I tend to like fillies, because there's a far higher chance that they'll live to do something productive after their racing careers have ended, especially when they have all-star bloodlines like Quadrille - she was sired by HH the Aga Khan's horse, Dalakhani, who won the L'Arc de Triomphe and the Prix du Jockey Club in France, with Dance The Classics as the dam, and Sadler's Wells as the damsire.
I have the utmost respect for the Aga Khan's stables, past and present, so having a stake in a Dalakhani horse is quite special for me. Dalakhani is by Darshaan (another Prix du Jockey Club winner), who in turn was sired by Shirley Heights - winner of the Epsom Derby and the Irish Derby. Going back another generation brings in Mr Prospector and Crystal Palace, along with Mill Reef - an old favourite with victories in the Epsom Derby, the L'Arc de Triomphe and the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes on his account.
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On the dam side, Sadler's Wells blood is always a bonus, bringing Northern Dancer and Hail To Reason lines together, while Dancing Brave and Blushing Groom (the latter being another important building block in the Aga Khan's stables) also feature four generations back. No wonder this horse has such a noble look about it - it's as good as equine royalty!
Based at the Okuhira Stable at Miho Training Centre, Quadrille passed her gate test with ease, and has had two turf outings so far - a seventh, and an eighth being the results. However, the 0-0-0-2 record is sure to change, as this horse is a late developer and has the most amazing blood. Next up is the NAR contender, Fairy Robe...
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