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Career History
~~~ Complete ~~~
CELTIC ASH
(ch.c. 1957, Sicambre -- Ash Plant (GB) x Nepenthe (FR))
Classic participant in: 1960

Notes: Sent to England at age 8 and Japan at age 13.

IMPORTANT VICTORIES & PLACINGS: ~~~ Complete ~~~

Finish Race Name
1stBELMONT STAKES
3rdPREAKNESS STAKES
3rdJersey Derby


IMPORTANT OFFSPRING: ~complete~

Name Sex, DOB, Pedigree Highlights
ANIMA (JPN)ch.f., 1973 CELTIC ASH -- Ichiko (JPN) x Die Hard (GB)In Japan: Chokaizan Tokubetsu
ATHENS WOOD (GB)b.c., 1968 CELTIC ASH -- Belle of Athens (GB) x Acropolis (GB)In UK: Solario S., St. Leger S., Gordon S., leading sire in Russia
CELTIC AIR
(See 1967)
ch.c., 1964 CELTIC ASH -- Dorsair x ALORTERTri-State Futurity, Marlboro Nursery S.
CELTIC CONE (GB)ch.c., 1967 CELTIC ASH -- Fircone (GB) x Mossborough (GB)In UK: Queen Alexandra S., Yorkshire Cup; Sire of stakes winners.
CELTIC EIKA (JPN)b.c., 1974 CELTIC ASH -- Suzu Hisa (JPN) x Harroway (GB)In Japan: Kadomatsu Sho, Yasaka Toubetsu, Heian S.
FUKUMITSU ASAHI (JPN)ch.c., 1975 CELTIC ASH -- Onward (GB) x Never Say DieIn Japan: Nagoya S.
GRAND KAHO (JPN)br.c., 1972 CELTIC ASH -- Queen Grand Prix (JPN) x Rising Flame (IRE)In Japan: Rokko S., Shiretoko Tokubetsu
HANDA ASH (JPN)ch.c., 1975 CELTIC ASH -- Handa Fuji (JPN) x Darannour (FR)In Japan: Irako Tokubetsu
HAZAMA TENRYU (JPN)b.f., 1973 CELTIC ASH -- Inter Sect (JPN) x Karim (IRE)In Japan: Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks)
HIDA MINORU (JPN)b.c., 1975 CELTIC ASH -- Mari O (JPN) x Sunproof (FR)In Japan: Sakuraso Tokubetsu
HOCHE (GB)c., 1968 CELTIC ASH -- Hi Baby (GB) x High Treason (GB)In Italy: GP Citta' Di Torino, Pr Daumier, Pr Natale Di Roma, Pr Presidente Della Rupbblica, PR Ribot, Pr Campidoglio
INTER FAST (JPN)b.c., 1975 CELTIC ASH -- Daio Land (JPN) x Hakuryo (JPN)In Japan: Kokura Jump S.
KEISHU FORD (JPN)b.c., 1973 CELTIC ASH -- Queen Grand Prix (JPN) x Rising Flame (IRE)In Japan: Sapporo Nikkei Sho, Asahi Challenge Cup
KEN HIKARU (JPN)ch.c., 1970 CELTIC ASH -- Marsica (GB) x Sica Boy (FR)In Japan: Chukyori Tokubetsu, Iwaya Tokubetsu
KIKUKA HOSHO (JPN)ch.c., 1972 CELTIC ASH -- Katsura Fuji(JPN) x Gay Time (GB)In Japan: Kumotori Tokubetsu
KISSLY EIGHT (JPN)ch.c., 1973 CELTIC ASH -- Single Eight (JPN) x Eagle (GB)In Japan: Manyo S., Tsubaki Sho
KOICHI TARO (JPN)ch.c., 1972 CELTIC ASH -- Asahi Ford (JPN) x Tosa Midori (JPN)In Japan: Rindo Tokubetsu
KYOEI SWALLOW (JPN)gr.c., 1974 CELTIC ASH -- Ariaan (GB) x Silver Shark (IRE)In Japan: Murasakigawa Tokubetsu, Hiyama Tokubetsu
LANCELOT (JPN)ch.c., 1973 CELTIC ASH -- Miosochisu (JPN) x Meiji Hikari (JPN)In Japan: Sapporo Kinen, Stayers S., Doshin Hai, Christmas H.
MEDINA BOYch.c., 1967 CELTIC ASH -- Ad Adama (GB) x Palestine (GB)Rous Memorial S., Wahington Singer S.
MEIJI BARDOT (JPN)b.f., 1973 CELTIC ASH -- Meijo Aster (JPN) x Hindostan (GB)In Japan: Kyoko Tokubetsu, Himba Tokubetsu (twice), Yukiguni S.
NEGRESSE (GB)f., 1970 CELTIC ASH -- Negroni (GB) x Quorum (GB)St. Catherine's S.
NISSHO FLAG (JPN)b.c., 1973 CELTIC ASH -- Tomono Chikara (JPN) x Tiepolo (ITY)In Japan: Toya Tokubetsu
PULCHRA (GB)b.f., 1967 CELTIC ASH -- Say Less (GB) x Sayajirao (GB)Nassau S., Oaks Trial S.
SAKUSEN 0 (JPN)ch.c., 1973 CELTIC ASH -- Sakusen Tomo (JPN) x Die Hard (GB)In Japan: Chukyo Nekkei Sho, Suzuna Sho
SAVANNA RED (JPN)ch.f., 1976 CELTIC ASH -- Savanna Top (JPN) x Matador (GB)In Japan: Kikyo Sho
SWIFT SHADOW (GB)b.c., 1969 CELTIC ASH -- Lonely Leopardess (GB) x Pardal (FR)In UK: Marlow Ropes John Skeaping Hurdle, Fighting Fifth Hurdle
TAKEDEN ASH (JPN)ch.c., 1975 CELTIC ASH -- Emmie Onward (JPN) x Chamier (IRE)In Japan: Ginrei S., Nakatsu Daishoten
TAKEDEN SHARP (JPN)b.c., 1974 CELTIC ASH -- Ellie Scot (JPN) x Scot (FR)In Japan: Takasaki Daishoten, Kaisetsu Kinen
TAMA EARLY (JPN)b.c., 1976 CELTIC ASH -- Dormelina (FR) x Edellic (FR)In Japan: Gamagori Tokubetsu
YAMATO ASH (JPN)ch.f., 1973 CELTIC ASH -- Isojo (JPN) x Tosa Midori (JPN)In Japan: Okurayama Tokubetsu


IMPORTANT OFFSPRING OF HIS DAUGHTERS: ~complete~

Name Sex, DOB, Pedigree Highlights
BAHRAM TURF (JPN)b.c., 1973 Our Babu (IRE) -- Shady Pool (GB) x CELTIC ASHIn Japan: Shiragiku Sho
CRYSTAL NATIVE (JPN)ch.c., 1980 Raise a Lady -- Yamaichi Elsa (JPN) x CELTIC ASHIn Japan: Sanjyo S.
DANBORIN (SPA)b.f., 1977 Charlie Bubbles (GB) -- Mer Du Nord (FR) x CELTIC ASHIn Spain: Pr Carlos Sobrino
DIRTY LAUNDRY (JPN)ch.c., 1986 Pluralisme -- Long Ash (JPN) x CELTIC ASHIn Japan: Yufuin Tokubetsu
ELENA LA PAZ (GB)b.f., 1971 Appiani (ITY) -- Desert Ash (GB) x CELTIC ASHIn Italy: Pr Tor Di Valle
FANTASY CANYONb.f., 1976 Canyonland -- Celtic Slipper x CELTIC ASHColumbine S.
FRATELLO EDb.c., 1974 Noholme II -- Celtic Lyn x CELTIC ASHAshley T. Cole S., Empire S., Sporting Pate H.
GREAT SOUND (IRE)br.g., 1974 Meadow Mint -- Wood Grouse (GB) x CELTIC ASHAmericana H., Calder H., Memorial Day H.
HASE KATSU TOP (JPN)b.c., 1988 Terboro -- Kitano Cherry (JPN) x CELTIC ASHIn Japan: Ohi S., Diolite Kinen (twice), Urawa Kinen, TV Saitama Hai
HAZAMA GOLD (JPN)b.c., 1981 Habitony (IRE) -- Hazama Tenryu (JPN) x CELTIC ASHIn Japan: Nogiku Sho
HAZAMA O (JPN)br.c., 1979 Frankincense (GB) -- Hazma Tenryu (JPN) x CELTIC ASHIn Japan: Yamafuji Sho
KATSU O (JPN)b.c., 1981 Habitony (IRE) -- Meiji Bardot (JPN) x CELTIC ASHIn Japan: HTB Hai
LORGOT (SPA)ch.c., 1974 Lord Gayle -- Ticaloo (GB) x CELTIC ASHIn Spain: Pr Excma Diputacion Prov De Madrid
LUCKY OKAME (JPN)b.f., 1982 Tosho Boy (JPN) -- Long Ash (JPN) x CELTIC ASHIn Japan: Kitakyushu Kinen, Sazanka Sho, Elfin S.
MEISHO OASIS (JPN)br.f., 1988 Northern Dictator -- Great Gulf (JPN) x CELTIC ASHIn Japan: Tomakomai Tokubetsu
MEISHO THUNDER (JPN)b.c., 1982 Northern Dictator -- Great Gulf (JPN) x CELTIC ASHIn Japan: Mikawa Tokuetsu, Kammonkyo S.
MOONLIGHT MARIE (JPN)ch.f, 1985 Nizon -- Sakusen Japan (JPN) x CELTIC ASHIn Japan: Soma Tokubetsu
NORTH EXPRESS (JPN)b.f., 1988 Kaburaya O (JPN) -- Daitoku Homare (JPN) x CELTIC ASHIn Japan: Niigata S.
PAMPABIRD (IRE)b.c., 1979 Pampapaul (IRE) -- Wood Grouse (GB) x CELTIC ASHIn France: Pr Du Chemin De Fer De Nord, Pr Du Rond-Point, Pr Messidor
REY GAEL (GB)ch.c., 1982 Thatch -- Gentle Gael (GB) x CELTIC ASHIn Italy: Pr Grosseto, Pr Villa Borghese
ROYAL LANCASTER (JAM)gr.c., 1983 You O. K. -- Red Ash x CELTIC ASHIn Jamaica: CHAMPION 2yo, Abbie Grannum Memorial Cup, Delite Trophy, Jamaica 2yo S., Jamaica Livestock Association Trophy
ROYALTI (SPA)ch.c., 1974 Royal and Regal -- Ticaloo (GB) x CELTIC ASHIn Spain: GP De Sevilla
SADA MARTHA (JPN)ch.c., 1988 Milford (GB) -- Shuho Ash (JPN) x CELTIC ASHIn Japan: Gero Tokubetsu, Yamanakako Tokubetsu
SAINT PHILIPPE (GB)ch.c., 1975 Sharpen Up (GB) -- Celtic Flower (GB) x CELTIC ASHIn Belguim: Prix Des Eleveurs, GP De L'Immo Chasse Des Princes, Prix Emile Van Den Bogaerde, Les Guinees, GP De Sterrebeek
SANTELLA BELLE (IRE)b.f., 1987 Ballad Rock (IRE) -- Belle Bretonne (GB) x CELTIC ASHIn Ireland: Diamond S.
SANTELLA MAN (IRE)ch.c., 1979 Nebbiolo (GB) -- Belle Bretonne (GB) x CELTIC ASHIn UK: Queen's Vase
SANTONISA (VEN)f., 1976 Sharp Edge (IRE) -- Negresse (GB) x CELTIC ASHIn Venezuela: copa Jose Murillo, Pr Gustavo J. Sanabria
SURUGA SPAIN (JPN)b.c., 1987 Philip of Spain (GB) -- Daitoku Homare (JPN) x CELTIC ASHIn Japan: Kim Pai, Kaminoyama Yushun Juhyo Sho, Ohi S. (three times), Niigata S.
TARWIN (FR)ch.c., 1976 Tarbes (FR) -- Miss Blackplush x CELTIC ASHIn France: Prix De La Concorde, Prix Des Gravilliers
TOONDRA (IRE)c., 1977 Northfields -- Aucuparina (GB) x CELTIC ASHIn UK: Queen's Vase
TXANTXANGORRI (GB)b.c., 1979 Owen Dudley (GB) -- Desert Ash (GB) x CELTIC ASHIn France: Prix De La Reine Marguerite
VICTORINE REHM (ITY)f., 1985 Carwhite (IRE) -- Vienne Imperiale (FR) x CELTIC ASHIn Italy: Pr Repubbliche Marinare
ZIGOR (SPA)c., 1976 Brabant (AUT) -- Mer Du Nord (FR) x CELTIC ASHIn Spain: Pr Capitan General Franco
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