Pilgrim Of Culture

Pilgrim Of Culture’s sire, Le Havre, was a Group 1 winner at 3 by winning the ‘Prix Du Jockey Club’ also known as the ‘French Derby’ however due to a serious injury he unfortunately had to be retired to stud. He was a leading stallion from his debut at stud having sired 50 stakes winners including two dual winners of the Poule d’Essai des Pouliches and the Prix de Diane. He has now be responsible for 79 Stakes performers to date including 20 individual group winners, of whom five have struck at the highest level.One of the most enduring and popular performers by Le Havre is the recently retired Wonderful Tonight, who struck in the Qatar Prix de Royallieu (G1), QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (G1), and Hardwicke Stakes (G2) for David Menuisier.

Her dam, Starrylita who is by Galileo, was placed 4 times in France and is the own sister to PABLO ESCOBARR & ROBERTO ESCOBARR who are both Group 3 winners and have won a total of £418,127 between them both. Galileo was a champion 3 year old who won the Derby, Irish Derby & the King George. He was from an outstanding family and turn into a phenomenal sire.

Memberships for this horse will begin on 01 May 2024 and last for a 12 month period.

Each of our syndications offer 3000 memberships in a thoroughbred racehorse.

Upon purchasing a membership, the member would become part of the racing club that relates to the particular horse selected.

Each racing club lasts a period of 12 months from commencement. The membership would expire at this time.
The purchase of the membership is a one single payment. No further requests for payment would be made during the period of the racing club.

The racing club will cover all stabling fees, training fees, entry fees, jockey fees, transport and veterinary fees and all other necessary costs.

Find out more about how it works

Blu Bloodstock is a thoroughbred horse breeding company that covers its own broodmares with the very best of the worlds leading stallions with the aim of producing quality racehorses to offer for syndication at prices affordable to the ordinary persons pocket.

The stallions are carefully selected specifically to the individual mares to give the mare the best possible chance to produce a future champion.

‘Stallions used include Australia, Churchill, Starspangledbanner, Saxon Warrior, Earthlight, Sioux Nation, Calyx, Footstepsinthesand, Eqtidaar, Arizona, Ten Sovereigns, Without Parole, US Navy Flag, Ghaiyyath, Teofilio, Space Blues, Ardaad, Little Big Bear, Triple Time and Soldier’s Call.’

The foals are weaned and reared at our stables in Hawes, North Yorkshire by our dedicated team which includes John, Kirsty and Imogen Weymes.

Prior to going into full training with our highly professional trainers including Ed Bethell and Karl Burke our horses are sent for pre training with Sharmain Robertson at Warwick Breaking.

We are dedicated to ensuring that racehorses are treated with the utmost care and respect. From their training to their living conditions, we strive to provide a safe and healthy environment for these magnificent animals. Our commitment to their welfare extends beyond the racetrack, as we believe that every racehorse deserves a happy and fulfilling life. We work closely with veterinarians, trainers, and staff members to ensure that each horse receives the attention and support they need to thrive.

If we have a horse that retires, they will be cared for at West Shaw Farm, based in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, until they have found a loving new home. At West Shaw Farm, retired racehorses are given the opportunity to transition into a slower pace of life, enjoying lush pastures and gentle care. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that these horses are prepared for their next chapter, whether it be as beloved companions, therapy animals, or even in second careers.

Some of our horses shown below enjoying their surroundings at West Shaw Farm.