Lillyput

Courtesy West Ilsley Stables

A bay filly in the Box 41 syndicate by Lilbourne Lad, out of Bellacoola. Lilbourne Lad was quite handy in his racing days, winning three of his eight outings, including the G3 Railway Stakes in Ireland; he also did well in G1 and G2 events. His father was Acclamation, but Royal Applause in the next generation back perhaps adds to sparkle that made Lilbourne Lad into a winner. The damsire was Green Desert, successfully combining the Danzig, Sir Ivor and War Admiral lines, with Blushing Groom (by Red God), Highclere, Northern Dancer and Ribot backing things up on the female side.

Bellacoola was sired by Lomitas, who also sired Danedream. Lomita's had a fabulous career in Germany and the States, carrying on the DNA of Niniski. We all know how much I love his father, Nijinsky, but Niniski was quite something in his own right, winning the Irish St Leger and Prix Royal Oak within his six victories. Lomitas' damsire was Surumu, who won the German Derby, so more good blood there. Bellacoola's dam was Bejaria, who won twice and has produced some fine offspring - with Konigsstuhl (a German Triple Crown winner) as her father, perhaps that shouldn't come as a surprise.