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Imperial Lightning (IRE)

Imperial Lightning (IRE)

For sale : £6,000 ono

Sire Shantou

Pedigree


Dam Vindonissa
Age 9
DOB 11 May 17
Sex gelding
Colour chestnut
Country
 IRE
Status Rehoming
Height 16.2 hh
Breeder
Kenilworth House Stud (IRE)
Jumps form
858/
Gallery
Video
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Notes
A smart 16.2hh gelding, Lightning would do any job:- show, hunt, hack, event.

Lightning has raced three times under rules and also in point-to-points, and he is ROR qualified.

Lightning has a very sensible head and had 5 great days hunting this season so is proving to be a solid hunter. He is currently turned away after hunting and one run pointing - ground is now too fast. We are looking for a quick easy no hassle sale for this handsome easy to do gelding and in the right hands he will go far.
Sale Details
Status
 For sale
Rehoming
Before enquiring about rehoming a horse from Mick and David Easterby please read our Rehoming Guide & Conditions.
Price
 £6,000 ono
Contact
 Jacqueline Scutt, WhatsApp 07919 477619
Details
As always we will listen to offers with regard to price, as it is important that the horse finds a good and knowledgeable home.
Pedigree
Download pedigree here
ROR



Date Race
Course:
Jockey:
Trainer:




14May26
Smart 9yo 16.2hh hunter for sale





IMPERIAL LIGHTNING

chestnut gelding

11 May 17 		Shantou Alleged Hoist the Flag
Princess Pout
Shaima Shareef Dancer
Oh So Sharp
Vindonissa Definite Article Indian Ridge
Summer Fashion
Baden Furry Glen
St Moritz



Inbreeding
Lorenzaccio: 5D X 5D
Dosage
Dosage Profile: 3 6 8 0 5
Dosage Index: 1.44
Center of Distribution: +0.09

Pedigree






Head:White hairs to right of median whorl at upper eye level. Medial whorl under forelock. Whorls ventral rami of mandible both sides.
Left front:No markings.
Right front:No markings.
Left hind:White fetlock.
Right hind:No markings.
Body/Neck:Whorl back of poll on left, feathered whorl mid one third crest and right and mid one third trachea.
Acquired:None.

SHANTOU

bay horse, 1993, by Alleged out of Shaima

Shantou was a grand, scopey bay of classic quality, carrying the deep, rangy frame typical of his sire Alleged and the refinement of his dam Shaima. Bred by Darley and trained by John Gosden, he had the presence of a staying horse of the old school: a strong, clean head, a well-laid shoulder, depth through the heart, and a powerful, lengthened hindquarter that gave him his relentless gallop. His action was fluent and efficient, the stride of a horse built to sustain pressure over a trip.

Foaled in 1993, he progressed rapidly once sent to the track, rising from maiden company to the highest level in a single season. His three-year-old campaign marked him as a colt of real substance: third in the Epsom Derby, he improved again to capture the St Leger at Doncaster with a determined late surge under Frankie Dettori, before travelling to Italy to add the Gran Premio del Jockey Club. At four he confirmed his class with victories in the Gran Premio di Milano and the Princess of Wales's Stakes, ending his career with six wins, two seconds and four thirds from fourteen starts, earning over £824,000.

Retired to Burgage Stud, he became one of the most influential National Hunt stallions of his era. A strong source of stamina, bone and constitution, he transmitted his own toughness and scope with remarkable consistency. His progeny include top-level performers such as The Storyteller, Shan Blue, Death Duty, Impervious, Chianti Classico, Threeunderthrufive and many others, marking him as a sire whose stock stayed, jumped and improved with age. His longevity at stud matched his durability on the racecourse, and he remained a cornerstone of the Burgage roster until his retirement and eventual passing at 28.