Harzand
2013, Brown, 16.1hh
Sire: Sea The Stars
Dam: Harariya
The only dual Gr1 winning stallion son of Sea the Stars at stud in Ireland
Covered large books of mares in 2023 and 2024
In 2024, Harzand’s first crop of NH 4yos impress with multiple winners from limited runners
Harzand achieved the highest price for an Irish based sire at the 2024 Derby Sale
At 2
5th Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden
At 3
1st Derby Stakes Gr.1
1st Irish Derby Gr.1
1st Ballysax Stakes Gr.3
1st Blackwater Maiden
“He has such courage and determination–I needed him to dig deep for me and he did,” his rider commented. “He’s such a great horse and this matches Epsom. The pressure was on today and we pulled it off. I don’t think I’ve ever ridden such a courageous horse. I just can’t get over his courage in the last half-furlong. When they’re as good as this and as determined as this ,it just makes it easy.”
Pat Smullen RIP (Thoroughbred Daily News)
“I was concerned because he had a very hard race at Epsom. We always knew he was very tough, but he had to be 110 per cent today I knew Aidan would have his horse better than at Epsom, so I knew our horse had to be better than at Epsom to win again. He ran a magnificent race. He showed the speed that he has today.”
Dermot Weld (Thoroughbred Daily News)
Harzand is the ideal stallion to breed to. He has most wonderful pedigree. He was a most beautiful horse to train, medium sized, beautifully balanced, very correct, wonderful confirmation. He had this tremendous courage and guts that is really needed in a thoroughbred I believe.
Dermot Weld, trainer of Harzand
Son of SEA THE STARS from one of the best Aga Khan families, closely related to 2021 Derby and St Leger winner HURRICANE LANE and Gr.1 winning Champion Filly SEAL OF APPROVAL
The only dual Gr.1 winning stallion son of Sea The Stars at stud in Ireland
Covered a large book of 179 mares in 2023
In 2023, sire of multiple winners under both codes incl. Gr.3 2YO winner Caught U Looking
She’s a good filly and she’s a filly that will improve because she’s a Harzand. She’s going to be better next year, and is probably a mile-and-a-half filly.
Noel Meade, trainer of Caught U Looking
Four time winner Cristal Clere confirmed his well-being in defying the 7lb penalty in the Shein Cup 10f Handicap at Leopardstown only having won a mile contest there 3 days ago by over three lengths.
That’s brilliant, I’m delighted. He jumps hurdles and fences, so hopefully he’ll rock on.
John Nallen, trainer of Cristal Clere
Myristica has been fantastic since joining our yard and has now won three of her four starts over hurdles with the minimum of fuss. She is a gorgeous looking daughter of Harzand and what is best about her is her straight forward and genuine attitude. She travels kindly through her races and jumps really well and responds when her jockey asks.
David Pipe, trainer of Myrstica
I tracked the favourite and got a beautiful split and it was straightforward. Mick was keen to drop In The Breeze in and get him to relax and he was dead right
Tom Marquand, jockey In The Breeze
At the 2023 Sales, Stores sold for €70,000, €68,000, €58,000, €56,000, €50,000, etc. and buyers included Tom Malone, Cobajay Stables, Baltimore Stables, Milestone Stables, Sam Curling, Rob James, Ian Ferguson / Twiston Davies, etc.
Harzand x Donnelly’s Hollow – Sold by Clifton Farm to Milestone Bloodstock
Harzand x Clontigora Lady – Sold by Clifton Farm to Sam Curling
Harzand x Phoenix Twist – Sold by Springmount Stud to Baltimore Stables
Bay Colt by Harzand ex Sea Rocket consigned by Dean Sinnott and purchased by Oak Tree Farm for €52.000