Elusive Pimpernel

Bay/Brown 2007

Sire: Elusive Quality

Dam: Cara Fantasy (Sadler's Wells)

Fee: €2,500 In advance of covering

Height: 16.3hh

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Elusive Pimpernel

Bay/Brown 2007

Sire: Elusive Quality

Dam: Cara Fantasy (Sadler's Wells)

Fee: €2,500 In advance of covering

Height: 16.3hh

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THE FACTS

EXCEPTIONAL PRICE, EXTRAORDINARY POTENTIAL
Top progeny include COEUR SUBLIME, 2nd Triumph Hurdle Gr.1, for Gordon Elliott, Gr.3 hurdler SOVIET PIMPERNEL for Peter Fahey and EX PATRIOT, winner and multiple Graded placed for Elle Marie Holden
Impressive bumper winners include Weseekhimhere, The Devils Coachman, Ever Present
Race Record: Group 1 placed at 2 (Racing post Trophy), dual Group 3 winner (Acomb Stakes & Craven Stakes)
Pedigree: From the high-class family of Multiple Gr.1 winner Snow Fairy and Big Bad Bob
“Having trained Coeur Sublime, Elusive Belle and now Soviet Pimpernel, I couldn’t speak more highly of their sire Elusive Pimpernel. He’s got an exciting future if he’s producing horses of this calibre!” Peter Fahey
2021 winners include; ESPOUSE and EVER PRESENT for Jessica Harrington

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Pedigree

Elusive Pimpernel (2007)	Elusive Quality (1993)	Gone West (1984)	Mr. Prospector (1970)
			Secrettame (1978)
		Touch of Greatness (1986)	Hero's Honor (1980)
			Ivory Wand (1973)
	Cara Fantasy (IRE) (2000)	Sadler's Wells (1981)	Northern Dancer (1961)
			Fairy Bridge (1975)
		Gay Fantasy (IRE) (1981)	Troy (GB) (1976)
			Miss Upward (GB) (1964)

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Elusive Pimpernel (2007)	Elusive Quality (1993)	Gone West (1984)
		Touch of Greatness (1986)
	Cara Fantasy (IRE) (2000)	Sadler's Wells (1981)
		Gay Fantasy (IRE) (1981)

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Stallion Race Record

Elusive Pimpernel Results

Winner of 3 races from 2 to 3 years (7 – 8 furlongs)

At 2 years

Won the Acomb Stakes, Gr.3, York, 7f

2nd Racing Post Trophy, Gr.1, Doncaster (to St. Nicholas Abbey), 8f

Won EBF Maiden, Newmarket, 7f

At 3 years

Won the Craven Stakes, Gr.3, Newmarket, 8f

At 4 years

2nd Rose of Lancaster Stakes, Gr.3, Haydock, 10f

3rd Earl of Sefton Stakes, Gr.3, Newmarket, 9f

3rd August Stakes, Listed, Windsor, 12f

Elusive Pimpernel Results

Winner of 3 races from 2 to 3 years (7 – 8 furlongs)

At 2 years

Won the Acomb Stakes, Gr.3, York, 7f

2nd Racing Post Trophy, Gr.1, Doncaster (to St. Nicholas Abbey), 8f

Won EBF Maiden, Newmarket, 7f

At 3 years

Won the Craven Stakes, Gr.3, Newmarket, 8f

At 4 years

2nd Rose of Lancaster Stakes, Gr.3, Haydock, 10f

3rd Earl of Sefton Stakes, Gr.3, Newmarket, 9f

3rd August Stakes, Listed, Windsor, 12f

Sire Summary

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Top Performers

Year:

Name	Dam's Name	Wins	Runs	Earnings (€)
In The Red (IRE)	Roses From Ridey (IRE)	3	12	12,554
Pimstrel (IRE)	Grand Minstrel (IRE)	1	6	7,049
Scarlet Seymour (IRE)	Tiffany'sgirl (IRE)	1	6	6,624
Blue Eyed Boy (IRE)	Blue Eyed Miss (IRE)	2	9	6,207
Phitily Gio (IRE)	Somva of Liberty (IRE)	1	7	1,785

Name	Dam's Name	Wins	Runs	Earnings (€)
Ever Present (IRE)	Persian Memories (IRE)	2	3	22,584
Espouse (IRE)	Sea of Dreams (IRE)	1	3	10,352
Glory And Honour (IRE)	On Khee (GB)	1	2	5,109

Name	Dam's Name	Wins	Runs	Earnings (€)
In The Red (IRE)	Roses From Ridey (IRE)	2	11	12,511
Blue Eyed Boy (IRE)	Blue Eyed Miss (IRE)	2	16	12,354
Bridge Atairgomac (IRE)	Ebony Star (GB)	2	13	11,994
Elusive King (IRE)	Lost Icon (IRE)	1	2	11,280
Elusive Janice (IRE)	Knowing Look (GB)	1	11	10,130
Shovel It On (IRE)	Fitrah (IRE)	1	18	8,901
Phitily Gio (IRE)	Somva of Liberty (IRE)	1	8	8,588

Name	Dam's Name	Wins	Runs	Earnings (€)
Echo Park (IRE)	Pershaan (IRE)	2	7	48,494
Espere (IRE)	Convent Girl (IRE)	3	7	47,783
Elysian Plains (IRE)	Joyful Spirit (IRE)	1	5	19,395
Elusive Janice (IRE)	Knowing Look (GB)	2	14	15,439
In The Red (IRE)	Roses From Ridey (IRE)	1	15	12,804
Bridge Atairgomac (IRE)	Ebony Star (GB)	2	11	12,216
Phitily Gio (IRE)	Somva of Liberty (IRE)	1	7	11,244
Elusive Baileys (IRE)	Baileys First (IRE)	1	15	9,723
Coeur Sublime (IRE)	Love Knot (IRE)	1	1	9,463
French Resistance (IRE)	Ivy Batty (IRE)	1	8	8,644
Samasavar (IRE)	Afraid to Speak (USA)	1	12	7,991
Shamonix (IRE)	Shamora (FR)	1	12	6,682

Name	Dam's Name	Wins	Runs	Earnings (€)
Elegant Pose (IRE)	Abeyr (GB)	3	4	70,689
Elusive Beauty (IRE)	Lost Icon (IRE)	2	15	62,948
La Grande Bellezza (IRE)	Lost Icon (IRE)	5	15	52,328
Valle Inclan (IRE)	Sally Is The Boss (IRE)	1	1	17,682
In The Red (IRE)	Roses From Ridey (IRE)	2	12	14,486
Elusive Duchess (IRE)	Minema (FR)	1	4	13,842
Shovel It On (IRE)	Fitrah (IRE)	2	9	13,132
Elusive Janice (IRE)	Knowing Look (GB)	2	11	11,895
Erratic Path (IRE)	Berg Bahn (IRE)	1	3	11,415
Samasavar (IRE)	Afraid to Speak (USA)	3	10	10,031
Elusive Baileys (IRE)	Baileys First (IRE)	1	11	7,725
Extraterrestre (IRE)	Jane Digby (IRE)	2	10	6,461
Villa Savina (IRE)	Swan Sea (USA)	1	3	5,758

Name	Dam's Name	Wins	Runs	Earnings (€)
Elusive Heights (IRE)	Berg Bahn (IRE)	2	7	41,902
La Grande Bellezza (IRE)	Lost Icon (IRE)	3	11	34,648
Elusive Beauty (IRE)	Lost Icon (IRE)	1	10	31,677
Niven (IRE)	Ginger Lily (IRE)	2	8	22,698
Escape Paradise (IRE)	Daniysha (IRE)	2	9	17,041
Elusive Baileys (IRE)	Baileys First (IRE)	2	10	16,029
Fabulous Cecatons (IRE)	Rubilini (GB)	1	11	9,726
English Pale (IRE)	Terme Cay (USA)	1	3	9,622
Elusive Janice (IRE)	Knowing Look (GB)	1	5	3,217

Name	Dam's Name	Wins	Runs	Earnings (€)
In The Red (IRE)	Roses From Ridey (IRE)	2	5	17,978
They Seek Him Here (IRE)	Spiritville (IRE)	1	3	15,527
Premier Currency (IRE)	Zeena (GB)	2	8	8,921
Niven (IRE)	Ginger Lily (IRE)	1	5	6,947
La Grande Bellezza (IRE)	Lost Icon (IRE)	1	4	5,929
Mollie's Girl (IRE)	Ebony Star (GB)	1	6	5,788

In The Red (IRE)

Dam Name:	Roses From Ridey (IRE)
Wins:	3
Runs:	12
Earnings (€)	12,554

Pimstrel (IRE)

Dam Name:	Grand Minstrel (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	6
Earnings (€)	7,049

Scarlet Seymour (IRE)

Dam Name:	Tiffany'sgirl (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	6
Earnings (€)	6,624

Blue Eyed Boy (IRE)

Dam Name:	Blue Eyed Miss (IRE)
Wins:	2
Runs:	9
Earnings (€)	6,207

Phitily Gio (IRE)

Dam Name:	Somva of Liberty (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	7
Earnings (€)	1,785

Ever Present (IRE)

Dam Name:	Persian Memories (IRE)
Wins:	2
Runs:	3
Earnings (€)	22,584

Espouse (IRE)

Dam Name:	Sea of Dreams (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	3
Earnings (€)	10,352

Glory And Honour (IRE)

Dam Name:	On Khee (GB)
Wins:	1
Runs:	2
Earnings (€)	5,109

In The Red (IRE)

Dam Name:	Roses From Ridey (IRE)
Wins:	2
Runs:	11
Earnings (€)	12,511

Blue Eyed Boy (IRE)

Dam Name:	Blue Eyed Miss (IRE)
Wins:	2
Runs:	16
Earnings (€)	12,354

Bridge Atairgomac (IRE)

Dam Name:	Ebony Star (GB)
Wins:	2
Runs:	13
Earnings (€)	11,994

Elusive King (IRE)

Dam Name:	Lost Icon (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	2
Earnings (€)	11,280

Elusive Janice (IRE)

Dam Name:	Knowing Look (GB)
Wins:	1
Runs:	11
Earnings (€)	10,130

Shovel It On (IRE)

Dam Name:	Fitrah (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	18
Earnings (€)	8,901

Phitily Gio (IRE)

Dam Name:	Somva of Liberty (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	8
Earnings (€)	8,588

Echo Park (IRE)

Dam Name:	Pershaan (IRE)
Wins:	2
Runs:	7
Earnings (€)	48,494

Espere (IRE)

Dam Name:	Convent Girl (IRE)
Wins:	3
Runs:	7
Earnings (€)	47,783

Elysian Plains (IRE)

Dam Name:	Joyful Spirit (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	5
Earnings (€)	19,395

Elusive Janice (IRE)

Dam Name:	Knowing Look (GB)
Wins:	2
Runs:	14
Earnings (€)	15,439

In The Red (IRE)

Dam Name:	Roses From Ridey (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	15
Earnings (€)	12,804

Bridge Atairgomac (IRE)

Dam Name:	Ebony Star (GB)
Wins:	2
Runs:	11
Earnings (€)	12,216

Phitily Gio (IRE)

Dam Name:	Somva of Liberty (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	7
Earnings (€)	11,244

Elusive Baileys (IRE)

Dam Name:	Baileys First (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	15
Earnings (€)	9,723

Coeur Sublime (IRE)

Dam Name:	Love Knot (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	1
Earnings (€)	9,463

French Resistance (IRE)

Dam Name:	Ivy Batty (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	8
Earnings (€)	8,644

Samasavar (IRE)

Dam Name:	Afraid to Speak (USA)
Wins:	1
Runs:	12
Earnings (€)	7,991

Shamonix (IRE)

Dam Name:	Shamora (FR)
Wins:	1
Runs:	12
Earnings (€)	6,682

Elegant Pose (IRE)

Dam Name:	Abeyr (GB)
Wins:	3
Runs:	4
Earnings (€)	70,689

Elusive Beauty (IRE)

Dam Name:	Lost Icon (IRE)
Wins:	2
Runs:	15
Earnings (€)	62,948

La Grande Bellezza (IRE)

Dam Name:	Lost Icon (IRE)
Wins:	5
Runs:	15
Earnings (€)	52,328

Valle Inclan (IRE)

Dam Name:	Sally Is The Boss (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	1
Earnings (€)	17,682

In The Red (IRE)

Dam Name:	Roses From Ridey (IRE)
Wins:	2
Runs:	12
Earnings (€)	14,486

Elusive Duchess (IRE)

Dam Name:	Minema (FR)
Wins:	1
Runs:	4
Earnings (€)	13,842

Shovel It On (IRE)

Dam Name:	Fitrah (IRE)
Wins:	2
Runs:	9
Earnings (€)	13,132

Elusive Janice (IRE)

Dam Name:	Knowing Look (GB)
Wins:	2
Runs:	11
Earnings (€)	11,895

Erratic Path (IRE)

Dam Name:	Berg Bahn (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	3
Earnings (€)	11,415

Samasavar (IRE)

Dam Name:	Afraid to Speak (USA)
Wins:	3
Runs:	10
Earnings (€)	10,031

Elusive Baileys (IRE)

Dam Name:	Baileys First (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	11
Earnings (€)	7,725

Extraterrestre (IRE)

Dam Name:	Jane Digby (IRE)
Wins:	2
Runs:	10
Earnings (€)	6,461

Villa Savina (IRE)

Dam Name:	Swan Sea (USA)
Wins:	1
Runs:	3
Earnings (€)	5,758

Elusive Heights (IRE)

Dam Name:	Berg Bahn (IRE)
Wins:	2
Runs:	7
Earnings (€)	41,902

La Grande Bellezza (IRE)

Dam Name:	Lost Icon (IRE)
Wins:	3
Runs:	11
Earnings (€)	34,648

Elusive Beauty (IRE)

Dam Name:	Lost Icon (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	10
Earnings (€)	31,677

Niven (IRE)

Dam Name:	Ginger Lily (IRE)
Wins:	2
Runs:	8
Earnings (€)	22,698

Escape Paradise (IRE)

Dam Name:	Daniysha (IRE)
Wins:	2
Runs:	9
Earnings (€)	17,041

Elusive Baileys (IRE)

Dam Name:	Baileys First (IRE)
Wins:	2
Runs:	10
Earnings (€)	16,029

Fabulous Cecatons (IRE)

Dam Name:	Rubilini (GB)
Wins:	1
Runs:	11
Earnings (€)	9,726

English Pale (IRE)

Dam Name:	Terme Cay (USA)
Wins:	1
Runs:	3
Earnings (€)	9,622

Elusive Janice (IRE)

Dam Name:	Knowing Look (GB)
Wins:	1
Runs:	5
Earnings (€)	3,217

In The Red (IRE)

Dam Name:	Roses From Ridey (IRE)
Wins:	2
Runs:	5
Earnings (€)	17,978

They Seek Him Here (IRE)

Dam Name:	Spiritville (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	3
Earnings (€)	15,527

Premier Currency (IRE)

Dam Name:	Zeena (GB)
Wins:	2
Runs:	8
Earnings (€)	8,921

Niven (IRE)

Dam Name:	Ginger Lily (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	5
Earnings (€)	6,947

La Grande Bellezza (IRE)

Dam Name:	Lost Icon (IRE)
Wins:	1
Runs:	4
Earnings (€)	5,929

Mollie's Girl (IRE)

Dam Name:	Ebony Star (GB)
Wins:	1
Runs:	6
Earnings (€)	5,788

Best Progeny

Sire of the winners of 96 races and £827,334.

Listed Winners

ELEGANT POSE (IRE) (Unfuwain (USA): Clodovil EBF Garnet Stakes, Naas, L., third in Lodge Park EBF Park Express Stakes, Naas, Gr.3, I.S.F EBF Hurry Harriet Stakes, Gowran Park, L.).
ELUSIVE BEAUTY (IRE) (Intikhab (USA): ebfstallions.com Eternal Stakes, Carlisle, L., third in Grangecon Stud Balanchine Stakes, Curragh, Gr.3).

Listed Placed

Elusive Heights (IRE) (Big Bad Bob (IRE): second in Carlingford Stakes, Dundalk, L., Glencairn Stakes, Leopardstown, L.).
Elusive Janice (IRE) (Daylami (IRE): third in Premio Mantovani, Milan, L.).
Kabaw (IRE) (Dubai Destination (USA): third in Friday UAE 1000 Guineas, Meydan, L.).

Other Winners

La Grande Bellezza (IRE) (Intikhab (USA): 9 races and £74,537 in Italy).
In The Red (IRE) (Petorius: 9 races and £51,487 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Elusive Baileys (IRE) (Alzao (USA): 4 races and £27,667 in Italy).
Bridge Atairgomac (IRE) (Desert Prince (IRE): 4 races and £19,187 in Italy).
Third Fantasy (IRE) (Halling (USA): 4 races and £17,029 in Switzerland).
Samasavar (IRE) (Woodman (USA): 4 races and £14,487 in Italy).
Espere (IRE) (Bishop of Cashel (GB): 3 races and £36,049 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Valle Inclan (IRE) (Orpen (USA): 3 races and £33,541 in France and Spain).
Patatuka (TUR) (Clodovil (IRE): 3 races and £22,599 in Turkey).
Shovel It On (IRE) (Tamayuz (GB): 3 races and £20,673 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Niven (IRE) (Lucky Guest: 3 races and £20,114 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Phitily Gio (IRE) (Statue of Liberty (USA): 3 races and £16,786 in Italy).
Killwort (IRE) (Lahib (USA): 3 races and £5,556 in Slovakia).
Echo Park (IRE) (Darshaan: 2 races and £39,801 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Snegurochka (IRE) (Dalakhani (IRE): 2 races and £13,816 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Escape Paradise (IRE) (Doyoun: 2 races and £11,048 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Premier Currency (IRE) (Unfuwain (USA): 2 races and £7,150 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Areej (GB) (Oasis Dream (GB): 2 races and £5,329 in Poland).
Extraterrestre (IRE) (Magical Strike (USA): 2 races and £5,152 in Italy).
Blue Eyed Boy (IRE) (Statue of Liberty (USA): 2 races and £4,637 in Malaysia).
Alvin The Drummer (IRE) (Charnwood Forest (IRE): 1 race and £22,397 in Switzerland).
Elysian Plains (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE): 1 race and £14,620 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Elusive King (IRE) (Intikhab (USA): 1 race and £11,673 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Elusive Duchess (IRE) (Linamix (FR): 1 race and £10,774 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Exit Poll (IRE) (Mark of Esteem (IRE): 1 race and £10,220 in Great Britain/Ireland).
They Seek Him Here (IRE) (Invincible Spirit (IRE): 1 race and £9,935 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Soviet Pimpernel (IRE) (Soviet Star (USA): 1 race and £9,188 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Villa Savina (IRE) (Sea Hero (USA): 1 race and £8,785 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Erratic Path (IRE) (Big Bad Bob (IRE): 1 race and £8,277 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Fabulous Cecatons (IRE) (Bertolini (USA): 1 race and £8,240 in Italy).
Five Bar Brian (IRE) (Highest Honor (FR): 1 race and £7,971 in Great Britain/Ireland).
French Resistance (IRE) (King’s Best (USA): 1 race and £7,186 in Great Britain/Ireland).
English Pale (IRE) (Langfuhr (CAN): 1 race and £6,971 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Coeur Sublime (IRE) (Lomitas (GB): 1 race and £6,814 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Pimstrel (IRE) (Ashkalani (IRE): 1 race and £6,005 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Thedevilscoachman (IRE) (Selkirk (USA): 1 race and £5,259 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Scarlet Seymour (IRE) (Bertolini (USA): 1 race and £5,226 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Shamonix (IRE) (Oratorio (IRE): 1 race and £4,910 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Weseekhimhere (IRE) (Jeremy (USA): 1 race and £4,500 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Mollie’s Girl (IRE) (Desert Prince (IRE): 1 race and £3,984 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Dusty’s Choice (IRE) (Linamix (FR): 1 race and £2,274 in Great Britain/Ireland).

Other Placed

Ex Patriot (IRE) (Mark of Esteem (IRE): 6 places and £7,242 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Easy Pass (IRE) (Key of Luck (USA): 5 places and £3,925 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Jungle Junction (IRE) (Definite Article (GB): 3 places and £6,109 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Elusive Exclusive (IRE) (Night Shift (USA): 3 places and £3,093 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Bracklin Princess (IRE) (Hernando (FR): 3 places and £1,731 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Lucky Ellen (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA): 3 places and £1,683 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Starlite Sienna (IRE) (Dr Devious (IRE): 3 places and £912 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Elusive Belle (IRE) (Soviet Star (USA): 2 places and £6,839 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Canning (IRE) (Nayef (USA): 2 places and £2,609 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Elusive Fantasy (IRE) (Bach (IRE): 2 places and £2,458 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Anagallis (IRE) (Green Desert (USA): 2 places and £1,829 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Dressednblack (IRE) (Polar Falcon (USA): 2 places and £1,288 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Elusive Rebeldom (IRE) (Desert King (IRE): 2 places and £1,189 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Elusive Don (IRE) (Peintre Celebre (USA): 1 place and £2,435 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Always Running (IRE) (Footstepsinthesand (GB): 1 place and £1,208 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Nuclear (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (USA): 1 place and £954 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Ely Place (IRE) (Fantastic Light (USA): 1 place and £700 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Slainte (IRE) (Bahamian Bounty (GB): 1 place and £621 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Pilot Station (IRE) (Religiously (USA): 1 place and £509 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Itscatrionaschoice (IRE) (Pharly (FR): 1 place and £500 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Elusive Red (IRE) (Moscow Society (USA): 1 place and £382 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Fairway Freddy (IRE) (Supreme Leader: 1 place and £324 in Great Britain/Ireland).
Ganseblumchen (IRE) (Desert Prince (IRE): 1 place and £85 in Germany).

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Vet Requirements

Basic Vet Requirements before covering may take place at the Irish National Stud for full Vet Requirements please click here.

PLEASE NOTE:
Mares will not be accepted for covering until all the above documentation and a signed contract has been lodged with the office. It is therefore, advised that this should be done as early as possible, to prevent a delay at the time of covering.

CONTRACT:
All mares must have a fully executed nomination contract lodged with the office prior to presentation for covering.

PASSPORT:
Due to changes in EU Transport Regulations, passports must accompany the mare to stud and will be returned with the mare at the time of her departure.

CERTIFICATION:
All mares require a negative test result, dated after January 1^st 2017 for the following:

CEM
EIA
EVA

EHV 1.4 & ROTA VIRUS VACCINATIONS:
It is advised that mares coming to foal at the Irish National Stud should be vaccinated against “virus abortion” and Rota Virus.

PLEASE NOTE:
The Irish National Stud reserves the right to instruct their Veterinary Surgeons to carry out any necessary examination or treatment, at the owner’s expense.

The Irish National Stud reserves the right to amend these requirements in alignment with any changes to Department of Agriculture Guidelines.

Basic Vet Requirements before covering may take place at the Irish National Stud for full Vet Requirements please click here.

CONTRACT:
All mares must have a fully executed nomination contract lodged with the office prior to presentation for covering.

PASSPORT:
Due to changes in EU Transport Regulations, passports must accompany the mare to stud and will be returned with the mare at the time of her departure.

CERTIFICATION:
All mares require a negative test result, dated after January 1^st 2017 for the following:

CEM
EIA
EVA

EHV 1.4 & ROTA VIRUS VACCINATIONS:
It is advised that mares coming to foal at the Irish National Stud should be vaccinated against “virus abortion” and Rota Virus.

PLEASE NOTE:
The Irish National Stud reserves the right to instruct their Veterinary Surgeons to carry out any necessary examination or treatment, at the owner’s expense.

The Irish National Stud reserves the right to amend these requirements in alignment with any changes to Department of Agriculture Guidelines.

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Elusive Pimpernel’s Thedevilscoachman looks a leading Novice Hurdler for JP McManus

4th Feb 2021

The 5yo Thedevilscoachman, a son of Elusive Pimpernel won the Dunmoe Rated Novice hurdle impressively at Navan last Friday. Despite running very green when last seen finishing 5th in the...

Glory And Honour Impressive Bumper winner by 8 1/2 lengths

9th Jan 2021

Glory And Honour, five year old son of Elusive Pimpernel was the decisive winner of the Division I Bumper at Lingfield yesterday for Trainer Tom Lacey and Owners Jerry Hinds...

Elusive Belle placed in Grade 2

29th Dec 2020

Elusive Belle, six year old daughter of Elusive Pimpernel, was following up on her win in the Handicap Chase at Newbury to finish third in Kempton Park to her stablemate,and...

Key Commander wins Handicap Chase

21st Dec 2020

Key Commander, 5YO son of Elusive Pimpernel won the 3m1f handicap chase at Thurles yesterday by 8 lengths for Trainer Eoin Doyle and Owners Mrs P Doyle and Mrs D...

Elusive Pimpernel progeny prove popular

15th Dec 2020

Elusive Pimpernel was well represented at the Tattersalls Ireland November National Hunt Sale with 22 going through the ring. selling for up to €49,000. Top prices included: ...

Thedevilscoachman & Glory And Honour maiden hurdle winners

23rd Nov 2020

Thedevilscoachman, 4YO son of Elusive Pimpernel hacked up to win the maiden hurdle at Cork racecourse by 5 1/2 lengths for Trainer Noel Meade, Owner J P Mc Manus. Bred...

Irish National Stud Announce Fees For 2021

13th Nov 2020

There is no denying that this year has been a tough one. With that in mind, we present our stallions for 2021 with all fees significantly reduced, by up to...

Ever Present another exciting Bumper winner

30th Oct 2020

Ever Present, four year old son of Elusive Pimpernel made it a winning debut in the Bumper over 2 miles at Punchestown yesterday for Trainer Jessica Harrington and Owner Anamoine...

Weseekhimhere – a horse with a bright future!

27th Sep 2020

Weseekhimhere, 4 year old son of Elusive Pimpernel followed up his impressive win at Galway by landing the won the INH Flat race by 9 lengths at Listowel yesterday under...

Elusive Pimpernel Gelding fetches €38,000

19th Aug 2020

The rescheduled derby Sales took place yesterday with an Elusive Pimpernel gelding ex Espresso lady selling for €38,000 to Kevin Ross Bloodstock / Stroud Coleman. The gelding will go into...

Weseekhimhere 11 length winner at Galway

30th Jul 2020

Weseekhimhere, 4 year old son of Elusive Pimpernel won the INH Flat race by an impressive 11 lengths yesterday at Galway under Jockey Jamie Codd for Trainer Gordon Elliott and...

Moll Dote Maiden Hurdle Winner for Elusive Pimpernel

19th Jul 2020

Moll Dote, 7YO daughter of Elusive Pimpernel, won The Mares Maiden Hurdle at Tramore Races for Trainer Declan Queally, Owner Sean Quirke under Jockey Simon Torrens yesterday. Bred by Kildaragh...

Pimstrel scores at Gowran Park

9th Jul 2020

Pimstrel, 4Yo daughter of Elusive Pimpernel, landed the Division I handicap yesterday at Gowran Park for Trainer Jarlath Fahey in the colours of his Suzanne under jockey Leigh Roche. ...

Elusive Pimpernel progeny at Land Rover

24th Jun 2020

Elusive Pimpernel will be represented by three progeny at the upcoming Land Rover Sale at Goffs on the 4th and 5th August. Lot 195 is a 3YO Gelding consigned...

Palabres flying the flag for Palavicini

10th Jun 2020

Palabres, a 4 year old daughter of Palavicini won the final race at Leopardstown yesterday, the Division II handicap for trainer Peter Fahey in the colours of his wife Bernadette. ...

GREAT START TO 2020

31st Jan 2020

Elusive Pimpernel kicked off the New Year in style with a number of nice winners in recent weeks. Soviet Pimpernel scored impressively in a Limerick Grade 3 hurdle race for...

ITM Stallion Trail well received

15th Jan 2019

The Irish National Stud opened its doors for the ITM Stallion Trail on Friday 11th & Saturday 12th January and were delighted with the response we received. We welcomed...

Christmas Cheer for Exit Poll & Elusive Pimpernel

9th Jan 2019

Exit Poll provided another big success for our own Elusive Pimpernel on St. Stephen’s Day at Leopardstown for trainer Jessica Harrington. Owned by S. Mulryan and bred by Shane Lawlor,...

STALLION TRAIL 2019

20th Dec 2018

The Irish National Stud welcomes you to visit us as part of the I.T.M. Stallion Trail 2019 on January 11th and 12th. On both days we will have a schedule...

STALLION FEES 2019 announced

9th Nov 2018

The Irish National Stud have today announced their fees for 2019. CEO Cathal Beale commented ‘Invincible Spirit once again proved he is the King of Speed with three individual...

Espere wins the Tote Handicap at the Galway Festival

1st Aug 2018

Espere a 3 year old daughter of Elusive Pimpernel wins the Tote Handicap at the Galway Festival for owner Anamoine Ltd and Trainer Ger Lyons.

Coeur Sublime for Elusive Pimpernel

1st May 2018

Coeur Sublime, a 3 year old gelding by our resident stallion Elusive Pimpernel made a winning debut at Navan Racecoure on 23rd April for trainer Peter Fahey and owners Tim...

2018 Stallion Fees

13th Nov 2017

‘’We are delighted to announce a very competitive set of fees for 2018 continuing our commitment to offering high quality stallions at reasonable values. With two exciting new additions in...

Erratic Path son of Elusive Pimpernel sells for €85,000

24th Oct 2017

Erratic Path 4 year son of Elusive Pimpernel fetches 85,000 (Euros) at Goffs Horses in Training Sale. Bought by Kevin Ross

Elegant Poses Another Exciting Winner For Elusive Pimpernel

15th May 2017

Elegant Pose made a lasting impression when dominating the fillies’ maiden over a mile at the Curragh on just her first visit to the racecourse. The 3yo daughter of Elusive...

2 Winners in 3 Days for Elusive Pimpernel

17th Jan 2017

The Richard Hannon trained In The Red made it two winners in three days for Elusive Pimpernel after a smooth success at Kempton Park. This followed the extremely impressive victory of...

2017 Stallion Fees

1st Dec 2016

Invincible Spirit €120,000 Free Eagle €20,000 Dragon Pulse €8,000 Gale Force Ten €5,000 Worthadd €5,000 Famous Name €4,000 Elusive Pimpernel €1,000 Palavicini On application Terms and conditions apply John Osborne...

Elusive Pimpernel Joins INS

16th Dec 2013

Elusive Pimpernel is to relocate from Islanmore Stud to the Irish National Stud. John Osborne said “ Mrs Patino, who also owns Big Bad Bob, has always regarded Elusive Pimpernel...