2023 FEBRUARY (Early) Online Sale
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Buyer: N Smith - $8,000
Particulars
Name: | That's Better (AUS) |
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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
Pedigree
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THAT'S BETTER (AUS) | ||||
Bay gelding | Foaled 2016 |
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 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 Summer Wind On Wings That's Better Flying Legend
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 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. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
THAT'S BETTER (AUS) 2016 Bay gelding
by Exceed and Excel - Soaressa, by Twining
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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3 | 1 | - | - | - | A$1,100 |
4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | A$35,040 |
6 | 7 | - | 1 | 2 | A$13,550 |
Totals: | 15 | 1 | 3 | 3 | A$49,690 |
15/Apr/2019 | 3rd of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 735m. Discharged was 1st and Aeecee Vinco 2nd and Minted 3rd. | |
26/Apr/2019 | 5th of 8 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1045m. Matowatakpe was 1st and Pincer 1st and Celestial Falls 3rd. | |
26/Jun/2020 | 4th of 6 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1045m. Doppelpunkt was 1st and Malfy 2nd and Sweeping Brook 3rd. | |
10/Jul/2020 | 3rd of 4 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 1040m. Bondi Blue was 1st and Kuzco Lad 2nd. | |
25/Jul/2020 | 6th 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/2020 | 1st of 6 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Mission Bravo was 2nd and Nikau 3rd. | |
29/Oct/2020 | 2nd 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/2020 | 3rd 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/2020 | 2nd 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/2020 | 1st 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/2021 | 7th 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/2021 | 1st of 7 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 740m. Goldfinch was 2nd and Plague Stone 3rd. | |
11/May/2021 | 2nd of 9 | --trial--ATC Barrier Trial, 900m. Malkovich was 1st and Snowfire 3rd. | |
27/May/2021 | 6th 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/2021 | 7th 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/2022 | 2nd of 6 | --trial--Newcastle JC Barrier Trial, 940m. Ucalledit was 1st and Jack Duggan 3rd. | |
26/Sep/2022 | 10th 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/2022 | 2nd 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/2022 | 3rd 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/2022 | 4th 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/2022 | 8th 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/2023 | 3rd 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/2023 | 8th 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 |