Galileo Rock
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| Galileo Rock | |
|---|---|
 Galileo Rock at 2013 Epsom Derby. | |
| Sire | Galileo |
| Grandsire | Sadler's Wells |
| Dam | Grecian Bride |
| Damsire | Groom Dancer |
| Sex | Colt |
| Foaled | 18 April 2010[1] |
| Country | Ireland |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Rockfield Farm |
| Owner | Michael O'Flynn |
| Trainer | David Wachman |
| Record | 6: 1-1-3 |
Galileo Rock (18 April 2010 – 22 January 2014) was an Irish Thoroughbred racehorse. In 2013 he was placed in The Derby, Irish Derby and St Leger Stakes.
Galileo Rock was a chestnut horse with a broad white blaze and three white socks[2] bred in Ireland by Rockfield Farm. He was sired by Galileo the winner of the 2001 Derby who went on to become an outstanding breeding stallion, winning the title of champion sire on four occasions.[3] Galileo's other progeny include Rip Van Winkle, Nathaniel, Cape Blanco, New Approach and Frankel.[4] His dam Grecian Bride came from a family established at the Ballymacoll Stud: her grandmother Edinburgh is also the direct female-line ancestor of Golan and North Light.[5] Grecian Bride has also produced Saddler's Rock, a leading stayer who won both the Doncaster Cup in 2011 Goodwood Cup in 2012.
In September 2011, the yearling was sent to the Goffs sale where he was bought for €150,000 by BBA Ireland[6] and entered the ownership of Michael O'Flynn. He was sent into training with David Wachman at Goolds Cross, County Tipperary. He was ridden in all of his races by Wayne Lordan.