Height of Fashion S., L, Monmouth Epitome Breeders' Cup S., L, 3d Newmarket Oh So Sharp S., Gr 3. Viva la Viva READY TO LIVE (f More Than Ready) 2 wins at 2 at 4½f, 5½f, Louisiana Rebel S., L, 2d Retama La Senorita S., L, Louisiana Lady Luck S., L, 4th Louisiana Senorita S., L. Viva la Slew (f Doneraile Court) 2 wins at 2 at 2f, 1m, 3d Calder BL's Sweep S., L. Livealifeoflove Hamsa (f Fusaichi Pegasus) 2 wins at 7f, 1m, $160,768, Belmont Allowance, 2d Belmont Gazelle S., Gr 1, Meadowlands Honey Bee H., L, 3d Aqueduct Kamikazie Rick S., L.
Race Record: 14 Starts 3-1-1 £54,882, US$12,000, €319,545. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(in Great Britain, Ireland, France, U.S.A.)
| Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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| 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | €12,829 |
| 3 | 6 | 1 | - | 1 | €300,310 |
| 4 | 6 | 1 | - | - | €96,497 |
| Totals: | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | €409,636 |
| At 2 : | Newbury First Great Western 2YO Maiden S. (6f) |
| At 3 : |
Longchamp Poule d'Essai des Poulains, Gr.1 (1600m beating Creachadoir and Honoured Guest) 3d Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1 (1m to Excellent Art and Duke of Marmalade) 4th Chantilly Prix Jean Prat, Gr.1 (1600m) |
| At 4 : |
Curragh Greenlands S., Gr.3 (6f beating Abraham Lincoln and Snaefell) 4th Newmarket July Cup, Gr.1 (6f) |
Annual Timeform Rating: 90p (at 2)
118 (at 3)
121 (at 4).
| DANZIG (USA) B. 1977 Wnr 3 wins f:1075 r:837 w:658 SW:198 | Northern Dancer B. 1961 GW 14 wins f:636 r:488 w:382 SW:147 | Nearctic Br. 1954 GW 21 wins f:335 r:288 w:242 SW:49 | Nearco | Pharos | 13 |
| Nogara | 4 | ||||
| Lady Angela | Hyperion | 6 | |||
| Sister Sarah | 14 | ||||
| Natalma B. 1957 SP 3 wins f:14 r:12 w:11 SW:4 | Native Dancer | Polynesian | 14 | ||
| Geisha | 5 | ||||
| Almahmoud | Mahmoud | 9 | |||
| Arbitrator | 2 | ||||
| Pas de Nom Br. 1968 GW 9 wins f:11 r:8 w:4 | Admiral's Voyage B. or Br. 1959 GW 12 wins f:241 r:58 w:54 SW:3 | Crafty Admiral | Fighting Fox | 4 | |
| Admiral's Lady | 8 | ||||
| Olympia Lou | Olympia | 4 | |||
| Louisiana Lou | 4 | ||||
| Petitioner B. 1952 Wnr 1 win f:11 r:10 w:10 SW:1 | Petition | Fair Trial | 9 | ||
| Art Paper | 16 | ||||
| Steady Aim | Felstead | 3 | |||
| Quick Arrow | 7 | ||||
| SHEEPSCOT (USA) Ch. 1994 SW 5 wins f:8 r:8 w:5 SW:2 | Easy Goer Ch. 1986 GW 14 wins f:129 r:87 w:62 SW:9 | Alydar Ch. 1975 GW 14 wins f:690 r:521 w:367 SW:77 | Raise a Native | Native Dancer | 5 |
| Raise You | 8 | ||||
| Sweet Tooth | On-And-On | 23 | |||
| Plum Cake | 9 | ||||
| Relaxing B. 1976 GW 13 wins f:12 r:9 w:9 SW:3 | Buckpasser | Tom Fool | 3 | ||
| Busanda | 1 | ||||
| Marking Time | To Market | 10 | |||
| Allemande | 1 | ||||
| Escrow Agent Ch. 1986 SP 1 win f:17 r:14 w:9 SW:2 | El Gran Senor B. 1981 GW 7 wins f:396 r:315 w:228 SW:53 | Northern Dancer | Nearctic | 14 | |
| Natalma | 2 | ||||
| Sex Appeal | Buckpasser | 1 | |||
| Best in Show | 8 | ||||
| Viva Sec Blk. or Br 1978 SW 10 wins f:15 r:10 w:8 | Secretariat | Bold Ruler | 8 | ||
| Somethingroyal | 2 | ||||
| Viva la Vivi | Royal Note | 12 | |||
| Draego | 23 |
DANZIG 3 wins-1 at 2-to 7f, Aqueduct Allowance, Belmont Allowance. He entered stud in USA in 1981. Champion USA Sire in 1991, 1992, second in 1993, third in 1985, 1986. Champion USA Sire (AEI) in 1984, 2007, second in 1985, 1986, 1991, 1992, 1993. Champion USA Sire of 2YOs in 1984. Second on GB/Ire. Sire List (AEI) in 1989, 2006, third in 1999, 2002. Sire of 844 progeny to race, 680 winners (80.0%), earnings of over $176 million, 198 stakes winners, 96 stakes placegetters, inc.
CHIEF'S CROWN (82c, Secretariat, Swoon's Son). 12 wins-6 at 2-from 5½f to 1¼m, US$2,191,168, Breeders' Cup Juvenile S., Gr.1, Belmont Cowdin S., Gr.1, Marlboro Cup, Gr.1, Keeneland Blue Grass S., Gr.1, Santa Anita Norfolk S., Gr.1, Saratoga Hopeful S., Gr.1, Travers S., Gr.1, Hialeah Flamingo S., Gr.1, Saratoga Special S., Gr.2, Gulfstream Swale S., L, 2d Pimlico Preakness S., Gr.1, Belmont Futurity S., Gr.1, 3d Kentucky Derby, Gr.1, Belmont S., Gr.1, Belmont Woodward S., Gr.1, 4th Breeders' Cup Classic S., Gr.1.
GOLDEN SNAKE (96c, High Line, Tudor Melody). 6 wins-1 at 2-from 1700m to 2400m, £130,790, 500,000fr., 300,000Dm., 212,500,000L., Milan Gran Premio del Jockey Club, Gr.1, Chantilly Prix Jean Prat, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix Ganay, Gr.1, Cologne Europa Preis, Gr.1, Newmarket Feilden S., L, Doncaster AMCO Corporation 2YO S., 2d Curragh Tattersalls Gold Cup, Gr.1, York Dante S., Gr.2, 4th Curragh Tattersalls Gold Cup, Gr.1.
DAYJUR (87c, Mr. Prospector, Illustrious). 7 wins-1 at 2-at 5f, 6f, £252,254, 75,027fr., US$225,000, Haydock Sprint Cup, Gr.1, Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp, Gr.1, York Nunthorpe S., Gr.1, 1000m-in track record time, Royal Ascot King's Stand S., Gr.2, Sandown Temple S., Gr.2, 2d Breeders' Cup Sprint S., Gr.1, Newbury Rose Bowl S., L.
LANGFUHR (92c, Briartic, Gummo). Joint second on The 1997 International 4YO+ Classification (Sprint). Third on The 1996 International 4YO+ Classification (Sprint).14 wins at 6½f, 7f, US$857,148, Aqueduct Carter H., Gr.1, Belmont Metropolitan H., Gr.1, Vosburgh S., Gr.1, Saratoga Forego H., Gr.2, Woodbine Allowance Race-twice, 2d Woodbine Vigil H., Can-1, Plate Trial S., Can-2.
ANABAA (92c, Gay Mecene, Riverman). 8 wins from 1000m to 1600m, £90,588, 1,739,600fr., Newmarket July Cup, Gr.1, Deauville Prix Maurice de Gheest, Gr.1, Chantilly Prix du Gros-Chene, Gr.2, Longchamp Prix de Saint-Georges, Gr.3, Evry Prix Cor de Chasse, L, Prix Servanne, L, Chantilly Prix de la Route des Postes, Maisons-Laffitte Prix Marotte, 2d Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp, Gr.1, 3d Evry Prix Contessina, L, 4th Longchamp Prix du Pin, L.
LIBRETTIST (02c, Alleged, Seattle Slew). 7 wins-2 at 2-from 1400m to 1650m, £49,784, €554,260, Deauville Prix Jacques le Marois, Gr.1, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp, Gr.1, Maisons-Laffitte Prix Messidor, Gr.3, Windsor Midsummer S., L, Doncaster McKeever St Lawrence 2YO S., Newmarket Vibe FM Production Kings 2YO S.
AD VALOREM (02c, Relaunch, Proud Clarion). Joint second on the 2004 European 2YO Classification.4 wins-3 at 2-at 6f, 1m, £335,056, US$98,296, €84,770, Newmarket Middle Park S., Gr.1, Royal Ascot Queen Anne S., Gr.1, Curragh Blenheim S., L, Bloodstock Underwriting S., 2d York St James's Palace S., Gr.1, 3d Goodwood Sussex S., Gr.1, Woodbine Mile S., Gr.1.
DANCE SMARTLY (88f, Smarten, Nodouble). 12 wins-3 at 2, US$3,263,835, Breeders' Cup Distaff S., Gr.1, Canadian Maturity S., Can-1, Canadian Oaks, Can-1, Woodbine Queen's Plate S., Can-1, Breeders' S., Can-1, Selene S., Can-1, Fort Erie Prince of Wales S., Can-1, Woodbine Molson Export Million S., Gr.2, Natalma S., Can-2, Star Shoot S., Can-2, 2d Fort Erie Ontario Debutante S., Can-2, Woodbine King Edward Gold Cup, Gr.3, 3d Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies S., Gr.1, Arlington Park Beverly D S., Gr.1, Arlington Breeders' Cup H., L.
PETIT LOUP (89c, Better Bee, Djeddah). 14 wins from 2000m to 2400m, 3,471,400fr., US$264,197, Gran Premio di Milano, Gr.1, Saint-Cloud Prix Jean de Chaudenay, Gr.2, Longchamp Prix d'Hedouville, Gr.3, Prix Lord Seymour, L, Lasarte Copa de Oro de San Sebastian, L, Premio Diputacion Foral de Guipuzcoa, L, 2d Milan Gran Premio del Jockey Club, Gr.1, Gran Premio di Milano, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix Niel, Gr.2, Saint-Cloud Prix Maurice de Nieuil, Gr.2, Grand Prix de Deauville, Gr.2.
PAS DE REPONSE (94f, Mr. Prospector, Northern Answer). 5 wins-3 at 2, US$344,109, Newmarket Cheveley Park S., Gr.1, Longchamp Prix d'Arenberg, Gr.3, Deauville Prix de Meautry, Gr.3, Prix Yacowlef, L, Maisons-Laffitte Prix Imprudence, L, 2d Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix de Saint-Georges, Gr.3, Prix du Palais Royal, Gr.3, 3d Deauville Prix Morny, Gr.1, 4th The One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1.
ELNADIM (94c, Exclusive Native, Pretense). 5 wins at 6f, £192,295, US$10,080, Newmarket July Cup, Gr.1, Ascot Diadem S., Gr.2, Newmarket Hopeful S., L, 2d Duke of York S., Gr.3, Newmarket NGK Spark Plugs H., 3d Sandown Temple S., Gr.2, Keeneland Nureyev S., L, 4th Newmarket Challenge S., Gr.2.
BLUE DUSTER (93f, Habitat, Tourangeau). 5 wins-4 at 2-to 7f, £174,887, Newmarket Cheveley Park S., Gr.1, Ascot Princess Margaret S., Gr.3, Royal Ascot Queen Mary S., Gr.3, 2d Haydock Sprint Cup, Gr.1, 3d Duke of York S., Gr.3.
POLISH PATRIOT (88c, Filiberto, Successor). 5 wins-2 at 2-at 6f, £182,961, Newmarket July Cup, Gr.1, Royal Ascot Cork & Orrery S., Gr.3, Lingfield Leisure S., L.
DANEHILL (86c, His Majesty, Buckpasser). 4 wins-1 at 2-at 6f, 7f, £175,923, Haydock Sprint Cup, Gr.1, Royal Ascot Cork & Orrery S., Gr.3, Newmarket European Free H., L, York Moorestyle Convivial S., 3d Newmarket July Cup, Gr.1, The Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, 4th Irish Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1.
MAROOF (90c, Bustino, Venture). 4 wins-2 at 2, 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.
MUJAHID (96c, Storm Cat, Fappiano). 3 wins at 2, £180,237, Newmarket Dewhurst S., Gr.1, Francis Graves 2YO S., 2d Newmarket James Seymour S., L, 3d The Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Newmarket Earl of Sefton S., Gr.3, 4th Newmarket Challenge S., Gr.2.
DISPUTE (90f, Reviewer, Swaps). 9 wins-1 at 2, US$1,106,906, Kentucky Oaks, Gr.1, Belmont Gazelle H., Gr.1, Beldame S., Gr.1, Keeneland Spinster S., Gr.1, Gulfstream Bonnie Miss S., Gr.2, 2d Belmont Mother Goose S., Gr.1, Ruffian H., Gr.1-twice, Astarita S., Gr.2, 3d Saratoga John A Morris H., Gr.1, Aqueduct Bed o' Roses H., Gr.2, Saratoga Nijana S., Gr.3, Gulfstream Safely Kept H., L.
VERSAILLES TREATY (88f, Buckpasser, Native Dancer). Joint third top filly on The 1992 USA 4YO+ Free H.9 wins-1 at 2, US$1,271,154, Belmont Gazelle H., Gr.1, Ruffian H., Gr.1, Saratoga Test S., Gr.1, Alabama S., Gr.1, Monmouth Molly Pitcher H., Gr.2, 2d Breeders' Cup Distaff S., Gr.1-twice, Belmont Acorn S., Gr.1, Beldame S., Gr.1-twice, Saratoga John A Morris H., Gr.1, Keeneland Beaumont S., Gr.3, Aqueduct Life's Magic S., L, 3d Belmont Shuvee H., Gr.1, Hempstead H., Gr.1.
LURE (89c, Alydar, Relic). 14 wins-1 at 2, US$2,515,289, Breeders' Cup Mile S., Gr.1-twice, Atlantic City Caesars International H., Gr.1, Aqueduct Gotham S., Gr.2, Keeneland Elkhorn S., Gr.2, Saratoga Bernard Baruch H., Gr.2, Belmont Kelso H., Gr.3, Churchill Downs Turf Classic S., Gr.3, Saratoga Daryl's Joy S., Gr.3, Pimlico Dixie H., Gr.3, Aqueduct Allowance Race, Belmont Allowance Race, Keeneland Allowance Race, 2d Belmont Manhattan H., Gr.2, Churchill Downs Turf Classic S., Gr.2, Keeneland Lexington S., Gr.2, Atlantic City Caesars International H., Gr.2, Pimlico Early Times Dixie H., Gr.2, Belmont Kelso H., Gr.3-twice.
POLISH NAVY (84c, Tatán, War Admiral). Joint second top colt on The 1986 USA 2YO Free H.7 wins-4 at 2, US$1,118,076, Belmont Champagne S., Gr.1, Woodward S., Gr.1, Cowdin S., Gr.1, Saratoga Jim Dandy S., Gr.2, 2d Belmont Riva Ridge S., L, 3d Belmont Marlboro Cup, Gr.1, Dwyer S., Gr.1, Saratoga Travers S., Gr.1.
POLISH PRECEDENT (86c, Buckpasser, Bold Lad). Second on The 1989 European 3YO Classification (1400m-1800m).7 wins at 1400m, 1600m, 3,383,630fr., 91,675, Deauville Prix Jacques Le Marois, Gr.1, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp, Gr.1, Chantilly Prix de la Jonchere, Gr.3, Longchamp Prix du Palais Royal, Gr.3, Maisons-Laffitte Prix Messidor, Gr.3, Longchamp Prix du Pont-Neuf, L, 2d Ascot Queen Elizabeth II S., Gr.1.
AGNES WORLD (95c, Seattle Slew, Lyphard). 8 wins-3 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, £126,750, 500,000fr., 309,353,000¥, Newmarket July Cup, Gr.1, Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp, Gr.1, Kokura CBC Stakes, Jpn-2, Hakodate Juvenile S., Jpn-3, Kawasaki Zen Nippon Juvenile Yushun, 2d Nakayama Sprinters S., Jpn-1-twice, Royal Ascot King's Stand S., Gr.2, Kyoto Shinzan Memorial, Jpn-3, Silk Road S., Jpn-3, 3d Chukyo Takamatsunomiya Memorial, Jpn-1, 4th Nakayama Asahi Hai Juvenile S., Jpn-1.
DANZIG CONNECTION (83c, Sir Ivor, Princequillo). 6 wins-3 at 2, US$1,002,620, Belmont S., Gr.1, Belmont Peter Pan S., Gr.1, Meadowlands Pegasus H., Gr.2, World Appeal S., L, Belmont Allowance Race, 2d Saratoga Travers S., Gr.1, Meadowlands Young America S., Gr.1, 3d Belmont Jockey Club Gold Cup S., Gr.1, Monmouth Haskell Invitational H., Gr.1, 4th Belmont Suburban H., Gr.1.
STEPHAN'S ODYSSEY (82c, Gallant Man, Ribot). 6 wins-3 at 2-from 6f to 9f, US$1,255,328, Hollywood Futurity, Gr.1, Belmont Dwyer S., Gr.1, Saratoga Jim Dandy S., Gr.2, Keeneland Lexington S., L, 2d Kentucky Derby, Gr.1, Belmont S., Gr.1, Gulfstream Fountain of Youth S., Gr.2, Meadowlands Pegasus H., Gr.2, 3d Hialeah Flamingo S., Gr.1, 4th Belmont Jockey Club Gold Cup S., Gr.1, Peter Pan S., Gr.1, Saratoga Travers S., Gr.1.
ADJUDICATING (87c, Reviewer, Swaps). 5 wins-4 at 2, US$738,584, Belmont Cowdin S., Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1, Riva Ridge S., Gr.3, 2d Belmont Futurity S., Gr.1, Arlington Classic S., Gr.2, 3d American Derby, Gr.2, Monmouth Sapling S., Gr.2, Oaklawn Southwest S., L, 4th Saratoga Hopeful S., Gr.1.
SHAADI (86c, Hoist the Flag, Johns Joy). 5 wins-2 at 2, £264,276, Irish Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1, Newmarket Craven S., Gr.3.
LOTKA (83f, Gallant Man, Ribot). 10 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 2400m, US$721,804, Belmont Acorn S., Gr.1, Hialeah Black Helen H., Gr.2, Keeneland Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup S., Gr.3, Calder La Prevoyante H., Gr.3, Hialeah Columbiana H., Gr.3, Gulfstream Regal Quillo S., L, Meadowlands Sabin H., L, Oaklawn Magnolia S., L, 2d Oaklawn Fantasy S., Gr.1, Belmont Rare Perfume S., Gr.3, Hialeah Breeders' Cup H., L, 3d Coaching Club American Oaks, Gr.1.
ZIETEN (90c, Habitat, Tourangeau). 6 wins-4 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, £263,283, 730,000fr., Newmarket Middle Park S., Gr.1, Challenge S., Gr.2, Longchamp Prix d'Arenberg, Gr.3, Prix de Fontainebleau, Gr.3, Evry Prix La Fleche, L, Longchamp Prix Saint Crespin, 2d Tokyo Keio Cup Spring H., Jpn-2, 3d Newmarket July Cup, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix du Petit Couvert, Gr.3.
PINE BLUFF (89c, Halo, Rambunctious). Joint second on The 1992 USA 3YO Free H.6 wins-3 at 2, US$2,255,884, Pimlico Preakness S., Gr.1, Aqueduct Remsen S., Gr.2, Arkansas Derby, Gr.2, Aqueduct Nashua S., Gr.3, Oaklawn Rebel S., Gr.3, 2d Oaklawn Southwest S., L, 3d Belmont S., Gr.1, Belmont Futurity S., Gr.1, Champagne S., Gr.1.
POLONIA (84f, Round Table, Nasrullah). 7 wins-4 at 2-at 5f, £116,623, 500,000fr., Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp, Gr.1, York Lowther S., Gr.2, Curragh Railway S., Gr.3, Phoenix Park Flying Five S., L, Orchardstown Stud S., L, 2d Curragh Moyglare Stud S., Gr.1, 3d Phoenix S., Gr.1, 4th The One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1.
GREEN DESERT (83c, Sir Ivor, Never Bend). 5 wins-2 at 2, 30,000fr., US$318,650, Newmarket July Cup, Gr.1, Doncaster Flying Childers S., Gr.2, Haydock Sprint Cup, Gr.2, Newmarket July S., Gr.3, European Free H., L, 2d The Two Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, Goodwood Richmond S., Gr.2, Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.2, 3d York William Hill Sprint Championship S., Gr.1, 4th Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp, Gr.1, Newbury Mill Reef S., Gr.2.
CONTREDANCE (82f, Cyane, Restless Native). 8 wins-3 at 2, US$492,700, Arlington-Washington Lassie S., Gr.1, Saratoga Adirondack S., Gr.2, Keeneland Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup S., L, Calder New Year H., L, Meadowlands Water Malone S., L, 2d Gulfstream Suwannee River H., Gr.3, Aqueduct Nicosia S., L, 3d Belmont Matron S., Gr.1, Saratoga Spinaway S., Gr.1, 4th Pimlico Black-Eyed Susan S., Gr.2.
HARD SPUN (04c, Turkoman, Roberto). 7 wins-3 at 2-from 5½f to 9f, US$2,673,470, Saratoga King's Bishop S., Gr.1, Turfway Kentucky Cup Classic S., Gr.2, Lane's End S., Gr.2, Fair Grounds Lecomte S., Gr.3, Delaware Port Penn S., L, Philadelphia Pennsylvania Nursery S., L, 2d Kentucky Derby, Gr.1, Breeders' Cup Classic S., Gr.1, Monmouth Haskell Invitational H., Gr.1, 3d Pimlico Preakness S., Gr.1, 4th Belmont S., Gr.1, Oaklawn Southwest S., L.
WAR CHANT (97c, Kris S, Mr. Prospector). Third on The 2000 International 3YO Classification (mile).5 wins-1 at 2-from 1m to 8½f, US$1,130,600, Breeders' Cup Mile S., Gr.1, Santa Anita San Rafael S., Gr.2, Oak Tree Mile S., Gr.2, Allowance Race, 2d Santa Anita Derby, Gr.1.
BRAHMS (97c, Mr. Prospector, Blushing Groom). 5 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 9f, £68,033, US$731,797, Hollywood Derby, Gr.1, Churchill Downs River City H., Gr.3, Keeneland Seattle Slew S., L, Saratoga Allowance, 2d Newmarket Dewhurst S., Gr.1, Keeneland Maker's Mark Mile S., Gr.2, Curragh Futurity S., Gr.3, 3d Churchill Downs Turf Classic S., Gr.1, Hollywood Shoemaker Mile S., Gr.1, Newmarket Middle Park S., Gr.1, Churchill Downs Stephen Foster H., Gr.2, 4th Keeneland Turf Mile S., Gr.2.
YASHMAK (94f, Roberto, Raise a Native). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 1½m, £183,987, US$240,000, Belmont Flower Bowl H., Gr.1, Royal Ascot Ribblesdale S., Gr.2, Newbury Fillies Trial S., L, 2d Irish Oaks, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix Marcel Boussac, Gr.1, Sandown Star S., L, 4th The Oaks, Gr.1.
STROLLING ALONG (90c, Alydar, Buckpasser). 6 wins-2 at 2-from 6f to 13f, US$450,852, Belmont Futurity S., Gr.1, Gulfstream Park Breeders' Cup H., Gr.2, Belmont Lawrence Realization S., Gr.3, Gulfstream Noble Dancer H., L, 2d Saratoga Hopeful S., Gr.1, Saratoga Special S., Gr.2, National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame S., Gr.2, Belmont Lexington S., Gr.3, 3d Aqueduct Gotham S., Gr.2.
TRIBULATION (90f, His Majesty, Raise a Native). 5 wins, US$379,300, Keeneland Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup S., Gr.1, Meadowlands Boiling Springs H., Gr.3, Pimlico Gallorette H., Gr.3, 2d Santa Anita Yellow Ribbon S., Gr.1, 3d Hialeah Black Helen H., Gr.3.
HAMAS (89c, Pretense, Swaps). 5 wins from 5f to 1m, £152,001, Newmarket July Cup, Gr.1, Duke of York S., Gr.3, Newmarket Bentinck S., L, 2d Newmarket Hopeful S., L, 4th Newcastle Beeswing S., Gr.3.
FURIOUSLY (89c, Roberto, Round Table). 8 wins from 6f to 9f, US$457,228, Belmont Jerome H., Gr.1, Saratoga Bernard Baruch H., Gr.2, Monmouth Oceanport H., Gr.3, 2d Hollywood Shoemaker H., Gr.2, Churchill Downs H., Gr.3, 3d Santa Anita Potrero Grande H., Gr.3.
RUN AND DELIVER (88c, Le Fabuleux, Gilles de Retz). 4 wins at 1600m, 2200m, Monterrico Clasico Ernesto Ayulo Pardo, Gr.1, Clasico Jose Rodriguez Razzeto, L, Clasico Almirante du Petit Thouars, L.
ASTRONOMER ROYAL (04c, Easy Goer, El Gran Senor). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1600m, £54,882, US$12,000, €319,545, Longchamp Poule d'Essai des Poulains, Gr.1, Curragh Greenlands S., Gr.3, Newbury First Great Western 2YO S., 3d Royal Ascot St James's Palace S., Gr.1, 4th Newmarket July Cup, Gr.1, Chantilly Prix Jean Prat, Gr.1.
MILITARY (94c, Wavering Monarch, His Majesty). 5 wins from 9f to 11f, £7,437, US$450,405, Santa Anita Oak Tree Turf Championship S., Gr.1, Hollywood Citation H., Gr.2, Del Mar Kobuk King S., L, 3d Del Mar H., Gr.2.
EASY NOW (89f, Buckpasser, To Market). 4 wins-2 at 2, US$359,466, Belmont Go for Wand S., Gr.1, Astarita S., Gr.2, 2d Coaching Club American Oaks, Gr.1, Belmont Mother Goose S., Gr.1, 3d Aqueduct Demoiselle S., Gr.2, Belmont Rare Perfume S., Gr.2.
ONE OF A KLEIN (86f, Creme Dela Creme, The Doge). 2 wins at 2, US$267,865, Santa Anita Oak Leaf S., Gr.1, 3d Hollywood Starlet S., Gr.1.
QUALIFY (84c, Raise a Native, Hail to Reason). 2 wins at 2, US$440,053, Del Mar Futurity, Gr.1, 2d Breeders' Cup Juvenile S., Gr.1, Hollywood Juvenile Championship S., Gr.2, 4th Santa Anita Norfolk S., Gr.1, Del Mar Balboa S., Gr.3.
His sire sons include Danehill (347 SW), Green Desert (91 SW), Anabaa (81 SW), Belong to Me (66 SW), Langfuhr (59 SW), Chief's Crown (46 SW), Polish Numbers (46 SW), National Assembly (38 SW), Pine Bluff (32 SW), Honor Grades (32 SW), Ascot Knight (32 SW), Polish Precedent (31 SW), Exchange Rate (28 SW), War Chant (28 SW), Dayjur (27 SW), Perugino (22 SW), Danzig Connection (20 SW), Lost Soldier (20 SW), Joshua Dancer (18 SW), Outflanker (18 SW), Burooj (17 SW), Foxhound (17 SW), Mister C (17 SW), Striding Out (17 SW), Elnadim (17 SW), Roi Danzig (16 SW), Bianconi (16 SW), Boundary (16 SW), Partner's Hero (16 SW), Mujahid (16 SW), Monashee Mountain (15 SW), Emperor Jones (15 SW), Bertolini (14 SW), Maroof (14 SW), Kashani (13 SW), Snaadee (13 SW), Brahms (13 SW), Mull of Kintyre (12 SW), Voyageur (12 SW), Eagle Eyed (12 SW), Qui Danzig (12 SW), Polish Navy (12 SW), Katowice (12 SW), Zieten (12 SW), Slavic (12 SW), Always Fair (11 SW), Shaadi (11 SW), Military (11 SW), Polish Patriot (10 SW), Hooched (10 SW), Hamas (10 SW), Privato (9 SW), Adjudicating (9 SW), Sejm (9 SW), Akaaber (8 SW), Deerhound (8 SW), Freedom Land (8 SW), Dove Hunt (8 SW), Game Plan (8 SW), Dauberval (8 SW), Petersburg (8 SW), Emarati (7 SW), Lure (7 SW), Corridor Key (7 SW), Alfaari (7 SW), Royal Danzig (7 SW), Anziyan (7 SW), Shoe Danzig (7 SW), Presidential Order (6 SW), Agnes World (6 SW), Golden Snake (6 SW), Ishiguru (6 SW), Eqtesaad (6 SW), Country Reel, Sea Salute, Furiously, Lodz, Slant, Broto, The Jogger, Becker, Dumaani, Ziggy's Boy, Makin, Lustra, Nordance, Tilt the Stars, Sobieski, Balcony, Nicholas, Iron Mask, A Native Danzig, Zignew, Danski, Ole', Allied Flag, Haymarket, Aetolian, Walesa, Italian Danzig, Strolling Along, Alami, Syncline, Petit Loup, Dr. Danzig, Bound for Honour, White Clover, Truckee, Standfast, Mukddaam, Noble Ambition, Foreign Survivor, Abstract, Grand Royale, Somersham, Nuclear Freeze, My Friend Max, Pyramus, Peace Negotiations, Batzushka, Danzalion, Posen, Midnight Royalty, Primatico, Hidden Truth, My Liege, Antonius Pius, Safely's Mark, Alado, Ad Valorem, Big Show, Aimaam, Rakan, Brooklyn Nick, Ignatius, Monongahela, Treasure Island, Makaarem, Fath, Polish Miner, High Demand, Bestyoucanbe, Big Bass, Russian Bond, Mughtanim, Tertian, Crimson Guard, Fruitzig, Blue Ocean, Ago, Diamond Sword, Alanar, Daawe, Count Danzig, Ormonte, Run and Deliver, Brent's Danzig, etc.
ASTRONOMER ROYAL (USA) 2004 Bay colt
by Danzig - Sheepscot, by Easy Goer
Sire Summary
| Named Foals | Starters | Winners | Wins | Placings | SW (GW) | Earnings | AEI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0.00 |
| per foals | 5.9% | 0.0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% (0.0%) | $60 | |
| per starters | 0.0% | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% (0.0%) | $1,013 |
Commenced stud duties in France in 2009, Australia in 2009
His oldest Aust. progeny will be 2YOs in 2012-13
Worldwide - All countries, calendar year
| Year | Rnrs | Wnrs | Runs | Wins | SW (GW) | SWs(GWs) | A$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,013 |
| Totals | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,013 |
Totals in All Countries
| Country | Rnrs | Wnrs | Runs | Wins | SW (GW) | SWs(GWs) | A$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,013 |
| Totals | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,013 |
Analysis by Crop
| Crop | Foals | Rnrs | Wnrs | Wins | SW (GW) | SWs(GWs) | A$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,013 |
| Totals | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,013 |
Distance Analysis
All Runners
| 0- 1100m | 1101- 1300m | 1301- 1500m | 1501- 1700m | 1701- 1900m | 1901- 2100m | 2101- 2300m | 2301- 2500m | 2500m+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winners | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| %Wnrs/Starters | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| %wins/Starts | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Black Type Races
| 0- 1100m | 1101- 1300m | 1301- 1500m | 1501- 1700m | 1701- 1900m | 1901- 2100m | 2101- 2300m | 2301- 2500m | 2500m+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winners | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| %Wnrs/Starters | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| %wins/Starts | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Two-Year-Old Racing
| 0- 1100m | 1101- 1300m | 1301- 1500m | 1501- 1700m | 1701- 1900m | 1901- 2100m | 2101- 2300m | 2301- 2500m | 2500m+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starts | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winners | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Three-Year-Old Racing
| 0- 1100m | 1101- 1300m | 1301- 1500m | 1501- 1700m | 1701- 1900m | 1901- 2100m | 2101- 2300m | 2301- 2500m | 2500m+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winners | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Four-Year-Old and Older Racing
| 0- 1100m | 1101- 1300m | 1301- 1500m | 1501- 1700m | 1701- 1900m | 1901- 2100m | 2101- 2300m | 2301- 2500m | 2500m+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starters | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Starts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Winners | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sale | Lot # | Name | Category | Sex |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Scone Select Yearling Sale | 208 | Astronomer Royal / Whispering Queen (2010) | Yearling | Colt |
| 2012 Melbourne Autumn Yearling Sale | 37 | Astronomer Royal / Merv's Miracle (2010) | Yearling | Colt |
| 2012 Melbourne Autumn Yearling Sale | 43 | Astronomer Royal / Miss Josephine (2010) | Yearling | Colt |
| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Bel Esprit | Stud Fee 2011 - $27,500 Inc. GST |
| Bushranger | Stud Fee 2011 - $9,900 Inc. GST |
| Dissolved | Stud Fee 2011 - $5,500 Inc. GST |
| God's Own | Stud Fee 2011 - $13,750 Inc. GST |
| Magnus | Stud Fee 2011 - $22,000 Inc. GST |
| Sharkbite | Stud Fee 2011 - $5,500 Inc. GST |
| Shinzig | Stud Fee 2011 - $8,800 Inc. GST |
| Statue of Liberty | Stud Fee 2011 - $17,600 Inc. GST |
| Super Saver | Stud Fee 2011 - $16,500 Inc GST |
| Wanted | Stud Fee 2011 - $38,500 Inc. GST |










Stud Comments
Astronomer Royal is a sire that not only has everything on his CV to suggest that he will be a sire success but is producing the progeny to further frank this.Astronomer Royal had the precocity to win as a 2yo but it was as a 3yo he excelled. Like Champion Sires Zabeel and Redoute's Choice, Astronomer Royal was able to win at Gr.1 level over a mile in his classic year. He backed this up by running a close third to Excellent Art and Dylan Thomas in the Gr.1 St James Palace at Royal Ascot. He continued to train on and showed the speed he possessed when saluting in a Gr.3 over 1200m at 4yo.
By Champion Sire and Champion Sire of Sires Danzig, sire of the all supreme Danehill, Astronomer Royal is bred with very rich bloodlines. Among those featured in his pedigree grid are Alydar, El Gran Senor, Raise a Native, Buckpasser, Secretariat, Native Dancer and of course Northern Dancer.
His dam Sheepscot, by multiple Gr.1 broodmare sire Easy Goer, was a listed winner herself and beside Astronomer Royal has produced another Group winner in Navesink River. Sheepscot was the daughter of the stakes performing mare Escrow Agent, making her a half sister to dual Gr.1 winner Vicar and three other stakes performers.
Astronomer Royal's first season weanlings were exceptionally well received this year. In what has been a tough year for selling the youngsters, the Astronomer Royal's have sold to $90,000. This positive market reaction to his progeny takes the guesswork out for broodmare owners.
Serving his first season at Eliza Park in 2011, Astronomer Royal presents as a complete stallion package at a very reasonable service fee.