OLD PERSIAN
Bay, 2015, 16.2½hh, retired sound in wind and limb
Winner at 2, 3 and 4 years of 6 Stakes Races, €3,705,000
Won Gr.1 Northern Dancer Turf Stakes, Woodbine, 12f.
Won Gr.1 Longines Dubai Sheema Classic, Meydan, 12f.
Won Gr.2 Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes, York, 12f.
Won Gr.2 King Edward VII Stakes, Royal Ascot, 12f.
Won Gr.2 Dubai City of Gold, Meydan, 12f.
Won LR Betway Fairway Stakes, Newmarket, 10f.
Won EBF Stallions Novice Stakes, Newmarket, 8f.
Won Betsi Golden Mile Novice Stakes, Chelmsford, 8f.
By DUBAWI – Sire of Multiple Gr.1 Winners under both codes incl. Gr.1 Cheltenham Festival Chase Winner DODGING BULLETS & Gr.1 Punchestown Festival Hurdle Winner
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Gelding by Old Persian x Dear Songbird bought by Paurick O’Connor at the 2025 Goffs Arkle Sale
‘He (Old Persian x Dear Songbird) was the real standout for me out of all the stores I saw this year, and I was over the moon to get him. He’s got a brilliant temperament, he’s very good looking, and he moves really well. I’ve never bought a horse quite like him before, and I’m genuinely excited about him.’
Paurick O’Connor
Filly by Old Persian x Sweet Ouzel bought by Sam Curling at the 2025 Tattersalls Ireland July Sale
‘I have three Old Persians in training. They have great attitudes and I’m happy with how they are going. I bought an easy moving attractive filly out of Sweet Ouzel at the sales. She has a great temperament and jumps super.’
Sam Curling
‘I had bought a lovely foal by Old Persian and I’ve been watching out for them at the sales. The Old Persian three year old that I bought at sales this year has size and strength. He’s a good jumper and the lads in the yard fight over who gets to ride him. He’s very forward with a great attitude and based on what we’ve done so far he could be an early 4YO. ’
Tom Keating, purchaser of Old Persian 3YO g x On You Go at the 2025 Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale
‘I’m mad about the Old Persian that I bought at the Arkle Sale, we broke
him very easily, he’s got a great attitude, good mind and jumps well.’
James Doyle, purchaser of Old Persian 3YO g x Bonny Blackdoe at the Goffs Arkle Sale
Gelding by Old Persian x Holiday Time bought by Henrietta Knight at the 2025 Goffs Arkle Sale
‘Lovely young horse with a great temperament and action plus he’s a natural jumper.’
Henrietta Knight
‘I bred a very good strong filly foal by Old Persian, the first foal out of the mare so I’ve been interested in his stock since. I really liked the Old Persian that I bought at the Arkle sale. I broke him when I got him home and did a few weeks with him, he had a very good temperament and would jump whatever was in front of him. On the strength of him, I bought another horse at the Derby sales and I’m very happy with both of them so far.’
Stuart Crawford on behalf of Crawford Bros who bought two Old Persian geldings in 2025: x Present Attraction at the Goffs Arkle Sale and x Solita (pictured) at the Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale
