(Taufan - Twin Island (Standaan))
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- 1993 foal and cost 32,000 as a yearling. Trained by IA Balding winning four races from 6f to 7f between 2yo to 3yo. Won three from six at 2yo when unplaced in 6f maiden on May 21st debut then winning a similar race on June 3rd, unplaced in the Coventry before winning the 6f Group 3 July Stakes and the 6f Group 1 Prix Morny. Third of four in the Dewhurst on final juvenile run. At 3yo successful in a 7f Group 3 event.
- To stud in 1997 and a solid record producing sprinter-milers with a good record with 2yos which have included both his Group winners in Atlantis Prince (8f Group 2) & Tagshira (German Group 2).
- An above average record with his British raced 2yos although his 2005 results were lower than his average and the strike rate below average for the first time. Gets winners at all distances from 5f to 8f and from early season. Gets regular better quality winners with recent examples of Bakewell Tart (Listed level in Italy) & Bond Becks in 2002 and Beaver Patrol, Merchant & Tagula Sunrise in 2004.
- 30 yearlings sold in 2005 for an average around 18,000gns. Moderate 2006 record with 4 winners from 16 runners and a low strike rate. 21 yearlings sold for an average just over 16,000 guineas.
- 2005 to 2009 Wins List.