East of the Moon (USA)
March 25, 1991 – 2006
Private Account (USA) x Miesque (USA), by Nureyev (USA)
Family 20
March 25, 1991 – 2006
Private Account (USA) x Miesque (USA), by Nureyev (USA)
Family 20
East of the Moon cemented her champion dam Miesque's reputation as a great producer by becoming Miesque's second French Classic winner from as many foals to race. Unfortunately, East of the Moon was unable to emulate her dam's performance in the paddocks prior to her untimely death in 2006, but her family has been breeding on with increasing success.
Race record
8 starts, 4 wins, 2 seconds, 0 thirds, US$695,107 (converted from French earnings)
1994:
Assessments
Highweighted in France at 3 over 7 to 9.5 furlongs.
As an individual
A scopy bay, East of the Moon had a good shoulder and strong hip.
As a producer
A Reine-de-Course as designated by pedigree analyst Ellen Parker, East of the Moon produced nine named foals, of which four started and three won. Her important foals are as follow:
Connections
Foaled in Kentucky, East of the Moon was bred and owned by Stavros Niarchos, who conducted his breeding operations under the name of Flaxman Holdings, Ltd. She was trained by François Boutin. She was struck by lightning and killed in 2006.
Pedigree notes
East of the Moon is inbred 3x5 to two-time American Horse of the Year Native Dancer and 5x5 to two-time English leading sire Nearco, an unbeaten champion in Europe. She is a half sister to multiple Group 1 winner and important sire Kingmambo (by Mr. Prospector, to 1996 Prix de Ris-Orangis (FR-G3) winner Miesque's Son and to Monevassia, dam of 2005 European champion juvenile filly Rumpelstiltskin (by Danehill) and Irish Group 3 winner I Am Beautiful (by Rip Van Winkle) and second dam of multiple Japanese champion Loves Only You and 2016 Dubai Turf Sponsored by DP World (UAE-G1) winner Real Steel. Rumpelstiltskin, in turn, is the dam of 2014 Yorkshire Oaks (ENG-G1) winner Tapestry and Irish Group 3 winner John F Kennedy, both by Galileo, and Monavassia is also the third dam of multiple Japanese Group 3 winner Terzetto and Irish Group 3 winner Dreamy.
East of the Moon is also a half sister to 2003 Meld Stakes (IRE-G3) winner Mingun (by A.P. Indy) and to listed stakes winner Moon Is Up (by Woodman), dam of 2011 Thekwini Stakes (SAF-G1) winner Amanee (by Pivotal) and second dam of Karakontie, winner of the 2014 Poule d'Essai des Poulains and Breeders' Cup Mile (USA-G1). In addition, East of the Moon is a half sister to Second Happiness (by Storm Cat), dam of 2018 Prix du Jockey Club (French Derby, FR-G1) winner Study of Man (by Deep Impact), and to Ama (by Storm Cat), dam of German listed stakes winner Lunar Maria (by Dubawi).
East of the Moon's dam Miesque won a total of nine championship titles in England, France and the United States. She is a full sister to French stakes winner Massaraat, dam of multiple French stakes winner Tessa Reef (by Mark of Esteem); second dam of English Group 2 winners Permian, Silent Honor and Silkwood; and third dam of 2019 Northern Dancer Turf Stakes (CAN-G1) winner Old Persian. She is also a full sister to Bravemie, dam of multiple French stakes winner Byzantium (by Gulch), and a half sister to Yogya (by Riverman), dam of 2002 French champion 2-year-old filly Six Perfections (by Celtic Swing) and, through her, second dam of French Group 2 winner Planet Five, Australian Group 2 winner Yucatan, and Grade 3 winner Faufiler. Miesque's dam Pasadoble (by Prove Out) is a multiple French stakes winner and a half sister to 1982 Brooklyn Handicap (USA-G2) winner Silver Supreme (by Al Hattab).
Last updated: September 1, 2024
Race record
8 starts, 4 wins, 2 seconds, 0 thirds, US$695,107 (converted from French earnings)
1994:
- Won Prix de Diane Hermes (FR-G1, 2100mT, Chantilly)
- Won Poule d'Essai des Pouliches (FR-G1, 1600mT, Longchamp)
- Won Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard (FR-G1, 1600mT, Deauville)
- 2nd Les Emirates Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (FR-G1, 1600mT, Longchamp)
- 2nd Prix de la Grotte (FR-G3, 1600mT, Longchamp)
Assessments
Highweighted in France at 3 over 7 to 9.5 furlongs.
As an individual
A scopy bay, East of the Moon had a good shoulder and strong hip.
As a producer
A Reine-de-Course as designated by pedigree analyst Ellen Parker, East of the Moon produced nine named foals, of which four started and three won. Her important foals are as follow:
- Moon Driver (1997, by Mr. Prospector) won the 1999 Prix d'Arenberg (FR-G3).
- Moon's Whisper (1999, by Storm Cat) never raced but produced Ibn Malik (by Raven's Pass), a Group-placed listed stakes winner in England and Dubai and second dam of 2024 Sprinters Stakes (JPN-G1) winner Lugal.
- Canda (2000, by Storm Cat) was stakes-placed on the track and is the dam of multiple Group 3 winner Autocratic (by Dubawi) and English stakes winner Evasive (by Elusive Quality). She is the second dam of English Group 3 winner Molatham.
- Beyond the Dream (2002, by Fusaichi Pegasus) never raced but is the dam of 2016 Gran Premio Villapadierna (Spanish Derby) winner Nemqueteba (by Pour Moi).
- Alpha Lupi (2004, by Rahy) never raced but is the dam of 2018 European champion 3-year-old filly Alpha Centauri (by Mastercraftsman), 2020 Coronation Stakes (ENG-G1) Alpine Star (by Sea the Moon), and 2021 Moyglare Stud Stakes (IRE-G1) winner Discoveries (by Mastercraftsman).
Connections
Foaled in Kentucky, East of the Moon was bred and owned by Stavros Niarchos, who conducted his breeding operations under the name of Flaxman Holdings, Ltd. She was trained by François Boutin. She was struck by lightning and killed in 2006.
Pedigree notes
East of the Moon is inbred 3x5 to two-time American Horse of the Year Native Dancer and 5x5 to two-time English leading sire Nearco, an unbeaten champion in Europe. She is a half sister to multiple Group 1 winner and important sire Kingmambo (by Mr. Prospector, to 1996 Prix de Ris-Orangis (FR-G3) winner Miesque's Son and to Monevassia, dam of 2005 European champion juvenile filly Rumpelstiltskin (by Danehill) and Irish Group 3 winner I Am Beautiful (by Rip Van Winkle) and second dam of multiple Japanese champion Loves Only You and 2016 Dubai Turf Sponsored by DP World (UAE-G1) winner Real Steel. Rumpelstiltskin, in turn, is the dam of 2014 Yorkshire Oaks (ENG-G1) winner Tapestry and Irish Group 3 winner John F Kennedy, both by Galileo, and Monavassia is also the third dam of multiple Japanese Group 3 winner Terzetto and Irish Group 3 winner Dreamy.
East of the Moon is also a half sister to 2003 Meld Stakes (IRE-G3) winner Mingun (by A.P. Indy) and to listed stakes winner Moon Is Up (by Woodman), dam of 2011 Thekwini Stakes (SAF-G1) winner Amanee (by Pivotal) and second dam of Karakontie, winner of the 2014 Poule d'Essai des Poulains and Breeders' Cup Mile (USA-G1). In addition, East of the Moon is a half sister to Second Happiness (by Storm Cat), dam of 2018 Prix du Jockey Club (French Derby, FR-G1) winner Study of Man (by Deep Impact), and to Ama (by Storm Cat), dam of German listed stakes winner Lunar Maria (by Dubawi).
East of the Moon's dam Miesque won a total of nine championship titles in England, France and the United States. She is a full sister to French stakes winner Massaraat, dam of multiple French stakes winner Tessa Reef (by Mark of Esteem); second dam of English Group 2 winners Permian, Silent Honor and Silkwood; and third dam of 2019 Northern Dancer Turf Stakes (CAN-G1) winner Old Persian. She is also a full sister to Bravemie, dam of multiple French stakes winner Byzantium (by Gulch), and a half sister to Yogya (by Riverman), dam of 2002 French champion 2-year-old filly Six Perfections (by Celtic Swing) and, through her, second dam of French Group 2 winner Planet Five, Australian Group 2 winner Yucatan, and Grade 3 winner Faufiler. Miesque's dam Pasadoble (by Prove Out) is a multiple French stakes winner and a half sister to 1982 Brooklyn Handicap (USA-G2) winner Silver Supreme (by Al Hattab).
Last updated: September 1, 2024