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Very Distinguished
Foaled 2006 · by Diktat out of Dignify (Rainbow Quest)
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20Runs
0Wins
32nd / 3rd
67Best OR
£2,335Prize money
Form 90673270/60 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 31 May 08 – 7 Jun 10, last for Michael Quinlan · current OR 48
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 10 | FolkestoneJoy Is Discovering Your Favourite Brands Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f · Good | 1m4f | Good | 11/11 | 48 | William Carson |
| 8 Jan 10 | Lingfield (AW)Bet Multiples - Betdaq Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 6/8 | 52 | Dane O'Neill |
| 28 Dec 09 | Wolverhampton (AW)Bet Totepool On All UK Racing Handicap (Div 1) · Class 6 · 1m1f103y · Standard | 1m1f103y | Standard | 10/12 | 54 | Robert Winston |
| 13 Dec 09 | Kempton (AW)Betfair Racing Multiples Handicap · Class 6 · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 7/7 | 55 | Liam Keniry |
| 11 Nov 09 | Kempton (AW)boxingdayraces.co.uk Handicap · Class 7 · 1m4f · Standard | 1m4f | Standard | 2/13 | 48 | Liam Keniry |
| 3 Nov 09 | Kempton (AW)Book Your Christmas Party At Kempton Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 6 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 3/7 | 48 | Alan Munro |
| 23 Oct 09 | Wolverhampton (AW)Stay At The Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 6 · 1m1f103y · Standard | 1m1f103y | Standard | 7/12 | 48 | Lee Newnes |
| 24 Sep 09 | Kempton (AW)Panoramic Bar & Restaurant Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 6 · 1m · Standard | 1m | Standard | 6/14 | 49 | James Doyle |
| 21 Jul 09 | YarmouthJohn Smith's Extra Cold Handicap · Class 6 · 1m3f101y · Good To Soft | 1m3f101y | Good To Soft | 10/13 | 51 | Eddie Creighton |
| 19 Jun 09 | GoodwoodBook In Advance For Glorious Goodwood Handicap · Class 5 · 1m1f192y · Good | 1m1f192y | Good | 9/12 | 56 | Nicol Polli |
| 4 Jun 09 | LingfieldMichael Wright Racing Handicap · Class 6 · 1m3f106y · Good To Firm | 1m3f106y | Good To Firm | 7/12 | 58 | Liam Jones |
| 21 Apr 09 | FolkestoneBuy Photo Finish Prints at eventimage.tv Handicap · Class 5 · 1m2f · Good | 1m2f | Good | 9/9 | 62 | Nicol Polli |
Very Distinguished2006
Diktat
Dignify
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Rainbow Quest
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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: Dignify by Rainbow Quest
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 8 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuban (GB) 2017 gelding · by Havana Gold | 1 | 0 | – |
| Y Fyn Duw A Fydd (GB) 2015 mare · by Nathaniel | 15 | 1 | OR 93 |
| So Hoity Toity (GB) 2014 filly · by Harbour Watch | 15 | 1 | OR 75 |
| You Wish (GB) 2013 filly · by Poet's Voice | 4 | 0 | – |
| Tea Gown (IRE) 2011 mare · by Iffraaj | 16 | 0 | OR 80 |
| Declamation (IRE) 2010 gelding · by Shamardal | 43 | 6 | OR 75 |
| Pugnacious (IRE) 2009 colt · by Street Cry | 10 | 0 | OR 59 |
| Personify (GB) 2002 gelding · by Zafonic | 33 | 3 | OR 77 |
Very Distinguished in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1313 · as a yearling | 26,000gnsBBA Ireland | BBA Ireland | Genesis Green Stud |
| 2010 Tattersalls JulyLot 723 · as a in training | Bought back (800gns) | – | Athnid Stables (N. Quinlan) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 mare by Equiano | 2026 Tattersalls Online JulyLot 87 · broodmare | 1,000gnsAndre Gilbert (P.S.) |
| So Hoity Toity2014 mare by Harbour Watch | 2025 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1805 · broodmare | Bought back |
| 2019 mare by Equiano | 2024 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 61 · broodmare | Bought back |
| 2019 mare by Equiano | 2023 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2273 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Cuban2017 colt by Havana Gold | 2018 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1857 · yearling | 3,000gnsCA Dunnett |
| Cuban2017 colt by Havana Gold | 2017 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 443 · foal | 8,000gnsPeter & Ross Doyle Bloodstock |
| So Hoity Toity2014 filly by Harbour Watch | 2015 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1518 · yearling | Bought back |
| Tea Gown2011 filly by Iffraaj | 2015 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 89 · in training | 18,000gnsJulie French |
| You Wish2013 filly by Poet's Voice | 2014 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 902 · yearling | 29,000gnsGL Moore Racing |
| Declamation2010 gelding by Shamardal | 2013 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 579 · in training | 8,000gns295C Partnership |
| Pugnacious2009 colt by Street Cry | 2012 Goffs UK Autumn Yearling & HIT SaleLot 206 · in training | £1,200Abdulla Almatiri |
| 2004 mare by Alhaarth | 2007 Tattersalls JulyLot 52 · broodmare | 7,500gnsLarry Stratton |
| Personify2002 gelding by Zafonic | 2007 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1296 · in training | 4,000gnsRon Harris |
| 2005 filly by Efisio | 2006 Goffs MillionLot 111 · yearling | €55,000Mulryan Liam |
| Personify2002 colt by Zafonic | 2005 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 628 · in training | 21,000gnsJ Reid |
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.