Pure Russian born 25 May 2010 by Premium stallion Sambist
out of AHS Premium mare GAS Pepelka.
Kallista is eligible for Premium progeny classes and competition
and earned a First Premium at the 2012 BEF (British Equestrian
Federation) Futurity evaluations to add to her wins in hand
in the show ring.
Trained by Davina Godwin in hand, Kallista has now joined
Paul Simmon's Zayin Arabian stud and gone into race training
with Pete Hammersley, at PJH Racing. This big strong elegant
mare has excellent conformation and a lengthy stride which
promises a successful future under saddle. She makes her
debut at Wolverhamption Races in May 2015. Kallista is in
foal to top-rated French racing champion No Risk Al Maury
for 2021.
Video
below: Kallista wins the Royal Cavalry of Oman 0-55 Handicap
Stakes at Chelmsford 1st July 2016
Kallista's new owner, Paul Simmons,
riding from PJH Training stables in April 2015 before her
maiden race at Wolverhampton on 2nd May 2015
Below (video and two photos): Kallista's maiden race
New owner Paul Simmons ran Kallista
(horse 6) in her maiden race in a field of nine
on 2 May 2015 at Wolverhampton over 1 mile 1 furlong.
Jockey Stefania Bandola in white cap. Despite staying
with the leading three for most of the race, Kallista
couldn’t quite keep up pace in the final furlong,
and finished a creditable 4th
Jockey Stefania Bandola keeps
Kallista with the leaders
Kallista, fit and well in 4th
place in her maiden race, trained by Pete Hammersley
Showing off her paces for the BEF youngstock
evaluation judges, August 2012
Kallista stod up for the BEF judges,
August 2012; she earns a First Premium in the two-year old
endurance section
Neck and neck - Sambist's yearling fillies
Kallista (bay) and Samska (grey) practice for a racing future
Kallista (left) and Wahiba perform
for Alkass TV crew at Gadebrook 31 May 2013
Wahiba and Kallista (right) reaction
to Alkass TV filming at Gadebrook 31 May 2013
The Gang of Three - Yearling filly Kallista
(centre) with Wahiba (left) and Samska. Photo: Laura Vanderloo
2010 bay filly Kallista was Gadebrook's
first pure Russian foal from Sambist - and has succeeded
our expectations. Big and bold from birth she has continued
to thrive and should make 15.2hh or 15.3hh like her
parents.
