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Buyer: S Clarke - $10,000

Particulars

Name:Hard to Excel (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:All Too Hard (AUS)
Dam:Cocoexcel (AUS)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
DOB:23 October 2018
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST: Yes 2.5%
Location:Nutmans Rd GROSE WOLD NSW
 
 
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  Vet Report  

Description

Hard To Excel is a good-looking son of All Too Hard, out of an Exceed and Excel mare who has speed but does not have the strength to finish off in Provincial grade yet.

He has always shown a lot of ability but hasn't quite lived up to his potential, he will make a good country horse, especially over shorter distances. The owners only wish to race city-class horses.

Hard To Excel has gone to the paddock sound without any issues. He travels well and is good to handle around the stables.

Height 16.1hh

Weight 517Kgs

Vet Certificate attached

All efforts are made to disclose previous issues with horses offered for sale; we suggest and welcome independent vetting if required.

Location

Nutmans Rd GROSE WOLD NSW

Pedigree

 

 

HARD TO EXCEL (AUS)
Bay gelding       Foaled 2018 
 

ALL TOO HARD Casino PrinceFlying SpurDanehill (USA)
Lady CapelLast Tycoon (Ire)
HelsingeDesert Sun (GB)Green Desert
ScandinaviaSnippets
COCOEXCEL
    2013
Exceed and ExcelDanehill (USA)Danzig
Patrona (USA)Lomond
Perfect Hostess (NZ)Dehere (USA)Deputy Minister
Eire HostessO'Reilly

ALL TOO HARD (AUS) (Bay 2009-Stud 2013). 7 wins-3 at 2, ATC All Aged S., Gr.1. Sire of 545 rnrs, 371 wnrs, 22 SW, inc. Behemoth (MRC Memsie S., Gr.1), Forbidden Love, Wellington, Alligator Blood, Frosted Gold, Demonetization, Villermont, (Helene) Allibor, Tarka, Dawn Dawn, Babylon Berlin, Amangiri, Roy's Riviera, Hard Landing, Outrageous, Hard Too Think, All Too Huiying, Hard Rock Girl, Unfair Dismissal, All Too Royal, Cuba, Curdled, etc.

 

1st dam

COCOEXCEL, by Exceed and Excel. 3 wins at 1100m, 1300m, A$89,120, ATC TAB More Than Just Winning H., McGrath Estate Agents H., 2d ATC TAB H. Dam of 2 named foals, 1 to race, 1 winner, inc:-

 Hard to Excel (g by All Too Hard) Winner. See below.

 

2nd dam

PERFECT HOSTESS (NZ), by Dehere (USA). 2 wins at 1200m, A$95,594, MRC Betstar P.H., 2d MRC City of Glen Eira H., 3d VRC Rideability Victoria P.H., MRC East Malvern Community Bank Cup H., Ricoh H., 4th MRC Twilight Glow S., L. Half-sister to  Saoirse (dam of BRANDO). Dam of 4 foals, all winners-

 Cocoexcel. 3 wins. See above.

 Sparkling Dolphin. 2 wins at 1000m to 2021-22, HKJC Chevalier Aluminium Engineering H., Sha Lo Wan H., 2d HKJC Mei Tin H., 3d HKJC Ruby H.

 Ideal Miss. Winner at 1600m in 2021-22 in Aust.

 Perfect Party. Winner at 1000m in Aust.

 

3rd dam

EIRE HOSTESS (NZ), by O'Reilly. 3 wins at 2, A$86,050, VRC Talindert S., L, MRC Starlet 2YO P., Princess Talaria 2YO H., 3d MRC Chairman's S., L. Sister to  Fudge (dam of ATENARTIN). Dam of 5 named foals, all raced, 4 winners, inc:-

 Saoirse. 2 wins at 1150m, 1200m, Waikato RC Baker Racing H., 2d ARC Celebrating Thee Auld Floozie H., 3d Waikato RC Print House S. Dam of-

BRANDO (g Savabeel) 5 wins at 1200m, 1400m, NZ$203,275, to 2021-22, ARC Uncle Remus S., L, Waikato RC Phill Cataldo Bloodstock H., Auckland TR HR Fiskens & Sons H., Waikato RC Dunstan Horse Feeds S., 2d WRC Levin Classic, Gr.1, Auckland TR Easter H., Gr.3, Manawatu RC Flying S., L, 3d Otaki Maori RC WFA S., Gr.1, BOP RC O'Connor Warren Insurance Brokers H.

 Perfect Hostess. 2 wins. See above.

 Ujumpijump. 2 wins at 1400m, 2d BOP RC Almanzor at Cambridge H.

 Zipping Irish. Winner at 2 in 2021-22 in Aust.

 

4th dam

BALI HI, by Lord Ballina. 3 wins at 1300m, 1400m, 3d WRC Craig Printing H. Half-sister to DANASAR, Bali Sugar (dam of VIENNETTA, BUTTERSCOTCH), My Marilyn,  Dancing Mistress (dam of SEIZE THE MOMENT, SAVOUR THE MOMENT). Dam of 8 named foals, 6 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

EIRE HOSTESS (f O'Reilly) 3 wins. See above.

 Peach Blossom. 2 wins at 1200m, HKJC Qingdao H., Carnation H., 2d HKJC Industrialist H., Prosperity H.

 Live it Up. Placed at 3 in NZ. Dam of-

Joby (g No Excuse Needed) 4 wins from 1400m to 1650m, Wanganui Steelformers H., 3d Southland Guineas, L, WRC Whyte H., Otago RC Mark Isaacs Farrier H., Marton JC H&T Agronomics H., Otaki Maori RC Clark & Co Realty H., Wanganui JC St Johns Club H.

 Fudge. Unraced. Dam of 2 winners-

ATENARTIN (g Showcasing) 2 wins at 2, Levin RC Ryder S., L, Marton JC Rayner Building 2YO H., 2d WRC Sarah Searancke Catering H., 3d WRC Dixon and Dunlop H.

 

5th dam

TASMAN DANCER, by New Regent (Can). Third top filly on The 1986-87 NZ 2YO Free H. 5 wins-3 at 2-to 1400m, NZ$83,075, A$7,500, Masterton RC Lowland S., Gr.3, ARC Welcome S., L, 2d Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, Rotorua RC McGill WFA S., Gr.3, 3d STC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3, 4th STC Reisling Slipper Trial H., Gr.2. Half-sister to SUKRAM, Generalissimo,  Philhal (dam of WINESTOCK - MUNSON (MAC.)). Dam of 10 foals, 8 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

DANASAR (g Danasinga) 5 wins at 1200m, Manawatu RC Flying H., L, 2d Avondale JC Skycity H., Matamata RC Waikato Stud S., 3d Waikato RC Sprint H., L.

Bali Sugar (f Christmas Tree) 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, ARC Max Fashions H., Waikato RC Waikato Bloodstock H., 2d Cambridge Breeders' S., Gr.3. Dam of 5 winners-

VIENNETTA (f Pins) 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, NZ$79,375, A$2,500, ARC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2, Taranaki RC More FM H., 3d Te Aroha JC New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeder's S., Gr.1. Dam of 4 winners-

GOLDEN ARCHER (c Rock of Gibraltar) 8 wins-5 at 2-to 1200m, A$676,950, MRC HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, 2d MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, VRC Aurie's Star H., Gr.3, 3d VRC Lightning S., Gr.1. Sire.

 Hannah in a Hurry. Raced twice. Dam of 3 winners-

LET'SROLLTHEDICE (c Dundeel) 2 wins at 2, A$321,200, in 2021-22, VRC Sires' Produce S., Gr.2, 3d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, 4th ATC Champagne S., Gr.1.

BUTTERSCOTCH (f Gold Brose) Champion Older Female Sprinter in NZ in 2001-02. 10 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$213,275, Rotorua RC Lion Red P., Gr.3, Cambridge Breeders' S., L, 2d Masterton RC Lowland S., Gr.3, 3d Counties RC Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders' S., Gr.2.

 Lolly Scramble. Winner at 2 in NZ. Dam of 3 winners-

MACKINTOSH (g Pins) 6 wins from 1300m to 2200m, NZ$17,375, A$636,875, ATC Theo Marks S., Gr.2, BRC Grand Prix S., Gr.3, Rough Habit P., Gr.3, ARC Brinks S., Hawkesbury RC Fishboy Seafoods H., 3d ATC Epsom H., Gr.1, Hill S., Gr.2, Sky High S., Gr.3.

My Marilyn (f Bakharoff) 3 wins at 2, NZ$250,000, A$31,560, WRC NZ Magic Millions Classic S., 3d STC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3, AJC Kindergarten S., L. Dam of 9 winners-

 Monroe Magic. Winner at 2, 4th QTC Sir Douglas Wadley H., L. Dam of 7 winners-

HEADTURNER (g Anabaa) Champion 3YO (long) in Aust/NZ in 2006. 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 2400m, A$1,598,035, Australian Derby, Gr.1, BTC Lord Mayor's Cup, Gr.3, VRC Scalzo Food Industries H., 2d MRC Norman Robinson S., Gr.3, VRC Sequalo H., MVRC Central Cleaning Services H., 3d Victoria Derby, Gr.1, 4th STC Rosehill Guineas, Gr.1, Hill S., Gr.2.

O'MARILYN (f O'Reilly) Joint Top Filly on The 2013-14 NZ 2YO Free H. 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, NZ$347,825, Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Hawkes Bay Gold Trail S., Gr.3, Waikato RC James & Annie Sarten Memorial S., Gr.3, 2d ARC Diamond S., Gr.1, 3d ARC Karaka Million, RL, Waikato RC Star Way S., L. Dam of 2 winners-

O'PRESIDENT (g Fastnet Rock) 3 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, A$337,600, to 2021-22, ATC Skyline S., Gr.2, Cleanaway H., Iron Jack 2YO P., 2d Gosford RC Coast H.

ANACHEEVA (c Anabaa) Top of 2010-11 Australasian 3YO Classification (Mile). 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, A$969,275, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, Caulfield Guineas Prelude, Gr.3, MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L, 3d Australian Derby, Gr.1, 4th AJC Champagne S., Gr.1. Sire.

KRONER (g Viking Ruler) 7 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$358,482, STC Premiere S., Gr.2, AJC Hall Mark S., L, June S., L, Fujitsu H., Wood 2YO H., STC Parramatta Lord Mayoral H., Rosehill Gardens Events Centre H., 2d Gosford RC Takeover Target S., L.

 Dancing Mistress. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners-

SEIZE THE MOMENT (g Pins) 7 wins at 1400m, 1600m, NZ$236,950, WRC Anniversary S., Gr.3, 2d WRC Anniversary H., Gr.3, CJC Easter Cup, L, Manawatu RC Flying H., L.

SAVOUR THE MOMENT (g Savabeel) 6 wins from 1200m to 1600m, NZ$129,300, Waikato RC Sprint H., L, CJC New Zealand Bloodstock Insurance H.

 

Race Record: 10 Starts 1-1-1 A$31,655.
Won Tuncurry Mid Coast Automotive Group Maiden P. (1400m), 2nd Bathurst Kings Hotel Gold Nugget 2YO H., 3rd Nowra Bomaderry Bowling Club H.

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Race Record

Full Race Record for

HARD TO EXCEL (AUS) 2018 Bay gelding
by All Too Hard - Cocoexcel, by Exceed and Excel

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
23-1-A$6,940
371-1A$24,715
Totals:10111A$31,655
15/Mar/20213rd of 7--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Starman was 1st and Leen Fox 2nd.
29/Mar/20211st of 7--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 895m. Aslav was 2nd and Just Strolling 3rd.
14/Apr/20219th of 9
(8.9)
ATC (Hawkesbury) Trainers Day Maiden 2YO P., A$47,600, 1100m, time 1:03.06. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Aslav was 1st and Cool Lad 2nd and Aeecee Express 3rd. Trainer: Bjorn Baker. Owner: W K Lee, A M Blackmore, I Y Hui, C Nichols, C J Hallivan, D Bell, K Reeves, M J Prebble, P W Griffin & S E Hodson, Rmsw Racing (Mgr: L M Randal), Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), Keeping Schtum (Mgr: C O'Loughlin) & Brut Force Racing (Mgr: Mrs C A Membrey). Jockey: T Marquand.A$1,400
25/Apr/20212nd of 9
(0.2)
Bathurst TC Kings Hotel Gold Nugget 2YO H., A$23,020, 1100m, time 1:04.08. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Diamond Hands was 1st and She Loves Rubies 3rd. Trainer: Bjorn Baker. Owner: W K Lee, A M Blackmore, I Y Hui, C Nichols, C J Hallivan, D Bell, K Reeves, M J Prebble, P W Griffin & S E Hodson, Rmsw Racing (Mgr: L M Randal), Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), Keeping Schtum (Mgr: C O'Loughlin) & Brut Force Racing (Mgr: Mrs C A Membrey). Jockey: B Lerena.A$4,440
09/May/20214th of 10
(5.6)
Mudgee DRC TAB 2YO H., A$21,560, 1100m, time 1:09.24. Track soft(7). Carried 58.00kg. Blow Dart was 1st and The Sherpa 2nd and Sebrini 3rd. Trainer: Bjorn Baker. Owner: W K Lee, A M Blackmore, I Y Hui, C Nichols, C J Hallivan, D Bell, K Reeves, M J Prebble, P W Griffin & S E Hodson, Rmsw Racing (Mgr: L M Randal), Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), Keeping Schtum (Mgr: C O'Loughlin) & Brut Force Racing (Mgr: Mrs C A Membrey). Jockey: B Lerena.A$1,100
05/Oct/20211st of 6--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 793m. Winning Business was 2nd and Shorebreak 3rd.
22/Oct/20212nd of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. I Love Lucy was 1st and Super Twenty Three 3rd.
28/Oct/20214th of 7
(4.0)
Gosford RC Christmas at Teg Maiden H., A$31,300, 1000m, time 0:57.30. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Shocking Force was 1st and Sacred Field 2nd and One Pose 3rd. Trainer: Bjorn Baker. Owner: W K Lee, A M Blackmore, I Y Hui, C Nichols, C J Hallivan, D Bell, K Reeves, M J Prebble, P W Griffin, S E Hodson, Rmsw Racing (Mgr: L M Randal), Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), Keeping Schtum (Mgr: C O'Loughlin) & Brut Force Racing (Mgr: Mrs C A Membrey). Jockey: A B Collett.A$1,980
16/Nov/20215th of 12
(3.2)
Wyong RC Great Northern Maiden P., A$35,000, 1100m, time 1:03.46. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Proverbial was 1st and Miss Lenorr 2nd and Bartoselli 3rd. Trainer: Bjorn Baker. Owner: W K Lee, A M Blackmore, I Y Hui, C Nichols, C J Hallivan, D Bell, K Reeves, M J Prebble, P W Griffin, S E Hodson, Rmsw Racing (Mgr: L M Randal), Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), Keeping Schtum (Mgr: C O'Loughlin) & Brut Force Racing (Mgr: Mrs C A Membrey). Jockey: H Van Der Hoven.A$1,280
06/Dec/20211st of 14
(0.3)
Tuncurry Forster JC Mid Coast Automotive Group Maiden P., A$23,520, 1400m, time 1:26.86. Track heavy(8). Carried 57.50kg. Currency Queen was 2nd and Opal Glory 3rd. Trainer: Bjorn Baker. Owner: Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), W K Lee, A M Blackmore, Brut Force Racing (Mgr: Mrs C A Membrey), I Y Hui, C J Nichols, C J Hallivan, D Bell, Keeping Schtum (Mgr: C O'Loughlin), K Reeves, M J Prebble, P W Griffin, Rmsw Racing (Mgr: L M Randal) & S E Hodson. Jockey: Ashley Morgan.A$17,905
20/Dec/202111th of 14
(11.4)
Bathurst TC Erin Quality Outdoor Power H., A$24,000, 1300m, time 1:16.21. Track soft(5). Carried 56.50kg. Morgenstern was 1st and Symo's Girl 2nd and Argyll Gardens 3rd. Trainer: Bjorn Baker. Owner: Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), W K Lee, A M Blackmore, Brut Force Racing (Mgr: Mrs C A Membrey), I Y Hui, C J Nichols, C J Hallivan, D Bell, Keeping Schtum (Mgr: C O'Loughlin), K Reeves, M J Prebble, P W Griffin, Rmsw Racing (Mgr: L M Randal) & S E Hodson. Jockey: Mitchell Bell.
13/Apr/20223rd of 7--trial--Muswellbrook RC Barrier Trial, 800m. Harlem Groove was 1st and Sonnet Star 2nd.
29/Apr/20221st of 7--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1030m. Dinado was 2nd and And We Danced 3rd.
08/May/20223rd of 5
(3.0)
Shoalhaven City TC Bomaderry Bowling Club H., A$20,970, 1100m, time 1:07.70. Track heavy(9). Carried 57.50kg. Airstrike was 1st and Zou Lover 2nd. Trainer: Bjorn Baker. Owner: Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), W K Lee, A M Blackmore, Brut Force Racing (Mgr: Mrs C A Membrey), I Y Hui, C J Nichols, C J Hallivan, D Bell, Keeping Schtum (Mgr: C O'Loughlin), K Reeves, M J Prebble, P W Griffin, Rmsw Racing (Mgr: L M Randal) & S E Hodson. Jockey: A B Collett.A$2,300
22/May/20225th of 9
(6.7)
Muswellbrook RC Valiant Stud H., A$24,000, 1000m, time 0:59.68. Track heavy(9). Carried 59.00kg. Magic Talent was 1st and Zapluck 2nd and Freddie Eddie 3rd. Trainer: Bjorn Baker. Owner: Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), W K Lee, A M Blackmore, Brut Force Racing (Mgr: Mrs C A Membrey), I Y Hui, C J Nichols, C J Hallivan, D Bell, Keeping Schtum (Mgr: C O'Loughlin), K Reeves, M J Prebble, P W Griffin, Rmsw Racing (Mgr: L M Randal) & S E Hodson. Jockey: Ashley Morgan.A$750
14/Jun/202210th of 12
(8.3)
Scone RC Kia Ora H., A$24,000, 1100m, time 1:04.00. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Velorum was 1st and Rupertson 2nd and Just One Look 3rd. Trainer: Bjorn Baker. Owner: Bjorn Baker Racing (Mgr: B Baker), W K Lee, A M Blackmore, Brut Force Racing (Mgr: Mrs C A Membrey), I Y Hui, C J Nichols, C J Hallivan, D Bell, Keeping Schtum (Mgr: C O'Loughlin), K Reeves, M J Prebble, P W Griffin, Rmsw Racing (Mgr: L M Randal) & S E Hodson. Jockey: Dylan Gibbons.A$500
All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.