Gala Royale
Chestnut Thoroughbred Stallion, Born Y16, 16.3hh
Gallant Knight - Dysphoria
Distance Won Over: 8f - 12f
Gallant Knight - Dysphoria
Distance Won Over: 8f - 12f
2019 Canadian Triple Crown Near-Misser
2021 Fee: $65,000
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Biography
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Pedigree
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Notable Runners
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Race Records
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If Chips was a person, he'd be a character actor. This colt can pull off emotional expression better than any other equine at NDM. He thrives on verbal communication, and loves the sound of human voices. He gets annoyed if anyone nearby isn't speaking to him, and has stomped a few toes and bit a few bums to get the attention of those who aren't on the ball. He's terribly fascinated by all things humans do, and often attempts to mimic their actions. He's a crafty one, and we've caught him in many moments of deceit. Gala Royale is one of the most vocally expressive equines we have, and snorts and rumbles right along with whoever is talking to him. He's the type who would google "can I die from lack of attention" one minute after humans have left his presence. This boy loves sugar and bananas, and will break into any feed room that contains the items, if he can sniff them out. With his intense desire to never be alone, we always keep a companion horse with him, wherever he goes, and flick on a radio or music player when we have to leave him. He is fascinated by the devices sounds come out of, so we have to be extra careful to keep all machinery that makes noise away from his teeth, or he'll investigate - and leave us with some costly damage.
His partnership with his jockey is of prime importance for Chips. He needs to be coddled and praised all of time, but he doesn't lack confidence. In workouts and training he is quite motivated, he just wants to always feel the company of others. This is why he favors the preceder spot in a race, it's right up close near the front where the action is, but isn't a lonely solo spot, he's got plenty of company near by and behind him. The chestnut is awfully flashy in a field of bays, and despite his tall height, he tends to hunker down and run low on his knees. He reminds us more of work horses who pull carts - he gets his head lower and puts forth enormous front movement, throwing his weight forward into his momentum. Chips is never scared of crowds, and adores all of the commotion of race days. He is always eager to jump into the action, and buzzes and dances right along with the throngs of people. He can sometimes use up a bit of energy from his excitement, so we often stuff cotton in his ears when he's in his stall at the track to ease his adrenaline.
Written by Isabelle
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Notable Siblings;
Bellona, Gallantry, Valiant, Coventry, Gallant Charm, Fabricate
Bellona, Gallantry, Valiant, Coventry, Gallant Charm, Fabricate
Name TB, Dk B, C, Foaled January 2022 (o/o Mare, by Grandsire) Owned By: Hits the track 2024 |
Name TB, Dk B, C, Foaled January 2022 (o/o Mare, by Grandsire) Owned By: Hits the track 2024 |
Career Statistics
Year |
Starts |
Firsts |
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Thirds |
2018 |
11 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
2019 |
15 |
7 |
3 |
3 |
2020 |
19 |
4 |
8 |
3 |
45: 15-13-9
Grade One | Dirt | 8-12 Furlongs | Preceder
Grade One | Dirt | 8-12 Furlongs | Preceder
2YO SEASON
FIRST Norman Hall Stakes* - 9F M+ 2YO C Dirt Jan W3 Y18 TW FIRST Close Racing Stakes* - 11F Open 2YO Dirt Mar W4 Y18 TW FIRST Maggic Millions Colts Dirt* - 10F Open 2YO C Dirt Apr W1 Y18 FIRST Follow The Hoofprints Juvenile Dirt* - 9F G5+ 2YO Dirt May W2 Y18 SECOND Spring Lavender Stakes* - 11F M+ 2YO Dirt Mar W1 Y18 SECOND Matron Stakes* - 12F Open 2YO Dirt May W4 Y18 THIRD Noble Indy Stakes* - 10F M+ 2YO C Dirt Feb W2 Y18 GHF THIRD Prince Henry Stakes* - 8.5F G5+ 2YO C Dirt Mar W3 Y18 TW THIRD Can You Bank On Greatness Stakes* - 10F Open 2YO Dirt Aug W2 Y18 TW FOURTH Horseshoe Futurity* - 10F G5+ 2YO Dirt Apr W4 Y18 GHF FIFTH Silver Stride Stakes* - 9F Open 2YO Dirt Jan W4 Y18 TW |
3YO SEASON
FIRST Will Take Charge Stakes* - 11F G5+ 3YO Dirt May W3 Y19 BSD FIRST Frankel Stakes* - 12F G5+ 3YO Turf Jun W1 Y19 BSD FIRST Prince of Wales Stakes* - 9.5F G5+ 3YO Dirt Jul W2 Y19 TW (CTC) FIRST Breeder's Stakes* - 12F G5+ 3YO Turf Aug W1 Y19 (CTC) FIRST Aries Stakes - 11F G3 Dirt Sep W3 Y19 GHF FIRST True Enough Memorial Stakes* - 12F G4+ 3YO Dirt Oct W2 Y19 GHF FIRST Palm Tree Paradise Invitational* - 10F 4HOTY Dirt Nov W4 Y19 GHF SECOND Boatswain Derby* - 10F G5+ 3YO Dirt May W1 Y19 BSD SECOND The Queen's Plate* - 10F G5+ 3YO Dirt Jun W4 Y19 TW (CTC) SECOND Bank On Silver Mem. Stakes* - 12F G3+ 3YO Dirt Oct W3 Y19 GHF THIRD Excavation Stakes - 11F G4 Dirt Feb W1 Y19 BSD THIRD Santa Anita Derby* - 9F G5+ 3YO Dirt Apr W2 Y19 GHF THIRD Breeder's Cup Marathon* - 12F G4+ 3YO+ Dirt Dec W4 Y19 BSD FOURTH Red Legend Derby* - 10F G3+ 3YO Dirt Aug W4 Y19 TW FIFTH Ringo Stakes* - 10F G5+ 3YO Turf Apr W4 Y19 BSD |
4YO SEASON
FIRST Systemic Stakes - 10F G2 Turf Jan W1 Y20 BSD FIRST Clark Handicap* - 11F Open Dirt Jan W4 Y20 TW FIRST The Great Graduation Derby* - 11F G1 3YO+ Dirt May W2 Y20 BSD (5) FIRST Seaspray Cup* - 10F G1 Dirt Jul W1 Y20 (4) SECOND Bella Luna Mem. Stakes* - 10F G2+ 4YO+ Turf Feb W3 Y20 GHF (2) SECOND Wild Flower Memorial Stakes* - 9F G2+ Turf Mar W1 Y20 GHF (5) SECOND Jazzy Times Stakes* - 10.5F G2+ Dirt Mar W4 Y20 BSD (7) SECOND Summer Cup* - 10F G1 Dirt May W4 Y20 GHF (3) SECOND Impressario Memorial Stakes* - 12F G1 Dirt Jul W4 Y20 GHF (2) SECOND Melbourne Cup* - 12F G3+ 4YO+ Turf Oct W4 Y20 GHF (5) SECOND Dubai Colt Cup* - 10F G4+ 3YO+ Dirt Nov W2 Y20 GHF (7) SECOND Sand Challenge Marathon* - 12F G3+ 3YO+ Sand Dec W4 Y20 GHF (4) THIRD River Boyne Stakes* - 10.5F Open 4YO+ Dirt Feb W2 Y20 BSD THIRD Spruce Meadows Derby* - 11F G3+ 4YO Dirt Apr W1 Y20 TW (4) THIRD South Pacific Handicap* - 12F G3+ 4YO+ Dirt Jun W3 Y20 GHF (5) FOURTH Euphoria Mem. Stakes* - 12F G3+ Dirt Apr W3 Y20 GHF (6) FOURTH Cox Plate* - 9F G3+ 4YO+ Turf Oct W2 Y20 GHF (5) FIFTH Caulfield Cup* - 10F G3+ 4YO+ Turf Sep W4 Y20 GHF (6) SIXTH Dream Cup* - 10F G3+ 4YO+ Turf Sep W1 Y20 GHF (6) |
PROSPECT SEASON
FIRST Sweet Valentina Prospect - 9F P Dirt Feb W1 Y17 TW FIRST Midnight Prospect - 8F P Dirt Feb W4 Y19 TW |