Excelebration
Foaled 2008 · by Exceed And Excel out of Sun Shower (Indian Ridge)
€39,000Prize money
Form 3112/122114 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 18 May 10 – 3 Nov 12, last for A P O'Brien · current OR 125
Group 1 won the Qatar Prix Du Moulin De Longchamp (3yo+ Colts Fillies & Mares) (Turf) (2011)
Group 1 won the Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard - Jacques le Marois (3yo+) (Turf) (2012)
Group 1 won the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Sponsored By Qipco (British Champions Mile) (Group 1) (Str) (2012)
Group 2 won the Mehl Mulhens-Rennen - German 2 000 Guineas (3yo Colts & Fillies) (Turf) (2011)
Group 2 won the CGA Hungerford Stakes (Group 2) (Str) (2011)
Group 3 won the Big Bad Bob Gladness Stakes (Group 3) (2012)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nov 12 | Santa Anita (USA) Group 1Breeders' Cup Mile (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Firm | 1m | Firm | 4/9 | – | Joseph O'Brien |
| 20 Oct 12 | Ascot Group 1Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Sponsored By Qipco (British Champions Mile) (Group 1) (Str) · Class 1 · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 1/8 | 125 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 12 Aug 12 | Deauville (FR) Group 1Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard - Jacques le Marois (3yo+) (Turf) · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 1/11 | – | Christophe Soumillon |
| 19 Jun 12 | Ascot Group 1Queen Anne Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1) (Str) · Class 1 · 1m · Good To Soft | 1m | Good To Soft | 2/11 | 126 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 19 May 12 | Newbury Group 1JLT Lockinge Stakes (British Champions Series) (Group 1) (Str) · Class 1 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 2/6 | 126 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 22 Apr 12 | Curragh Group 3Big Bad Bob Gladness Stakes (Group 3) · 7f · Soft | 7f | Soft | 1/6 | 126 | Joseph O'Brien |
| 15 Oct 11 | Ascot Group 1Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Sponsored By Qipco (British Champions Mile) (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 2/8 | 126 | Jamie Spencer |
| 11 Sep 11 | Longchamp (FR) Group 1Qatar Prix Du Moulin De Longchamp (3yo+ Colts Fillies & Mares) (Turf) · 1m · Very Soft | 1m | Very Soft | 1/8 | – | Jamie Spencer |
| 13 Aug 11 | Newbury Group 2CGA Hungerford Stakes (Group 2) (Str) · Class 1 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 1/9 | 117 | Adam Kirby |
| 14 Jun 11 | Ascot Group 1St James's Palace Stakes (Group 1) · Class 1 · 1m · Good | 1m | Good | 3/9 | 116 | Adam Kirby |
| 22 May 11 | Cologne (GER) Group 2Mehl Mulhens-Rennen - German 2 000 Guineas (3yo Colts & Fillies) (Turf) · 1m · Soft | 1m | Soft | 1/11 | – | Adam Kirby |
| 16 Apr 11 | Newbury Group 3totesport.com Greenham Stakes (Group 3) (Str) · Class 1 · 7f · Good To Firm | 7f | Good To Firm | 2/6 | 89 | Adam Kirby |
Exceed And Excel as a stallion
In our records: 1,557 runners, 824 winners (53%), 164 black-type winners including 20 at the top level, 130 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2005–2024.
His best
Mr Stunning Group 1 OR 130 · Excelebration Group 1 OR 126 · Helmet Group 1 OR 119 · Mawj Group 1 OR 118 · Outstrip Group 1 OR 118 · Amber Sky Group 1 OR 117
The dam: Sun Shower by Indian Ridge
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 4 winners from 7 other runners.
Lancaster Bomber Group 1 half-sibling, by War Front
War Bomber Group 2 half-sibling, by War Front
Mull Of Killough Group 3 half-sibling, by Mull Of Kintyre
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porthos (IRE) 2019 colt · by Galileo | 2 | 0 | – |
| War Bomber (IRE) Group 2 2018 gelding · by War Front | 20 | 2 | – |
| War Leader (USA) 2017 colt · by War Front | 21 | 2 | OR 81 |
| Lancaster Bomber (USA) Group 1 2014 colt · by War Front | 18 | 2 | OR 118 |
| Rainfall Radar (USA) 2012 filly · by Rebuttal | 17 | 0 | OR 82 |
| Tashzara (IRE) 2007 filly · by Intikhab | 3 | 0 | – |
| Mull Of Killough (IRE) Group 3 2006 gelding · by Mull Of Kintyre | 35 | 9 | OR 116 |
Excelebration in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 889 · as a foal | €15,000John Walsh Bloodstock | John Walsh Bloodstock | Owenstown Stud |
| 2009 Goffs UK St Leger, Part 2Lot 198 · as a yearling | £20,000Botti, M. | Botti, M. | Owenstown Stud |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Rainfall Radar2012 horse by Rebuttal | 2022 Goffs November Breeding Stock SaleLot 1289 · broodmare | €140,000Barry Lynch |
| Rainfall Radar2012 mare by Rebuttal | 2017 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1840 · broodmare | Bought back |
| Tashzara2007 mare by Intikhab | 2012 Tattersalls December MaresLot 1813 · broodmare | 300,000gnsDavid Redvers Bloodstock |
| Mull Of Killough2006 gelding by Mull of Kintyre | 2009 Tattersalls JulyLot 642 · in training | Not sold |
| Tashzara2007 filly by Intikhab | 2008 Goffs February SaleLot 362 · yearling | Not sold |
| Mull Of Killough2006 colt by Mull Of Kintyre | 2007 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 523 · yearling | Not sold |
From our racing database: every British and Irish result since 2005, and every Goffs, Tattersalls, Tattersalls Ireland and Arqana sale 2005 – 2026. Linked by the seller — always check the passport matches.