2017 Chestnut colt born 09/03/17
This foal is by Balou du Rouet- one of the most sought after stallions in Europe.
Balou du Rouet is now a top sire of international performers and is ranked No 7 in the 2016 WBFSH sire rankings.At the Dublin Horse Show last year there were 3 horses by Balou du Rouet on 3 separate Nations Cups teams for the Aga Khan. The previous week in Hickstead there were 4 horses by Balou du Rouet on Nations Cups teams. He is producing numerous horses competing at the top level in the sport.
Balou du Rouet himself is by Baloubet du Rouet and dam by Continue by Contender. Baloubet du Rouet was formerly the top stallion in the World for producing showjumpers and has himself won an Olympic Gold Medal and won the World Cup Final 3 years in a row. He is one of the most successful showjumping stallions of all time.
Dam of this foal is Premier Hope by Hermes de Reve(Clement Mc Mahons international stallion by Quito de Baussy-former World Champion). Hope is a half sister to Linda Courtney’s 1.55m International Grand Prix horse H TWO who finished 6th in the World Championship Final in Lanaken as a 6yo. The dam also has a full brother eventing Rupert Taylor Irish who took part in Tattersalls International CCI1* event last year.
Grand Dam By Cloughjordan Boy (Clover Hill-Imperius),
Great Grand Dam by Chairlift,
Great Great Grand Dam by Prefairy.
Full pedigree at:
https://www.horsetelex.com/horses/pedigree/1913033
This foal is a 1/2 brother to Premier Spirit (photo 8), a 4yo who is showing great promise.
This foal will be kept on the mare until its ready for weaning.
A really nice colt foal with lots of presence and character.
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