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Horse profile
Colossal
- TrainerAidan O'Brien
- OwnerCoolmore (Michael Tabor)
- FamilyAptostar
- Sex
- colt
- Foaled
- 2001
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 1 win from 3 runs (33%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- €12,920 IRE
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 7 Oct 2003, Tipperary (IRE) (1/8)
Form
Race record
| Date | Course | Pos | SP | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Race | Class | Type | Dist | Going | Wgt | Winner / 2nd | Winner prize | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 03 | Tipperary (IRE) | 1/8 | 2/1 | won 5 | Mick Kinane | Aidan O'Brien | Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund (C & G) Maiden | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Flat Turf | 7½f | Good | 9-0 | Maxxium (IRE) | €11,730 | 23 | 0/7 |
| 14 Sep 03 | Curragh (IRE) | 6/9 | 5/2 | 8¾ | Mick Kinane | Aidan O'Brien | Pizza Stop European Breeders Fund Maiden | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Flat Turf | 7f | Good to Firm | 9-2 | Azamour (IRE) | €13,000 | 21 | 2/8 |
| 24 Aug 03 | Fairyhouse (IRE) | 3/16 | 5/4F | 4½ | Mick Kinane | Aidan O'Brien | Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Maiden | Non-handicap (unclassified) | Flat Turf | 6f | Good to Firm | 9-2 | Sheltingham (IRE) | €11,730 | - | 0/13 |
Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund (C & G) Maiden
Non-handicap (unclassified)7½fGood
All fields
- Date
- 7 Oct 03
- Course
- Tipperary (IRE)
- Pos
- 1/8
- SP
- 2/1
- Btn
- won 5
- Jockey
- Mick Kinane
- Trainer
- Aidan O'Brien
- Race
- Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund (C & G) Maiden
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 7½f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 9-0
- Winner / 2nd
- Maxxium (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €11,730
- Days
- 23
- Future form
- 0/7
- 6/914 Sep 03 · Curragh (IRE)5/2
Pizza Stop European Breeders Fund Maiden
Non-handicap (unclassified)7fGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 14 Sep 03
- Course
- Curragh (IRE)
- Pos
- 6/9
- SP
- 5/2
- Btn
- 8¾
- Jockey
- Mick Kinane
- Trainer
- Aidan O'Brien
- Race
- Pizza Stop European Breeders Fund Maiden
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 7f
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 9-2
- Winner / 2nd
- Azamour (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €13,000
- Days
- 21
- Future form
- 2/8
Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Maiden
Non-handicap (unclassified)6fGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 24 Aug 03
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Pos
- 3/16
- SP
- 5/4F
- Btn
- 4½
- Jockey
- Mick Kinane
- Trainer
- Aidan O'Brien
- Race
- Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Maiden
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 6f
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 9-2
- Winner / 2nd
- Sheltingham (IRE)
- Winner prize
- €11,730
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 0/13
Every British and Irish run since 1990, latest first. Btn is the overall distance beaten (lengths). Where the horse won, the runner-up and winning margin are shown.
Future form: next-time-out winners from this horse's races
| Date | Course | Race | This horse | Winner next time | Their pos | Won on | At | Race won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 03 | Curragh (IRE) | Pizza Stop European Breeders Fund Maiden | 6/9 | Azamour (IRE) | 1 | 12 Oct 03 | Curragh (IRE) | Juddmonte Beresford Stakes |
| 14 Sep 03 | Curragh (IRE) | Pizza Stop European Breeders Fund Maiden | 6/9 | Marfinca (IRE) | 5 | 12 Oct 03 | Curragh (IRE) | Setanta Big Screens European Breeders Fund Median Auction Maiden |
- 6/914 Sep 03 · Curragh (IRE)
Pizza Stop European Breeders Fund Maiden
All fields
- Date
- 14 Sep 03
- Course
- Curragh (IRE)
- Race
- Pizza Stop European Breeders Fund Maiden
- This horse
- 6/9
- Winner next time
- Azamour (IRE)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 12 Oct 03
- At
- Curragh (IRE)
- Race won
- Juddmonte Beresford Stakes
- 6/914 Sep 03 · Curragh (IRE)
Pizza Stop European Breeders Fund Maiden
All fields
- Date
- 14 Sep 03
- Course
- Curragh (IRE)
- Race
- Pizza Stop European Breeders Fund Maiden
- This horse
- 6/9
- Winner next time
- Marfinca (IRE)
- Their pos
- 5
- Won on
- 12 Oct 03
- At
- Curragh (IRE)
- Race won
- Setanta Big Screens European Breeders Fund Median Auction Maiden
Other runners from this horse's races (latest 20 races with a next-time-out winner, up to 40 rows) that won on their next start in Britain or Ireland. FF on the race record = next-time-out winners / runners that have run again (this horse excluded).
Trainer changes
| Trainer | First run | Last run | First run for yard | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan O'Brien | 24 Aug 03 | 7 Oct 03 | 3/16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €12,920 |
Aidan O'Brien
- Trainer
- Aidan O'Brien
- First run
- 24 Aug 03
- Last run
- 7 Oct 03
- First run for yard
- 3/16
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €12,920
Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.
Stats
Career summary by code (GB & IRE)
| Code | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) | First run | Last run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €12,920 | 24 Aug 03 | 7 Oct 03 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €12,920
- First run
- 24 Aug 03
- Last run
- 7 Oct 03
Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.
By race type
| Race type | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Turf | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €12,920 |
Flat Turf
- Race type
- Flat Turf
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €12,920
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Firm | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,190 | ||
| Good | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €11,730 |
Good to Firm
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,190
Good
- Going
- Good
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €11,730
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5f to 6f | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,190 | ||
| 7f to 1m | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €11,730 |
5f to 6f
- Distance
- 5f to 6f
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,190
7f to 1m
- Distance
- 7f to 1m
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €11,730
Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.
By course
| Course | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipperary (IRE) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €11,730 | ||
| Curragh (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Fairyhouse (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,190 |
Tipperary (IRE)
- Course
- Tipperary (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €11,730
Curragh (IRE)
- Course
- Curragh (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Course
- Fairyhouse (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,190
By class
| Class | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-handicap (unclassified) | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €12,920 |
Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Class
- Non-handicap (unclassified)
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €12,920
Pattern (Group/Grade/Listed) shown ahead of class. Irish races carry no class, so they are grouped as handicap or non-handicap.
By field size
| Runners | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 runners | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €11,730 | ||
| 9 to 12 runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,190 |
6 to 8 runners
- Runners
- 6 to 8 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €11,730
9 to 12 runners
- Runners
- 9 to 12 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,190
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,190 | ||
| September | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| October | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €11,730 |
August
- Month
- August
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,190
September
- Month
- September
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
October
- Month
- October
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €11,730
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mick Kinane | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €12,920 |
Mick Kinane
- Jockey
- Mick Kinane
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €12,920
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidan O'Brien | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €12,920 |
Aidan O'Brien
- Trainer
- Aidan O'Brien
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €12,920
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €12,920 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €12,920
Headgear codes as declared: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield.
By days since last run
| Days since last run | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debut / no previous run | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | £0 | €1,190 | ||
| 15 to 30 days | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €11,730 |
Debut / no previous run
- Days since last run
- Debut / no previous run
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €1,190
15 to 30 days
- Days since last run
- 15 to 30 days
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €11,730
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
Pedigree
Pedigree
Sire branchGrand Lodge (USA)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireChief's Crown (USA)
- Sire's damLa Papagena (GB)
Great-grandparents · 4
- Sire's sire's sireNot traced
- Sire's sire's damNot traced
- Sire's dam's sireNot traced
- Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchAptostar (USA)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireFappiano (USA)
- Dam's damNot traced
Great-grandparents · 4
- Dam's sire's sireNot traced
- Dam's sire's damNot traced
- Dam's dam's sireNot traced
- Dam's dam's damNot traced
Breeding card
Female line
- Aptostar (USA) · 4 winners from 7 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lodge (USA) | Aptostar (USA) | Fappiano (USA) | colt | Flat 9.3f · NH 2m2f | Flat 9.1f · NH 2m2½f |
Grand Lodge (USA)
- Damsire
- Fappiano (USA)
- Sex
- colt
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 9.3f · NH 2m2f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 9.1f · NH 2m2½f
Progeny of Grand Lodge (USA) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat runs | 6,040 | 592 | 1,494 | 3 | 1 | ||
| At 7f to 1m | 2,153 | 220 | 529 | 2 | 1 | ||
| On Good going | 1,387 | 122 | 312 | 1 | 1 | ||
| At 7f to 1m on Good going | 484 | 48 | 102 | 1 | 1 |
All Flat runs
- Condition
- All Flat runs
- Runs
- 6,040
- Wins
- 592
- Placed
- 1,494
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 3
- This horse wins
- 1
At 7f to 1m
- Condition
- At 7f to 1m
- Runs
- 2,153
- Wins
- 220
- Placed
- 529
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 2
- This horse wins
- 1
On Good going
- Condition
- On Good going
- Runs
- 1,387
- Wins
- 122
- Placed
- 312
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 1
- This horse wins
- 1
At 7f to 1m on Good going
- Condition
- At 7f to 1m on Good going
- Runs
- 484
- Wins
- 48
- Placed
- 102
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 1
- This horse wins
- 1
Best distance band and going band are where this horse has most wins (then places, then runs) in its main code. Sire figures: all British and Irish runs by the sire's progeny since 1990.
Grand Lodge (USA) × Fappiano mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | £0 | €12,920 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runners
- 1
- Winners
- 1
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd/3rd
- 1
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €12,920
Small sample (under 5 runners): read with care. Includes this horse.
Best of the cross
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Black-type wins | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colossal (IRE) | 3 | 1 | 0 | £0 | €12,920 |
Colossal (IRE)
- Horse
- Colossal (IRE)
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €12,920
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Family
Dam summary
- G1 winners
- 0
- Produce
- 4 winners from 7 runners
Full siblings
No other foal by Grand Lodge (USA) out of Aptostar (USA) has raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
By Sadler's Wells (USA)
- In Anticipation (IRE)2W · 4R
By Generous (IRE)
- In Generosity (IRE)2W · 34R
By Caerleon (USA)
- Point Of Origin (IRE)1W · 21R
By Indian Ridge (IRE)
- Sweet Retreat (GB)0W · 3R
By Green Desert (USA)
- Ten Twenty Two (IRE)0W · 1R
By Montjeu (IRE)
- Alexiade (IRE)0W · 7R
Female line
- 1Aptostar (USA)
Notable relatives
Great-nephew
- Royal Diamond (IRE)9W · 36R · 1 G1
Niece (out of a sibling)
- Irresistible Jewel (IRE)3W · 7R · 2 black-type
- Diamond Trim (IRE)5W · 15R · 1 black-type
Great-niece
- Princess Highway (USA)3W · 8R · 2 black-type
- Profound Beauty (IRE)9W · 19R · 7 black-type
- Making Light (IRE)5W · 14R · 4 black-type
- Mad About You (IRE)3W · 13R · 2 black-type
Nephew (out of a sibling)
- Alexios Komnenos (IRE)2W · 9R · 1 black-type
Great-great-niece
- Rose De Pierre (IRE)4W · 8R · 2 black-type
In brief
When was Colossal foaled?
Colossal (IRE) was foaled in 2001.
Who are the sire and dam of Colossal?
Colossal (IRE) is by Grand Lodge (USA) out of Aptostar (USA), a daughter of Fappiano (USA).
Who trained Colossal?
Colossal (IRE) was trained by Aidan O'Brien and owned by Michael Tabor at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.
What is Colossal's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Colossal (IRE) won 1 of 3 races (33%).
What is Colossal's biggest win?
Colossal (IRE)'s only win in Britain or Ireland came in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund (C & G) Maiden at Tipperary (IRE) on 7 October 2003.
Has Colossal ever been beaten?
Colossal (IRE) was beaten twice in 3 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 24 August 2003 at Fairyhouse (IRE) (3rd of 16).
Is Colossal still racing?
Colossal (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 7 October 2003 at Tipperary (IRE) in the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund (C & G) Maiden, finishing 1st of 8, and has not run there since.
Is Colossal related to any top horses?
Colossal (IRE)'s black-type relatives in Britain and Ireland include Royal Diamond (IRE) (great-nephew, Group 1 winner), Princess Highway (USA) (great-niece, Group 2 winner) and Irresistible Jewel (IRE) (niece, Group 2 winner), from the Aptostar (USA) family.
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