Race Record: 8 Starts 4-1-2 £274,222.

4 wins at 6f, 7f, £274,222, to 2007, Royal Ascot Golden Jubilee S., Gr.1, Newcastle Chipchase S., Gr.3, York Constant Security H., Tadcaster Maiden S., 2d Newmarket bet365 Call 08000 322365 Maiden S., 3d York Duke of York S., Gr.2, Haydock John of Gaunt S., L, 4th Newmarket July Cup, Gr.1.

1st dam

Myrtle, by Batshoof. 3 wins-1 at 2, 3d Ascot Princess Margaret S., Gr.3, Del Mar Osunitas H., L. Dam of four named foals, two to race, inc:-

SOLDIER'S TALE (c. by Stravinsky). 4 wins. See above.

Bayberry King (c. by Lear Fan). Placed in 2007 in GB.

2nd dam

GREEK GODDESS, by Young Generation. Placed at 2 in GB. Dam of 4 foals, 3 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

Myrtle (Batshoof). 3 wins. See above.

Dalmeny Dancer. 3 wins-1 at 2-from 5f to 1m in GB and Yug.

Amalthaea. Placed at 2 & 3 in GB and Cze, 2d Czech Oaks, Prague Zlaty Pohar Gold Cup, 3d Czech One Thousand Guineas. Dam of-

Amarantha. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m to 2007 in Cze.

Amalcan. Winner at 1400m in Cze.

Angel Face. Winner at 1800m in Cze.

Arivederci. Winner at 2 in Cze.

3rd dam

Cassandra, by Troy. Winner at 1½m, York Heslington S., 2d Newmarket Pretty Polly S., L. Half-sister to Melodrama (dam of LEMON SOUFFLE, CARAMBA, MELPOMENE, Quiet Week-End, Ritto). Dam of 1 foal, 1 to race.

4th dam

MATINEE, by Zeddaan. 4 wins-2 at 2-at 5f, 6f, Doncaster Portland H., L, Newmarket Girton Maiden P., Doncaster Zetland H. Half-sister to REHEARSAL, Sky Fever (dam of KITTYHAWK, THORNDOWN, Munadhil). Dam of 9 foals, all raced, 6 winners, inc:-

Cassandra (Troy). Winner. See above.

Melodrama. 2 wins at 6f, 1m, Newbury Arlington S., August Maiden S. Dam of-

LEMON SOUFFLE (Salse). Top filly on The 1993 European 2YO Classification. 5 wins-4 at 2, £142,490, Curragh Moyglare Stud S., Gr.1, Newmarket Falmouth S., Gr.2, Cherry Hinton S., Gr.3, 3d Newmarket Cheveley Park S., Gr.1, 4th Royal Ascot Coronation S., Gr.1. Producer.

CARAMBA (Belmez). 2 wins at 1m, 1¼m, £89,844, Goodwood Nassau S., Gr.2, Newmarket Falmouth S., Gr.2, 2d York Musidora S., Gr.3. Dam of-

Coyote (Indian Ridge). Winner at 1m, 3d Ascot Valiant S., L. Producer.

MELPOMENE (Lear Fan). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1m, Milan Premio Pietro Bessero, L, 2d Sandown Starlight Express Roller S., L, 3d Ascot October S., L, 4th Sandown Atalanta S., L.

Ritto (Arctic Tern). 4 wins from 1¼m to 2m, 2d Newmarket George Stubbs S., L, Ascot Gordon Carter H.

Quiet Week-End (Town and Country). 3 wins-2 at 2-in GB and U.S.A, Newmarket Exeter S., 2d Royal Ascot Chesham S., L. Dam of-

PLEASANT SURPRISE - JUST RIGHT (Mal.) (Cadeaux Genereux). 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 2100m, £18,250, 786,940Rgt. in GB and Mal, Selangor TC Tunku Gold Cup, L, Penang TC Anniversary Cup, 2d Penang TC Yang di Pertua Negeri Gold Cup, L, 3d Perak TC Coronation Cup, L.

Candide. 2 wins at 2, Newbury Nursery H. Producer.

Celebrity. Winner at 1¼m, Doncaster Cenotaph S., 4th Ascot Princess Royal S., Gr.3. Producer.

Safety Curtain. Winner at 2 in GB. Dam of-

Dapper Damask. 2 wins at 1000m in Aust. Dam of-

Irish Dapper (Komon). 16 wins to 1400m, A$179,750, AJC At Sea H., 2d STC Satellite S., L.

Mrs Darling. Placed at 2 in GB. Dam of-

Adamparis. 2 wins at 7f in GB. Dam of-

Saying Grace (Brief Truce). 2 wins at 2, 2d Leopardstown Brownstown Stud S., L, 3d Deauville Prix d'Astarte, Gr.2.

Soldier’s Tale was:

• Second highest entire on the ratings.
• One of two Stravinsky progeny in top six. The other was 6yo Grp 1 winner Benbaun.
• Rated 1lb above Takeover Target and 3lbs above Magnus.

“…. rewarded the skill and patience of his connections by showing himself a high class sprinter when able to make it to the track and he crowned his career in the latest season with victory in the Group 1 Golden Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.” “When Soldier’s Tale finally returned to action (after missing the entire 2006 season) …. He contested the Duke of York Stakes. Soldier’s Tale showed he had lost none of his ability, running a race full of promise finishing third to Amadeus Wolf and Red Clubs, running on without being given a hard time.” “Soldier’s Tale …. responded well to his rider’s urgings and caught Takeover Target near the line, winning by a head …. the field for the Golden Jubilee was thoroughly representative, containing nearly all the leading established sprinters …. Only Sakhee’s Secret, the winner of the July Cup produced a better performance at six furlongs in 2007” “ …. It was reported early in 2008 that Soldier’s Tale was back in light training with a view to yet another appearance at the York May meeting.

ADAM SANGSTER
"All the form around Soldier’s Tale has been well and truly franked. You can get form lines through every great sprinter in the last few years through the beaten brigade in the Golden Jubilee Stakes. Takeover Target has won five Grp 1 races from 1000 to 1350m and a Grp 2 King’s Stand Stakes. For Soldier’s Tale to beat him after the enormous setbacks that were bestowed on him is a testament to the horses speed, courage and toughness. He is just the horse to Call Australia Home."