Rahy – East Of The Moon by Private Account
Ch 2001 16hh
Helike was a stakesperformer who was only out of the money once in eight starts and won twice at 2100m. HELIKE represents the BLUSHING GROOM sireline and his dam is by Group 1 winner and successful sire PRIVATE ACCOUNT, a son of Damascus and a descendant of great broodmare LA TROIENNE.
Bred by the Niarchos family, HELIKE is from the Champion European Three Year Old Filly EAST OF THE MOON, whose wins included the French Oaks G1, French 1000 Guineas G1, and Prix Jacques le Marois G1.
HELIKE’S grandam MIESQUE was Champion European Three Year Old Filly in 1987 and Champion Older Horse in Europe in 1988 with 12 wins, including 10 at Group 1 level. A great racemare MIESQUE also reached stellar heights as a broodmare as her six winners also include the multiple Group 1 winner KINGMAMBO, a champion sire in the US.
HELIKE’S sire RAHY is another horse with a blue ribbon pedigree and is among the leading sires in America. He is the sire of 450 winners (68SW) of more than 70m US.
HELIKE is a striking individual with beautiful correct conformation and a lovely fine coat, which he throws to his offspring. HELIKE’S oldest progeny are two year olds, and he has had 2 starters HUFF and SKIP TO THE MOON both of whom have placed.
HELIKE stands as Armidale Stud, Tasmania for a service fee of $2,200 (inc GST) payable on a 45 day PPT, with a free return if on live foal.
