The definition of “autres de que pur sang”

[Ex RubyLight]

I’m not quite familiar with the meaning of the term “autres de que pur sang”.

The 5th race at Auteuil today has a horse called Grandioso running in it. His sire Samum is a German Derby winner, his dam Quaresca has Green Dancer on her sire’s side and Brigadier Gerard (4 generations ago) on her dam’s side.

Can anyone explain why Grandioso in a non-thoroughbred? I guess it’s easier than I might think…..

Gino Dino running in the same race is by Doctor Dino, whose sire is Muhtathir. his dam Taiji is a daughter of Antartique whose sire is Sadlers Wells. Why is that pedigree by definition “autres de que pur sang”?

[Gladiateur]

Pretty clear definition on Wikipedia, Ruby:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/AQPS

There are other guides to what constitutes AQPS but don’t know how good your French is.

[Ex RubyLight]

Thanks a lot Gladiateur.

[apracing]

Another interesting link on the topic:

A thoroughbred in all but name?

[betlarge]

I always read that as VDQS, which is Vin Délimité de Qualité Supérieure. (Or plonque)

Mike

[Author]

Posts