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Horse profile
Distinctly Blu
- TrainerKevin Ryan
- OwnerThe Gloria Darley Racing Partnership
- FamilyStifen
- Sex
- filly
- Foaled
- 1997
- Highest OR
- 73
- Record (GB & IRE)
- 2 wins from 11 runs (18%)
- Prize money (GB & IRE)
- £13,386 GB
- Last official rating
- 72 (Flat)
- Last run (GB & IRE)
- 14 Aug 2000, Thirsk (13/17)
- Last win (GB & IRE)
- 14 Jul 2000, Chester
Recent form
886162521813
Form
Race record
| Date | Course | Pos | SP | Btn | Jockey | Trainer | Race | Class | Type | Dist | Going | Wgt | OR | Winner / 2nd | Winner prize | Days | Future form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 00 | Thirsk | 13/17 | 10/1 | 9 | Fergal Lynch | Kevin Ryan | Weatherbys Bank Handicap Class D | Class 4 | Flat Turf | 5f | Good | 8-13 | 72 | Our Fred (GB) | £4,303 | 19 | 1/14 |
| 26 Jul 00 | Catterick | 8/13 | 9/1 | 5¼ | Fergal Lynch | Kevin Ryan | Halifax Handicap Class D | Class 4 | Flat Turf | 5f | Good to Firm | 9-3 | 73 | Flak Jacket (GB) | £3,985 | 12 | 2/12 |
| 14 Jul 00 | Chester | 1/11 | 9/4F | won 2 | Iona Wands | Kevin Ryan | KPMG Handicap Class C | Class 3 | Flat Turf | 5f | Soft | 7-5 | 66 | Imperialist (IRE) | £8,580 | 8 | 0/10 |
| 6 Jul 00 | Catterick | 2/8 | 9/2 | ½ | Fergal Lynch | Kevin Ryan | Scotch Corner Handicap Class E | Class 5 | Flat Turf | 6f | Good to Firm | 9-5 | 65 | Maron (GB) | £3,348 | 16 | 0/6 |
| 20 Jun 00 | Thirsk | 5/13 | 11/4F | 5 | Miss E Ramsden | Kevin Ryan | Tony Fawcett Benzoe Handicap (Lady Amateur Riders) | Class 5 | Flat Turf | 6f | Firm | 11-1 | 63 | Lord Omni (USA) | £2,828 | 7 | 1/12 |
| 13 Jun 00 | Redcar | 2/18 | 16/1 | ¾ | Fergal Lynch | Kevin Ryan | Jeroboam Handicap Class E | Class 5 | Flat Turf | 6f | Good | 9-0 | 63 | Dance Little Lady (IRE) | £3,315 | 40 | 0/17 |
| 4 May 00 | Wolverhampton (AW) | 6/12 | 10/1 | 3 | Iona Wands | Kevin Ryan | Pillinger Air Fillies' Handicap Class D | Class 4 | Flat AW | 6f | Standard | 7-10 | 63 | Dancing Empress (GB) | £3,796 | 21 | 0/11 |
| 13 Apr 00 | Musselburgh | 1/10 | 11/2 | won ½ | Fergal Lynch | Kevin Ryan | Racing Channel Available On Telewest Fillies' Maiden Sprint Handicap Class E | Class 5 | Flat Turf | 5f | Good to Soft | 9-11 | 57 | Moy (IRE) | £2,756 | 17 | 0/9 |
| 27 Mar 00 | Southwell (AW) | 6/8 | 16/1 | 2¾ | Fergal Lynch | Kevin Ryan | Bet Direct On ITV Text Page 368 Maiden Stakes Class D | Class 4 | Flat AW | 5f | Standard | 8-7 | - | Lydia's Look (IRE) | £2,743 | 306 | 1/7 |
| 26 May 99 | Ripon | 8/10 | 12/1 | 9 | Tony Culhane | Kevin Ryan | St. Marygate Maiden Stakes Class D | Class 4 | Flat Turf | 5f | Good to Firm | 8-9 | - | Welch's Dream (IRE) | £3,126 | 55 | 1/8 |
| 1 Apr 99 | Musselburgh | 8/9 | 5/2 | 11½ | Adrian McCarthy | Kevin Ryan | Carlyle Place Maiden Auction Stakes Class F | Class 6 | Flat Turf | 5f | Good | 7-12 | - | Blackpool Mamma's (GB) | £2,654 | - | 0/8 |
Weatherbys Bank Handicap Class D
Class 45fGood
All fields
- Date
- 14 Aug 00
- Course
- Thirsk
- Pos
- 13/17
- SP
- 10/1
- Btn
- 9
- Jockey
- Fergal Lynch
- Trainer
- Kevin Ryan
- Race
- Weatherbys Bank Handicap Class D
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 5f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 8-13
- OR
- 72
- Winner / 2nd
- Our Fred (GB)
- Winner prize
- £4,303
- Days
- 19
- Future form
- 1/14
Halifax Handicap Class D
Class 45fGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 26 Jul 00
- Course
- Catterick
- Pos
- 8/13
- SP
- 9/1
- Btn
- 5¼
- Jockey
- Fergal Lynch
- Trainer
- Kevin Ryan
- Race
- Halifax Handicap Class D
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 5f
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 9-3
- OR
- 73
- Winner / 2nd
- Flak Jacket (GB)
- Winner prize
- £3,985
- Days
- 12
- Future form
- 2/12
KPMG Handicap Class C
Class 35fSoft
All fields
- Date
- 14 Jul 00
- Course
- Chester
- Pos
- 1/11
- SP
- 9/4F
- Btn
- won 2
- Jockey
- Iona Wands
- Trainer
- Kevin Ryan
- Race
- KPMG Handicap Class C
- Class
- Class 3
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 5f
- Going
- Soft
- Wgt
- 7-5
- OR
- 66
- Winner / 2nd
- Imperialist (IRE)
- Winner prize
- £8,580
- Days
- 8
- Future form
- 0/10
Scotch Corner Handicap Class E
Class 56fGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 6 Jul 00
- Course
- Catterick
- Pos
- 2/8
- SP
- 9/2
- Btn
- ½
- Jockey
- Fergal Lynch
- Trainer
- Kevin Ryan
- Race
- Scotch Corner Handicap Class E
- Class
- Class 5
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 6f
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 9-5
- OR
- 65
- Winner / 2nd
- Maron (GB)
- Winner prize
- £3,348
- Days
- 16
- Future form
- 0/6
Tony Fawcett Benzoe Handicap (Lady Amateur Riders)
Class 56fFirm
All fields
- Date
- 20 Jun 00
- Course
- Thirsk
- Pos
- 5/13
- SP
- 11/4F
- Btn
- 5
- Jockey
- Miss E Ramsden
- Trainer
- Kevin Ryan
- Race
- Tony Fawcett Benzoe Handicap (Lady Amateur Riders)
- Class
- Class 5
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 6f
- Going
- Firm
- Wgt
- 11-1
- OR
- 63
- Winner / 2nd
- Lord Omni (USA)
- Winner prize
- £2,828
- Days
- 7
- Future form
- 1/12
Jeroboam Handicap Class E
Class 56fGood
All fields
- Date
- 13 Jun 00
- Course
- Redcar
- Pos
- 2/18
- SP
- 16/1
- Btn
- ¾
- Jockey
- Fergal Lynch
- Trainer
- Kevin Ryan
- Race
- Jeroboam Handicap Class E
- Class
- Class 5
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 6f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 9-0
- OR
- 63
- Winner / 2nd
- Dance Little Lady (IRE)
- Winner prize
- £3,315
- Days
- 40
- Future form
- 0/17
- 6/124 May 00 · Wolverhampton (AW)10/1
Pillinger Air Fillies' Handicap Class D
Class 46fStandard
All fields
- Date
- 4 May 00
- Course
- Wolverhampton (AW)
- Pos
- 6/12
- SP
- 10/1
- Btn
- 3
- Jockey
- Iona Wands
- Trainer
- Kevin Ryan
- Race
- Pillinger Air Fillies' Handicap Class D
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Flat AW
- Dist
- 6f
- Going
- Standard
- Wgt
- 7-10
- OR
- 63
- Winner / 2nd
- Dancing Empress (GB)
- Winner prize
- £3,796
- Days
- 21
- Future form
- 0/11
Racing Channel Available On Telewest Fillies' Maiden Sprint Handicap Class E
Class 55fGood to Soft
All fields
- Date
- 13 Apr 00
- Course
- Musselburgh
- Pos
- 1/10
- SP
- 11/2
- Btn
- won ½
- Jockey
- Fergal Lynch
- Trainer
- Kevin Ryan
- Race
- Racing Channel Available On Telewest Fillies' Maiden Sprint Handicap Class E
- Class
- Class 5
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 5f
- Going
- Good to Soft
- Wgt
- 9-11
- OR
- 57
- Winner / 2nd
- Moy (IRE)
- Winner prize
- £2,756
- Days
- 17
- Future form
- 0/9
- 6/827 Mar 00 · Southwell (AW)16/1
Bet Direct On ITV Text Page 368 Maiden Stakes Class D
Class 45fStandard
All fields
- Date
- 27 Mar 00
- Course
- Southwell (AW)
- Pos
- 6/8
- SP
- 16/1
- Btn
- 2¾
- Jockey
- Fergal Lynch
- Trainer
- Kevin Ryan
- Race
- Bet Direct On ITV Text Page 368 Maiden Stakes Class D
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Flat AW
- Dist
- 5f
- Going
- Standard
- Wgt
- 8-7
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Lydia's Look (IRE)
- Winner prize
- £2,743
- Days
- 306
- Future form
- 1/7
St. Marygate Maiden Stakes Class D
Class 45fGood to Firm
All fields
- Date
- 26 May 99
- Course
- Ripon
- Pos
- 8/10
- SP
- 12/1
- Btn
- 9
- Jockey
- Tony Culhane
- Trainer
- Kevin Ryan
- Race
- St. Marygate Maiden Stakes Class D
- Class
- Class 4
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 5f
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Wgt
- 8-9
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Welch's Dream (IRE)
- Winner prize
- £3,126
- Days
- 55
- Future form
- 1/8
Carlyle Place Maiden Auction Stakes Class F
Class 65fGood
All fields
- Date
- 1 Apr 99
- Course
- Musselburgh
- Pos
- 8/9
- SP
- 5/2
- Btn
- 11½
- Jockey
- Adrian McCarthy
- Trainer
- Kevin Ryan
- Race
- Carlyle Place Maiden Auction Stakes Class F
- Class
- Class 6
- Type
- Flat Turf
- Dist
- 5f
- Going
- Good
- Wgt
- 7-12
- OR
- -
- Winner / 2nd
- Blackpool Mamma's (GB)
- Winner prize
- £2,654
- Days
- -
- Future form
- 0/8
Every British and Irish run since 1990, latest first. Btn is the overall distance beaten (lengths). Where the horse won, the runner-up and winning margin are shown.
Future form: next-time-out winners from this horse's races
| Date | Course | Race | This horse | Winner next time | Their pos | Won on | At | Race won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 00 | Thirsk | Weatherbys Bank Handicap Class D | 13/17 | Honesty Fair (GB) | 6 | 23 Aug 00 | York | Falmouth Handicap Class C |
| 26 Jul 00 | Catterick | Halifax Handicap Class D | 8/13 | Flak Jacket (GB) | 1 | 4 Aug 00 | Goodwood | Stewards' Sprint Stakes (Handicap) Class B |
| 26 Jul 00 | Catterick | Halifax Handicap Class D | 8/13 | Treasure Touch (IRE) | 7 | 2 Aug 00 | Carlisle | Norman Bonham-Carter Claiming Stakes Class F |
| 20 Jun 00 | Thirsk | Tony Fawcett Benzoe Handicap (Lady Amateur Riders) | 5/13 | College Maid (IRE) | 9 | 24 Jun 00 | Ayr | Tripleprint Handicap Class D |
| 27 Mar 00 | Southwell (AW) | Bet Direct On ITV Text Page 368 Maiden Stakes Class D | 6/8 | Garth Pool (IRE) | 5 | 28 Apr 00 | Wolverhampton (AW) | Galahad Maiden Claiming Stakes Class F |
| 26 May 99 | Ripon | St. Marygate Maiden Stakes Class D | 8/10 | Happy Diamond (USA) | 2 | 31 Jul 99 | Thirsk | European Breeders Fund Thomas Lord Maiden Stakes Class D |
- 13/1714 Aug 00 · Thirsk
Weatherbys Bank Handicap Class D
All fields
- Date
- 14 Aug 00
- Course
- Thirsk
- Race
- Weatherbys Bank Handicap Class D
- This horse
- 13/17
- Winner next time
- Honesty Fair (GB)
- Their pos
- 6
- Won on
- 23 Aug 00
- At
- York
- Race won
- Falmouth Handicap Class C
- 8/1326 Jul 00 · Catterick
Halifax Handicap Class D
All fields
- Date
- 26 Jul 00
- Course
- Catterick
- Race
- Halifax Handicap Class D
- This horse
- 8/13
- Winner next time
- Flak Jacket (GB)
- Their pos
- 1
- Won on
- 4 Aug 00
- At
- Goodwood
- Race won
- Stewards' Sprint Stakes (Handicap) Class B
- 8/1326 Jul 00 · Catterick
Halifax Handicap Class D
All fields
- Date
- 26 Jul 00
- Course
- Catterick
- Race
- Halifax Handicap Class D
- This horse
- 8/13
- Winner next time
- Treasure Touch (IRE)
- Their pos
- 7
- Won on
- 2 Aug 00
- At
- Carlisle
- Race won
- Norman Bonham-Carter Claiming Stakes Class F
- 5/1320 Jun 00 · Thirsk
Tony Fawcett Benzoe Handicap (Lady Amateur Riders)
All fields
- Date
- 20 Jun 00
- Course
- Thirsk
- Race
- Tony Fawcett Benzoe Handicap (Lady Amateur Riders)
- This horse
- 5/13
- Winner next time
- College Maid (IRE)
- Their pos
- 9
- Won on
- 24 Jun 00
- At
- Ayr
- Race won
- Tripleprint Handicap Class D
- 6/827 Mar 00 · Southwell (AW)
Bet Direct On ITV Text Page 368 Maiden Stakes Class D
All fields
- Date
- 27 Mar 00
- Course
- Southwell (AW)
- Race
- Bet Direct On ITV Text Page 368 Maiden Stakes Class D
- This horse
- 6/8
- Winner next time
- Garth Pool (IRE)
- Their pos
- 5
- Won on
- 28 Apr 00
- At
- Wolverhampton (AW)
- Race won
- Galahad Maiden Claiming Stakes Class F
- 8/1026 May 99 · Ripon
St. Marygate Maiden Stakes Class D
All fields
- Date
- 26 May 99
- Course
- Ripon
- Race
- St. Marygate Maiden Stakes Class D
- This horse
- 8/10
- Winner next time
- Happy Diamond (USA)
- Their pos
- 2
- Won on
- 31 Jul 99
- At
- Thirsk
- Race won
- European Breeders Fund Thomas Lord Maiden Stakes Class D
Other runners from this horse's races (latest 20 races with a next-time-out winner, up to 40 rows) that won on their next start in Britain or Ireland. FF on the race record = next-time-out winners / runners that have run again (this horse excluded).
Trainer changes
| Trainer | First run | Last run | First run for yard | OR first run | OR last run | Best OR | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Ryan | 1 Apr 99 | 14 Aug 00 | 8/9 | 57 | 72 | 73 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | £13,386 | €0 |
Kevin Ryan
- Trainer
- Kevin Ryan
- First run
- 1 Apr 99
- Last run
- 14 Aug 00
- First run for yard
- 8/9
- OR first run
- 57
- OR last run
- 72
- Best OR
- 73
- Runs
- 11
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £13,386
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Trained by one trainer throughout its British and Irish career.
Stats
Career summary by code (GB & IRE)
| Code | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) | Best OR | First run | Last run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | £13,386 | €0 | 73 | 1 Apr 99 | 14 Aug 00 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runs
- 11
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £13,386
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
- Best OR
- 73
- First run
- 1 Apr 99
- Last run
- 14 Aug 00
Placed = 1st in 2-4 runners, 1st-2nd in 5-7, 1st-3rd in 8+.
By race type
| Race type | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Turf | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | £13,386 | €0 | ||
| Flat AW | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Flat Turf
- Race type
- Flat Turf
- Runs
- 9
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £13,386
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Flat AW
- Race type
- Flat AW
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By going
| Going | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Good to Firm | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,030 | €0 | ||
| Good | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,020 | €0 | ||
| Good to Soft | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £2,756 | €0 | ||
| Soft | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £8,580 | €0 | ||
| Standard | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Firm
- Going
- Firm
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Good to Firm
- Going
- Good to Firm
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,030
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Good
- Going
- Good
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,020
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Good to Soft
- Going
- Good to Soft
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £2,756
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Soft
- Going
- Soft
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £8,580
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Standard
- Going
- Standard
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By distance
| Distance | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5f to 6f | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | £13,386 | €0 |
5f to 6f
- Distance
- 5f to 6f
- Runs
- 11
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £13,386
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Flat bands: 5f-6f, 7f-1m, 9f-11f, 12f-13f, 14f+. NH bands: 2m-2m1f, 2m2f-2m5f, 2m6f-3m1f, 3m2f+.
By course
| Course | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musselburgh | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £2,756 | €0 | ||
| Catterick | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,030 | €0 | ||
| Thirsk | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Chester | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £8,580 | €0 | ||
| Redcar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,020 | €0 | ||
| Ripon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Southwell (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Wolverhampton (AW) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Musselburgh
- Course
- Musselburgh
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £2,756
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Catterick
- Course
- Catterick
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,030
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Thirsk
- Course
- Thirsk
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Chester
- Course
- Chester
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £8,580
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Redcar
- Course
- Redcar
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,020
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Ripon
- Course
- Ripon
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Southwell (AW)
- Course
- Southwell (AW)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Wolverhampton (AW)
- Course
- Wolverhampton (AW)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By class
| Class | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £8,580 | €0 | ||
| Class 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Class 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | £4,806 | €0 | ||
| Class 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Class 3
- Class
- Class 3
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £8,580
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Class 4
- Class
- Class 4
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Class 5
- Class
- Class 5
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £4,806
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Class 6
- Class
- Class 6
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Pattern (Group/Grade/Listed) shown ahead of class. Irish races carry no class, so they are grouped as handicap or non-handicap.
By field size
| Runners | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 12 runners | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | £11,336 | €0 | ||
| 6 to 8 runners | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,030 | €0 | ||
| 13 to 16 runners | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 17+ runners | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,020 | €0 |
9 to 12 runners
- Runners
- 9 to 12 runners
- Runs
- 5
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £11,336
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
6 to 8 runners
- Runners
- 6 to 8 runners
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,030
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
13 to 16 runners
- Runners
- 13 to 16 runners
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
17+ runners
- Runners
- 17+ runners
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,020
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By month
| Month | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| April | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £2,756 | €0 | ||
| May | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| June | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,020 | €0 | ||
| July | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £9,610 | €0 | ||
| August | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
March
- Month
- March
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
April
- Month
- April
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £2,756
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
May
- Month
- May
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
June
- Month
- June
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,020
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
July
- Month
- July
- Runs
- 3
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £9,610
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
August
- Month
- August
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By jockey
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fergal Lynch | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | £4,806 | €0 | ||
| Iona Wands | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £8,580 | €0 | ||
| Adrian McCarthy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Miss E Ramsden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| Tony Culhane | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Fergal Lynch
- Jockey
- Fergal Lynch
- Runs
- 6
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £4,806
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Iona Wands
- Jockey
- Iona Wands
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £8,580
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Adrian McCarthy
- Jockey
- Adrian McCarthy
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Miss E Ramsden
- Jockey
- Miss E Ramsden
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Tony Culhane
- Jockey
- Tony Culhane
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By trainer
| Trainer | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Ryan | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | £13,386 | €0 |
Kevin Ryan
- Trainer
- Kevin Ryan
- Runs
- 11
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £13,386
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
By headgear
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No headgear | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | £13,386 | €0 |
No headgear
- Headgear
- No headgear
- Runs
- 11
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd
- 2
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £13,386
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Headgear codes as declared: b blinkers, v visor, p cheekpieces, t tongue strap, h hood, e/s eyeshield.
By days since last run
| Days since last run | Runs | Wins | 2nd | 3rd | Win % | Place % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debut / no previous run | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 1 to 7 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| 8 to 14 days | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | £8,580 | €0 | ||
| 15 to 30 days | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | £3,786 | €0 | ||
| 31 to 60 days | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | £1,020 | €0 | ||
| 121 to 365 days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
Debut / no previous run
- Days since last run
- Debut / no previous run
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
1 to 7 days
- Days since last run
- 1 to 7 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
8 to 14 days
- Days since last run
- 8 to 14 days
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £8,580
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
15 to 30 days
- Days since last run
- 15 to 30 days
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 1
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £3,786
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
31 to 60 days
- Days since last run
- 31 to 60 days
- Runs
- 2
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 1
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,020
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
121 to 365 days
- Days since last run
- 121 to 365 days
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd
- 0
- 3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Place %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Counted from the previous run in Britain or Ireland; runs abroad are not seen.
Pedigree
Pedigree
Sire branchDistinctly North (USA)
Parent · 1
Grandparents · 2
- Sire's sireMinshaanshu Amad (USA)
- Sire's damDistinctiveness (USA)
Great-grandparents · 4
- Sire's sire's sireNot traced
- Sire's sire's damNot traced
- Sire's dam's sireNot traced
- Sire's dam's damNot traced
Dam branchStifen (GB)
Parent · 1
- DamStifen (GB)
Grandparents · 2
- Dam's sireBurslem (IRE)
- Dam's damNot traced
Great-grandparents · 4
- Dam's sire's sireNot traced
- Dam's sire's damNot traced
- Dam's dam's sireNot traced
- Dam's dam's damNot traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
Not traced
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Breeding card
HorseDistinctly Blu (IRE)
Sexfilly
Foaled1997
SireDistinctly North (USA)
DamStifen (GB)
DamsireBurslem (IRE)
Sire's sireMinshaanshu Amad (USA)
Sire's damDistinctiveness (USA)
Dam's produce7 winners from 9 runners
Notable siblingNoble Damer (IRE)
Female line
- Stifen (GB) · 7 winners from 9 runners
Sire, dam and damsire
| Sire | Dam | Damsire | Sex | Sire's avg winning distance | Damsire's avg winning distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distinctly North (USA) | Stifen (GB) | Burslem (IRE) | filly | Flat 7.3f · NH 2m2f | Flat 7.9f · NH 2m5f |
Distinctly North (USA)
- Dam
- Stifen (GB)
- Damsire
- Burslem (IRE)
- Sex
- filly
- Sire's avg winning distance
- Flat 7.3f · NH 2m2f
- Damsire's avg winning distance
- Flat 7.9f · NH 2m5f
Progeny of Distinctly North (USA) in this horse's best conditions
| Condition | Runs | Wins | Placed | Win % | Place % | This horse runs | This horse wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat runs | 3,288 | 214 | 609 | 11 | 2 | ||
| At 5f to 6f | 1,221 | 91 | 250 | 11 | 2 | ||
| On Good to soft or yielding going | 392 | 18 | 49 | 1 | 1 | ||
| At 5f to 6f on Good to soft or yielding going | 144 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
All Flat runs
- Condition
- All Flat runs
- Runs
- 3,288
- Wins
- 214
- Placed
- 609
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 11
- This horse wins
- 2
At 5f to 6f
- Condition
- At 5f to 6f
- Runs
- 1,221
- Wins
- 91
- Placed
- 250
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 11
- This horse wins
- 2
On Good to soft or yielding going
- Condition
- On Good to soft or yielding going
- Runs
- 392
- Wins
- 18
- Placed
- 49
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 1
- This horse wins
- 1
At 5f to 6f on Good to soft or yielding going
- Condition
- At 5f to 6f on Good to soft or yielding going
- Runs
- 144
- Wins
- 9
- Placed
- 20
- Win %
- Place %
- This horse runs
- 1
- This horse wins
- 1
Best distance band and going band are where this horse has most wins (then places, then runs) in its main code. Sire figures: all British and Irish runs by the sire's progeny since 1990.
Distinctly North (USA) × Burslem mares (the cross)
| Code | Runners | Winners | Winners % | Black-type winners | Runs | Wins | 2nd/3rd | Win % | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 6 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 2 | 9 | £15,068 | €0 | ||
| National Hunt | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 | ||
| All runs | 6 | 1 | 0 | 54 | 2 | 9 | £15,068 | €0 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Runners
- 6
- Winners
- 1
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 43
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd/3rd
- 9
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £15,068
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
National Hunt
- Code
- National Hunt
- Runners
- 2
- Winners
- 0
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 11
- Wins
- 0
- 2nd/3rd
- 0
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
All runs
- Code
- All runs
- Runners
- 6
- Winners
- 1
- Winners %
- Black-type winners
- 0
- Runs
- 54
- Wins
- 2
- 2nd/3rd
- 9
- Win %
- Prize GB (£)
- £15,068
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
All British and Irish runners by this sire out of mares by this damsire, since 1990 (includes this horse). Black type = Group/Grade 1-3 or Listed winner.
Best of the cross
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Black-type wins | Prize GB (£) | Prize IRE (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distinctly Blu (IRE) | 11 | 2 | 0 | £13,386 | €0 |
| Silent Echo (IRE) | 1 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
| Matter Of Trust (IRE) | 4 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
| White House Lady (IRE) | 4 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
| Patience Of Angels (IRE) | 17 | 0 | 0 | £0 | €0 |
| Phantom Dancer I (IRE) | 17 | 0 | 0 | £1,682 | €0 |
Distinctly Blu (IRE)
- Horse
- Distinctly Blu (IRE)
- Runs
- 11
- Wins
- 2
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £13,386
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Silent Echo (IRE)
- Horse
- Silent Echo (IRE)
- Runs
- 1
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Matter Of Trust (IRE)
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
White House Lady (IRE)
- Runs
- 4
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Patience Of Angels (IRE)
- Runs
- 17
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £0
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Phantom Dancer I (IRE)
- Runs
- 17
- Wins
- 0
- Black-type wins
- 0
- Prize GB (£)
- £1,682
- Prize IRE (€)
- €0
Top 12 by best win level, then wins.
Ratings
Official ratings
| Code | Current OR | Highest OR | Lowest OR | Last winning OR | Last win | Rated runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 72 | 73 | 57 | 66 | 14 Jul 00 | 8 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Current OR
- 72
- Highest OR
- 73
- Lowest OR
- 57
- Last winning OR
- 66
- Last win
- 14 Jul 00
- Rated runs
- 8
Current OR here is the mark carried on the latest run in each code; the page header uses a newer declared mark where one exists.
Official rating by run
| Date | Course | Code | OR | Change | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 00 | Thirsk | Flat | 72 | -1 | 13/17 |
| 26 Jul 00 | Catterick | Flat | 73 | 7 | 8/13 |
| 14 Jul 00 | Chester | Flat | 66 | 1 | 1/11 |
| 6 Jul 00 | Catterick | Flat | 65 | 2 | 2/8 |
| 20 Jun 00 | Thirsk | Flat | 63 | 0 | 5/13 |
| 13 Jun 00 | Redcar | Flat | 63 | 0 | 2/18 |
| 4 May 00 | Wolverhampton (AW) | Flat | 63 | 6 | 6/12 |
| 13 Apr 00 | Musselburgh | Flat | 57 | - | 1/10 |
- 13/1714 Aug 00 · Thirsk
All fields
- Date
- 14 Aug 00
- Course
- Thirsk
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 72
- Change
- -1
- Pos
- 13/17
- 8/1326 Jul 00 · Catterick
All fields
- Date
- 26 Jul 00
- Course
- Catterick
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 73
- Change
- 7
- Pos
- 8/13
- 1/1114 Jul 00 · Chester
All fields
- Date
- 14 Jul 00
- Course
- Chester
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 66
- Change
- 1
- Pos
- 1/11
- 2/86 Jul 00 · Catterick
All fields
- Date
- 6 Jul 00
- Course
- Catterick
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 65
- Change
- 2
- Pos
- 2/8
- 5/1320 Jun 00 · Thirsk
All fields
- Date
- 20 Jun 00
- Course
- Thirsk
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 63
- Change
- 0
- Pos
- 5/13
- 2/1813 Jun 00 · Redcar
All fields
- Date
- 13 Jun 00
- Course
- Redcar
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 63
- Change
- 0
- Pos
- 2/18
- 6/124 May 00 · Wolverhampton (AW)
All fields
- Date
- 4 May 00
- Course
- Wolverhampton (AW)
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 63
- Change
- 6
- Pos
- 6/12
- 1/1013 Apr 00 · Musselburgh
All fields
- Date
- 13 Apr 00
- Course
- Musselburgh
- Code
- Flat
- OR
- 57
- Change
- -
- Pos
- 1/10
Current mark v winning marks
| Code | Current OR | OR last run | Change | Last winning OR | Last win | v last winning | Highest winning OR | v highest winning | Highest OR | v highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 72 | 72 | 0 | 66 | 14 Jul 00 | 6 | 66 | 6 | 73 | -1 |
Flat
- Code
- Flat
- Current OR
- 72
- OR last run
- 72
- Change
- 0
- Last winning OR
- 66
- Last win
- 14 Jul 00
- v last winning
- 6
- Highest winning OR
- 66
- v highest winning
- 6
- Highest OR
- 73
- v highest
- -1
Differences are current OR minus the mark shown (positive = higher now). Current OR in the main code uses a newer declared or published mark where one exists.
Family
Dam summary
- G1 winners
- 0
- Produce
- 7 winners from 9 runners
Full siblings
No other foal by Distinctly North (USA) out of Stifen (GB) has raced in Britain or Ireland.
Half siblings
By The Noble Player (USA)
- Noble Damer (IRE)0W · 4R
By Mon Tresor (GB)
- Suselja (IRE)1W · 23R
By Fayruz (GB)
- Ruzen (IRE)3W · 20R
By College Chapel (GB)
- Reason Why (IRE)1W · 9R
By Common Grounds (GB)
- Where's Jasper (IRE)2W · 14R
By Be My Guest (USA)
- Eastern Blue (IRE)2W · 31R
By Mujadil (USA)
- Outeast (IRE)1W · 12R
By Desert Style (IRE)
- Venerdi Tredici (IRE)0W · 7R
Female line
- 1Stifen (GB)
Notable relatives
No black-type winners in this female family in GB or IRE since 1990.
In brief
When was Distinctly Blu foaled?
Distinctly Blu (IRE) was foaled in 1997.
Who are the sire and dam of Distinctly Blu?
Distinctly Blu (IRE) is by Distinctly North (USA) out of Stifen (GB), a daughter of Burslem (IRE).
Who trained Distinctly Blu?
Distinctly Blu (IRE) was trained by Kevin Ryan and owned by The Gloria Darley Racing Partnership at the time of the last run in Britain or Ireland.
What is Distinctly Blu's race record?
In Britain and Ireland, Distinctly Blu (IRE) won 2 of 11 races (18%).
What is Distinctly Blu's biggest win?
Distinctly Blu (IRE)'s biggest win in Britain or Ireland came in the KPMG Handicap Class C at Chester on 14 July 2000.
Has Distinctly Blu ever been beaten?
Distinctly Blu (IRE) was beaten 9 times in 11 runs in Britain and Ireland, the first time on 1 April 1999 at Musselburgh (8th of 9).
What was Distinctly Blu's official rating?
Distinctly Blu (IRE) was last officially rated 72 on the Flat (career high 73).
Is Distinctly Blu still racing?
Distinctly Blu (IRE) last ran in Britain or Ireland on 14 August 2000 at Thirsk in the Weatherbys Bank Handicap Class D, finishing 13th of 17, and has not run there since.
What is Distinctly Blu's record at Musselburgh?
Distinctly Blu (IRE) ran most often at Musselburgh, with 1 win from 2 runs there.
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