Discreet Cat (May 1, 2003 - May 25, 2023) was a thoroughbred race horse. As a foal of 2003 (May 1), the bay colt won the UAE Derby in March 2006. He was then shipped to the United States, but did not race in the Kentucky Derby or any other Triple Crown races.
| Discreet Cat | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Forestry |
| Grandsire | Storm Cat |
| Dam | Pretty Discreet |
| Damsire | Private Account |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | May 1, 2003 |
| Died | 25 May 2023 (aged 20) |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | E. Paul Robsham |
| Owner | Joyce Robsham Godolphin Stables |
| Trainer | Stanley M. Hough Saeed bin Suroor |
| Record | 9: 6-0-2 |
| Earnings | US$1,554,180 |
| Major wins | |
| Cigar Mile Handicap (2006) Jerome Breeders' Cup Handicap (2006) UAE Derby (2006) | |
| Awards | |
| Timeform rating: 127 Co-World Champion 3-Year-Old (2006) | |
| Last updated on March 23, 2010 | |
Connections edit
Discreet Cat is owned by Godolphin Stables. He was trained by Saeed bin Suroor and has been ridden by Javier Castellano, Frankie Dettori, and Garrett Gomez.
Breeding edit
Bred in Kentucky by E. Paul Robsham, Discreet Cat was sired by Forestry (by Storm Cat) out of Grade I winner Pretty Discreet (by Private Account).
His career earnings stand at $1,554,180. His current stud fee is $30,000, he stands at Darley's Jonabell farm in Lexington, Ky.
Dubai World Cup edit
On March 31, 2007, Discreet Cat ran in the Dubai World Cup against U.S. Horse of the Year Invasor. He suffered his first career loss in seven starts as Invasor would go on to win the race while Discreet Cat finished last in a field of seven.
Following his loss in the Dubai World Cup, Discreet Cat's handlers announced an abscess had been found in the horse's throat. He did not return to racing until September 30, 2007 when he finished third in the Vosburgh Stakes at New York's Belmont Park. His final race was a third-place finish in the inaugural Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile at Monmouth Park on October 26, 2007.
Races edit
| Finish | Race | Distance | Track | Condition |
| 3rd | Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile | One Mile | Monmouth Park | Sloppy (sealed) |
| 3rd | Vosburgh Stakes (Grade I) | 6 Furlongs | Belmont Park | |
| 7th | Dubai World Cup (Group 1) | 2000 metres | Nad Al Sheba | Fast |
| 1st | Cigar Mile Handicap (Grade I) | One Mile | Aqueduct Race Track | Good |
| 1st | Jerome Breeders' Cup Handicap (Grade II) | One Mile | Belmont Park | Good |
| 1st | Allowance | 7 Furlongs | Saratoga | Fast |
| 1st | UAE Derby (Group 2) | 1800 metres | Nad Al Sheba | Fast |
| 1st | Areej Trophy | 1600 metres | Nad Al Sheba | |
| 1st | Maiden | Six Furlongs | Saratoga Race Course | Fast |
Stud career edit
Discreet Cat stood as a stallion at Darley Stud in Japan from 2017.[1][2]
Discreet Cat passed away in 2023.[3]
Notable stock edit
Discreet Cat has currently sired four individual Group 1 winners:
c = colt, f = filly, g = gelding
| Foaled | Name | Sex | Major Wins |
| 2010 | Dads Caps | c | Carter Handicap (2014,2015) |
| 2010 | Discreet Marq | f | Del Mar Oaks (2013) |
| 2011 | Secret Compass | f | Chandelier Stakes (2013) |
| 2015 | Secret Spice | f | Beholder Mile Stakes (2019) |
In addition, Discreet Cat sired Obanburumai, who won the Golden Eagle in 2023.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Discreet Cat Stallion". Godolphin. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ "ディスクリートキャットが2017年より日本で供用されることに". netkeiba.com (in Japanese). 2016-10-18. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ "種牡馬ディスクリートキャット死す…２０歳／オオバンブルマイの父". サンスポZBAT! (in Japanese). 2023-05-25. Retrieved 2024-01-08.
- ^ Cosgriff, Darcy (2023-11-04). "Obamburumai takes Golden Eagle". RACING.COM. Retrieved 2024-01-08.