IMPERIAL ICON “By Shantou Sire of the Storyteller, Death Duty, Shantou Flyer and Morning Assembly ~ a Full Brother to Fulham Road & Themanfrom Minella”
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IMPERIAL ICON “By Shantou sire of The Storyteller, Death Duty, Shantou Flyer and Morning Assembly ~ a full brother to Fulham Road & Themanfrom Minella” 3-y-o Bay Gelding By Shantou ex Bobomy (Bob Back) KIM BAILEY Kim Bailey has trained over 1100 winners including the winner of The Grand National (Mr Frisk), The IMPERIAL ICON Cheltenham Gold Cup (Master Oats) We simply were not leaving this one behind. Physically he is every- and The Champion Hurdle (Alderbrook). He trains from Thorndale thing we could want in a future chaser, being very correct and ath- Farm a stunning Cotswolds location letic with plenty of scope. He has a good temperament and covers and with top class facilities. He has an some ground when he walks and trots. Add to that the fact he is by individual approach that generates the a top National Hunt sire Shantou out of a proven brood mare by best possible performances from the the most successful national hunt damsire Bob Back. horses. The team at Thorndale Farm He is a full brother to Themanfrom Minella who is trained by Ben work extremely hard to keep the Case and rated 128 over both hurdles and fences, even though he owners well informed and make the is amateur ridden by the owners son. ownership experience as much fun as possible. He is also a full brother to Fulham Road who was held in the highest regard by Willie Mullins. His performances on the gallops made him favourite for the Cheltenham Champion bumper two years on the trot—but soundness issues forced his early retire- ment. His half brother Marky Bob (by Turtle Island) was a 122 rat- ed chaser for Dessie Hughes. He was our first choice out of what was a very strong catalogue and we were prepared to fight to get him (the under bidder Nick Gifford is a good judge). We love love love him !!! “By Shantou a top National Hunt Sire responsible for The Storyteller, Death Duty, Morning Assembly, Shantou Flyer, Airlie Beach, Briar Hill and many more. Standing just short of 16’ 2’ IMPERIAL ICON is a beautiful model with a great athletic step and plenty of scope. Simply one of the best models we have ever acquired— we love him”. PEDIGREE ANALYSIS Trained by Dessie Hughes , winner over hurdles and 5 wins over fences. Rated 122 in Ireland at his peak Trained by Ben Case and amateur ridden by the owners son. Winner over hurdles and 3 wins over fences. Rated 128 over both hurdles and fences and will improve further. Trained by Willie Mullins and considered top class. Was held in high order and was the ante-post favourite for the Cheltenham Champion Bumper for two years on the trot. Sadly forced to retire through injury before making the racecourse By Spanish Place and trained by Mrs S A Bramall. Winner over hurdles and three wins over fences By Rentino, trained by Len Lungo. Rated 125 over fences, winner of a point to point, three hurdle races and five chases. Top class hurdler and chaser trained by Jim Dreaper by the sire Menelek Winner in the Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown and the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham ridden by Tony Martin Trained by John Holt, by Roselier. Top class, winner of four hurdle races and five chases. Imperial Racing Partnership Details There is no greater thrill than watching your horse win, and few Our partnerships are open on to all on a first come, first syndicates can match our record of finding winners. At Imperial served basis. All of our horses run in the partnership Racing we specialise in creating friendly ownership syndicates colours (carried to victory by Imperial Commander in focused on having fun and creating a top class social experience. the 2010 Gold Cup). All of our horses are available to Many new friendships have blossomed after meetings between view upon request. Prices are inclusive of purchase cost our owners. Benefits include: and all upkeep, training, transport and registrations until December 2018 All fees are capped and you will • Full % share of prize monies earned by your horse (100% of never be asked for any additional payments. 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