Yorkshire Oaks
Straight Deal was never a popular sire, possibly because of “unfashionable” elements on the female side of his pedigree. He nevertheless proved a reasonably good stallion, being especially successful with his fillies including Ark Royal, Kerkeb and Above Board, all of whom won the Yorkshire Oaks. The best of his colts were the stayers Aldborough (Doncaster Cup) and Royal Highway (Irish St Leger).