Vaguely Noble

Vaguely Noble (1965–1989) was an Irish-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who competed in the United Kingdom and France. The colt is best known as the winner of the 1968 Group One Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe when he defeated the best horses from England, France, Ireland and Italy. He was later a leading sire in Great Britain & Ireland and a Leading broodmare sire in GB & Ireland. Vaguely Noble is one of the highest-rated horses ever to run in Europe.

Vaguely Noble
SireVienna (GB)
GrandsireAureole
DamNoble Lassie (GB)
DamsireNearco (ITY)
SexStallion
Foaled1965
CountryIreland
ColourBay
BreederMajor Lionel B. Holliday
Owner1. Mr L.B. Holliday,
2. Nelson Bunker Hunt, Dr & Mrs Franklyn
John R. Gaines (25%) share
Trainer1. Walter Wharton (1965-1967)
2. Paddy Prendergast
3. Etienne Pollet (1968)
Record9: 6-2-1
Earnings$366,647; (£18,443 in Great Britain)
Major wins
Observer Gold Cup (1967)
Prix de Guiche (1968)
Prix du Lys (1968)
Prix de Chantilly (1968)
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (1968)
Awards
Leading sire in GB & Ireland (1973 & 1974)
Leading broodmare sire in GB & Ireland (1982)
Timeform rating: 140
Last updated on 1 April 2022
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