Stallion Spotlight on Vampirical

Vampirical is the seven year old brown stallion from Spartan Racing Stables. This old boy is about ready to retire to the breeding shed after a long hard campaign. He has seen some of the best race in their glory days, and then go on to produce winning babies; now it is his turn to prove himself as a leading sire.

The name Vampirical may not be as familiar as some other "Old Champions" such as Thunder Artic, Chatterbox, or Alytrain, but this colt proved himself time and time again racing with these great colts and fillies.

Thus far, Vampirical has amassed a record of 51:8-15-9 with just under $7 million dollars in earnings. As his owner says, Vampirical may be "the best bridesmaid in the game." As his record shows he has consistently finished second, it is not at his own fault, but is a tribute to the horses that raced in his day.

In his peak, Vampirical was a turf specialist, but would not shy away from the dirt. At three his major win’s included the G2 Grand Prix Stakes and the G1 Hollywood Turf cup at 11 and 12 furlongs respectively. He also placed a strong second in both the G1 South Australian Stakes and Breeder’s Cup Turf, coming home behind Thunder Artic and Chatterbox.

At four Vampirical had an even better year, but again was cursed by the year in which he lived. He returned to defend his title at the Hollywood Turf Cup and came home with a win over the six other entries, including Skyfinder. At four, he finished 3rd in the Arlington Million, Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe, and Breeder’s Cup Turf.

Coming back as a five-year-old veteran, Vampirical had an even stronger year. He had two wins, a G1 and G2, at 12 furlongs on the turf. He also came home with 5 second place finishes in G1 company, including The Metropolitan Handicap, Dubai Sheema Classic, Prix De L’Arc De Triomphe, and the Breeder’s Cup Turf.

At six Vampirical started to have a bit of trouble navigating the ovals with the younger generation of stars, but came home in the money seven times, with another G1 win, and multiple G1 placing. As an aged racer he brought in nearly $1.3 million dollars.
In Vampirical’s last and final year as a racer, he has managed to pull off a G2 win, but the signs have become clear that he is past his prime, and ready for the breeding shed.

While he may have not been the greatest horse to race around the Photo Finish ovals, he was a name that appeared over many years and with many legends of old.

This stallion was best from 10 – 13 furlongs, and loved to race on the turf. He will be able to bring stamina to any mare, and give the longevity that many stallions seem to lack.

STUD FEE: $40,000
Contact: Spartan Racing Stables

Vampirical's Ability Report

This horse will mature quickly and be at peak performance early, ready for the Derby.
This horse will have an average performance peak, at least two racing seasons.
This horse will be near peak potential for the Derby.
This horse is good on hard dirt.
This horse prefers soft dirt.
This horse is good in mud.
This horse prefers hard turf.
This horse is good on soft turf.
This horse will fight tooth and nail if challenged at the wire.
This horse is of average soundness.
This horse has average ratability.
This horse holds its position well in curves.
This horse cruises once it has the lead.
This horse handles traffic ok.
This horse has consistency problems. Doesn't always meet expectations.
This horse has an average recovery rate between races.
This horse has average weight carrying capacity.
This horse is flexible; can run on lead, stalk, or come from behind.
This horse accelerates like a bullet!
This horse is a slow starter out of the gate.
This horse has average speed.
Handles 1 1/4mi to 2mi, best distance 1 1/2mi.