Diadem (horse)
| Diadem | |
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| Sire | Orby |
| Grandsire | Orme |
| Dam | Donnetta |
| Damsire | Donovan |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | 1914 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | 1st Baron d'Abernon |
| Owner | 1st Baron d'Abernon |
| Trainer | George Lambton |
| Record | 39 starts 24 wins |
| Major wins | |
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New Coventry Stakes (1916) Moulton Stakes (1916) 1000 Guineas (1917) King's Stand Stakes (1919, 1920) July Cup (1919, 1920) Challenge Stakes (1919) Rous Memorial Stakes (1920) All-Aged Stakes (1920) |
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| Honours | |
| Diadem Stakes at Ascot Racecourse | |
Diadem (1914–1931) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 1000 Guineas in 1917. She went on to become a top sprinter, recording two victories in both the King's Stand Stakes and the July Cup. In total she won 24 of her 39 races. Diadem was bred and owned by Edgar Vincent, 1st Viscount D'Abernon, and trained by George Lambton. The Diadem Stakes at Ascot Racecourse was named after her.
Diadem was a chestnut filly bred by Edgar Vincent, 1st Viscount D'Abernon and foaled in 1914. She was sired by Epsom Derby and Irish Derby winner Orby. As a stallion Orby sired Derby winner Grand Parade and Champion Stakes winner Orpheus. Diadem's dam was Donnetta, a daughter of Donovan.
Diadem won the New Coventry Stakes at Newmarket by two lengths from Golden Maid. She then won the five-furlong Fulbourne Stakes at Newmarket by three lengths from Sunset Glow. At the end of the year she also won the five-furlong Moulton Stakes at Newmarket.
In May she won the 1000 Guineas after starting as the 6/4 favourite. Sunny Jane finished second, with Nonpareil in third. At Newmarket she finished unplaced in the New Derby that was won by Gay Crusader. She started as the favourite for the New Oaks. The filly Sunny Jane took the lead of the race with four furlongs left to run and was then challenged by Diadem. Sunny Jane held off Diadem to win by half a length, with Moravia a further four lengths back in third place. In October she won the six-furlong Great Eastern Railway Handicap at Newmarket, beating Roscius by half a length.
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