Above The Rest
Foaled 2011 · by Excellent Art out of Aspasias Tizzy (Tiznow)
Form 7050973301 (latest on the right) · Flat · ran 30 May 14 – 14 Dec 19, last for David Barron · current OR 101
Group 3 won the Betfred TV Chipchase Stakes (Group 3) (2018)
Listed won the sunracing.co.uk Lady Wulfruna Stakes (Listed) (2019)
| Date | Course & race | Trip | Going | Pos | OR | Jockey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 19 | Newcastle (AW)Bombardier Britsh Hopped Amber Beer Handicap · Class 2 · 7f14y · Standard | 7f14y | Standard | 1/10 | 101 | Ben Curtis |
| 16 Nov 19 | Lingfield (AW) ListedBetway Golden Rose Stakes (Listed) · Class 1 · 6f1y · Standard | 6f1y | Standard | 10/12 | 102 | Clifford Lee |
| 31 Oct 19 | Lingfield (AW)Bombardier British Hopped Amber Beer Handicap · Class 2 · 7f · Standard To Slow | 7f | Standard To Slow | 3/13 | 102 | Ben Curtis |
| 22 Oct 19 | Newcastle (AW)Betway Optional Claiming Handicap · Class 2 · 6f · Standard | 6f | Standard | 3/14 | 102 | Ben Curtis |
| 28 Sep 19 | NewmarketNewmarket Journal And Velvet Magazine Handicap · Class 2 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 7/12 | 95 | David Egan |
| 13 Sep 19 | SandownSandown Park Optional Claiming Handicap · Class 2 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 9/10 | 98 | Pat Dobbs |
| 4 Aug 19 | GalwayIrish Stallion Farms EBF 'Ahonoora' Handicap (Premier Handicap) · 7f · Yielding | 7f | Yielding | 16/16 | 100 | Shane Crosse |
| 29 Jun 19 | Newcastle (AW) Group 3Betfair Exchange Chipchase Stakes (Group 3) · Class 1 · 6f · Standard To Slow | 6f | Standard To Slow | 5/6 | 100 | Clifford Lee |
| 15 Jun 19 | YorkJcb Handicap · Class 2 · 7f · Good To Soft | 7f | Good To Soft | 19/20 | 102 | Robbie Downey |
| 18 May 19 | ThirskConstant Security Services Handicap · Class 2 · 7f · Good | 7f | Good | 7/10 | 103 | Robbie Downey |
| 11 May 19 | AscotTote Victoria Cup (Heritage Handicap) · Class 2 · 7f · Good To Soft | 7f | Good To Soft | 24/26 | 105 | Joshua Bryan |
| 19 Apr 19 | Lingfield (AW)Sun Racing All-weather Mile Championships Conditions Stakes · Class 2 · 1m1y · Standard | 1m1y | Standard | 8/11 | 108 | Clifford Lee |
Excellent Art as a stallion
In our records: 342 runners, 177 winners (52%), 18 black-type winners including 1 at the top level, 22 more placed in black type. Runners foaled 2009–2013.
On the track himself: 11 runs, 4 wins — Group 1 winner (St James's Palace Stakes (Group 1)).
His best
Under The Louvre Group 1 · Lady Lara Group 2 OR 106 · Graphic Group 3 OR 114 · Above The Rest Group 3 OR 111 · Aim To Please Group 3 OR 106 · Experience Group 3 OR 103
The dam: Aspasias Tizzy by Tiznow
She ran 6 times and won 1, best OR 78. Dam of 4 winners from 7 other runners.
The dam’s other foals
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot Royal (IRE) 2022 colt · by Calyx | 1 | 0 | – |
| Dancing Empress (IRE) 2019 filly · by Holy Roman Emperor | 5 | 0 | OR 66 |
| Emperor Spirit (IRE) 2018 gelding · by Holy Roman Emperor | 44 | 4 | OR 94 |
| Power From Above (IRE) 2015 filly · by Power | 4 | 0 | OR 52 |
| Unorthodox (IRE) 2012 gelding · by Thewayyouare | 3 | 1 | OR 85 |
| Young Prince (IRE) 2009 gelding · by Strategic Prince | 6 | 1 | OR 78 |
| Parramatta (IRE) 2008 filly · by Aussie Rules | 9 | 3 | OR 70 |
Above The Rest in the sale ring
| Sale | Result | Bought by | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 513 · as a foal | €20,000Tim Hyde Jnr | Tim Hyde Jnr | Seskin Stud |
| 2014 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 40 · as a in training | Bought back (70,000gns) | – | Millrace Stables (T. Jarvis) |
| 2015 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 193 · as a in training | 40,000gnsHarrowgate Bloodstock | Harrowgate Bloodstock | Mill Race Stables (T. Jarvis) |
The family at the sales — out of the same dam
| Foal | Sale | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Emperor Spirit2018 gelding by Holy Roman Emperor | 2026 Tattersalls Online JulyLot 69 · in training | Not sold |
| Emperor Spirit2018 gelding by Holy Roman Emperor | 2025 Tattersalls Online NovemberLot 88 · in training | Not sold |
| Emperor Spirit2018 gelding by Holy Roman Emperor | 2025 Tattersalls Online SeptemberLot 31 · in training | Not sold |
| Ascot Royal2022 colt by Calyx | 2024 Tattersalls Guineas Breeze-UpLot 239 · breeze-up | Not sold |
| Emperor Spirit2018 gelding by Holy Roman Emperor | 2024 Tattersalls Autumn HITLot 174 · in training | Not sold |
| Ascot Royal2022 colt by Calyx | 2023 Goffs Orby, Book 2Lot 782 · yearling | Bought back |
| Emperor Spirit2018 gelding by Holy Roman Emperor | 2023 Tattersalls AugustLot 172 · in training | Not sold |
| Emperor Spirit2018 gelding by Holy Roman Emperor | 2023 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 400 · in training | 22,000gnsRoger J Moore (World Cargo Solutions) |
| Dancing Empress2019 filly by Holy Roman Emperor | 2022 Tattersalls December MaresLot 2404 · broodmare | 1,500gnsJohn Butler Racing |
| Dancing Empress2019 filly by Holy Roman Emperor | 2020 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 602 · yearling | 52,000gnsHugo Merry Bloodstock |
| Dancing Empress2019 filly by Holy Roman Emperor | 2019 Goffs November SaleLot 368 · foal | €32,000Meadow View Stud |
| Emperor Spirit2018 colt by Holy Roman Emperor | 2019 Tattersalls October, Book 2Lot 788 · yearling | 135,000gnsHugo Merry Bloodstock |
| Emperor Spirit2018 colt by Holy Roman Emperor | 2018 Goffs November SaleLot 651 · foal | €52,000Lynn Lodge Stud |
| 2016 colt by Canford Cliffs | 2017 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 323 · yearling | €18,000Janda Bloodstock |
| 2016 colt by Canford Cliffs | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland SapphireLot 62 · foal | Not sold |
| Power From Above2015 filly by Power | 2016 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 460 · yearling | Bought back |
| 2014 filly by Requinto | 2015 Tattersalls October, Book 3Lot 1469 · yearling | Bought back |
| 2014 filly by Requinto | 2014 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 607 · foal | €27,000Bishopland Farm |
| Unorthodox2012 colt by Thewayyouare | 2013 Tattersalls Ireland SeptemberLot 308 · yearling | €17,500Kern/Lillingston Association |
| Parramatta2008 mare by Aussie Rules | 2013 Tattersalls JulyLot 12 · broodmare | 1,000gnsReda Tuhami |
| Unorthodox2012 gelding by Thewayyouare | 2012 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 611 · foal | €7,500Philip Hore (ps) |
| Young Prince2009 gelding by Strategic Prince | 2012 Tattersalls FebruaryLot 223 · in training | 9,000gnsBengt Mattsson |
| Young Prince2009 gelding by Strategic Prince | 2010 Goffs UK PremierLot 169 · yearling | £52,000Robert Mills |
| Young Prince2009 gelding by Strategic Prince | 2009 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 514 · foal | €16,000Anfield Bloodstock |
| Parramatta2008 filly by Aussie Rules | 2009 Goffs UK St Leger, Part 2Lot 283 · yearling | £25,000Bba Ireland |
| Parramatta2008 filly by Aussie Rules | 2008 Goffs November Foal SaleLot 1187 · foal | €15,000Norris Mary |
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.