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Horse: Zeus Olympios (GB) Foaled: April 02, 2022 Sex: Colt Color: Chestnut Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum (GB) Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Trainer: K. R. Burke
Racing Summary: A highly promising, undefeated three-year-old, Zeus Olympios has won all three of his starts to date. He capped his progression by winning the Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Superior Mile Stakes [G3] at Haydock Park, establishing himself as a pattern-class performer. His current Timeform rating is 108p, with the 'p' indicating he is considered highly likely to improve further.
Zeus Olympios possesses a stallion's pedigree, combining the potent sire line of Dubawi with a deep, high-class female family renowned for producing top-tier juvenile talent and milers.
He is by the English 2000 Guineas winner Night of Thunder, one of Dubawi's most successful sons at stud, known for imparting class and a turn of foot.
The maternal line is equally impressive. His dam, Rhea, was a stakes-placed two-year-old by the elite French sire Siyouni. The quality deepens with each generation:
NIGHT OF THUNDER (IRE) (2011, by Dubawi) A classic-winning miler, his crowning achievement was defeating a stellar field in the QIPCO Two Thousand Guineas [G1]. He has become a consistently top-class sire.
1st Dam Rhea (GB) (2017, by Siyouni). A winner at 2 in England. Showed considerable class by finishing 3rd in the British Stallion Studs E.B.F. Star S. [L]. She has produced 3 foals to date.
Unraced as a two-year-old.
Zeus Olympios produced an impressive late surge to win, demonstrating a potent turn of foot to come from off the pace in a race run at a strong gallop.
The race was run at a significantly faster-than-average pace, confirmed by the Vs.Par time of -2.61 seconds. This strong early gallop was primarily set by the 6th place finisher, Snow Master, who led for the first six furlongs. This demanding pace ultimately set the race up perfectly for a horse with a strong finish, like Zeus Olympios.
Zeus Olympios broke reasonably well and was settled in 4th position through the first three-quarters of the race.
The decisive moments of the race occurred in the final quarter-mile.
This was a high-class performance from Zeus Olympios. His ability to produce the two fastest closing sectionals in a race that was already run at a frantic pace is the key takeaway. His Finishing Speed Percentage (FSP) of 106.01% is notably high and underscores his powerful finish. He was ridden with perfect timing, conserving energy early before delivering a winning kick. This performance suggests he is a talented horse who thrives in strongly run races where his turn of foot can be used to maximum effect.
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Pedigree and Racing Report: Zeus Olympios (GB)
Horse: Zeus Olympios (GB) Foaled: April 02, 2022 Sex: Colt Color: Chestnut Breeder: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum (GB) Owner: Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Trainer: K. R. Burke
Racing Summary: A highly promising, undefeated three-year-old, Zeus Olympios has won all three of his starts to date. He capped his progression by winning the Best Odds On The Betfair Exchange Superior Mile Stakes [G3] at Haydock Park, establishing himself as a pattern-class performer. His current Timeform rating is 108p, with the 'p' indicating he is considered highly likely to improve further.
Pedigree Analysis
Zeus Olympios possesses a stallion's pedigree, combining the potent sire line of Dubawi with a deep, high-class female family renowned for producing top-tier juvenile talent and milers.
He is by the English 2000 Guineas winner Night of Thunder, one of Dubawi's most successful sons at stud, known for imparting class and a turn of foot.
The maternal line is equally impressive. His dam, Rhea, was a stakes-placed two-year-old by the elite French sire Siyouni. The quality deepens with each generation:
- The 2nd dam, Titian's Pride, is a half-sister to a stakes performer and has produced a Classic winner in India.
- The 3rd dam, Titian Time, was a high-weighted filly in England, runner-up in the prestigious PrixMarcelBoussac[G1], and a track-record setter at Belmont Park.
- The 4th dam, Timely, was herself a Group 1-placed juvenile in the MoyglareStudS.[G1] and is the foundation mare for this branch of the family, having produced five individual black-type horses.
Sire Line
NIGHT OF THUNDER (IRE) (2011, by Dubawi) A classic-winning miler, his crowning achievement was defeating a stellar field in the QIPCO Two Thousand Guineas [G1]. He has become a consistently top-class sire.
- Sire Stats: 7 crops, 831 foals, 575 starters (69%), 406 winners (49%), and 75 stakes winners (9%).
- Total Earnings: Over $45.3 million.
- Notable Progeny: QAADER (Champion in Saudi Arabia), HIGHFIELD PRINCESS (Multiple G1-winning sprinter in England, Ireland, and France), SILENT NIGHT (Champion in Scandinavia), ISAAC SHELBY(PrixJean−LucLagardere[G1]), THUNDERING NIGHTS (PrettyPollyS.[G1]).
Female Family
1st Dam Rhea (GB) (2017, by Siyouni). A winner at 2 in England. Showed considerable class by finishing 3rd in the British Stallion Studs E.B.F. Star S. [L]. She has produced 3 foals to date.
- Zeus Olympios (GB) (c. by Night of Thunder). See racing record. Subject of this report.
- TERESITA (IND) (f. by Havana Gold). Classic winner in India, winning the Bangalore Oaks [LR] and placing 3rd in the Indian One Thousand Guineas [LR].
- Rhea (GB) (f. by Siyouni). Stakes-placed winner (see above).
- Race Record: Winner in England and North America. Her career highlight was a 2nd place finish in the PrixMarcelBoussacRoyalBarrieredeDeauville[G1]. Set a track record at Belmont Park for 6 furlongs (1:09.90).
- Produce: Dam of Fannaan (c. by Speightstown), 2nd in the DubaiDutyFreeCup[L].
- Race Record: Placed 3rd in the MoyglareStudS.[G1], BisquitCognacChallengeS.[G2], and GainsboroughStudFredDarlingS.[G3].
- Produce:Dam of 8 winners, including 5 black-type performers:
- SHINING HOUR (f. by Red Ransom). Winner of the QueenMaryS.[G3] at Royal Ascot.
- Titian Time (f. by Red Ransom). Group 1-placed winner (see above).
- Axford (g. by Woodman). 2nd in the FuturityS.[G3].
- Clear Impression (IRE) (f. by Danehill). Stakes-placed winner, 2nd in the E.B.F.LandO′BurnsS.[L].
- Al Fareej (IRE) (f. by Iffraaj). Stakes-placed winner, 2nd in the BathwickTyresSt.HughsS.[L].
Racing Record for Zeus Olympios (GB)
Unraced as a two-year-old.
| Date | Racecourse | Distance | Class/Grade | Result | Official Rating | Timeform Rating | Notes |
| 06-Sep-25 | Haydock Park | ~8.1f (Turf) | Group 3 | 1st | - | 118 | Won the Superior Mile S. Showed a strong turn of foot to win decisively, confirming his status as a group-level performer. |
| 02-Aug-25 | Thirsk | ~8f (Turf) | Class 4 | 1st / 8 | - | 101+ | Maintained his unbeaten record with ease. Drew clear in the final furlong and showed signs of inexperience once hitting the front, suggesting significant improvement to come. |
| 22-Jan-25 | Kempton Park | 7f (All-Weather) | Class 5 | 1st / 8 | - | 75+ | Debut. Overcame a slow start, travelled well and showed a professional attitude to win with something in hand. Marked as a horse sure to improve. |
Breeding and Conformation Notes
- Inbreeding: He is a complete outcross through five generations, with no duplicated ancestors in his pedigree. This is often considered a source of genetic strength and constitutional soundness.
- Dosage Profile: His Dosage Index (DI) of 0.91 with a Center of Distribution (CD) of -0.0454 points towards a blend of speed and stamina, with a strong aptitude for distances around a mile. This profile is consistent with his performance in the Group 3 Superior Mile.
Zeus Olympios produced an impressive late surge to win, demonstrating a potent turn of foot to come from off the pace in a race run at a strong gallop.
Race Analysis
The race was run at a significantly faster-than-average pace, confirmed by the Vs.Par time of -2.61 seconds. This strong early gallop was primarily set by the 6th place finisher, Snow Master, who led for the first six furlongs. This demanding pace ultimately set the race up perfectly for a horse with a strong finish, like Zeus Olympios.
Sectional Breakdown
Early to Mid-Race (Furlongs 1-6)
Zeus Olympios broke reasonably well and was settled in 4th position through the first three-quarters of the race.
- 1f - 17.59s (+0.62s): He was positioned in mid-division, 0.62 seconds off the leader.
- 2f - 6f: He maintained this 4th position consistently, travelling patiently behind the strong pace. Throughout this phase, his sectional times show he was conserving energy, sitting between 0.13 and 0.84 seconds slower than the leader in each furlong. He was clearly being held onto for a late run.
The Finish (Furlongs 7-8)
The decisive moments of the race occurred in the final quarter-mile.
- 7th Furlong (11.14s): This is where Zeus Olympios made his move. He produced the fastest sectional of any horse in the race for this furlong (indicated by the +0.00 split, meaning no horse ran it faster). This burst of speed took him from 4th place into the lead.
- 8th Furlong (11.78s): After taking the lead, he sustained his effort powerfully to the line. He again clocked the fastest final furlong time of the race, pulling clear to win by a comfortable 2 lengths.
Conclusion
This was a high-class performance from Zeus Olympios. His ability to produce the two fastest closing sectionals in a race that was already run at a frantic pace is the key takeaway. His Finishing Speed Percentage (FSP) of 106.01% is notably high and underscores his powerful finish. He was ridden with perfect timing, conserving energy early before delivering a winning kick. This performance suggests he is a talented horse who thrives in strongly run races where his turn of foot can be used to maximum effect.
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