IDAHO (IRE)

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Galileo x Hveger (Danehill)

 

A high-class son of the legendary Galileo, Idaho brings proven stamina, toughness, and elite performance to National Hunt breeding. Trained by Aidan O’Brien, he competed at the highest level over staying distances, displaying the constitution, consistency, and competitiveness highly valued in jump-bred stock.

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Idaho excelled over 12–14 furlongs, winning and placing in major Pattern races and earning over £1.19 million in prize money during a demanding and competitive career. A multiple Group winner and Group 1 performer, he showed versatility and resilience at the top level. His dam Hveger, a Group 3 winner by Danehill, adds further quality to the pedigree and comes from a family with proven jumping influence.

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Now making a strong impact as a National Hunt sire, Idaho is producing athletic, scopey individuals with size, depth, and an attitude that appeals to trainers and buyers alike. His stock present well as foals and stores, move fluently, and show the strength and balance sought by National Hunt breeders.

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Idaho is the proven sire of a Grade 1 jump winner in Idaho Sun, confirming his ability to transmit top-class National Hunt performance at the highest level.

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Idaho offers breeders access to one of the most reliable and influential stamina lines in modern Thoroughbred breeding, combining scope, substance, and athleticism to produce horses well suited to jumping and competitive performance.

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Key Facts

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• Foaled: 14 March 2013

• Colour: Bay

• Sire: Galileo

• Dam: Hveger (by Danehill)

• Earnings: £1,196,473

• Notable Wins: Great Voltigeur Stakes (G2), Hardwicke Stakes (G2), Ormonde Stakes (G3)

• Best Distance: 12–14 furlongs

• Profile: Stamina • Scope • Toughness • Sire of a Grade 1 jump winner