From our racing database
Quite A Story
Foaled 2012 · by Equiano out of Perfect Story (Desert Story)
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2Runners
2Winners
0Black-type winners
2Races won
Every foal out of Quite A Story (GB) that has run in Britain or Ireland since 2005, youngest first.
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheephavenbaystory (GB) 2022 filly · by Land Force | 8 | 1 | OR 63 |
| Diligently Done (GB) 2019 filly · by Due Diligence | 6 | 1 | OR 68 |
21Runs
2Wins
62nd / 3rd
70Best OR
£10,283Prize money
Form 53/34657489 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 5 Jun 15 – 17 Nov 17, last for Archie Watson · current OR 55
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 17 | Lingfield (AW)Betway Apprentice Handicap (Div 2) · Class 6 · 6f1y · Standard | 6f1y | Standard | 9/12 | 55 | Charlie Bennett |
| 31 Oct 17 | Wolverhampton (AW)Betway Handicap (Div 1) · Class 6 · 6f20y · Standard | 6f20y | Standard | 8/11 | 57 | Edward Greatrex |
| 7 Sep 17 | Chelmsford City (AW)Bet toteWin At betfred.com Handicap · Class 6 · 6f · Standard | 6f | Standard | 4/12 | 59 | Charlie Bennett |
| 18 Aug 17 | Wolverhampton (AW)Birmingham To Doha And Beyond Handicap (Div 2) · Class 6 · 6f20y · Standard | 6f20y | Standard | 7/9 | 61 | Edward Greatrex |
| 31 Jul 17 | Wolverhampton (AW)Join Black Country Chamber Of Commerce Handicap · Class 6 · 7f36y · Standard | 7f36y | Standard | 5/11 | 62 | Charlie Bennett |
| 26 Jun 17 | ChepstowHappy Birthday Stuart Ash Handicap · Class 6 · 6f16y · Good To Firm | 6f16y | Good To Firm | 6/13 | 64 | Josephine Gordon |
| 25 May 17 | GoodwoodWright Joinery Apprentice Handicap · Class 5 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 4/9 | 64 | Charlie Bennett |
| 24 Apr 17 | WindsorHousehold Cavalry Mounted Regiment Handicap · Class 6 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 3/14 | 65 | Charlie Bennett |
| 1 Dec 16 | Chelmsford City (AW)2017 Ccr Membership Now Available Handicap · Class 5 · 6f · Standard | 6f | Standard | 3/12 | 66 | Charlie Bennett |
| 10 Oct 16 | Chelmsford (AW)Bet totequadpot At totesport.com Handicap · Class 5 · 7f · Standard | 7f | Standard | 5/12 | 66 | Charlie Bennett |
| 26 Aug 16 | GoodwoodNyetimber Apprentice Handicap · Class 5 · 6f · Good | 6f | Good | 1/10 | 64 | Charlie Bennett |
| 11 Aug 16 | SalisburyBill Garnett Memorial Fillies' Handicap · Class 5 · 6f · Good To Firm | 6f | Good To Firm | 6/11 | 66 | Hector Crouch |
Quite A Story2012
Equiano
Perfect Story
Acclamation
Entente Cordiale
Desert Story
Shore Lark
Equiano as a stallion
In our records: 571 runners, 242 winners (42%), 17 black-type winners including 2 at the top level, 12 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2012–2024.
On the track himself: 22 runs, 5 wins — Group 1 winner (King's Stand Stakes (Group 1)).
His best
The Tin Man Group 1 OR 117 · Belvoir Bay Group 1 OR 111 · Gustavus Weston Group 2 OR 115 · Equilateral Group 2 OR 112 · Medicine Jack Group 2 OR 108 · Strath Burn Group 3 OR 116
The dam: Perfect Story by Desert Story
She ran 24 times and won 4, best OR 90 — placed in black type. Dam of 4 winners from 8 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storytime (GB) 2019 filly · by Time Test | 5 | 0 | OR 55 |
| Marta Boy (GB) 2018 gelding · by Sepoy | 19 | 2 | OR 61 |
| Black Box (GB) 2017 mare · by Iffraaj | 13 | 0 | OR 68 |
| The Caretaker (GB) 2016 gelding · by Mukhadram | 4 | 1 | – |
| New Tale (GB) 2014 gelding · by Harbour Watch | 13 | 0 | OR 50 |
| Tanseeb (GB) 2011 gelding · by Royal Applause | 19 | 1 | OR 88 |
| Sygnature (GB) 2009 gelding · by Authorized | 10 | 0 | OR 69 |
| Perfect Cracker (GB) 2008 gelding · by Dubai Destination | 60 | 9 | OR 91 |
Quite A Story in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 659 · as a yearling | 46,000gnsMildmay Bloodstock | Mildmay Bloodstock | Jamie Railton, Agent |
| 2018 Tattersalls JulyLot 49 · as a broodmare · in foal to Due Diligence (USA) | Not sold (6,500gns) | – | Norris Bloodstock |
| 2022 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2304 · as a broodmare · in foal to Havana Grey (GB) | 4,500gnsClaudio Giudici | Claudio Giudici | Barton Sales |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Black Box2017 mare by Iffraaj | 2023 Tattersalls Online FebruaryLot 35 · broodmare | 1,200gnsPhilip McEntee |
| Marta Boy2018 gelding by Sepoy | 2021 Tattersalls AugustLot 451 · in training | 2,500gnsCraig Lidster |
| Marta Boy2018 colt by Sepoy | 2019 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1920 · yearling | 2,000gnsMegan Evans |
| Black Box2017 filly by Iffraaj | 2018 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1338 · yearling | 40,000gnsPaul George |
| Black Box2017 filly by Iffraaj | 2017 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 855 · foal | Not sold |
| The Caretaker2016 colt by Mukhadram | 2017 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1719 · yearling | 11,000gnsFive Star Bloodstock |
| New Tale2014 colt by Harbour Watch | 2016 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1341 · in training | 20,000gnsD Bayliss |
| New Tale2014 colt by Harbour Watch | 2015 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1166 · yearling | 72,000gnsShadwell Estate Company |
| New Tale2014 colt by Harbour Watch | 2014 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 544 · foal | 45,000gnsBoyce Bloodstock |
| Tanseeb2011 colt by Royal Applause | 2012 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 893 · yearling | 90,000gnsShadwell Estate Company |
| Tanseeb2011 colt by Royal Applause | 2011 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 649 · foal | 20,000gnsJNP Bloodstock |
| Sygnature2009 colt by Authorized | 2010 Tattersalls October, Book 1Lot 501 · yearling | 16,000gnsJ J O'Leary |
| Perfect Cracker2008 colt by Dubai Destination | 2008 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 1462 · foal | Not sold |
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