[3] In October he won the Bedford Stakes at by two lengths from The Western Power, after starting as the 4/6 favourite.

The horses got away to an even break on the second start attempt and Turbit immediately took the lead, with Vedette a few lengths behind in fourth place.

As they neared the closing stages Loyola (who was racing with Anton on the other side of the track) and Vedette caught and passed Turbit.

Anton was winning by about a length in the final furlong, but Vedette produced a "tremendous rush" and overtook him in the last 50 yards.

Vedette won the race by three quarters of a length from Anton, who finished a head in front a third placed Loyola.

He led his only opponent, Odd Trick, in the early stages, but was then overtaken and was beaten by three quarters of a length.

[10] Vedette then won the Great Ebor Handicap by half a length from Tunstall Maid, after starting as the 5/2 favourite.

Verdette's best son was Galopin who won the Epsom Derby in 1875 and was British Champion sire three times.