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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 2629 rnrs, 1864 wnrs, 219 SW, inc. Excelebration (Deauville Prix Jacques Le Marois, Gr.1), Overreach, Guelph, Bivouac, Mr Stunning, Mawj, Microphone, Earthquake, Margot Did, Amber Sky, Flamberge, Helmet, September Run, Queen Supreme, Cylinder, Reward for Effort, Mischief Magic, Montassib, Exceedance, Outstrip, etc.

1st dam

MELBA AVENUE, by Street Sense (USA). Winner at 1300m in Aust. Half-sister to RASPBERRIES. Dam of 6 named foals, 4 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

VALOUR ROAD (g by Frost Giant (USA)) 11 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, A$1,821,357, to 2023-24, WATC Karrakatta P., Gr.2, Lee Steere S., Gr.2, SAJC Euclase S., Gr.2, WATC Hyperion S., Gr.3, AJ Scahill S., Gr.3, Prince of Wales S., Gr.3, Pinjarra RC Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic, RL, WATC Idyllic Prince S., L, HG Bolton Sprint H., L, Miss Andretti S., L, Vale Barry Curtis H., 2d WATC Lee Steere S., Gr.2, AJ Scahill S., Gr.3, Belmont Sprint, Gr.3, Eurythmic S., Gr.3, Idyllic Prince S., L, Carbine Club of WA S., L, Scenic Blast S., L, Cyril Flower H., L, 3d WATC Northerly S., Gr.3, Black Heart Bart S., L, 4th WATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.3, Eurythmic S., Gr.3, Roma Cup, Gr.3, Prince of Wales S., Gr.3, Northam S., Gr.3.

 Sioux City (g by War Chant (USA)) 5 wins to 1200m, A$98,360, to 2024-25, 3d WATC Amelia Park H.

 Mighty Melba (g by Exceed and Excel) See below.

2nd dam

LA MELBA, by Grand Lodge (USA). Raced 3 times. Half-sister to FLAVOUR,  Parfaits (dam of SONNTAG). Dam of 5 foals, all raced, 4 winners, inc:-

RASPBERRIES (f Lonhro) 7 wins from 1400m to 1600m, A$537,050, VRC Frances Tressady S., Gr.3, Newcastle JC Cameron H., Gr.3, Scone Cup, L, ATC Rydges Cronulla H., Comfort Inn Hunts Liverpool H., Bowermans Supports the ATC H., 2d ATC Adrian Knox S., Gr.3, Tamarama H., STC Canterbury Park H., 3d MVRC Sunline S., Gr.2, ATC Doncaster Mile Prelude, Gr.3, MRC Sandown S., Gr.3, 4th VRC Blazer S., Gr.2, MVRC Tesio S., Gr.3, Newcastle JC Newmarket H., Gr.3. Dam of 3 winners-

Malahat (g Exceed and Excel) 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$313,230, ATC Golden Slipper Hospitality H., Rubick at Coolmore 2YO P., Schweppes H., 2d ATC Davali Thoroughbreds Cup H., Invictus Sprint H., 3d ATC Canonbury S., Gr.3, Chris Toogood 2YO H., Half Yearly Membership H., TAB H., 4th ATC Brian Crowley S., L, Heritage S., L.

 Escoffier. 5 wins from 1200m to 2100m, A$155,900, BRC Powerade H., Kirks H., 2d ATC More Than Ready H., Big Brown is Back H., BRC Club Partners H., Biz Marketing H., 3d Qld Tatt's RC Southbank Insurance Brokers H., BRC Coca-Cola H., Operation Smile Australia H.

3rd dam

ICE CREAM SUNDAE, by Sovereign Red (NZ). 12 wins from 1000m to 1600m, A$233,750, AJC Emancipation S., L, VATC Tristarc S., L, STC Festival H., L, AJC HMAS Vendetta H., Mooltan H., Gay Vista Mares H., STC All Purpose H., 2d VRC Honda Legend S., L, Clarence River JC Ramornie H., L, AJC Tooheys Red H., 3d STC Premiere S., Gr.3, Mower City H., 4th AJC Liverpool City Cup, Gr.3, Gosford RC Belle of the Turf S., L. Sister to  Red Sundae (dam of RA SUN). Dam of 9 named foals, 8 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

FLAVOUR (g Rubiton) Joint third top colt on The 1995-96 Australasian 2YO Classification. Joint third on The 1998-99 Australasian 4YO+ Classification (1000m-1400m). 14 wins-5 at 2-to 1400m, A$1,601,545, VRC Salinger S., Gr.1, Maribyrnong P., Gr.2, STC Todman Slipper Trial S., Gr.2, MVRC Norman Carlyon S., Gr.2, VATC Moonga S., Gr.3, Rubiton S., Gr.3, SAJC Spring S., Gr.3, BATC Coca-Cola Classic, Gr.3, 2d VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, QTC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, SAJC Angas Brut S., Gr.2, MRC Victoria H., Gr.3, VATC Schillaci S., Gr.3, 3d STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, VRC Salinger S., Gr.1, MVRC Australia S., Gr.1, Manikato S., Gr.1.

 Parfaits. 4 wins to 1300m, STC Canterbury Park Event H., Pet & Animal Show H., 2d AJC Fringe Bar H., STC Great Steaks at The Freeway H. Dam of 5 winners-

SONNTAG (g Teofilo) 6 wins from 1500m to 2800m, A$641,795, Queensland Derby, Gr.1, Sale Cup, L, VRC Macau H., MRC ALH Group H., 2d VRC Andrew Ramsden S., L, 3d Ballarat Cup, L, MRC Mitavite P.

 Lick. Raced once. Dam of-

 Licorice Stick. 3 wins to 1100m in Aust. Dam of 5 winners-

JE SUIS BELLE (f Bel Esprit) 8 wins at 1000m, 1050m, A$397,900, BRC Ascot H., L, TAB Venue Mode H., Qld Tatt's RC Sky Racing H., 2d SCTC BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe H.

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Placed at 3 in 2023-24 in Aust.