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Lot: 102  That's Better (AUS)

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Buyer: N Smith - $8,000

Particulars

Name:That's Better (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Exceed and Excel (AUS)
Dam:Soaressa (AUS)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
DOB:20 September 2016
COB:AUS
Disclosures:Current/previous bans
GST: Yes 100%
Location:115 Kyola Rd KULNURA NSW
 
 
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Description

THAT'S BETTER is a 6 yo gelding by EXCEED and EXCEL out of the black type winning mare SOARESSA.

He has had 15 starts with one win and 6 placings with an overall place rate of 47% from 1000-1100m.

Still relatively lightly raced, That's Better is a sound and honest horse that has untapped potential.

Inspections by appointment are more than welcome. Please kindly submit your enquiry via the contact form.

Disclosures

17-Jan-2023 - Newcastle - Warning - Pre Race Behaviour - Fractious leaving the mounting enclosure

10-Jun-2021 - Gosford - Suspension - Poor Performance

Please note that for welfare reasons all horses listed for sale by Domeland have a minimum reserve of $1000.

Location

115 Kyola Rd KULNURA NSW

Pedigree

 

 

THAT'S BETTER (AUS)
Bay gelding       Foaled 2016 
 

EXCEED AND EXCEL Danehill (USA)DanzigNorthern Dancer
RazyanaHis Majesty
Patrona (USA)LomondNorthern Dancer
GladiolusWatch Your Step
SOARESSA
    2003
Twining (USA)Forty NinerMr. Prospector
Courtly DeeNever Bend
Wedgetail EagleLure (USA)Danzig
La Favorita (USA)Seattle Dancer

EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS) (Bay 2000-Stud 2004). 7 wins-2 at 2, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1. Champion Sire in Aust. in 2012-13. Sire of 2429 rnrs, 1730 wnrs, 206 SW, inc. Excelebration (Deauville Prix Jacques Le Marois, Gr.1), Overreach, Guelph, Bivouac, Mr Stunning, Microphone, Earthquake, Margot Did, Amber Sky, Flamberge, Helmet, September Run, Queen Supreme, Reward for Effort, Mischief Magic, Exceedance, Outstrip, Attimo Fuggente, Sidestep, etc.

 

1st dam

SOARESSA, by Twining (USA). 4 wins at 1050m, 1200m, A$183,480, SAJC Proud Miss S., L, MRC Australasian Shopfitting P., SAJC Come to Allan Scott Park Morphettville H., 2d VRC Straight Six H., L, SAJC WH Wylie H., L, MRC The Age P., SAJC Allan Scott Park Morphettville H., Myer H., Schweppes P., 3d MRC Pure Blonde P. Half-sister to EAGLE WAY, ASSERTIVE EAGLE, IMPRESSIVE EAGLE,  Rough Ride (dam of KALASHNIKOV). Dam of 7 foals, all raced, 6 winners-

THERMAL CURRENT (g by Exceed and Excel) 8 wins to 1200m, A$938,975, MVRC Red Anchor S., Gr.3, SAJC DC McKay S., Gr.3, VRC Absolut S., L, MRC WJ Adams H., L, MRC (Mornington) Hareeba S., L, VRC Arbroath H., Swan Hill JC Golden Topaz H., 2d VRC Bob Hoysted H., L, MRC Bel Esprit S., L, SAJC Lightning S., L, VRC Better Beyond 2YO P., MRC Le Pine Funerals H., MVRC Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge Final H., 3d MRC Rubiton S., Gr.2, HDF McNeil S., Gr.3, Zeditave S., Gr.3, VRC Bob Hoysted H., L, MRC Doveton S., L, Blue Diamond Preview (c&g), L, VRC Better Beyond P., MRC Catanach's Jewellers H., MVRC Punters.com.au H., Cranbourne TC Apache Cat Classic H., Swan Hill JC Golden Topaz H., ATC James Boag's Premium H., MVRC McMahons Dairy H., 4th VRC Century S., L, MVRC Abell S., L, MRC Christmas S., L.

FOREVER FREE (f by Exceed and Excel) 5 wins-3 at 2-to 1100m, A$354,200, to 2021-22, SAJC Queen Adelaide S., L, MRC Robert Taranto 2YO H., MVRC Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge H., MRC (Mornington) IDS Security H., 3d MRC Ladbrokes Easy Form H., 4cyte for Living Legends P., Neds Toolbox H.

 Prevailing Winds (g by Exceed and Excel) 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, A$236,985, MVRC Pedders Suspension H., MRC (Mornington) Mornington Auto Group H., 2d MRC Frank O'Brien H., Chandler Macleod H., WATC Schweppes H., Flying Colours H., Kirin Megumi H., 3d WATC Quayclean H., Flags Signs & Banners H., 4th MRC Autumn S., Gr.2, Zeditave S., Gr.3.

 Summer Wind (f by Stratum) Winner at 1300m, MRC Yarramalong Racing Club P., 2d MRC Clanbrooke Racing H., 3d MRC Grand Hotel Frankston 2YO H.

 On Wings (g by Medaglia d'Oro (USA)) 3 wins from 1400m to 2050m, 3d MRC Ian Morrison H.

 That's Better (g by Exceed and Excel) Winner. See below.

 Flying Legend (g by Redoute's Choice) Placed at 3, 3d ATC TAB Rewards P., TAB Rewards H.

 

2nd dam

WEDGETAIL EAGLE, by Lure (USA). 2 wins at 2, MVRC Dulcie 2YO H., SAJC San Siro 2YO H. Half-sister to Big on Broadway, La Viscomtessa. Dam of 15 foals, 14 to race, 12 winners, inc:-

EAGLE WAY (g More Than Ready) 8 wins from 1600m to 2400m, A$517,750, HK$20,930,000, BRC Queensland Derby, Gr.1, HKJC BOCHK Jockey Club Cup, Gr.2, Queen Mother Memorial Cup, Gr.3, January Cup, Gr.3, BRC Sky Racing H., SCTC Coastline BMW H., HKJC Eishin Preston H., 2d HKJC Chairman's Trophy, Gr.2, BRC Grand Prix S., Gr.3, HKJC Happy Valley Vase H., Jinbao Street H., 3d HKJC Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth II Cup, Gr.1-twice, Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup, Gr.1, Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy, Gr.2, Sa Sa Ladies' Purse, Gr.3, Centenary Vase, Gr.3, 4th HKJC Longines Hong Kong Vase, Gr.1, Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup, Gr.1, BRC Rough Habit P., Gr.3, HKJC Queen Mother Memorial Cup, Gr.3, Hong Kong Classic Cup, L.

ASSERTIVE EAGLE (f Danewin) 4 wins to 1550m, A$271,750, SAJC Proud Miss S., L, Perry Durdin H., Sportingbet H., 2d VRC AV Kewney S., Gr.2, MRC Sportingbet Series Final, Gr.3, Murray Bridge Gold Cup, L, SAJC Drake Supermarkets P., 3d SAJC Schweppes H., Centrebet H., Ice Break H. Producer.

IMPRESSIVE EAGLE (f Rubiton) 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 1600m, A$305,675, SAJC Laelia S., L, Dequetteville S., L, VRC Cleanevent Sustainability H., MVRC Leilani Classic, 2d MRC Thoroughbred Club S., Gr.3, SAJC Proud Miss S., L, Manihi Classic, L, Shopfitting Warehouse H., Distinctive Homes 2YO H., Panasonic Lumix H., 3d SAJC Robert Sangster S., Gr.1, MVRC Champagne S., Gr.3, 4th SAJC Queen of the South S., Gr.2, VRC Frances Tressady S., Gr.3, SAJC Christmas H., L. Producer.

SOARESSA (f Twining) 4 wins. See above.

 Rough Ride. 2 wins at 1200m, 1350m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

KALASHNIKOV (g Capitalist) 2 wins at 2, A$199,250, Canberra RC Black Opal S., Gr.3, ATC Hyland Race Colours P.

 

Race Record: 15 Starts 1-3-3 A$49,690.
Won Wyong Lawrence & Hanson Maiden P. (1000m), 2nd Gosford Xmas Functions at the EG Maiden H., Wyong Book Your Christmas Party Maiden H., Muswellbrook Royal Muswellbrook H., 3rd Gosford Xmas Functions at the EG Maiden P., Krambach Tab.com.au H., Muswellbrook Saunders Motor Group H.

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.

Race Record

Full Race Record for

THAT'S BETTER (AUS) 2016 Bay gelding
by Exceed and Excel - Soaressa, by Twining

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
31---A$1,100
47121A$35,040
67-12A$13,550
Totals:15133A$49,690
15/Apr/20193rd of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 735m. Discharged was 1st and Aeecee Vinco 2nd and Minted 3rd.
26/Apr/20195th of 8--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1045m. Matowatakpe was 1st and Pincer 1st and Celestial Falls 3rd.
26/Jun/20204th of 6--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1045m. Doppelpunkt was 1st and Malfy 2nd and Sweeping Brook 3rd.
10/Jul/20203rd of 4--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1040m. Bondi Blue was 1st and Kuzco Lad 2nd.
25/Jul/20206th of 9
(4.2)
Gosford RC Tooheys Maiden H., A$33,300, 1000m, time 0:59.08. Track soft(5). Carried 58.50kg. Red Hot was 1st and Absolute Legend 2nd and Kuzco Lad 3rd. Trainer: Mark Newnham. Owner: Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng). Jockey: K Jennings.A$1,100
09/Oct/20201st of 6--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Mission Bravo was 2nd and Nikau 3rd.
29/Oct/20202nd of 5
(1.3)
Gosford RC Xmas Functions at the EG Maiden H., A$29,200, 1000m, time 0:58.97. Track heavy(8). Carried 56.50kg (allowance -1.50kg). Ready to Soar was 1st and Free Dawn 3rd. Trainer: Mark Newnham. Owner: Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng). Jockey: Tom Sherry.A$6,000
10/Nov/20203rd of 9
(2.4)
Gosford RC Xmas Functions at the EG Maiden P., A$33,300, 1100m, time 1:03.71. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Mandalong Roman was 1st and Resilient Star 2nd. Trainer: Mark Newnham. Owner: Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng). Jockey: Tom Sherry.A$3,200
18/Nov/20202nd of 5
(0.5)
Wyong RC Book Your Christmas Party Maiden H., A$29,200, 1000m, time 0:57.43. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Reverse was 1st and Gallant Run 3rd. Trainer: Mark Newnham. Owner: Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng). Jockey: J Parr.A$6,000
10/Dec/20201st of 9
(2.0)
Wyong RC Lawrence & Hanson Maiden P., A$35,000, 1000m, time 0:57.70. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Speedy Circuit was 2nd and French Bonnet 3rd. Trainer: Mark Newnham. Owner: Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng). Jockey: J Parr.A$16,740
15/Jan/20217th of 8
(5.0)
Gosford RC Pluim Group H., A$35,000, 900m, time 0:51.33. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Invincible Kiss was 1st and Perfect Style 2nd and Engadine 3rd. Trainer: Mark Newnham. Owner: Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng). Jockey: J Parr.A$1,000
30/Apr/20211st of 7--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Goldfinch was 2nd and Plague Stone 3rd.
11/May/20212nd of 9--trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Malkovich was 1st and Snowfire 3rd.
27/May/20216th of 11
(4.2)
Gosford RC Narara Plumbing H., A$35,000, 1100m, time 1:05.08. Track soft(6). Carried 58.50kg. Daphne Jean was 1st and Embeller 2nd and Mix 3rd. Trainer: Mark Newnham. Owner: Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng). Jockey: J Parr.A$1,100
10/Jun/20217th of 7
(12.3)
Gosford RC Central Coast Granite H., A$31,300, 1000m, time 0:59.49. Track heavy(8). Carried 59.00kg. Windsweep was 1st and Star Cherie 2nd and Duchess 3rd. Trainer: Mark Newnham. Owner: Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng). Jockey: J Parr.A$1,000
12/Sep/20222nd of 6--trial--Newcastle JC Barrier Trial, 940m. Ucalledit was 1st and Jack Duggan 3rd.
26/Sep/202210th of 13
(6.4)
Tamworth JC Furneys Stock Feeds H., A$27,000, 1200m, time 1:12.21. Track soft(6). Carried 59.50kg. Just Jacky was 1st and Super Extreme 2nd and Pull the Tail 3rd. Trainer: Ben Blay. Owner: Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng). Jockey: A Bullock.A$500
17/Oct/20222nd of 10
(1.0)
Muswellbrook RC Royal Muswellbrook H., A$27,000, 1000m, time 0:57.45. Track soft(5). Carried 59.00kg (allowance -1.50kg). Sussu was 1st and Movin' Denman 3rd. Trainer: Ben Blay. Owner: Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng). Jockey: Madeline Owen.A$5,050
30/Oct/20223rd of 7
(1.8)
Muswellbrook RC Saunders Motor Group H., A$24,825, 1000m, time 0:56.98. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg (allowance -1.50kg). Demitasse was 1st and Movin' Denman 2nd. Trainer: Ben Blay. Owner: Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng). Jockey: Madeline Owen.A$2,600
09/Dec/20224th of 11
(0.5)
Scone RC Ezycare Foster Mares H., A$27,000, 900m, time 0:50.39. Track good(3). Carried 56.00kg (allowance -1.50kg). Lessing was 1st and Amazing Nicci 2nd and Midnight Oasis 3rd. Trainer: Ben Blay. Owner: Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng). Jockey: Madeline Owen.A$1,300
24/Dec/20228th of 11
(3.1)
Tamworth JC Over the Line Racing H., A$27,000, 1000m, time 0:57.26. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg (allowance -1.50kg). Broken Hill was 1st and Jillonni 2nd and Briefly 3rd. Trainer: Ben Blay. Owner: Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng). Jockey: Madeline Owen.A$500
09/Jan/20233rd of 10
(1.0)
Taree RC Tab.com.au H., A$26,325, 1000m, time 0:58.14. Track soft(6). Carried 61.00kg. Iron Hat was 1st and Ghost Hunter 2nd. Trainer: Ben Blay. Owner: Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng). Jockey: Ms M Weir.A$2,600
17/Jan/20238th of 8
(5.8)
Newcastle JC Australian Bloodstock H., A$40,000, 900m, time 0:51.14. Track good(4). Carried 53.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Border Control was 1st and Markwell Dreamer 2nd and Sharkim 3rd. Trainer: Ben Blay. Owner: Domeland Pty Ltd (Mgr: Y P Cheng). Jockey: Madeline Owen.A$1,000
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.