Partying's father is Frankel, widely regarded as the greatest racehorse of the modern era. Frankel was unbeaten in all 14 of his races, including victories in some of the most prestigious events in the world, and he has since become one of the most sought-after names in breeding. His offspring regularly sell for enormous sums and frequently go on to compete at the highest level. The mother's side carries the influence of Shamardal, another high-class stallion whose descendants have won top races across Europe and beyond. On paper, this is a horse built to be good.
The trainer sending Partying out for the first time is Kevin Philippart De Foy, whose yard is based in Newmarket — the heartland of British flat racing, a town where the horse has always been king. The yard has been in excellent form this season, sending out 41 winners already, which tells you this is not a team that wastes a raceday entry. When a trainer in that kind of form brings a well-bred three-year-old to the track, it tends to mean they have seen something in morning work that warrants the trip.
Of course, a debut is still a debut. Even the best-bred horses can find their first race overwhelming, and there is simply no substitute for experience. But Partying is exactly the sort of horse whose story is worth following from the very beginning — because if the pedigree delivers even half of