BLACK TYPE FOR BORN AND BRED "FORK HANDLES"
It gives me great pleasure to inform you that Norman Court Stud born and bred Bay Filly "Fork Handles" (Doyen) (IRE), was recently placed 3rd in the Prix Du Calvados - Haras Des Capucines (Group 3) for (2yo) over 7f at Deauville (FR). She is the 4th foal of her dam Natalie Jay (Ballacashtal), who currently has a filly foal by Sixties Icon (Galileo) at foot.
Bred: Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Owned: M Channon Trained: M R
Channon Ridden: Gerald Mosse
Four-Time Winning "Hairspray" is another Winner for Boarding Mare Quickstyx
It's yet another winner for that of John Breslin's mare Quickstyx (Night Shift). Her daughter "Hairspray" (Bahamian Bounty) has recently won again (for the fourth time). She took the 'Epsom Trainers Open Day Sunday Coming Handicap' at Kempton over 6 furlongs, in fine style!
She is her dam's second foal and is a half-sister to five-time winning Blusher (Fraam). Quickstyx (Night Shift) is currently in foal to Clodovil, and has a Bahamian Bounty colt foal at foot, which was born on 18th April 2010.
Also, due to sell, a stunning athletic nearly black Singspiel Colt ex Quickstyx , who is will be selling in Book 1 (Tattersalls October Yearling Sale) - on the 7th October 2010 and Lot number 529.
Congratulations to all connections. Posted by T Trant 20th August 2010
Another Winner for Boarding Mare Wansdyke Lass
Congratulations once again to Steve and Anne Fisher! Universal Circus (Imperial Dancer) recently won the Poker At bet365.com Handicap at Ffos Las. A 6 furlong contest and a tricky race on paper that was open to several different interpretations.
Congratulations to all connections.
Posted by T Trant 11th August 2010
Norman Court Stud Stallion & Foal Parade
Invitation to NCS Stallion & Foal Parade on Wednesday 29th September 2010
* Stallion & Foal Parade to commence at 11am prompt
* Prize draw with a chance to WIN a nomination worth up to £6,000 to SIXTIES ICON or WINKER WATSON
* Guest Speaker: Mick Channon
* Light refreshments
* Go to Salisbury Racecourse afterwards - provisional first race time 2pm
RSVP: Norman Court Stud, Rectory Hill, West Tytherley, Nr Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 1NF Email: info@normancourtstud.co.uk or taniatrant@normancourtstud.co.uk Tel: +44 (0)1794 340888 Fax: +44 (0)1794 340999
ANOTHER WINNER FOR QUICKSTYX
It's yet another winner for that of John Breslin's mare Quickstyx (Night Shift). Her daughter "Hairspray" (Bahamian Bounty) recently won (for the third time) at Epsom over 6 furlongs, a class 4 event for 3-y-o's and up. She is her dam's second foal and is a half-sister to Blusher (Fraam). Quickstyx (Night Shift) is currently in foal to Clodovil, and has a Bahamian Bounty colt foal at foot, which was born on 18th April 2010.
Congratulations to all connections. Posted by Tania Trant Wednesday 14th July 2010
GREAT WEEK FOR EVANESCE
Broodmare Evanesce (Lujain) produces her first winner in that of her bay colt Alfraamsey (Fraam), for her owner & breeder, Gill Hedley and Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd. Alfraamsey (Fraam) won the Coopers Marquees Median Auction Maiden Stakes over 6 furlongs with Robert Winston in the saddle at Newcastle just recently. She also had a third in that of her 3-y-o bay gelding (first foal) Alfalevva (Piccolo). Congratulations to all connections.
Posted 28th June 10 by Tania Trant
CHILWORTH LAD TO TAKE HIS PLACE IN THE WINDSOR CASTLE
The Norman Court Stud raised Chilworth Lad (Diktat) will take his chance in the Windsor Castle Stakes tomorrow at Royal Ascot. He is owned by the syndicate 7RUS who are all locally from Southampton. It should pose a promising day for them, as he has won over course and distance and was recently placed 2nd in a similar contest - he is open for further improvement. Norman Court Stud would like to wish all connections the very best of luck.
Posted 14th June 2010 by Tania Trant
LAST FOAL OF 2010 BORN AT NORMAN COURT STUD
Canadian Capers Ballachastal (CAN) has produced a fine Bay Colt Foal by Sixties Icon Galileo. Born late on Sunday 30th May, he is a half-brother to that of both Carleton Hunting Lion and Psycho Cat Hunting Lion. His dam Canadian Capers is a dual 5-7f winner and a half-sister to Maid Welcome, a prolific 5f-1m winner.
'UNIVERSAL CIRCUS' SWOOPS LATE TO CALLAR RAMAMARA CLOSE HOME
Congratulations to Steve and Anne Fisher's Imperial Dancer 3yo filly "Universal Circus," who recently swooped late to take the BET TOTEPOOL HANDICAP at Brighton over 6 furlongs. She is the first foal of her dam Wandsdyke Lass (Josr Algarhoud), who won at three and is a half-sister to three other winners. Ridden by the great Sam Hitchcott and Trained by the almighty Mick Channon.
Posted Saturday 5th June 2010 by Tania Trant
ANOTHER WINNER FOR NATALIE JAY
The beautiful mare Natalie Jay (Ballacashtal) (CAN) has produced another winner in that of her 4th foal Fork Handles (Doyen), who took the E B F Maiden Fillies Stakes for 2yo's at Haydock just recently. Fork Handles started slowly and was driven to chase the leaders after 2 furlongs, but soon led over 1 furlong out, and stayed on well in the last 100 yds. This was a fine start considering she's a daughter of a King George winner. She is a filly with size and scope and is now eligible for the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot - could be interesting if taking her chance. Born and Bred at Norman Court Stud. Congratulations to all connections.
Bred: Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd Owned: M Channon Trained: M R Channon Ridden: Kieron Fallon
A FILLY FOAL FOR NATALIE JAY
Natalie Jay has produced a nice big strong filly foal by Sixties Icon which was born on the 10th May 2010. Natalie Jay is a Bay Mare by Ballacashtal, and a winner of 5 races from 3 to 5 years. Mare and foal are doing well. Congratulations to all connections.
Tania Trant posted 20th May 2010
SEARCH PARTY FOALS A SIXTIES ICON COLT FOAL
Congratulations to owner & breeder, Dave & Gill Hedley, and Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd for producing a fine Colt Foal out of their mare, Search Party (Rainbow Quest) who is currently boarding at Norman Court Stud.
Tania Trant posted 2nd May 2010
WANSDYKE LASS PRODUCES A GOOD STRONG FILLY BY SIXTIES ICON
Congratulations to Steve Fisher who's mare 'Wansdyke Lass' (Josr Algarhoud) recently produced a very nice filly by Sixties Icon(Galileo).
Posted by Tania Trant 11th April 2010
NORMAN COURT STUD MARE AILEEN'S GIFT PRODUCES A COLT FOAL
The 12-y-o mare, Aileen's Gift (Rainbow Quest) has produced a fine looking Colt foal late on 24th March 2010. He is buy SixtiesIcon (Galileo), and is a half sister to the Group 3 Royal Ascot winner, Nijoom Dubai (Noverre). He is also closely related to the 6 time winning La Gifted (Fraam).
Posted 28 March 2010 by Tania Trant
FIRST MARES SCANNED IN FOAL TO WINKER WATSON
Excellent start to the year with both the first two mares scanned in foal to 'Winker Watson' (Piccolo) These include;
Artistic license (Chevalier), six time sprint winning performer and prize money of over £50,000. And Perfect Partner (Be My Chief) who has already bred three winners including the nice 2-y-o of last year 'Hot Pursuits.'
COLT FOAL OUT OF STAKES PLACED MARE MADAME HOI
Madame Hoi foaled a Chesnut Colt by Sixties Icon late on Sunday 14th February 2010. Madame Hoi is a winning and Listed-placed Hawk Wing half-sister to the Gr.1 runner-up Amadeus Mozart (Mozart). This is her first foal.
Posted 17 February 2010 by T Trant
TBA STALLION PARADE - WINKER WATSON
Our first season sire 'Winker Watson' (Piccolo) will participate in the The Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stallion Parade at Tattersalls in Newmarket on Thursday 4th February at 9:30am. Winker Watson will be stabled in box 441, which will be next to box 440 - The Norman Court Stud Hospitality Box. Tina Dawson (Nominations), Stewart Bevan (Stud Manager) and Chris Lock (Stallion Handler) will be there representing Norman Court Stud.
Posted 2 February 2010 by T Trant
SIXTIES ICON FILLY FOR FADING AWAY
Fading Away (Fraam) produced a bay filly by Sixties Icon on Sunday 31st January 2010. She was born in the early hours of Sunday morning and is a fine foal with plenty to like about her.
Posted 1st February 2010
THE FIRST FOAL BY SIXTIES ICON HAS BEEN BORN
The new arrival is a bay filly, born on the 20/01/2010, out of prolific winning sprint handicapper 'Linda Green,' a daughter of Victory Note. The foal's proud owner is comedian Jimmy Tarbuck.
Sixties Icon, a son of Galileo and Oaks heroine Love Divine, won eight races including the St Leger at three, the Group 2 Jockey Club Stakes at four and a Group 3 treble in the Glorious Stakes, Geoffrey Freer Stakes and Cumberland Lodge Stakes at five.
Posted by T Trant 21 January 2010
FIRST FOAL OF 2010 BORN AT NORMAN COURT STUD
Norman Court Stud are proud to announce the birth of a filly foal by Bahamian Bounty, out of boarding mare 'Perfect Partner' (Be My Chief), born on the evening of Thursday 14th January 2010.
Posted by T Trant 15 January 2010
MORE WINNERS FOR GROUP GR.1 WINNING 'IMPERIAL DANCER'
Imperial Dancer (Primo Dominie) had two winners last week and these included, Imperial House, a 4-y-o bay colt out of the mare Cotton House (Mujadil), and Lyrical Intent, a 4-y-o chesnut gelding out of a mare called Magical Flute(Piccolo). Imperial House took the 'Try Betdaq For An Exchange Handicap' over 6 furlongs on the All-Weather at Lingfield, and Lyrical Intent won the 'Williamhill.com - Best Odds Guarantee Handicap' over 1mile and 2 furlongs at Kempton on the All-Weather.
Congratulations to all connections.
Posted by T Trant 15 January 2010
NORMAN COURT'S BIG GUNS TO PARADE AT DONCASTER STALLION PARADE
Both first season sire 'Winker Watson' and second season sire 'Sixties Icon' will be on parade at the Doncaster Stallion Parade on Tuesday 26th January 2010.
'Winker Watson' will then be at the Tattersalls (Newmarket) Stallion Parade on February 4th 2010.
Posted 7 January 2010 by Tania Trant
STEWART BEVAN WILL BECOME NORMAN COURT STUD'S NEW STUD MANAGER
Stewart Bevan is to join the Norman Court Stud team as Stud Manager on Monday 11th January 2010. Stewart has previously worked for two major studs of international repute.
Posted by Tania Trant 1 January 2010
WINKER WATSON'S PROFILE VIDEO, NOW LIVE - (YOU CAN VIEW UNDER THE STALLIONS PAGE)
It gives us great pleasure to let you know that you can now view 'Winker Watson's' profile video. Please go to the Stallions page and select Winker Watson > Play.
Posted by T Trant 21 Dec 2009
TINA DAWSON TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR NOMINATION SALES
Tania Trant, Director of Norman Court Stud is pleased to announce that Tina Dawson is to take responsibility for nomination sales for the coming breeding season. Tina, who was previously Commercial Director of The National Stud has been working with her family’s business in Shropshire, including assisting trainer brother, Mark Brisbourne. She commented “I am thrilled to be working with Norman Court Stud at such an exciting time. We are looking forward to Sixties Icon’s first foals, have precocious first season stallion Winker Watson and proven sire Imperial Dancer. With such a quality roster and wonderful facilities I am sure we can look forward to a successful season.” Tina, can be contacted on 07776 165854.
Posted by T Trant 29 Nov 2009
NEW HORSE BOX HAS ARRIVED
The new Norman Court Stud Horse Box has arrived, and has barely been parked up since arriving! It is an Iveco Daily 35c12 made by the great George Smith in Salisbury.
Posted by T Trant 29 Nov 2009
EIGHT FOALS TO SELL AT THE TATTERSALLS DECEMBER FOAL SALE
There is an 8-strong foal consignment at Tattersalls this week! These include; Lot 393, Colt by Exceed And Excel x Black Opal, Lot 394, Colt by Clodovil x Indiannie Moon, Lot 395, Colt by Zafeen x Natalie Jay, Lot 396, Colt by Imperial Dancer x Search Party, Lot 397, Filly by Zafeen x Arasong (all selling on Wednesday 25th November 2009).
Selling on Thursday 26th November 2009, Lot 564, Colt by Dutch Art x Nedwa, Lot 565, Colt by Avonbridge x Zephrina, and Lot 566, Filly, by Clodovil x Funny Girl.
Posted by T Trant 24 Nov 2009
LA GIFTED, WINS FOR THE SIXTH TIME
La Gifted (Fraam), completing her second hat-trick of the autumn yesterday, found just enough to defy a 6lb penalty, making it her highest winning mark to date. She has a fine record at Wolverhampton and has taken well to all-weather racing in general and continues to improve. The pace was solid, and there were both prominent runners and hold-up types involved in the finish.
She is the 4th foal of her dam 'Aileen's Gift' (Rainbow Quest) and is a half-sister to Royal Ascot 'Albany Stakes Group 3' winning 'Nijoom Dubai' (Noverre).
Owned & Bred by: Patrick and Simon Trant Trained by: M R Channon Ridden by: Sam Hitchcott
Congratulations to all connections.
Posted by T Trant 7 November 2009
ANOTHER WINNER FOR GR.1 WINNING 'IMPERIAL DANCER'
'Vilnius' (Imperial Dancer) won the 'Airforce Low Energy Hand Dryer Nursery' over 5 furlongs for 2-y-o's at Nottingham, in good style yesterday. William Buick took the ride, as a replacement for the suspended Catherine Gannon.
Well done to all connections.
Posted by T Trant 5 November 2009
A WINNER FOR BOARDING MARE 'PERFECT PARTNER'
Hot Pursuits by (Pastoral Pursuits) and out of boarding mare 'Perfect Partner' (Be My Chief) won the GetReading.co.uk Median Auction Maiden Stakes, over 5 furlongs at Windsor on Monday 19th October 2009. Hot Pursuits is a brown 2-y-o filly who won in great style for her trainer 'H Morrison.' Bred by: Mike Channon Bloodstock and Gill Richardson.
Posted by T Trant 20 Oct 2009
DUBAWI FILLY SOLD TO SHADWELL ESTATE COMPANY
Boarding mare Quickstyx (Night Shift) who produced a beautiful filly by Dubawi (Dubai Millennium), which SOLD at Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 2 - 2009 (Lot 682), on Monday for 70,000gns.
Posted by T Trant 14 October 2009
NORMAN COURT STUD BRED 'LUCKY LEIGH' WINS IN FINE STYLE
Boarding mare 'Solmorin' (Fraam) produced another winner yesterday in that of her daughter 'Lucky Leigh' by (Piccolo). She won the 'Felcourt Handicap' over 5 furlongs at Lingfield in fine style. A good sprint gallop enabled her to make late ground from second-last to win convincingly.
Owned: R Flintoff, J Channon & K Baker Trained: M R Channon Jockey: Sam Hitchcott
Congratulations to all connections.
Posted by T Trant Saturday 10th October 2009
WINKER WATSON HAS ARRIVED AT NORMAN COURT STUD
We are proud to announce that 'Dual Group 2 Winning Speedster by Piccolo, 'Winker Watson' has arrived at Norman Court Stud.'
One of the leading two-year-olds of the 2007 Flat season, has been retired to stand at Norman Court Stud where he will begin his career as a stallion next year at a fee of £3,500.
The 16.1hh son of Piccolo was purchased as a yearling for 56,000gns by Blandford Bloodstock on behalf of The Comic Strip Heroes syndicate, who named him after a character in The Dandy.
Trained by Peter Chapple-Hyam, he was unbeaten as a juvenile, winning his maiden over 5f at Newbury, the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot, and the July Stakes, in which he produced a devastating turn of foot to overcome a low draw and come from last to first to score. He was also carrying a 3lb penalty in the Newmarket Group 2 event.
Those efforts earned him a Racing Post Rating of 116 and quotes as low as 10-1 in ante-post betting lists for the 2,000 Guineas. Though he missed the first Classic of the season, he posted a highly creditable effort when beaten three and a half lengths into fourth by Henrythenavigator in the Sussex Stakes. This year he has failed to find his true form, finishing unplaced in three starts.
Winker Watson showed outstanding form as a two-year-old, with two Group 2 wins to his credit, and he was a worthy fancy for the 2,000 Guineas. "He is a nice, strong individual, tidy and well put-together. He was described by Peter Chapple-Hyam as one of the best two-year-olds he had ever trained, while his regular jockey Jimmy Fortune said he was genuine with lots of speed.
Private viewings available now, please contact Norman Court Stud.
"Live Video of Winker Watson and what Peter Chapple-Hyam and Jimmy Fortune say, coming soon." You will be able to view it under the Stallions Page.
Posted by Tania Trant Friday 9 October 2009
DUBAWI FILLY WILL HAVE QUITE AN AUDIANCE
Boarding mare Quickstyx (Night Shift) has produced a beautiful filly by Dubawi (Dubai Millennium), which will be offered at Tattersalls October Sale Book 2 (Lot 682).
Also being offered is a Chesnut Colt by Bahamian Bounty (Cadeaux Genereux) out of Perfect Partner (Be My Chief) (Lot 1456).
Posted by T Trant Monday 5th October 2009
TATTERSALLS OCTOBER SALE BOOK 3
Entries for the Tattersalls October Sale Book 3 include; an Imperial Dancer filly out of Funny Girl (Lot 1671), a Kyllachy filly out of Precious (Lot 1777), and a Bay Colt by Piccolo out of Zephrina (Lot 1841).
Posted by T Trant Monday 5th October 2009
'LA GIFTED' LANDED THE HAT-TRICK IN GOOD STYLE
'La Gifted' (Fraam) has won for the third time of asking at Catterick over 7 furlongs on Saturday the 19th September. Congratulations to all connections.
Posted by Dawn Carey, Monday 21st September 2009
LA GIFTED MAKES IT A DOUBLE WIN
'La Gifted' (Fraam) ridden by Sam Hitchcott stayed on well over 7 furlongs to win yet again at Wolverhampton.
Posted by Dawn Carey, Monday 14th September 2009
GURTEEN DIAMOND NOW A WINNER
Gurteen (Kyllachy), and out of the mare Precious (Danehill) won the "Williamhill.com25 - Poker Tournaments Maiden Fillies' Stakes at Wolverhampton on Saturday 12th September 2009. She is a full sister to a 2008 yearling filly selling at Tattersalls, on Thursday 15th October 2009 LOT: 1777.
Posted by Dawn Carey, Monday 14th September 2009
WEANING ALMOST COMPLETE
Weaning at Norman Court Stud is almost complete with only three left to wean from the twenty five foals on the ground this year. The procedure is that we take the mares away from the foals at around five to six months of age. The foals are then placed altogether in another paddock where they are then fed twice a day, up until they near two years of age.
Posted by Tania Trant, Tuesday 8 September 2009
A WINNER FOR NORMAN COURT STUD OWNED MARE 'AILEEN'S GIFT'
La Gifted a 3-y-o filly by (Fraam) and out of Norman Court Stud Owned mare 'Aileen's Gift' (Rainbow Quest) won in great style over 7 furlongs in the "Arrows Removals Of London Handicap" at Lingfield (AW) on Wednesday 2nd September 2009. La Gifted is a the 4th foal of her dam and is a half-sister to Royal Ascot 'Albany Stakes Group 3' winning 'Nijoom Dubai' (Noverre). Aileen's Gift also has a 2009 (filly) foal by Rock Of Gibraltar (Danehill).
Bred by: Patrick and Simon Trant Trained by: M R Channon Ridden by: Catherine Gannon
Posted Friday 4th September 2009 by T. Trant
'CIBENZE' PRODUCES ANOTHER WINNER
12-y-o Norman Court Stud mare 'Cibenze' (Owington) has produced another winner in that of her daughter, 'My Best Bet' (Best of the Bests) who won the Ladbrokes.com Handicap over 7 furlongs on Thursday 6th August 2009 at Folkestone. Owned & Bred by: Phil Jen Racing, Trained by: M R Channon and Ridden by: M C Geran
Posted by T Trant
'VILNIUS' UNLUCKY AT BRIGHTON
2-y-o Vilnius (Imperial Dancer) was unlucky not to have won at Brighton yesterday in the Corringham Club Nursery over 5 furlongs. Ridden by Chris Catlin, she was Midfield and made an effort when not much room in the straight and so switched right over 1f out, driven and strong run final furlong, just failed (op 5-1) - beaten a short head. Flat placings 41223562. Her dam, Aces Dancing (GER) (Big Shuffle (USA) is now in Ireland.
Posted 6 August 2009 by Tania Trant
'UNIVERSAL CIRCUS' MAKES IT ANOTHER WIN FOR GR.1 WINNING IMPERIAL DANCER
Universal Circus (Imperial Dancer) squeezed between a gap, before taking the lead a fulong out and running on strongly to win on her fourth start at Epsom in the 2yo Maiden over 7 furlongs on Thursday 30th July 2009. She is the first foal of her dam Wansdyke Lass (Josr Algarhoud), who won at three and is a half-sister to three other winners. Their dam Silankka (Slip Anchor) won twice and is a half-sister to five winners. The third dam Mary Sunley (Known Fact) is a half-sister to the Italian Champion and sire Ibn Bey (Mill Reef) and the Gr.1 Yorkshire Oaks winner Roseate Tern (Blakeney). Wansdyke Lass has a yearling filly by Piccolo and a foal full-sister to the winner.
Congratulations to Owner: Steve Fisher and Breeder: Wansdyke Farms Ltd.
Posted 31 July 2009 by Tania Trant
'HAIRSPRAY' WINS IN GREAT STYLE AT NEWMARKET
Hairspray (Bahamian Bounty) out of quality mare 'Quickstyx' (Night Shift), won well to take the 7.10 Newmarket, EBF 2YO Conditions 6F race yesterday. She was steadied and dropped in behind after the start, pulled out and headway just over 1f out, quickened to lead final 100yds, ran on well. Owned; John Breslin, Trained; M R Channon and Ridden; Darryll Holland. Hairspary is the second foal of her dam 'Quickstyx' (Night Shift). Quickstyx also has a yearling filly by (Dubawi) who will be heading to the October Yearling Sales (Book 2) later this year, and a Colt foal by (Singspiel). Congratulations to owner and breeder John Breslin.
Posted 25 July 2009 by Tania Trant
A WINNER FOR BOARDING MARE 'GREEBA' (FAIRY KING)
Rainsborough a 2-y-o Colt by (Trans Island) and out of Greeba (Fairy King) scored readily at Leicester on the 4 July 2009, despite a slow start. He is a half-brother to winners in Italy by Namid and Alhaarth, and is the sixth named foal out of Greeba (Fairy King). Rainsborough is owned by: Billy Parish and trained by: M R Channon.
Greeba is actually due to sell at The Tattersalls July Sale tomorrow, along with other mares; Miletrian Cares (Hamas), Dowhatjen (Desert Style), and Inching (Inchinor). They are all in foal to 'Sixties Icon' (Galileo)
Posted by Tania Trant 6 July 2009
ANOTHER WINNER FOR GR.1 WINNER & MULTIPLE GR.1 PLACED 'IMPERIAL DANCER'
Voortrekker (Imperial Dancer) won the Betdaq Poker Maiden Stakes for 3yo's at Wolverhampton on Monday 22nd June 2009. He shed his maiden tag at the third time of asking despite nothing going right for him through the race. This was a fine ride from his bang in-form jockey and the experience should teach him plenty, so he may have a little more to offer in future races. Owned by; Chirs Van Hoorn, Trained by; D J Coakley and Bred by; C T Van Hoorn. Voortrekker is the 5th foal of his dam; 'Sweet Willhelmina' (Indian Ridge) who was a prolific 7f -1m winner. He is also a half-brother to prolific 6f/7f winner (mainly on AW) Sweet Pickle, and Jousting, placed over 1m at 3;
Tania Trant posted 24 June 2009
IMPERIAL HOUSE LOOSES HIS MAIDEN TAG
Imperial House (Imperial Dancer) won the 6f Maiden for 3yo's at Redcar on Saturday. Imperial House took the lead over a furlong out and was driven out to win on his second start. He is the 3rd foal of his dam 'Cotton House' (Mujadil), who won the Listed Flying Filies' Stakes. She is the best foal of her dam Romanova (Mummy's Pet), who is out of a winning half-sister to the Eclipse Stakes winner and sire 'Connaught' (St Paddy), the St James's Palace Stakes winner and sire 'Court Sentence' (Court Martial) and the Dante Stakes winner and sire 'Honoured Guest' (Sir Ivor). Cotton House has a yearling filly by Royal Applause.
Imperial House is owned by: Mohammed Jaber, Bred by: Imperial and Mike Channon Bloodstock and Trained by: M R Channon. He was purchased at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale by Peter Doyle Bloodstock for 22,000gns and then went back through the ring at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book Two where he was purchased by Gill Richardson Bloodstock for 45,000gns.
Posted by Tania Trant Monday 22nd June 2009
ANOTHER WINNER FOR BOARDING MARE 'SEARCH PARTY'
'Bateleur' (Fraam) the son of Search Party (Rainbow Quest) won the Free Bets Handicap over 6f at Folkstone on the 2nd June 09. Everything panned out well and he swept through against the stands rail and powered clear to cash in on a lenient mark. He will be hit hard for this success but could strike again if turned out quickly under a penalty. He holds entries at Catterick and Goodwood on Friday. Congratulations to Owner and Breeder Gill Headley and Mike Channon Bloodstock Ltd.
Posted 4 June 2009
QUALITY MARE 'QUICKSTYX' PRODUCES A FINE 2YO WINNER OVER THE WEEKEND
Hairspray (Bahamian Bounty) just held on in a driving finish to win on her second start in a 2yo Maiden over 6f at Lingfield Park on Saturday 30th May 2009. She is a half sister to a winner; Blusher (Fraam) and is the second foal of her dam 'Quickstyx' (Night Shift). Quickstyx also has a yearling filly by (Dubawi) and a Colt foal by (Singspiel). Congratulations to owner and breeder John Breslin.
Posted by Tania Trant 1 June 2009
NORMAN COURT STUD MARE 'FUNNY GIRL' PRODUCES ANOTHER LISTED WINNER
Suzi's Decision (Act One) won the Listed Pinnacle Stakes by two and a half lengths at Haydock Park on Saturday 30th May 2009. This was her first outing since winning the Listed Chalice Stakes at Newbury last August and she will run next in the Gr.3 Noblesse Stakes at Cork, according to her trainer Paul D'Arcy. Suzi's Decision is so far the best foal or her dam Funny Girl (Darshaan), who comes from the family of the Gr.1 Derby Italiano winner and sire White Muzzle and the Gr.1 Prix Jean-Prat and Gr.1 World Cup winner and sire Almutawakel.
Posted 1 June 2009 by T Trant
TAWAAB SCORES IMPRESSIVELY FOR CHANNON AND SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKTOUM
Norman Court Stud raised and consigned 'Tawaabb' (Kyllachy) scored impressively at Leicester, in the EBF 2YO Maiden over 5 Furlongs last night. He was purchased by the late Tim Corby (Equine Services) as a foal for 25,000gns at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale. He was then reoffered as a yearling at the Tattersalls October Yealing Sale Book 1 and purchased by John Ferguson Bloodstock for 82,000gns. He is a full brother to Kylane, a dual winner at two and twice Gr.3 placed at three, who is now in North America. He is the third winner and sixth foal out of Penmayne (Inchinor).
Posted 21 May 2009 by Tania Trant
LAST FOAL OF 2009 BORN AT NORMAN COURT STUD
Chestnut Mare 'Aries' (Big Shuffle) has produced a Bay Colt by Tobougg which was born on the 8th May 2009. This is Aries 5th foal and is a half brother to the promising 2-y-o 'Planet Red' (Bahamian Bounty) who is trained by Richard Hannon. We can report that both mare and foal are well.
Posted 11th May 2009
NATALIE JAY PRODUCES A ZAFEEN COLT FOAL
Bay mare 'Natalie Jay' (Ballacashtal) has foaled a superb Zafeen Chestnut Colt Foal on 6 May 2009. He is correct, strong and of good size. We can report that mare and foal are doing well.
Posted 7 May 2009
IMPERIAL DANCER COLT FOAL FOR SEARCH PARTY
'Search Party' by (Rainbow Quest) has produced a fine Imperial Dancer (Primo Dominie) Colt Foal. Search Party is the dam of three times winning 'Bateleur' (Fraam), and winning mare 'Evanesce' (Lujain). We can report that both mare and foal are doing well.
Posted 6 May 2009
FASCINATIN RHYTHM HAS A COLT FOAL
Visiting 5-y-o maiden mare 'Fascinatin Rhythm' (Zilzal) has produced her first foal, which is a Colt by Imperial Dancer (Primo Dominie). Fascinatin Rhythm foaled on the 27th April 2009 and has taken well to motherhood. We can report that both mare and foal are doing well.
Posted 29 April 2009
IMPERIAL DANCER FILLY FOR NOBLE DESTINY
Noble Destiny (Dancing Brave) has produced a very strong Imperial Dancer (Primo Dominie) filly foal. Noble Destiny foaled on the 27th April 2009.
Posted 29 April 2009 by Tania Trant
FILLY FOAL FOR THE SCREAMER
Six times winning 12-y-o Bay mare 'The Screamer' (Insan) has produced a nice filly foal by Imperial Dancer (Primo Dominie). She was born in the early hours of this morning. We can report that both mare and foal are well.
Posted 26 April 2009 by Tania Trant
ANOTHER WINNER FOR IMPERIAL DANCER
2-y-o 'Vilnius' (Imperial Dancer) takes the Melrose Avenue Stakes over 5f at Catterick yesterday. Vilnius, whose dam won at two, showed enough in a Bath maiden on her debut to suggest that she had a race in her, she got the job done in decent style, bouncing out to race close to the leader and stayed on the stronger. She could get another furlong, and we will be keeping a close eye on her. Well done to all connections.
Posted 23 April 2009 by Tania Trant
INDIANNIE MOON PRODUCES A CLODOVIL COLT
Indiannie Moon (Fraam) foaled on the 21st April 2009, she has produced a Clodovil Colt. Indiannie Moon is a half sister to 8 times winning 'Ajigolo' (Piccolo) and £115,000 in prize money, including Maurice Lacroix-Trophy (Gr 2). This is her first foal and we can report that she has taken very well to motherhood. Indiannie Moon will next be visiting Norman Court Stud Stallion 'Sixties Icon' (Galileo).
CLODOVIL FILLY FOAL FOR FUNNY GIRL
Bay mare 'Funny Girl' (Darshaan) has produced a filly foal by Clodovil late on Monday 20th April 2009. Funny Girl is the dam of triple winning 'Pippa Greene' and five times' winning 'Suzi's Decision' including; the EBF Chalice Stakes (LISTED) at Newbury. We can report that both mare and foal are well.
MONSIEUR BOND COLT FOAL FOR ANOTHER CONQUEST
Dual winning visiting mare 'Another Conquest' (El Conquistador) has produced a Chestnut Colt by Monsieur Bond late on 18th April 2009. We can report that both mare and foal are well. Another Conquest is next due to visit Norman Court Stud Stallion, 'Imperial Dancer' (Primo Dominie) in 2009.
COLT FOAL FOR SKY LIGHT DREAMS
Grey mare 'Sky Light Dreams' (Dreams To Reality) has foaled a very nice Roan Colt by Imperial Dancer (Primo Dominie). She foaled on Thursday 16th April 2009, and this is her fifth foal. We can report that both mare and foal are doing well.
STUD SEASON WELL UNDERWAY
The busy stud season is well underway at Norman Court Stud with plenty of coverings from both Sixties Icon (Galileo) and Imperial Dancer (Primo Dominie), along with a host of cracking foals already born. Among them is a lovely nice sized brown filly by Imperial Dancer out of Solmorin (Fraam). Solmorin is the dam of 2 winners including; Alfredtheordinary (Hunting Lion) and Lucky Leigh (Piccolo). We will be adding a picture of her foal which was born on the 8th February 2009 shortly! Solmorin is due to visit Sixties Icon this season.
IMPERIAL DANCER FILLY FOR SUMMER SHADES
Six times winning mare 'Summer Shades' (Green Desert) has produced a filly foal by Imperial Dancer in the early hours of this morning 15th April 2009. This is Summer Shade's third foal. We can report that both mare and foal are well.
FILLY FOAL FOR ELEGANT DANCE
Winning mare 'Elegant Dance' (Statoblest) produced a chestnut filly by Fraam late on bank holiday Monday 13th April 2009. She has produced a nice strong filly with quality about her. Both mare and foal are enjoying their first few days together.
PICCOLO FILLY FOR KAYLIANNI
The 6-y-o bay mare 'Kaylianni' (Kalanisi), foaled a Piccolo filly foal late on Sunday 12th April 2009. This is the second foal for Kaylianni and we can report that both mare and foal are doing well.
FILLY FOAL FOR QUEEN OF NARNIA
Winning mare, 'Queen of Narnia' (Hunting Lion) foaled an Imperial Dancer chestnut filly late on Friday 10th April 2009. Mare and foal are both well.
IMPERIAL DANCER COLT FOR WRONG BRIDE
Wrong Bride (Reprimand) has produced a colt foal by Imperial Dancer. Wrong Bride foaled late on Thursday 2nd April 2009. Wrong Bride is the Dam of two winners, these include; Lucky Leo (Muhtarram) and Opal Noir (Lujain). She has produced a nice good-looking strong Colt foal and we are very pleased with both mare and foal. She is next due to visit Sixties Icon (Galileo).
PICCOLO FILLY FOR EVANESCE
Winning mare Evanesce (Lujain) produced a Piccolo filly foal late on Sunday 29th March 2009. Evanesce is closely related to the three times winning 'Bateleur' (Fraam), and also has a 2yo called 'Alfalevva' (Piccolo) Colt in training with Mick Channon. Evanesce is next due to visit Sixties Icon (Galileo).
STRIDE HOME FOALS AN IMPERIAL DANCER COLT
Stride Home, who is a chesnut mare by (Absalom), out of Another Treat by (Derring-Do) foaled a Bay Colt by Imperial Dancer late on Saturday 28th March 2009. We can report that both mare and foal are well.
COLT FOAL FOR QUICKSTYX
Congratulations to our long standing owner and friend, "John Breslin," who's mare 'Quickstyx' foaled a Colt by Singspiel on Sunday evening - 15th March 2009. Both mare and foal are doing well.
STALLION NEWS
OVER A DOZEN SCANNED IN FOAL TO SIXTIES ICON
Norman Court Stud can announce that their new stallion SIXTIES ICON (GALILEO), has had over a dozen mares he covered, successfully scanned in foal. These include: Listed Masaka Stakes runner-up and two-year-old winner Fiumicino (Danehill Dancer), whose third dam is the Irish St Leger heroine Dark Lomond (Lomond); winning Pivotal mare Straight Sets, a half-sister to Gr.3 winner Championship Point (Lomitas); Pay The Grey (Daylami), a daughter of the multiple Gr.3-placed Dance Clear (Marju); Madame Hoi, a winning and Listed-placed Hawk Wing half-sister to the Gr.1 runner-up Amadeus Mozart (Mozart); triple scorer Love Always (Piccolo), prolific winner Linda Green (Victory Note) and the three-year-old scorer Jollyhockeysticks (Fantastic Light). "Sixties Icon has taken well to his new career, and we are all at Norman Court Stud very proud of him."
Posted 12th March 2009
DAWN CAREY TO BECOME NEW STUD SECRETARY
Dawn Carey will be the Norman Court Stud Secretary as from Monday 9th March 2009. Dawn has been with Norman Court Stud since 2006 and was originally Head of Transport. We are extremely pleased and excited for Dawn and wish her the very best in her new role.
COLT FOAL FOR IMPERIAL DANCER
Norman Court Stud are delighted to hear that the mare 'Indian Girl' has produced a Colt foal by Imperial Dancer. Owned by Mr & Mrs Everall, Indian Girl has a close connection to Norman Court Stud through Mr & Mrs Everall's daughters Caroline and Natalie, who both work for Mick Channon. Both mare and foal are reported to be doing well and Indian Girl is due to visit Zafeen in 2009.
ANOTHER WINNER FOR IMPERIAL DANCER
Imperial Skylight provided Imperial Dancer with his first winner of 2009 when taking the 7 furlong 'Love to bet with Victor Chandler Handicap' at Kempton on Valentine's day. Trained by Mick Channon and owned by Peter Taplin, Imperial Skylight battled hard for the lead and kept his nose in front on the line.
ZAFEEN FILLY FOR ARASONG
Mike Channon Bloodstock's mare 'Arasong' produced a Bay Filly foal by Zafeen on Sunday night. Arasong is the dam of several winners including 'Ronnie Howe' and 'Gone Hunting' both by the late Norman Court Stud resident stallion 'Hunting Lion' who sadly died in 2006. Norman Court Stud wish everyone connected with Zafeen the best of luck with his first crop of 2 year olds in 2009.
PROUD PARENTS
Norman Court Stud's Manager Andy Waring and his partner Dawn Carey are proud new parents of an Avonbridge Colt out of their Zafonic mare 'Zephrina'. Closely related to the Group 1 winner Fair Mix, Zephrina also has a yearling Colt by Piccolo. We wish the happy family all the best!
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Steve Fisher whose mare Wansdyke Lass has produced a Bay Filly by Imperial Dancer. Wansdyke Lass' first progeny, a 2 year old full sister to this year's foal, is in training with Mick Channon and has been named 'Universal Circus'. Good luck to Steve and everyone involved with the filly for this year.
A FITTING TRIBUTE
On Tueday night Norman Court Stud welcomed a Bay Colt by Dutch Art in to the world. This foal is particuarly special as it is out of 'Nedwa' a mare previously owned by the late bloodstock agent Tim Corby. Fittingly, the staff have named the foal 'Timmy'.
FIRST IMPERIAL DANCER FOAL FOR 2009
Norman Court Stud can announce the birth of the first Imperial Dancer foal for 2009. The Brown Filly is out of the 'Mike Channon Bloodstock' owned mare Solmorin and is half sister to 'Lucky Leigh'. An unlucky 4th in the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot last year when drawn the wrong side of the track, Lucky Leigh remains in training with Mick Channon this year with the possibility of Black Type for the family looking promising.
FIRST FOAL OF 2009 BORN AT NORMAN COURT STUD
Norman Court Stud are proud to announce the birth of a filly foal by Rock Of Gibraltar, out of the Norman Court Stud mare Aileen's Gift. Born on the 1st February, she is a half sister to the Group 3 Royal Ascot winner, Nijoom Dubai. Aileen's Gift will visit Norman Court's new stallion, Sixties Icon, this season.
WELCOME TO THE BRAND NEW NORMAN COURT STUD WEBSITE
Hello and welcome to our new website. As you can see, all of our contact details on the stud are now online, whilst our stallions, Imperial Dancer and Sixties Icon, are strongly featured. Within these stallion pages there is all you need to know about their careers to date, with special videos on them featuring the thoughts of Frankie Dettori, Jeremy Noseda, George Margarson and Mick Channon. If you have any questions to put to us, or if you'd simply like to have a look around, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Many thanks,
Patrick & Tania Trant
Tel: +44 (0)1794 340888
Fax:+44 (0)1794 340999
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