2018 January Monthly Online Sale

EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS) (2000). 7 wins-2 at 2, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1. Sire of 1856 rnrs, 1303 wnrs, 150 SW, inc. Excelebration (Deauville Prix Jacques Le Marois, Gr.1), Overreach, etc. Sire of the dams of SW Ten Sovereigns, Alizee, Astern, Prompt Response, Bounding, Anthony Van Dyck, Encryption, Mission Impassible, Birchwood, Scarlet Rain, Sweety Dream, Alfolk, Fish River, She's So High, Night's Watch, Tris, Petits Filous, Prompt Return, etc.

1st dam

WATERMARK (GB), by Rainbow Quest. Placed at 3, 2d Longchamp Prix de Beaugrenelle. Sister to NEDAWI, Wajina, half-sister to FITFUL SKIES, WALL STREET, Karatoya,  Nabati (dam of NOCTURNAL FOX, BEST OF TIMES). Dam of 5 named foals, 3 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

 Fountains (f by Exceed and Excel) 9 wins. See below.

 Graffiti (f by Red Ransom (USA)) 4 wins from 1600m to 2500m in Aust.

 Touch of Nobility (f by Elusive Quality (USA)) Unplaced. Dam of-

 Armorial. 2 wins at 1200m, R170,925 in South Africa.

2nd dam

WAJD, by Northern Dancer. 4 wins at 2100m, 2400m, Grand Prix d'Evry, Gr.2, Evry Prix Minerve, Gr.3, Longchamp Prix des Tuileries, L, 3d Longchamp Prix Royal Oak, Gr.1, Yorkshire Oaks, Gr.1, Grosser Preis von Baden, Gr.1, Longchamp Prix de Royallieu, Gr.2. Three-quarter-sister to DAHAR, LLANDAFF, Dahlia's Image, half-sister to DAHLIA'S DREAMER, DELEGANT, RIVLIA, Decadrachm,  Miss Dahlia (dam of CAPITAL PLAN),  Tani (dam of SKY EMBASSY). Dam of 12 foals, all raced, 10 winners, inc:-

NEDAWI (c Rainbow Quest) Top of The 1998 International 3YO Classification (Ext.). Champion 3YO Stayer in GB in 1998. 3 wins at 1½m, 14½f, £353,355, 460,000Dhs, The St Leger, Gr.1, Goodwood Gordon S., Gr.3, 2d Ascot King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Diamond S., Gr.1, Nad al Sheba Dubai Turf Classic S., L, 3d Haydock July Trophy, L. Sire.

FITFUL SKIES (f Dubawi) Champion Older Female in Germany in 2013 (Int.). 4 wins from 2100m to 2350m, €89,600, US$107,166 in France and Germany, Hannover Grosser Preis von German Tote, Gr.3, 2d Woodbine EP Taylor S., Gr.1, Baden-Baden T von Zastrow Stutenpreis, Gr.3, Chantilly Prix La Moskowa, L, Le Lion-d'Angers Prix Urban Sea, L, 4th Belmont Sheepshead Bay S., Gr.2, Maisons-Laffitte Prix du Carrousel, L.

WALL STREET (c Mr. Prospector) 3 wins from 1m to 1½m, Ascot Cumberland Lodge S., Gr.3, Newbury Steventon S., L, 2d Goodwood Select S., Gr.3, 4th Deauville Prix Guillaume d'Ornano, Gr.2.

Wajina (f Rainbow Quest) Winner at 2100m, Saint-Cloud Prix Duschka, 2d Deauville Prix Kergorlay, Gr.2, Longchamp Prix Gladiateur, Gr.3, Chantilly Prix du Pastillon, 3d Chantilly Prix La Moskowa, L. Producer.

Karatoya (g Tiger Hill) 3 wins from 2600m to 2900m, 3d Longchamp Prix Lord Seymour, L.

 La Mandragola. 3 wins at 2000m, 3200m in Ireland and U.A.E, Nad al Sheba Shadwell Farm Cup H., Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries H., 2d Nad al Sheba Dnata Cup H., 3d Jebel Ali Zomorrodah H., Nad al Sheba Faraj bin Butti al Muhairbi H.

 Nabati. 3 wins from 2000m to 2400m in France. Dam of 5 winners-

NOCTURNAL FOX (c Farhh) 2 wins at 2100m, 2400m, €89,050, in 2018, Chantilly Prix Hocquart, Gr.2, Maisons-Laffitte Prix Empery.

BEST OF TIMES (c Dubawi) 3 wins-2 at 2-from 7f to 1¼m, Newmarket S., L, 2d Goodwood Cocked Hat S., L.

 Whist. Winner at 2300m in France. Dam of 7 winners-

 Whiffle. Winner at 2 in GB. Dam of 4 winners-

Bocce (g Foxwedge) Winner at 2, NZ$95,460, in 2017-18, Levin RC Fasttrack Insurance 2YO H., 2d Rotorua RC Faulkner Drainage H., 3d ARC Karaka Million 2YO, RL, 4th ARC Diamond S., Gr.1.

Kona Breeze (f Sebring) Winner at 1300m, 2d MRC Chairman's S., L, VRC Nursery P., 3d MRC TMB Printing H.

 Trick Taker. Winner at 6f in U.S.A. Dam of 6 winners-

MISSION CRITICAL (g Fantastic Light) 4 wins from 1400m to 2000m, NZ$179,925, A$132,575, Waikato RC International S., Gr.1, BTC Rough Habit P., Gr.3, Waikato RC Super Liquor 3YO S., 2d WRC Wellington S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Emirates Airline P., L, 4th ARC Great Northern Guineas, Gr.2, WATC CB Cox S., Gr.2, AJC Frank Packer P., Gr.3.

BRILLIANT LIGHT (g Fantastic Light) 7 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$489,770, STC Ajax S., Gr.2, AJC Doncaster Mile Prelude, L, STC Parramatta Leagues Club H., Milton Meats H., 2d Newcastle JC Newmarket H., Gr.3, 3d AJC Doncaster H., Gr.1, 4th ATC Ajax S., Gr.2.

All Cerise (f Redoute's Choice) 6 wins from 1250m to 1600m, A$357,940, ATC TAB Rewards H., McGrath Estate Agents H., TAB Ipad App H., Cellarbrations H., VRC Barrie Kerr H., Curragh Racecourse H., 2d ATC Aspiration H., Gr.3, City Tattersalls Club H., Australian Turf Club H., 3d ATC Blacktown Workers Club H., Become an ATC Sponsor H., Myboycharlie at Vinery P., 4th ATC Phar Lap S., Gr.2.

3rd dam

DAHLIA, by Vaguely Noble. GB/Ire. Horse of the Year twice. Champion 3YO filly & 4YO in GB. 15 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 2600m, £275,735, US$848,038, Ascot King George VI & Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1-twice, Belmont Man o' War S., Gr.1, Longchamp Prix Saint-Alary, Gr.1, York Benson & Hedges Gold Cup, Gr.1-twice, Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud, Gr.1, Hollywood Invitational H., Gr.1, Canadian International Championship S., Gr.1, Irish Oaks, Gr.1, Washington DC International S., Gr.1, Longchamp Prix de la Grotte, Gr.3, Prix Niel, Gr.3, Deauville Prix Yacowlef, L, 2d Chantilly Prix de Diane, Gr.1, Grand Prix de Deauville, Gr.2, Longchamp Prix des Reservoirs, L, 3d Ascot King George VI & Queen Elizabeth S., Gr.1, Epsom Coronation Cup, Gr.1, Hollywood Park Century H., Gr.1, Longchamp Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, Gr.1, Washington DC International S., Gr.1, Longchamp Prix du Prince d'Orange, Gr.3-twice. Sister to CAPTAIN GENERAL,  Very Charming (dam of MOHAAJIR, THEATRICAL CHARMER), three-quarter-sister to  Excellent Alibi (dam of WITNESS BOX),  Golden Alibi (dam of DOCKAGE). Dam of 13 foals, 11 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

DELEGANT (c Grey Dawn) 7 wins, US$624,323, Santa Anita San Juan Capistrano H., Gr.1, Santa Gertrudes H., L, 2d Santa Anita San Luis Obispo H., Gr.3, 3d Arlington H., Gr.1, Arlington Park Stars & Stripes H., Gr.2, Laurance Armour H., Gr.2. Sire.

DAHAR (c Lyphard) 7 wins from 1800m to 2800m, £15,145, 570,000fr., US$1,117,875, Santa Anita San Luis Rey S., Gr.1, Hollywood Park Century H., Gr.1, Longchamp Prix Lupin, Gr.1, Santa Anita San Juan Capistrano H., Gr.1, San Gabriel H., Gr.3, San Marcos H., Gr.3, 2d Hollywood Park Sunset H., Gr.1, Hollywood Invitational H., Gr.1-twice, Hollywood Turf Cup, Gr.1, 3d Irish Derby, Gr.1, Santa Anita San Luis Rey S., Gr.1, Hollywood Park American H., Gr.2, Santa Anita Sierra Nevada H., Gr.3. Champion sire.

RIVLIA (c Riverman) 5 wins-1 at 2, US$375,752, Santa Anita San Luis Rey S., Gr.1, Carleton F Burke H., Gr.1, Hollywood Invitational H., Gr.1, Golden Gate H., Gr.2, Longchamp Prix de l'Esperance, Gr.3, Hollywood Park Caballero H., L, 2d Chantilly Prix Berteux, Gr.3, Golden Gate Rolling Green H., Gr.3, 3d Hollywood Park Sunset H., Gr.1, Santa Anita Oak Tree Invitational H., Gr.1, San Juan Capistrano H., Gr.1, Golden Gate H., Gr.2, Santa Anita San Gabriel H., Gr.3, 4th Santa Anita San Luis Obispo H., Gr.2. Sire.

DAHLIA'S DREAMER (f Theatrical) 4 wins, Belmont Flower Bowl H., Gr.1, 2d Belmont Flower Bowl H., Gr.1, New York H., Gr.2, 3d Belmont Athenia H., Gr.3, Hialeah Columbiana H., L. Producer.

LLANDAFF (c Lyphard) 5 wins, US$245,365, Garden State Jersey Derby, Gr.2, Belmont Lexington S., Gr.3, 2d Churchill Downs Louisville H., L, 4th Churchill Downs Firecracker H., L. Sire.

WAJD (f Northern Dancer) 4 wins. See above.

Decadrachm (c What a Pleasure) 6 wins, US$228,591, 3d Hollywood Park Sunset H., Gr.1, Santa Anita Sierra Nevada H., Gr.3, San Marino H., L, Santa Gertrudes H., L, Arlington Park Sea o Erin H., L. Sire.

Dahlia's Image (f Lyphard) Placed in France and U.S.A, 2d Deauville Prix de Lieurey, L. Dam of 6 winners-

Dahlia's Krissy (f Kris S) 5 wins from 7f to 8½f, Churchill Downs Allowance 3YO+f&m, Gulfstream Park Allowance, 3d Hawthorne Indian Maid S., L, 4th Keeneland Bryan Station S., L. Dam of 6 winners-

RITE OF PASSAGE (g Giant's Causeway) Champion Stayer in Europe in 2010. 8 wins from 1¾m to 2½m, £272,481, €70,308, Royal Ascot Gold Cup, Gr.1, Ascot British Champions Long Distance Cup, Gr.3, Leopardstown November H., 3d Leopardstown Saval Beg S., L, Cheltenham Baring Bingham Novice Hurdle, Weatherbys Champion Bumper NH Flat Race.

 Bibury. Winner at 7¼f, 3d Curragh Newmarketracecourse.co.uk S. Dam of 2 winners-

STEEL OF MADRID - CALDERON (Aust.) (g Lope de Vega) 3 wins-1 at 2-from 6f to 1¼m to 2017, Newmarket Earl of Sefton S., Gr.3, Fairway S., L, 2d Haydock Pertemps Network H., 3d Sandown Brigadier Gerard S., Gr.3, 4th Royal Ascot Tercentenary S., Gr.3.

River Image (c Irish River) 4 wins from 1m to 11f, 3d Suffolk Downs Old Ironsides S., L.

 Begonia. Unplaced. Dam of 7 winners-

Little Too Much (g Storm Bird) 3 wins-2 at 2-at 6f, 1m in GB and U.S.A, 3d Cologne Ostermann Pokal, Gr.3.

Fusaichi Shinichi (c Northern Taste) 4 wins, 3d Tokyo Meguro Kinen, L.

 Tani. Unraced. Dam of 3 winners-

SKY EMBASSY (c Action This Day) 8 wins from 1200m to 2400m in Peru, Monterrico Clasico Laredo, L, Clasico Batalla de Tarapaca, L, 4th Monterrico Clasico Ciudad de Lima, Gr.2.

 Miss Suilleabhain. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

BELLA SHAMBROCK (c Grand Slam) 3 wins at 2, Monmouth Tyro S., L, Prairie Gold Juvenile S., L. Sire.

 Miss Dahlia. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners-

CAPITAL PLAN (f Rock Hard Ten) 5 wins from 1m to 1¼m, US$305,800, Santa Anita Santa Barbara H., Gr.2, Hollywood Park Beverly Hills H., Gr.3, Allowance, 3d Hollywood Park Gamely S., Gr.1.

Skellytown (c Thunder Gulch) 10 wins from 1m to 9f, US$237,152, 3d Santa Anita San Juan Capistrano H., Gr.2.

 Nicarola Catrola. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

PERFECTLY ASSOCIAT (c Pleasantly Perfect) 6 wins from 1300m to 2400m in Brazil, Gavea G.P. Joao Borges Filho, Gr.2, G.P. Almirante Marques de Tamandare, Gr.2, 2d Gavea G.P. Doutor Frontin, Gr.2, G.P. Almirante Marques de Tamandare, Gr.2, Prova Especial Lohengrin, 4th Gavea G.P. Brasil, Gr.1.

Race Record: 9 wins-1 at 2-to 1150m, A$114,567, to 2016-17 in Aust.