Vodka Bleu
Foaled 1999 · by Pistolet Bleu out of Viva Vodka (Crystal Glitters)
Form 001/105P90P (latest on the right) · Hurdle, Chase · ran 11 Nov 06 – 15 Nov 08, last for David Pipe · current OR 143
Listed won the BGC Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Listed) (2007)
Listed won the Turftv New Year Handicap Chase (Listed) (2008)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 08 | CheltenhamPaddy Power Gold Cup Chase (Grade 3 Handicap) · Class 1 · 2m4f110y · Soft | 2m4f110y | Soft | PU/19 | 143 | Timmy Murphy |
| 26 Apr 08 | SandownBet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 3m5f110y · Good | 3m5f110y | Good | 16/19 | 146 | Timmy Murphy |
| 16 Apr 08 | Cheltenham Grade 2Mears Group Silver Trophy Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 2m5f · Good To Soft | 2m5f | Good To Soft | 9/14 | 146 | Tom Scudamore |
| 5 Apr 08 | AintreeJohn Smith's Grand National Chase (Handicap) Grade 3 · Class 1 · 4m4f · Good | 4m4f | Good | PU/40 | 146 | Paul Moloney |
| 16 Feb 08 | AscotCommercial First Ascot Chase (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 2m5f110y · Good | 2m5f110y | Good | 5/9 | 143 | Timmy Murphy |
| 2 Feb 08 | Sandowntotescoop6 Heroes Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 2m6f · Soft | 2m6f | Soft | 12/15 | 121 | Timmy Murphy |
| 1 Jan 08 | Cheltenham ListedTurftv New Year Handicap Chase (Listed) · Class 1 · 2m5f · Good To Soft | 2m5f | Good To Soft | 1/14 | 138 | Timmy Murphy |
| 22 Dec 07 | Ascot ListedBGC Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Listed) · Class 1 · 3m · Good To Firm | 3m | Good To Firm | 1/13 | 131 | Timmy Murphy |
| 17 Nov 07 | Cheltenham Grade 3Paddy Power Gold Cup Chase (Handicap) · Class 1 · 2m4½f · Good | 2m4½f | Good | 15/20 | 135 | Timmy Murphy |
| 13 Apr 07 | AintreeJohn Smith's Topham Handicap Chase · Class 2 · 2m5f110y · Good | 2m5f110y | Good | 12/29 | 141 | Davy Russell |
| 15 Mar 07 | CheltenhamRacing Post Plate Handicap Chase (Grade 3) · Class 1 · 2m5f · Good To Soft | 2m5f | Good To Soft | 11/23 | 142 | Timmy Murphy |
| 17 Feb 07 | AscotCommercial First Ascot Chase (Grade 1) · Class 1 · 2m3f · Good To Soft | 2m3f | Good To Soft | 4/7 | 137 | Timmy Murphy |
Pistolet Bleu as a stallion
In our records: 179 runners, 80 winners (45%), 10 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 10 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 1995–2003.
His best
Sizing Europe Grade 1 OR 177 · I'msingingtheblues Grade 2 OR 157 · Parsons Pistol Grade 2 OR 136 · Balko Grade 3 · Seven Is My Number Listed OR 154 · Copper Bleu Listed OR 147
The dam: Viva Vodka by Crystal Glitters
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 1 winner from 3 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodnight Alfie (FR) 2007 gelding · by Martaline | 7 | 0 | OR 83 |
| Vincitore (FR) 2006 gelding · by Starborough | 41 | 6 | OR 130 |
| Vigna Maggio (FR) bt 2002 filly · by Starborough | 6 | 0 | – |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Vincitore2006 gelding by Starborough | 2010 Goffs UK Spring HIT SaleLot 108 · in training | £30,000Longsdon, C. |
| Vincitore2006 gelding by Starborough | 2009 Goffs UK Spring Store SaleLot 141 · store | Not sold |
| Goodnight Alfie2007 gelding by Martaline | 2008 Arqana October Yearling SaleLot 39 · yearling | €36,000PETIT Guy |
| Vincitore2006 colt by Starborough | 2007 Arqana October Yearling SaleLot 69 · yearling | €42,000HIGHFLYER BLOODSTOCK |
| 2004 gelding by Starborough | 2005 Arqana October Yearling SaleLot 104 · yearling | €26,000ROHAUT François |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.