# Peeping Fawn > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Peeping_Fawn > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Peeping_Fawn.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peeping_Fawn > Source revision: 1329287912 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse}} {{Infobox racehorse | horsename = Peeping Fawn | image = | caption = | sire = [Danehill](/source/Danehill_(horse)) | grandsire = [Danzig](/source/Danzig_(horse)) | dam = Maryinsky | damsire = [Sadler's Wells](/source/Sadler's_Wells_(horse)) | sex = [Filly](/source/Filly) | foaled = 2004 | country = United States | colour = [Bay](/source/Bay_(horse)) | breeder = Barnett Enterprises | owner = [Michael Tabor](/source/Michael_Tabor) & [Sue Magnier](/source/Sue_Magnier) | trainer = [Aidan O'Brien](/source/Aidan_O'Brien) | record = 10: 5-2-3 | earnings = £581,871 | race = [Irish Pretty Polly Stakes](/source/Pretty_Polly_Stakes_(Ireland)) (2007)
[Nassau Stakes](/source/Nassau_Stakes) (2007)
[Irish Oaks](/source/Irish_Oaks) (2007)
[Yorkshire Oaks](/source/Yorkshire_Oaks) (2007) | awards= [European Champion Three-Year-Old Filly](/source/Cartier_Champion_Three-year-old_Filly) (2007) | honours = | updated= }} '''Peeping Fawn''' (foaled January 15, 2004 in [Kentucky](/source/Kentucky)) is a Champion [Irish](/source/Ireland)-trained [Thoroughbred](/source/Thoroughbred) [racehorse](/source/racehorse). Unraced as a two-year-old, it took her four tries to break her maiden at age three. Her form then rapidly improved, reflected by a third-place finish in the [Irish 1,000 Guineas](/source/Irish_1%2C000_Guineas) and a second in [The Oaks](/source/Epsom_Oaks), followed by four consecutive Group One wins – the [Pretty Polly](/source/Pretty_Polly_Stakes_(Ireland)), [Irish Oaks](/source/Irish_Oaks), [Nassau](/source/Nassau_Stakes) and [Yorkshire Oaks](/source/Yorkshire_Oaks). She was named the [Cartier Champion Three-year-old Filly](/source/Cartier_Champion_Three-year-old_Filly) of 2007. ==Background== Peeping Fawn was bred by Barnett Enterprises, a breeding organisation associated with [Coolmore Stud](/source/Coolmore_Stud).{{cite web|title=Seven figure trio headline day two at Keeneland |work=[Racing Post](/source/Racing_Post) |url=http://bloodstock.racingpost.com/news/bloodstock/seven-figure-trio-headline-day-two-at-keeneland/1955233/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929083349/http://bloodstock.racingpost.com/news/bloodstock/seven-figure-trio-headline-day-two-at-keeneland/1955233/|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 September 2015|accessdate=24 June 2017}} She is by [Danehill](/source/Danehill_(horse)), a leading sire in Europe and Australia who sired over 300 stakes winners including [Danehill Dancer](/source/Danehill_Dancer), [Dylan Thomas](/source/Dylan_Thomas_(horse)) and [Rock of Gibraltar](/source/Rock_of_Gibraltar_(horse)).{{cite web|author1-link=Avalyn Hunter|last1=Avalyn Hunter|title=Danehill (horse)|url=http://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/danehill.html|website=American Classic Pedigrees|accessdate=26 June 2017}} Her dam, Maryinsky by [Sadler's Wells](/source/Sadler's_Wells_(horse)), was bred to Danehill in Ireland then sent to the United States where she foaled Peeping Fawn, who is thus considered an American-bred horse. Maryinsky was out of [Kentucky Oaks](/source/Kentucky_Oaks) winner [Blush With Pride](/source/Blush_With_Pride), who was also the dam of [Better Than Honour](/source/Better_Than_Honour), the dam of four stakes winners including back-to-back winners of the Belmont Stakes, [Jazil](/source/Jazil) and [Rags to Riches](/source/Rags_to_Riches_(horse)). Blush With Pride's dam was Best In Show, the 1982 [Kentucky Broodmare of the Year](/source/Kentucky_Broodmare_of_the_Year). Best In Show and her female descendants have produced numerous major winners around the world including [Try My Best](/source/Try_My_Best), [El Gran Senor](/source/El_Gran_Senor), [Spinning World](/source/Spinning_World), [Domedriver](/source/Domedriver) and [Redoute's Choice](/source/Redoute's_Choice).{{cite web|author1-link=Avalyn Hunter|last1=Avalyn Hunter|title=Best in Show (horse)|url=http://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/best-in-show.html|website=American Classic Pedigrees|accessdate=24 June 2017}}{{cite web|author1-link=Avalyn Hunter|last1=Avalyn Hunter|title=Blush With Pride (horse)|url=http://www.americanclassicpedigrees.com/blush-with-pride.html|website=American Classic Pedigrees|accessdate=24 June 2017}}{{cite web|title=Thewayyouare to Ashford Stud|url=http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/146232/thewayyouare-to-ashford-stud|website=BloodHorse.com|accessdate=24 June 2017}}{{cite web|title=Thoroughbred Bloodlines – Remembrancer Mare – Family 8-f|url=http://www.bloodlines.net/TB/Families/Family8f.htm|website=www.bloodlines.net|accessdate=24 June 2017|archive-date=6 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120606205141/http://www.bloodlines.net/TB/Families/Family8f.htm|url-status=dead}} Like many Coolmore horses, the official details of her ownership have changed from race to race: she has sometimes been listed as being the property of [Michael Tabor](/source/Michael_Tabor), while on other occasions she was described as being owned by Tabor and [Sue Magnier](/source/Sue_Magnier). She was trained by [Aidan O'Brien](/source/Aidan_O'Brien). ==Racing career== Peeping Fawn did not race at the age of two. She made her three-year-old debut on 1 April 2007 at Navan, finishing a well-beaten third behind Ezima. She finished third in her next start on 15 April at the Curragh, then improved to second on 29 April at Gowran Park. She finally broke her maiden on 16 May at Naas, winning by {{frac|3|1|2}} lengths from Katrisa.{{cite web|title=Peeping Fawn Form|publisher=Racing Post|url=https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/661862/peeping-fawn/form|accessdate=24 June 2017}} O'Brien then stepped Peeping Fawn up in class, entering her in the [Irish 1,000 Guineas](/source/Irish_1%2C000_Guineas) on 27 May. Sent off at odds of 12/1, Peeping Fawn led during the early portion of the race and came under pressure with three furlongs remaining. She was headed in the final furlong by [Finsceal Beo](/source/Finsceal_Beo), but held on for third. Just five days later, Peeping Fawn was entered in [The Oaks](/source/Epsom_Oaks) where she was dismissed at odds of 20/1. She was restrained at the start of the race and stumbled around the two-furlong mark before settling near the back of the pack. She started a strong drive with over two furlongs remaining and moved into second place but could not get by [Light Shift](/source/Light_Shift), who held on to win by half a length. On 30 June, Peeping Fawn went off as the 7/4 favourite against older fillies and mares in the [Pretty Polly Stakes](/source/Pretty_Polly_Stakes_(Ireland)) at the Curragh. She was held up in mid-pack during the early running then quickened in the final furlong to win by two lengths over [Speciosa](/source/Speciosa). "She's a typical Danehill who thrives on her racing", said O'Brien, "and being out of a Sadler's Wells mare obviously helps her handle soft ground as well as she does."{{cite web|title=Peeping Fawn Group I number 82 for Danehill|url=http://www.thoroughbrednews.com.au/International/print.aspx?id=30043&page=853&keyword=|website=www.thoroughbrednews.com.au|accessdate=25 June 2017}}{{Dead link|date=October 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }} Peeping Fawn followed up with a comfortable win in the [Irish Oaks](/source/Irish_Oaks) on 15 July, defeating Light Shift by {{frac|3|1|2}} lengths. Johnny Murtagh, who took over as her jockey from an injured Kieren Fallon, held her near the back of the pack during the early portion of the race. "When she moved up on the last bend", he said, "I knew she was ready to go but I said steady girl, not yet! When I did ask her to quicken up and get on with the job, she did it very, very well."{{cite web|last1=Schweitzer|first1=Mary|title=Peeping Fawn Turns Tables in Irish Oaks|url=http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/159104/peeping-fawn-turns-tables-in-irish-oaks|website=BloodHorse.com|accessdate=26 June 2017}} Her next start was the [Nassau Stakes](/source/Nassau_Stakes) on 4 August, where she again faced Light Shift plus top older horses [Mandesha](/source/Mandesha), [Speciosa](/source/Speciosa) and [Nannina](/source/Nannina). Speciosa set a brisk pace tracked by Peeping Fawn, who moved to the lead with three furlongs remaining. Mandesha made a late run to finish second but never threatened Peeping Fawn, who won by a length and a half under a hand ride.{{cite web|title=Peeping Fawn Fantastic in Nassau Stakes|url=http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/158839/peeping-fawn-fantastic-in-nassau-stakes|website=BloodHorse.com|accessdate=26 June 2017}} On 22 August, she made what would prove her final start in the [Yorkshire Oaks](/source/Yorkshire_Oaks), winning by four lengths over Allegretto despite being eased near the finish. "She's a very, very good filly", said Murtagh. "She travelled very well and she's up there with the top fillies I've ever ridden."{{cite web|title='Iron Lady' Peeping Fawn Captures Fourth Group I|url=http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/158529/iron-lady-peeping-fawn-captures-fourth-group-i|website=BloodHorse.com|accessdate=26 June 2017}} Peeping Fawn was being considered for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe but O'Brien instead prioritized [Dylan Thomas](/source/Dylan_Thomas), who would go on to win the race.{{cite web|title=Arc Not A Priority For Fawn|url=http://www.irishracing.com/news?prid=18339&headline=Arc-Not-A-Priority-For-Fawn|website=irishracing.com|accessdate=26 June 2017}} She was also considered for the Prix de l'Opéra but was instead given a rest in preparation for a four-year-old campaign.{{cite web|title=Prix de l'Opéra|url=http://www.le-cheval-bleu.com/opera-070809.htm|website=www.le-cheval-bleu.com|accessdate=26 June 2017}} She was named the [Cartier Champion Three-year-old Filly](/source/Cartier_Champion_Three-year-old_Filly) of 2007.{{cite web|title=DYLAN THOMAS IS CARTIER HORSE OF THE YEAR FOR 2007 – SAHorseracing.COM – South African Horseracing and Betting|url=http://www.sahracing.com/index/contents/news/7148#|website=www.sahracing.com|accessdate=24 June 2017}} O'Brien originally planned to race Peeping Fawn in 2008 but she did not impress in training. After a June exercise gallop, she sustained a minor injury and was retired in August when she failed to respond to treatment.{{cite web|title=Peeping Fawn retired|url=http://www.eurosport.com/horse-racing/peeping-fawn-retired_sto1653909/story.shtml|website=Eurosport|accessdate=24 June 2017|date=2 August 2008}} ==Broodmare career== Peeping Fawn was retired to broodmare duties in 2009. Her named foals include:{{cite web|title=Peeping Fawn Progeny|publisher=Racing Post|url=https://www.racingpost.com/profile/horse/661862/peeping-fawn|accessdate=24 June 2017}} * Purely Priceless (2010 filly by [Galileo](/source/Galileo_(horse))) – placed twice in two starts * Sir John Hawkins (2011 colt by [Henrythenavigator](/source/Henrythenavigator), foaled in the USA) – won once and placed three times from 5 starts, including 3rd G2 [Coventry Stakes](/source/Coventry_Stakes); 3rd G2 [July Stakes](/source/July_Stakes); 4th G3 [Tyros Stakes](/source/Tyros_Stakes) * Heaven's Glory (2013 colt by [Tapit](/source/Tapit), foaled in Japan) – unraced{{cite web|title=Heritage Stallions adds son of Tapit to roster – Maryland Horse Breeders Association|url=https://marylandthoroughbred.com/cms/index.php/news-events/news/1124-heritage-stallions-adds-son-of-tapit-to-roster|website=marylandthoroughbred.com|accessdate=24 June 2017}} * Wisconsin (2014 colt by [Deep Impact](/source/Deep_Impact_(horse)), foaled in Japan) – winner * September (2015 filly by Deep Impact) – winner of first two starts including the [Chesham Stakes](/source/Chesham_Stakes) at Royal Ascot{{cite web|title=Deep Impact's TDN Rising Star September Wins the Chesham {{!}} TDN {{!}} Thoroughbred Daily News {{!}} Horse Racing News, Results and Video {{!}} Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions|url=http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/deep-impacts-tdn-rising-star-september-wins-the-chesham/|website=www.thoroughbreddailynews.com|date=24 June 2017 |accessdate=25 June 2017}} In 2016, she produced an as-yet unnamed colt by [Australia](/source/Australia_(horse)).{{cite web|title=Deep Impact's TDN Rising Star September Wins the Chesham |url=http://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/deep-impacts-tdn-rising-star-september-wins-the-chesham/|website=www.thoroughbreddailynews.com|date=24 June 2017 |accessdate=25 June 2017}} She was then bred to [Gleneagles](/source/Gleneagles_(horse)).{{cite web|title=Snow Fairy and stars in foal to Gleneagles |work=[Racing Post](/source/Racing_Post) |url=http://bloodstock.racingpost.com/news/bloodstock/snow-fairy-and-stars-in-foal-to-gleneagles/2070125/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160502054529/http://bloodstock.racingpost.com/news/bloodstock/snow-fairy-and-stars-in-foal-to-gleneagles/2070125/|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 May 2016|accessdate=25 June 2017}} ==Pedigree== {{Pedigree |name = Peeping Fawn, bay mare, January 15, 2004{{cite web|title=Pedigree of Peeping Fawn|url=http://www.equineline.com/Free-5X-Pedigree.cfm/Peeping%20Fawn?page_state=DISPLAY_REPORT&reference_number=7070587®istry=T&horse_name=Peeping%20Fawn&dam_name=Maryinsky%20(IRE)&foaling_year=2004&include_sire_line=Y|website=Equineline|accessdate=25 June 2017}} |f = [Danehill](/source/Danehill_(horse))
1986 |m = Maryinsky (IRE)
1999 |ff = [Danzig](/source/Danzig_(horse))
1977 |fm = Razyana
1981 |mf = [Sadler's Wells](/source/Sadler's_Wells_(horse))
1981 |mm = [Blush With Pride](/source/Blush_With_Pride)
1979 |fff = '''[Northern Dancer](/source/Northern_Dancer)''' |ffm = Pas de Nom |fmf = [His Majesty](/source/His_Majesty_(horse)) |fmm = Spring Adieu |mff = '''[Northern Dancer](/source/Northern_Dancer)''' |mfm = Fairy Bridge |mmf = [Blushing Groom](/source/Blushing_Groom) (FR) |mmm = [Best in Show](/source/Best_in_Show_(horse)) |ffff = [Nearctic](/source/Nearctic_(horse)) |fffm = [Natalma](/source/Natalma) |ffmf = Admiral's Voyage |ffmm = *Petitioner |fmff = *[Ribot](/source/Ribot_(horse)) |fmfm = Flower Bowl |fmmf = [Buckpasser](/source/Buckpasser) |fmmm = [Natalma](/source/Natalma) |mfff = [Nearctic](/source/Nearctic_(horse)) |mffm = [Natalma](/source/Natalma) |mfmf = [Bold Reason](/source/Bold_Reason) |mfmm = Special |mmff = [Red God](/source/Red_God) |mmfm = Runaway Bride (GB) |mmmf = Traffic Judge |mmmm = Stolen Hour (family: 8-f) }} Peeping Fawn is [inbred](/source/inbred) 3 x 3 to Northern Dancer, meaning [Northern Dancer](/source/Northern_Dancer) appears twice in the third generation of her pedigree. She is also inbred 4 x 4 x 4 to Natalma. ==References== {{reflist}} {{Cartier Champion Three-year-old Filly}} Category:2004 racehorse births Category:Racehorses bred in Kentucky Category:Racehorses trained in Ireland Category:Cartier Award winners Category:Irish Classic Race winners Category:Thoroughbred family 8-f --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Peeping Fawn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peeping_Fawn) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peeping_Fawn?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.