Excellence
Foaled 2008 · by Exceed and Excel out of Aphra Benn (In The Wings)
Form 0/67089 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 28 Jul 10 – 2 Dec 11, last for Karen George · current OR 46
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dec 11 | Wolverhampton (AW)Totepool Handicap · Class 6 · 1m1f103y · Standard | 1m1f103y | Standard | 9/13 | 46 | Julie Cumine |
| 24 May 11 | Lingfield (AW)B W Stragglers Handicap · Class 6 · 7f · Standard | 7f | Standard | 8/13 | 46 | Jamie Mackay |
| 2 May 11 | ChepstowFestival Racing Handicap · Class 6 · 6f16y · Good To Firm | 6f16y | Good To Firm | 11/14 | 47 | Jamie Mackay |
| 19 Apr 11 | BathLindley Catering Median Auction Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 5f161y · Firm | 5f161y | Firm | 7/9 | – | Chris Catlin |
| 6 Apr 11 | Lingfield (AW)lingfieldpark.co.uk Maiden Stakes · Class 5 · 7f · Standard | 7f | Standard | 6/7 | – | Chris Catlin |
| 28 Jul 10 | LeicesterE.b.f. Swithland Median Auction Maiden Fillies' Stakes · Class 5 · 5f218y · Good To Firm | 5f218y | Good To Firm | 12/13 | – | Jamie Mackay |
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: Aphra Benn by In The Wings
No runs on our British and Irish records (unraced, or raced abroad). Dam of 2 winners from 4 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aheadfullofdreams (IRE) 2013 gelding · by Sandmason | 11 | 1 | OR 112 |
| Its'afreebee (IRE) Grade 2 2010 gelding · by Danroad | 39 | 8 | OR 144 |
| Big Buzz (IRE) 2007 gelding · by Redback | 4 | 0 | – |
| Top Man Dan (IRE) 2005 gelding · by Danetime | 14 | 0 | OR 60 |
Excellence in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Tattersalls December FoalsLot 592 · as a foal | 1,500gnsFive Star Bloodstock | Five Star Bloodstock | East Hill Stud, Ireland |
| 2010 Goffs UK Breeze Up SaleLot 56 · as a breeze-up | SoldNo Bid | No Bid | Kellerk Stables |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aheadfullofdreams2013 gelding by Sandmason | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland August National HuntLot 555 · store | €11,500Jack Andrews |
| Big Buzz2007 gelding by Redback | 2009 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 1370 · in training | 800gnsGrove Stud |
| Big Buzz2007 colt by Redback | 2008 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1623 · yearling | 12,000gnsL Stubbs Racing |
| Big Buzz2007 gelding by Redback | 2007 Goffs November Foal Sale, Part 1Lot 185 · foal | €3,400Equine Associates |
| 2006 filly by Chevalier | 2007 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1596 · yearling | Bought back |
| Top Man Dan2005 gelding by Danetime | 2007 Goffs UK Breeze Up SaleLot 81 · breeze-up | £16,000Alderbrook Bloodstock |
| Top Man Dan2005 colt by Danetime | 2006 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 1264 · yearling | 22,000gnsFethard Bloodstock |
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.