Duke of Marmalade

Duke of Marmalade
Racing Post photo

2004, Danehill - Love Me True, by Kingmambo

Breeder: Southern Bloodstock (Ire)

Owner: Susan Magnier and Michael Tabor

Trainer: Aidan O'Brien

Regular Rider: John Murtagh

Pedigree

Duke of Marmalade
Danehill
Love Me True
Danzig
Razyana
Kingmambo
Lassie's Lady
Northern Dancer
Pas de Nom
His Majesty
Spring Adieu
Mr. Prospector
Miesque
Alydar
Lassie Dear

Purchase Info

Purchased privately prior to the start of his racing career by Susan Magnier.

Pedigree Highlights

Sire Danehill was a Group 1 winner in England who was highweighted at three on the European Free Handicap (5 to 7 furlongs).

His influence spans the globe as he has been the leading sire in Australia (eight times), France (three times), Ireland (three times), England (twice), and Hong Kong (in 2006). To date, he has sired 344 stakes winners including 25 champions. His Dylan Thomas (Ire) was last year's European Horse of the Year and champion older horse during a campaign that included winning the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Lucien Barriere (Fr-G1).

Dam Love Me True was a winner and Group 3 placed in Ireland and is from a family that includes 1992 Broodmare of the Year and two-time Grade 3 winner Weekend Surprise, dam of 1992 Horse of the Year, Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) winner, and top sire A.P. Indy as well as 1990 Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Summer Squall.

English Group 1 winner Wolfhound is also a member of this clan as are Grade 2 winner Bite the Bullet and Grade 3 winner Madison's Charm.

Race Record

AgeStarts1st2nd3rdEarnings 
36021$527,666
47500$2,200,566

At 3: 2– St. James's Palace S. (G1), Tattersalls Millions Irish Champion S. (G1), 3– Queen Elizabeth II S. (G1)

At 4: 1– Prince of Wales's S. (G1), King George VI & Queen Elizabeth S. (G1), Tattersalls Gold Cup (G1), Prix Ganay-Grand Prix du 40th Anniversaire Air Mauritius (G1), Juddmonte International S. (G1)

Last Start

Ninth in Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).

Quotable

Trainer Aidan O'Brien, talking about Duke of Marmalade after the colt won his fifth Group 1 race in the Juddmonte International Stakes (G1) on August 23 at Newmarket:

"Is this horse really flesh and blood?

"This is one of the all-time greats, and if horses are made of stone or concrete, then the Duke is made of something harder. His constitution is simply amazing, and he has everything: speed, class, a fabulous temperament and a remarkable will to win."