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Sahara Ruffian (FI)
Yearling by Idao de Tillard
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SAHARA RUFFIAN (FI) – 2025 FILLY
by IDAO DE TILLARD (FR) – out of SAHARA FLAMES (FI)
Born 11 April 2025
A TOP-CLASS PEDIGREE
A high-class Finnish race mare, Sahara Flames proved her talent against the best of her generation, earning €116,450 with six wins, nine second places and two third places from 25 starts. With a record of 1:12.9, she combined speed with consistency at the highest level.
At three, she was a leading contender in Finland’s major age-group races, winning eliminations of the Suomalainen Kriterium, Kymenlaakso-Ajo and Tammakriterium. She went on to finish second in the Kymenlaakso-Ajo final and Tammakriterium final, before taking third in the Suomalainen Kriterium final in 1:13.5 over 2,600 metres.
By Explosive Matter, the American sire of multiple high-class trotters, Sahara Flames is out of El Angelic, by Kadabra, bringing together established North American trotting bloodlines with proven European racing performance.
A talented and consistent performer with a strong record in Finland’s major races, Sahara Flames brings both class and competitive toughness to her role as a broodmare.
By Idao de Tillard, all class and twice winner of the Prix d’Amérique has already proven he’s a top stallion, Sahara Ruffian combines a high-class sireline with a proven Finnish maternal family.
Her dam, Sahara Flames, belongs to a family with international appeal. Her maternal uncle, Sahara Jaeburn, demonstrated the quality of the family by competing successfully and winning at Vincennes.
Idao de Tiller’s first crop are two year olds and his offspring have already proven he’s the next big name in French breeding, with already 63% of his first crop qualified (51 out of 81 total French « O » horses). We know all about his class and dominance on the racetrack. But now, he’s at the top of the rankings also as a stallion. Idao de Tillard is the leading sire of winners among horses born in 2024.
PERFORMANCE & POTENTIAL
Sahara Ruffian is a Finnish-bred filly registered in Finland, with an interesting pedigree and the potential to develop into a high-class trotter.
Her family’s European connections add further appeal for buyers looking for a filly with both Nordic roots and international pedigree.
FINNISH YOUNG-HORSE RACING OPPORTUNITIES
A list of major Finnish races for young horses, together with the associated participation fees and purchases, is available from the seller.
The seller is willing to cover these costs following a sale, offering the buyer an opportunity to pursue the relevant Finnish racing programme. Full details and conditions can be confirmed with the seller.
VETERINARY INFORMATION
- X-ray certificate available, with no chips or other findings reported.
VIDEO & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Horse video: Watch Sahara Ruffian
- Breeders Bible sale page for Sahara Flames: available from the seller.
Location : Jyväskylä, Finland.
Breeder & Seller: Sahara Racing & Breeding Oy : petra.huhti@fimnet.fi
Sahara Ruffian – a beautifully bred filly by Idao de Tillard, out of a family with proven international ability.