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Golden Slipper–Epsom Derby hero with world-class turf form from 5f to 12f across four continents.
Golden Slipper–Epsom Derby hero with world-class turf form from 5f to 12f across four continents.
16.0hh Black Thoroughbred Stallion
Black Warrior (What's It Worth) x In Thy Name (Created)
NCh. Holy Warrior
NCh. Holy Warrior
Holy Warrior is a rare type: a juvenile sprint star who trained on into a Classic-winning 3yo and a tough, globetrotting older horse.
Key Facts
Race Record: 35 starts (29 stakes) – 10 (8)-6(3)-5(4); $4, 225,500
Surfaces: Elite turf specialist with Group 1 wins exclusively on grass
Distances: Stakes victories from sharp 5f sprints out to 12f Classic trips
Campaign Footprint: North America · Europe · Australia · Dubai
From the Golden Slipper and Man O’War Breeders’ Stakes at two, to the Two Thousand Guineas and Epsom Derby at three, he repeatedly proved he had both raw speed and deep stamina. Add in Dubai, North American and Australian Grade 1 efforts and you get a stallion prospect stamped with genuine international class.
Race Highlights
Race Highlights
Group 1 Wins
Golden Slipper Stakes (G1, 6f turf, 2yo) – Signature juvenile victory in Australia; blistering speed against a full field of top 2yos.
Man O'War Breeders' Stakes (G1, 8f turf, 2yo) – Mile win that showed he wasn’t just a sprinter; an early sign of his ability to stretch out without losing his turn of foot.
Two Thousand Guineas (G1, 8f turf, 3yo) – Classic mile triumph in England, stamping him as a top European 3yo and not just a precocious 2yo.
Epsom Derby Stakes (G1, 12f turf, 3yo) – The defining win of his career: stayed the full Classic distance and still finished with class, completing a rare 2,000 Guineas–Derby double.
Other Stakes Wins
Norfolk Stakes (G3, 5f turf, 2yo) – Sharp debut at stakes level; pure early speed against good company.
Todman Slipper Trial (G2, 6f turf, 2yo) – Key prep win that set him up perfectly for the Golden Slipper.
Winning Edge Stakes (G2, 12f turf, 3yo) – Confirmed he truly stayed a mile and a half, not just a Derby “one-off.”
Valid Wager Breeders' Stakes (G3, 7f turf, 4yo) – Mature, professional win as an older horse, showing he retained his class and competitiveness beyond his Classic season.
Notable Placings in Elite Company
Dubai Duty Free (G1, 9f turf, 3yo) – 3rd
Seabiscuit Breeders' Stakes (G2, 6.5f turf, 2yo) – 2nd
Belmont Breeders’ Cup (G2, 9.5f turf, 3yo) – 3rd
Warwick Stakes (G2, 7f turf, 4yo) – 2nd
Hill Stakes (G2, 9.5f turf, 4yo) – 2nd
Winning Edge Stakes (G2, 12f turf, 4yo) – 3rd
Omaha Breeders' Stakes (G1, 11f turf, 4yo) – 3rd
At Stud
At Stud
Holy Warrior passes on exactly what his own record promised: tough, classy turf performers with serious Group 1 ability from sprint to Classic distances, and the durability to stay in training. Highlights include:
GCh. Holy Dreams – Millionaire
G1 Carter Handicap, G3 Kelso Breeders' Cup, G3 Norfolk Stakes, and the ungraded Hollie Hughes Stakes. Also 2nd in the G1 International Stakes, G1 Sussex Stakes, and G2 Bold Ruler Breeders’ Stakes; 3rd in the G1 Epsom Derby Stakes. A true Holy Warrior blueprint: Group 1 miler with Classic stamina and exceptional consistency at the very top.
Ch. Antioch
G3 Mannerism Stakes winner and 2nd in the G2 Black Stakes. A reliable graded-level performer and a tough, honest runner.
Ch. Burning Warrior
G1 Woodford Reserve Turf Championship hero and 3rd in the G3 Coventry Stakes. Top-class turf runner with 2yo form and older-horse quality.
Ch. Capitalist
G1 Phoenix Stakes winner, 2nd in the G1 National Stakes, G1 Blue Diamond Stakes, and ungraded Stymie Handicap; 3rd in the G1 Middle Park Stakes. A high-class juvenile and 3yo miler with deep Group 1 form.
Ch. Foolish Warrior
G1 Secret of Love Stakes, G2 Del Mar Handicap, and G3 Doncaster Cup winner. Proper staying credentials with the turn of foot to win from middle-distance up to marathon trips.
Ch. Flying Warrior – Millionaire
G3 Blue Diamond Prelude winner and 3rd in the G1 Pegasus World Cup. A Holy Warrior son with both raw speed and top-level dirt form, as well as serious earnings power.
Ch. Holy Money
G3 Louisville Handicap winner and 3rd in the ungraded West Point Stakes. Honest, durable turf performer who added solid graded depth to the sire’s record.
Ch. Holy Night
Dual G3 Noble Damsel Stakes winner. A tough, consistent turf mare who showed repeated graded-level quality.
Ch. Holy See – Millionaire
Dual G1 Caulfield Cup winner, with 2nd-place efforts in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, G2 Seabiscuit Breeders' Stakes, G3 Cicada Stakes, and G3 Tokyo City Cup; 3rd in the G1 Singapore Airlines International Cup and Adelaide Cup. One of Holy Warrior’s banner offspring: deep-staying, world-class turf credentials and rock-solid toughness.
Ch. Heahmund
G2 Royal Sovereign Stakes and G3 Star Kingdom Stakes winner, plus 2nd in the G2 Caulfield Sprint. Fast, hard-knocking sprinter/miler with graded form.
Ch. Last Voyage
G3 Appleton Handicap winner and 2nd in the G2 Hill Prince Stakes. A stylish turf miler/middle-distance type who made the most of his opportunities.
Ch. Queen Aslaug
G2 Magic Night Stakes winner; 2nd in the G2 With Approval Breeders' Stakes (twice); 3rd in the G1 Ascot Fillies Mile, G1 Eternal Hope Breeders’ Stakes, G3 Graduation Stakes, and G3 Dark Magic Breeders’ Stakes. Deep blacktype page and relentless graded consistency.
Ch. Set On War
G1 Canterbury Guineas, G2 Del Mar Breeders' Cup Handicap, G3 Hanshin Cup, and ungraded Jennings Handicap winner. Also 2nd in the John F. Freehan Stakes and 3rd in the G3 Ajax Stakes and G3 Cadbury Tasmanian Derby. A versatile, high-level performer from mile to route.
From brilliant juveniles to iron-staying Classic winners and globe-trotting turf stars, Holy Warrior’s progeny mirror his own profile: turf class, versatility from 5f to true staying trips, and the soundness to compete season after season.
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