Cellist (GB)
At Highclere Stud, October 2010
In Lambourn, April 2011
Pedigree
Cellist (GB)
Halling (USA)
Ae Kae Ae (USA)
Diesis (GB)
Dance Machine (GB)
King of Kings (IRE)
Charmante (USA)
A British-bred who was bought at the 2010 Tattersalls October Yearlings Book 2 sale, he is by Darley stallion Halling (Diesis) who consistently produces tough high-class progeny out of the un-reaced mare AE Kae Ae (King of Kings). His half-brother Barkston Ash (Kyllachy) won four handicaps in 2011 over 6f. His second dam Charmante (Alydar) won three races in the UK and the USA and was the dam of Charlock (Nureyev) who was Group 3 and Listed placed. The third dam French Charmer (Le Fabuleux) on the Group 2 Del Mar Oaks and was the dam of 1989 Champion three-year-old miler in Europe Zilzal (Nureyev).
Latest News
Cellist has improved considerably and now boasts a really strong shoulder though he still needs to strengthen behind the saddle. He is bred to be a middle distance performer and he could even develop into a staying horse. He is currently doing two canters up Warren hill and all being well, William would like him to make a start imminently.
