Sky Hunter
(GB)About
Sky Hunter is a 15yo bay gelding from the United Kingdom trained by S bin Suroor. He is sired by the stallion Motivator out of the dam Pearl Kite. With a Group Two level win and career earnings of $272,316, Sky Hunter is considered a highly talented racehorse. On March 7, 2015, at Meydan, Sky Hunter, ridden by James Doyle, secured his most notable victory in the $26,224 Dubai City Of Gold (Group 2) (turf), defeating Sheikhzayedroad (GB). He has been a profitable horse for bettors. Backing Sky Hunter throughout his career would have yielded a 23% return on investment. Sky Hunter has retired from racing, with his final race on September 21, 2016, at Goodwood.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwood 21-Sep-16 1986m SOFT R4 Cl1 $22,684 (of $40,000) Barrier 4, SP: $3.7 | W Buick 58.1kg | 1 (5) |
| Kempton 03-Sep-16 2414m SYNTHETIC R1 SEPTEMBER STKS (of $62,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:33.070, SP: $3.50 In touch, chased leaders over 2f out, soon ridden to challenge, kept on same pace final furlong | J Doyle 59.5kg 2.50L | 3 (6) |
| Flemington 03-Nov-15 3200m GOOD 4 R7 G1 Melb cup (of $6,000,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 03:23.150, SP: $31 In-running: Settled 9th, 1200m 8th, 800m 9th, 400m 11th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.400 | W Buick 54kg 16.00L | 22 (24) |
| Newbury 19-Sep-15 2213m SOFT R1 G3 LEGACY CUP $24,548 (of $60,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 02:27.270, SP: $6.50 In touch, headway over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, no extra final furlong | J Doyle 61kg 1.50L | 2 (5) |
| Meydan 07-Mar-15 2410m GOOD R1 G2 CITY OF GOLD $183,334 (of $26,224), Winning Time: 02:32.880, SP: $3F | J Doyle 57kg | 1 |
| Newbury 25-Oct-14 2418m SOFT R1 G3 ST SIMON STAKES $62,988 (of $60,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:44.500, SP: $4.50F Tracked leading trio, smoooth headway into 2nd 3f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on strongly, eased towards finish | J Doyle 59kg | 1 (8) |
| Ayr 20-Sep-14 2012m GOOD R1 LR DOONSIDE CUP (of $60,000), Winning Time: 02:06.300, SP: $3.25F Tracked leaders on outside, pushed along 4f out, went 2nd approaching final 2f, led over 1f out, stayed on well, ridden out | G Lee 57kg 0.00L | UPD (7) |
| Newbury 17-May-14 2650m GOOD R1 LR ASTON PARK STKS $926 (of $20,983), Winning Time: 02:48.700, SP: $7.50 Held up in 6th, pushed along and outpaced on outside 4f out, ridden inside final 2f, never able to challenge | K Fallon 57kg 4.75L | 6 (7) |
| Sandown 25-Apr-14 2000m SOFT R2 G3 G RICHARDS STKS $6,201 (of $35,444), Winning Time: 02:15.800, SP: $2.20F Led early, soon restrained, took keen hold tracking leaders, effort on outside over 2f out, soon beaten | S D Sousa 57kg 18.25L | 4 (5) |
| Vichy 15-Jul-13 2400m SOFT R2 LR PRIX LAGRANGE $34,837 (of $22,358), Winning Time: 02:42.900, SP: $1.20F | M Guyon 58kg | 1 (4) |
| Chantilly 02-Jun-13 2100m SOFT R4 G1 FR DERBY $217,190 (of $1,900,177), Winning Time: 02:07.890, SP: $8 | M Guyon 58kg 2.30L | 3 (19) |
| Maisons-Laffitte 13-May-13 2100m GOOD R1 3YC&G MDN-SW $21,535 (of $40,917), Winning Time: 02:10.800, SP: $1.20F | M Guyon 57kg | 1 (4) |
| Longchamp 25-Apr-13 1950m GOOD R2 PRIX DE NANTERR $18,368 (of $36,737), Winning Time: 02:09.190, SP: $1.50F | M Guyon 57kg | 1 (7) |
| Maisons-Laffitte 06-Nov-12 2000m HEAVY R1 2Y MDN $15,223 (of $30,445), Winning Time: 02:16.300, SP: $2.10F | M Guyon 58kg | 1 (6) |