Russian Epic
Foaled 2004 · by Diktat out of Russian Rhapsody (Cosmonaut)
Form 7325/6/00231 (latest on the right) · Flat, Hurdle, Chase · ran 30 Apr 07 – 31 Mar 11, last for Philip Hobbs · current OR 103
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 11 | LudlowEddie Mapp Memorial Handicap Chase · Class 3 · 2m4f · Good | 2m4f | Good | 1/11 | 103 | Richard Johnson |
| 11 Mar 11 | WincantonWincanton Golf Course Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m6f · Good To Firm | 2m6f | Good To Firm | 3/6 | 103 | Tom O'Brien |
| 11 Feb 11 | KemptonFollow Paul Nicholls On Facebook And Twitter Novices' Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m5f · Good To Soft | 2m5f | Good To Soft | 2/18 | 103 | Richard Johnson |
| 22 Jan 11 | WincantonBathwick Tyres Yeovil Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · Soft | 2m | Soft | 12/16 | 106 | Richard Johnson |
| 8 Jan 11 | Wincantonhigos.co.uk Insurance Services Handicap Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m4f · Soft | 2m4f | Soft | 11/14 | 110 | Christopher Geoghegan |
| 19 Oct 10 | ExeterBathwick Tyres Barnstaple Handicap Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3f · Good | 2m3f | Good | 6/13 | 110 | Richard Johnson |
| 4 May 09 | WindsorAw Creative Handicap · Class 4 · 1m4f · Good To Firm | 1m4f | Good To Firm | 5/6 | 79 | Richard Kingscote |
| 12 Apr 09 | TowcesterTowcester Racecourse Ladies Evening 29th May Maiden Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m3f110y · Good | 2m3f110y | Good | 2/14 | 112 | Mark Grant |
| 21 Mar 09 | NewburyJohnny Haine Memorial Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m110y · Good | 2m110y | Good | 3/6 | – | Mark Grant |
| 21 Feb 09 | KemptonWilliamhill.com Dovecote Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) · Class 1 · 2m · Good To Soft | 2m | Good To Soft | 7/8 | – | Mark Grant |
| 17 Sep 08 | YarmouthSea-Deer Handicap · Class 4 · 1m3y · Good | 1m3y | Good | 14/15 | 78 | Philip Robinson |
| 10 Aug 08 | LeicesterLeicestershire And Rutland Life Handicap · Class 5 · 1m60y · Good | 1m60y | Good | 1/11 | 74 | Philip Robinson |
Diktat as a stallion
In our records: 480 runners, 195 winners (41%), 23 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 26 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2002–2014.
His best
Dream Ahead Group 1 OR 128 · Rajeem Group 1 OR 113 · First City Group 2 OR 110 · Definightly Group 3 OR 114 · Formal Decree Group 3 OR 113 · Lady Gloria Group 3 OR 112
The dam: Russian Rhapsody by Cosmonaut
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Virtue (GB) 2017 gelding · by Toronado | 60 | 8 | OR 114 |
| Russian Approval (GB) 2012 mare · by Authorized | 5 | 0 | – |
| Russian Affair (GB) 2008 colt · by Haafhd | 6 | 0 | OR 74 |
| Russian Spirit (GB) Listed 2006 mare · by Falbrav | 17 | 3 | OR 98 |
Russian Epic in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1218 · as a in training | Not sold (4,500gns) | – | Kremlin House Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Virtue2017 gelding by Toronado | 2024 Tattersalls JulyLot 651 · in training | 5,000gnsStuart Murray |
| Russian Virtue2017 gelding by Toronado | 2021 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1076 · in training | 10,000gnsJeremiah McGrath |
| 2015 colt by Helmet | 2016 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1006 · yearling | 19,000gnsJose Maria Maldonado |
| 2013 gelding by Paco Boy | 2015 Goffs UK September HIT SaleLot 243 · in training | £800Catherina Vang |
| Russian Spirit2006 mare by Falbrav | 2015 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2182 · broodmare | 25,000gnsEmerald Bloodstock |
| 2013 colt by Paco Boy | 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1314 · yearling | 32,000gnsRoger P Varian |
| 2013 colt by Paco Boy | 2013 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 591 · foal | Not sold |
| Russian Affair2008 colt by Haafhd | 2011 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1140 · in training | 3,500gnsMario Hofer |
| Russian Spirit2006 mare by Falbrav | 2011 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1261 · broodmare | Not sold |
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.