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INTERNATIONAL STATISTICS and TECHNICAL INFORMATION INTERNATIONAL STUD BOOK COMMITTEE LIST OF APPROVED STUD BOOKS (65)

Argentina Kenya Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Austria Korea Azerbaijan Malaysia Bahrain Mexico Barbados Morocco Belgium and Luxembourg Netherlands Brazil New Zealand Norway Chile Panama China Paraguay Colombia Peru Philippines Costa Rica Poland Portugal Cyprus Qatar Czech Republic Romania Denmark Russia (new Volume1) Dominican Republic Serbia Ecuador Slovak Republic Slovenia France South Africa Spain Great Britain and Ireland Sweden (A-Register) Greece Switzerland Guatemala Thailand Hungary India Tunisia Israel Italy U.S.A, Canada and Puerto Rico Uruguay Kazakhstan Venezuela

5-1 2007 STATISTICAL INFORMATION No. of Black-type 2007 No. of No. of No. of Graded races (incl. Country Part foals starters flat races races graded) Argentina I 7,538 11,123 6,101 155 218 Australia I 18,255 31,419 19,382 259 538 Austria III 50 303 98 NA NA Brazil I 3,079 6,114 4,472 103 173 Canada I 2,632 7,482 5,057 37 227 Chile I 1,870 4,009 4,949 63 95 Colombia III 142 323 490 NA NA Czech Republic III 312 1,621 348 NA NA Dominican Republic III 67 n/a 945 NA NA Ecuador III 55 182 281 NA NA France I 5,384 8,726 4,156 107 234 Germany I 1,224 2,908 1,670 48 107 Great Britain I 5,839 11,323 5,659 141 295 Hong Kong II NA 1,154 726 6 31 India II 1,490 3,896 3,362 NA 89 Ireland I 12,633 3,458 958 57 107 Italy I 2,220 5,438 4.589 27 95 Jamaica III 369 925 841 NA NA Japan I 7,516 24,143 17,476 59 217 Korea III 1,225 2,999 1,697 NA NA Macau II NA 768 737 NA 12 Mauritius III NA 350 243 NA NA Mexico III 420 1,569 n/a NA NA Netherlands III 16 187 79 NA NA New Zealand I 4,338 5,489 2,734 78 147 Panama II 143 722 1235 33 35 Peru I 488 1,300 1,882 34 54 Poland III 458 468 279 NA NA Puerto Rico II 677 1,633 1,875 NA 58 Qatar III 16 84 52 NA NA Kingdom of Saudi Arabia III 744 1,363 422 NA NA 5-2 2007 STATISTICAL INFORMATION No. of Black-type 2007 No. of No. of No. of Graded races (incl. Country Part foals starters flat races races graded) Scandinavia II 541 2,814 1,248 6 NA Singapore & II n/a 1,099 704 1 25 Malaysia II 57 2,253 1,445 NA 10 Slovakia III 61 417 140 NA NA South Africa I 3,246 6,567 3,883 112 177 Spain III n/a 1,059 513 NA NA Switzerland III 29 398 169 NA NA Trinidad & Tobago III 186 437 348 NA NA Turkey III 1,590 2,622 1,882 NA 2 United Arab Emirates I NA 680 177 17 30 United States of America I 36,071 67,930 51,132 467 2,004 Uruguay II 1,850 1,799 1,081 NA 40 Venezuela II 1,223 2,835 2,945 NA 91

5-3 PERCENTAGE OF BEST RACES Total Races Stakes Graded Stakes Gr. I Stakes 2003 Racing Season Canada ...... 5,498 ...... 259 (4.7%) ...... 40 (0.7%) ...... 4 (0.1%) Ireland...... 850...... 94 (11.1%) ...... 42 (4.9%) ...... 10 (1.2%) Great Britain...... 4,761 ...... 281 (5.9%) ...... 123 (2.6%) ...... 29 (0.6%) France...... 3,981 ...... 231 (5.8%)...... 107 (2.6 %) ...... 26 (0.6 %) Italy ...... 4,772 ...... 76 (1.6%)...... 25 (0.5 %) ...... 8 (0.2%) Germany...... 2,060 ...... 108 (5.2%) ...... 45 (2.2%) ...... 7 (0.3%) United States of ...... 53,309...... 1,923 (3.6%) ...... 462 (0.9%) ...... 101 (0.2%) America 2004 Racing Season Canada ...... 5,263 ...... 249 (4.7% ...... 38 (0.7%) ...... 3 (0.1%) Ireland...... 845 ...... 97 (11.5%) ...... 46 (5.4%) ...... 12 (1.4%) Great Britain...... 5,241 ...... 279 (5.3%) ...... 133 (2.5%) ...... 31 (0.6%) France...... 4,026 ...... 232 (5.7%) ...... 108 (2.6%) ...... 27 (0.6 %) Italy ...... 4,898 ...... 78 (1.6%) ...... 27 (0.5%) ...... 9 (0.2%) Germany...... 1,891 ...... 110 (5.8%) ...... 48 (2.5%) ...... 7 (0.4 %) United States of ...... 53,403...... 1,879 (2.5%) ...... 473 (0.9%) ...... 100 (0.2%) America 2005 Racing Season Canada ...... 5,238 ...... 243 (4.7%) ...... 37 (0.7%) ...... 3 (0.1%) Ireland...... 868...... 99 (11.4%) ...... 48 (5.5%) ...... 12 (1.4%) Great Britain...... 5,301 ...... 283 (5.3%) ...... 136 (2.6%) ...... 31 (0.6%) France...... 4,058...... 232 (5.7 %) ...... 107 (2.6%) ...... 26 (0.6 %) Italy ...... 4,801 ...... 81 (1.7%) ...... 27 (0.6%) ...... 9 (0.2%) Germany...... 1,840 ...... 110 (6.0%) ...... 48 (2.6%) ...... 7 (0.4%) United States of ...... 52,061...... 1,942 (3.7%) ...... 447 (0.9%) ...... 96 (0.2%) America 2006 Racing Season Canada ...... 5,234 ...... 238 (4.5%) ...... 37 (0.7%) ...... 3 (0.1%) Ireland ...... 874 ...... 102 (11.7%) ...... 52 (5.9%) ...... 12 (1.4%) Great Britain...... 5,554 ...... 285 (5.1%) ...... 138 (2.5%) ...... 31 (0.6%) France...... 4,102 ...... 233 (5.7%) ...... 107 (2.6%) ...... 26 (0.6%) Italy...... 4.814 ...... 82 (1.7%)...... 26 (0.5%)...... 9 (0.2%) Germany...... 1,720...... 110 (6.4 %)...... 48 (2.8 %) ...... 7 (0.4 %) United States of ...... 51,491...... 1,965 (3.8%) ...... 460 (0.9%) ...... 104 (0.2%) 2007 Racing sSeason Canada ...... 5,057 ...... 227 (4.5%) ...... 37 (0.7%) ...... 3 (0.1%) Ireland ...... 958 ...... 107 (11.1%) ...... 57 (5.9%) ...... 12 (1.3%) Great Britain...... 5,659 ...... 294 (5.25%) ...... 139 (2.5%) ...... 31 (0.6%) France...... 4,156 ...... 234 (5,6%) ...... 107 (2.5%) ...... 26 (0.6%) Italy ...... 4.589 ...... 95 (2.1%) ...... 27 (0.6%) ...... 8 (0.2%) Germany...... 1,670...... 107 (6.4 %)...... 48 (2.9 %) ...... 7 (0.4 %) United States of ...... 51,132...... 2,004 (3.9%) ...... 467 (0.9%) ...... 106 (0.2%) America

5-4 PURSE COMPARISON Gr. I Gr. II Gr. III Total Average Average Average Gr. Average Races 1st Money Races 1st Money Races 1st Money Races 1st Money 2003 Racing Season *Canada ...... 4 ...... $529,163 11 ....$181,931 25 ...... $99,728 40 ....$165,277 Ireland ...... 10 ...... $364,350 9 ...... $94,640 23 ...... $55,865 42 ....$136,785 Great Britain ...... 29 ...... $349,753 35 ....$103,734 59 ...... $53,072 123 ....$137,437 France ...... 26 ...... $245,185 27 ...... $72,904 54 ...... $41,366 107 ...... $98,851 Italy ...... 8 ...... $158,769 6 ...... $73,777 11 ...... $40,239 25 ...... $86,261 Germany ...... 7 ...... $215,141 14 ...... $67,637 24 ...... $40,800 45 ...... $76,269 United States of ...... 101 ...... $344,786 148 ....$150,868 213 ...... $88,597 462 ....$164,552 America 2004 Racing Season Figures are derived from Exchange Rates on January 1, 2004 *Canada ...... 3 ...... $650,000 10 ....$178,296 25 ....$114,418 38 ....$173,511 Ireland ...... 12 ...... $378,076 8 ....$107,627 26 ...... $65,516 46 ....$154,376 Great Britain ...... 31 ...... $326,886 40 ....$104,883 62 ...... $53,718 133 ....$133,476 France ...... 27 ...... $254,844 27 ...... $78,387 54 ...... $45,786 108 ....$106,197 Italy ...... 9 ...... $225,094 5 ....$101,293 13 ...... 52,081 27 ....$118,866 Germany ...... 7 ...... $244,733 13 ...... $80,378 28 ...... $47,892 48 ...... $85,396 United States of ...... 100 ...... $402,694 154 ....$153,891 219 ...... $86,285 473 ....$175,190 America 2005 Racing Season Figures are derived from Exchange Rates on January 1, 2005 *Canada ...... 3 ...... $800,000 9 ....$205,793 25 ....$123,606 37 ....$198,440 Ireland ...... 12 ...... $406,671 8 ....$112,487 28 ...... $70,514 48 ....$161,549 Great Britain ...... 31 ...... $354,172 40 ....$109,297 65 ...... $57,066 136 ....$140,146 France ...... 26 ...... $324,997 27 ...... $95,946 54 ...... $50,876 107 ....$128,859 Italy ...... 9 ...... $194,761 5 ...... $93,120 13 ...... $50,363 27 ....$106,414 Germany ...... 7 ...... $249,333 12 ...... $83,889 29 ...... $49,823 48 ...... $87,435 United States of ...... 96 ...... $373,784 152 ....$157,548 199 ...... $92,242 447 ....$174,914 America 2006 Racing Season Figures are derived from Exchange Rates on January 1, 2006 *Canada ...... 3 ...... $800,000 9 ....$213,333 25 ....$111,214 37 ....$191,902 Ireland ...... 12 ...... $367,928 8 ...... $98,168 28 ...... $63,614 48 ....$139,156 Great Britain ...... 31 ...... $330,081 43 ....$100,859 65 ...... $52,221 139 ....$129,442 France ...... 26 ...... $303,139 27 ...... $92,731 54 ...... $47,360 107 ....$120,957 Italy ...... 9 ...... $169,969 4 ...... $85,543 13 ...... $45,752 26 ...... $94,872 Germany ...... 7 ...... $203,109 13 ...... $67,331 28 ...... $42,731 48 ...... $72,782 United States of ...... 104 ...... $377,715 151 ....$151,789 205 ...... $94,484 460 ....$177,330 America 2007 Racing Season Figures are derived from Exchange Rates on January 1, 2007 *Canada ...... 3 ...... $800,000 9 ....$213,333 25 ....$106,390 37....$188,642 Ireland ...... 12 ...... $421,016 7 ....$109,506 40 ...... $70,774 59 ....$149,151 Great Britain ...... 32 ...... $378,597 43 ....$113,495 66 ...... $57,195 141 ....$146,292 France ...... 26 ...... $340,812 27 ....$106,152 54 ...... $52,792 107 ....$136,243 Italy ...... 8 ...... $166,592 3 ....$110,220 16 ...... $53,265 27 ...... $93,168 Germany ...... 7 ...... $209,659 11 ...... $75,829 30 ...... $47,028 48 ...... $77,346 United States of ...... 106 ...... $376,617 154 ....$161,536 207 ...... $97,882 467 ....$182,140 America *Canada listed in Canadian Dollars. All other countries listed in US Dollars. 5-5 EXCHANGE RATES To assist the reader in determining the values of the purses for the countries included in this book, the following exchange rates may be helpful. The United States dollar is recognized by the Society of International Auctioneers as a medium for comparative purposes. The rates are derived from January 1, 2008.

COUNTRY U. S. DOLLAR CURRENCY PER EQUIVALENTS U. S. DOLLAR Argentina (Peso) .3175 3.15 Australia (Dollar) .8765 1.14 Brazil (Real) .5618 1.78 Canada (Dollar) 1.0063 .99 Chile (Peso) .002008 498.01 Colombia (Peso) .0004955 2,018.16 Czech Republic (Crown) .05502 18.18 Denmark (Krone) .1958 5.11 Dominican Republic (Peso) .0300932 33.23 Ecuador (US Dollar) 1.00 1.00 European Union (Euro) 1.4598 .69 Austria Finland Germany Ireland Luxembourg Portugal Belgium France Greece Italy Netherlands Spain Great Britain (Pound) 1.987 .50 Hong Kong (HK Dollar) .1283 7.79 Hungary (Forint) .00577 173.31 India (Rupee) .02538 39.40 Jamaica (Dollar) .0140696 71.08 Japan (Yen) .008973 111.45 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Riyal) .2666 3.75 Korea (Won) .0010683 936.07 Macau (HK Dollar) .124533 8.03 Malaysia (Ringgit) .3024 3.31 Mauritius (Rupee) .0369003 27.10 Mexico (Peso) .0916 10.92 New Zealand (NZ Dollar) .7663 1.30 Norway (Krone) .1841 5.43 Panama (US Dollar) 1.00 1.00 Peru (Sol) .3336 3.00 Poland (Zloty) .4051 2.47 Puerto Rico (US Dollar) 1.00 1.00 Qatar (Riyal) .2746799 3.64 Singapore (Singapore Dollar) .6937 1.44 Slovak Republic (Koruna) .04345 23.01 South Africa (Rand) .1461 6.84 Sweden (Krona) .1547 6.46 Switzerland (Franc) .8825 1.13 Trinidad & Tobago (Dollar) .1594896 6.27 Turkey (Lira) .8563 1.17 United Arab Emirates (Dirham) .2722 3.67 Uruguay (Nuevo Peso) .0464 21.55 Venezuela (Bolivar Fuerte) .000466 2,145.92 Zimbabwe (ZWD) .0000333 30,030.03 5-6 EXCELLENCE DATA BY COUNTRY FOR 2007

The following excellence data was acquired from the individual country, either in the form of a prepared champion list or derived from a handicap listing. Horses awarded the term champion by their respective country are carried as such. Horses carrying top weights on a handicap are designated as highweighted. Every category submitted may not be recognized in international sales catalogues.

ARGENTINA Storm Mayor (2002, Bernstein)...... horse of the year, champion older horse, champion stayer Emotion Parade (ARG) (2003, Parade Marshal) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Husson (ARG) (2003, Hussonet) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Batallosa (ARG) (2003, Southern ) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Dancing for Me (ARG) (2003, Lucky ) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Hollin (ARG) (2001, Roy) ...... champion sprinter Storm Military (ARG) (2002, Bernstein) ...... champion miler Miss Atorranta (ARG) (2002, Numerous)...... champion older mare Bernstein (USA) (1997, ) ...... leading sire Southern Halo (USA) (1983, Halo) ...... leading broodmare sire Maya Toss (ARG) (1993, Egg Toss) ...... broodmare of the year Triple Crown Races Polla de Potrillos Jockey Club Nacional Filly Triple Crown Races Polla de Potrancas Jockey Club Nacional San Isidro Triple Crown Races Dos Mil Guineas Jockey Club Carlos Pellegrini-Internacional San Isidro Filly Triple Crown Races Mil Guineas Jockey Club Carlos Pellegrini-Internacional * excellence listed above for 2006/2007 season *

AUSTRALIA Miss Andretti (AUS) (2001, Ihtiram) ...... horse of the year, champion sprinter Meurice (AUS) (2004, Strategic) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Haradasun (AUS) (2003, Fusaichi Pegasus) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Miss Finland (AUS) (2003, Redoute’s Choice) ...... champion 3-year-old filly (AUS) (2000, ) ...... champion older horse Some Are Bent (AUS) (2001, Distorted Humor) ...... champion hurdler Delta Blues (AUS) (2001, Desert King) ...... champion stayer Flying Spur (AUS) (1992, )...... leading sire * excellence listed above for 2006/2007 season *

AUSTRIA Tamarindo (GER) (2005, Next Desert)...... champion 2-year-old colt 5-7 Excellence Data by Country for 2007 (continued) AUSTRIA continued Armigerent (IRE) (2004, ) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Dolcisima (USA) (2004, Syncline) ...... champion 3-year-old filly, Sure (POL) (2002, Danzig Connection) ...... champion sprinter, champion miler, champion imported handicap horse Forlista (GER) (2003, Kallisto) ...... champion older mare, Tamburlaine (GER) (2001, Lomitas) ...... champion hurdler Star's Song (GER) (2002, Sternkoenig)...... champion stayer Bold Dragon (GER) (2005, Royal Dragon)...... champion imported 2-year-old colt

BRAZIL Dono Da Raia (BRZ) (2002, Hibernian Rhaposdy) ...... horse of the year, champion older horse Nitido (BRZ) (2004, Put it Back) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Celtic Princess (BRZ) (2004, Public Purse) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Eu Também (BRZ) (2003, Wild Event) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Colina Verde (BRZ) (2003, Verdadeir) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Normabelle (BRZ) (2002, Punk) ...... champion sprinter Nelore Porã (BRZ) (2002, Romarin) ...... champion miler Smashing (BRZ) (2003, ) ...... champion stayer Dadeland (BRZ) (2001, Roi Normand) ...... champion older mare Know Heights (IRE) (1989, )...... leading sire Ghadeer (FR) (1978, ) ...... leading broodmare sire Outra Arumba (BRZ) (1989, Henri le Balafre) ...... broodmare of the year * excellence listed above for 2006/2007 season *

CANADA Sealy Hill (CAN) (2004, Point Given) ...... Filly Triple Crown winner, horse of the year, champion 3-year-old filly, champion turf mare Kodiak Kowboy (USA) (2005, Posse) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Dancing Allstar (CAN) (2005, Millennium Allstar) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Alezzandro (CAN) (2004, High Yield ...... champion 3-year-old colt Financingavailable (CAN) (2001, Kiridashi) ....champion sprinter, champion older mare Cloudy's Knight (USA) (2000, Lord Avie) ....champion turf horse, champion older mare True Metropolitan (USA) (2002, Proud and True) ...... champion older horse Bold Executive (CAN) (1989, Bold Ruckus) ...... leading sire Lover's Talk (CAN) (1984, Vice Regent) ...... broodmare of the year Triple Crown Races Queen's Plate Prince of Wales S. Breeders' S. Triple Tiara Races Woodbine Oaks Wonder Where Stakes Bison City Stakes 5-8 Excellence Data by Country for 2007 (continued) CHILE Paloma Infiel (CHI) (2004, Auguri) ...... horse of the year Matto Mondo (CHI) (2004, Sir Cat) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Cocoa Beach (CHI) (2004, Doneraile Court) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Paloma Infiel (CHI) (2004, Auguri)...... champion 3-year-old Kurbat (CHI) (2004, Mon Pote Le Gitan)...... champion 3-year-old colt Esprit Gaulois (CHI) (2002, Edgy Diplomat)...... champion sprinter Soy Fiestero (CHI) (2002, Columbus Day) ...... champion miler Stuka (USA) (1990, Jade Hunter) ...... leading sire Roy (USA) (1983, Fappiano) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races El Derby El Ensayo St. Leger

COLOMBIA Borra Mis Huellas (COL) (2004, Andres) ....horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt Nuevo Dia (COL) (2005, Well Worth It) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Mundana (COL) (2005, Smithson Valley) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Excel Day (COL) (2004, Election Day) ...... champion 3-year-old filly, champion miler Ache De (COL) (2004, El Verdugo) ...... champion sprinter Hierbabuena (COL) (2003, Election Day) ...... Triple Crown winner, champion older mare Hacker (CHI) (1999, Foxhound) ...... champion imported older horse Election Day (IRE) (1992, Sadler’s Wells) ...... leading sire Kabori (USA) (1972, ) ...... leading broodmare sire Sarabi (COL) (1995, Ocalarado) ...... broodmare of the year Triple Crown Races Polla de Potrancas Gran Derby Colombiano Elkin Echav Arria Kabori King Robert Hipodromo San Fernando Melissa Galilea Lady Cobbler

CZECH REPUBLIC Scyris (POL) (2000, In Camera) ...... horse of the year, champion sprinter, champion older horse Addison (GER) (2005, Tannenkonig) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Divoká Orlice (CZE) (2005, Ray of Light) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Medeo (IRE) (2004, ) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Mary Lou (CZE) (2004, Beccari) ...... champion 3-year-old filly De Roberto (IRE) (2003, ) ...... champion miler Sixteen (FR) (2000, Rainbows for Life) ...... champion steeplechaser Royal Mougins (IRE) (GB) (2002, ) ...... champion hurdler Oligarch (IRE) (2002), Monashee Mountain) ...... champion stayer Hanover Lady (GER) (2004, Dashing Blade) ...... champion imported grass mare Rainbows for Life (CAN) (1988, Lyphard) ...... leading sire (FR) (1980, Luthier) ...... leading broodmare sire

5-9 Excellence Data by Country for 2007 (continued) CZECH REPUBLIC continued Triple Crown Races Velká jarní cena Ceské Derby St. Leger

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Matty Alou (DOM) (2004, El Exterminador) ..horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt Sicotico (DOM) (2005, Blueformer)...... champion 2-year-old colt Semblanza (DOM) (2005, Favorite Band) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Elektra (DOM) (2004, Klondike Pete) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Lucky Image (DOM) (2002, Halo’s Image)...... champion sprinter Sailor's Salute (USA) (2003, Sea Salute) ...... champion miler, champion older horse, champion stayer Lucky Image (USA) (2002, Halo’s Image) ...... champion sprinter Varonesa de Cuatro (USA) (2004, Awesome Cat)...... champion older mare, champion imported 3-year-old filly Villajuana's Son (USA) (2005, Old Kentucky Home) ....champion imported 2-year-old colt Varon (USA) (2004, Wised Up) ...... champion imported 3-year-old colt El Patriota B (USA) (2003, Wild Wonder) ...... champion imported sprinter El Exterminador (DOM) (1998, Moment of Hope) ...... leading sire Fortunate Prospect (USA) (1981, Northern Prospect) ...... leading broodmare sire Lucky Swede (USA) (1993, Fortunate Prospect)...... broomare of the year Triple Crown Races Ramon Matias Mella Fracisco del Rosario Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte

ECUADOR Patton (PER) (1999, Spend One Dolar) ...... horse of the year, champion imported older horse El Morro (ECU) (2005, Cielo) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Sacarina (ECU) (2005, Suntee) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Valentino (ECU) (2004, Terminator) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Llevatela (ECU) (2004, Devil’s Moon) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Running Back (PER) (2001, Apprentice) ...... champion stayer Mr. X. (PER) (2004, Privately Held)...... champion imported 3-year-old colt Papo (PER) (2001, Surely Six) ...... champion imported sprinter Blue Silver (PER) (2002, Domingo) ...... champion imported older mare Devil’s Moon (USA) (1988, Devil’s Bag) ...... leading sire Triple Crown Races "Estreno" Dr. Raul Lebed Sigali "Polla Nacional" Sr. Augustin Febres-Cordero Tyler "Derby Nacional" St. Benjamin Rosales Aspiazu

EUROPE (IRE) (2003, Danehill)...... horse of the year, champion older horse (IRE) (2005, ) ...... champion 2-year-old colt 5-10 Excellence Data by Country for 2007 (continued) EUROPE continued (FR) (2005, Divine Light)...... champion 2-year-old filly (IRE) (2004, ) ...... champion 3-year-old colt (FR) ((2004, Zamindar) ...... champion 3-year-old filly (USA) (2004, Danehill) ...... champion 3-year-old filly (IRE) (2001, Sadler's Wells) ...... champion stayer Red Clubs (IRE) (2003, ) ...... champion sprinter

FRANCE Myboycharlie (IRE) (2005, Danetime)...... hwt. colt at 2 (IRE) (2005, Zamindar) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Darjina (FR) (2004, Zamindar) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. (FR) (2004, Kendor)...... hwt. at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Sagara (USA) (2004, Sadler’s Wells) ...... hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Coastal Path (GB) (2004, )...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Benbaun (IRE) (2001, ) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. (GER) (2002, Monsun) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 ½ fur., 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Dylan Thomas (IRE) (2003, Danehill) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. Getaway (GER) (2003, Monsun) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up (FR) (2003, Desert Style)...... hwt. older mare 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Danehill (USA) (1986, Danzig) ...... leading sire Sadler’s Wells (USA) (1981, Northern Dancer)...... leading broodmare sire

GERMANY Pomellato (GER) (2005, Big Shuffle) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Academy (GER) (2005, Medicean) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Alaska River (GER) (2004, Anabaa) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 - 7 fur. Mi Emma (GER) (2004, Silvano) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Persian Storm (GER) (2004, Monsun) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Shrek (GER) (2004, Pelder)...... hwt. at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Adlerflug (GER) (2004, In The Wings)...... hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Electric Beat (GB) (2003, Shinko Forest) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Toylsome (GB) (1999, Cadeaux Genereux) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Soldier Hollow (GB) (2000, In The Wings) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Quijano (GER) (2002, Acatenango) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. Bussoni (GER) (2001, Goofalik) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Slade (GER) (2002, Big Shuffle) ...... hwt. older mare, 5 - 7 fur. Ricine (IRE) (2002, Titus Livius) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Fair Breeze (GER) (2003, Silvano) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Ioannina (GB) (2003, )...... hwt. older mare, 11 - 14 fur. Big Shuffle (USA) (1984, Super Concorde) ...... leading sire Surumu (GER) (1974, Literat) ...... leading broodmare sire Mandellicht (IRE) (1994, ) ...... broodmare of the year 5-11 Excellence Data by Country for 2007 (continued) GERMANY continued Triple Crown Races Mehl Mülhens-Rennen BMW Deutsches Derby Deutsches St. Leger

GREAT BRITAIN New Approach (IRE) (2005, Galileo)...... hwt. colt at 2 Natagora (FR) (2005, Divine Light) ...... hwt. filly at 2 ’s Secret (GB) (2004, Sakhee) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 - 7 fur. (GB) (2004, ) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Authorized (IRE) (2004, Montjeu) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur., 11 - 14 fur. Honolulu (IRE) (2004, Montjeu) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up (USA) (2004, Dynaformer) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Benbaun (IRE) (2001, Stravinsky) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. (FR) (2002, Martino Alonso) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Manduro (GER) (2002, Monsun) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Dylan Thomas (IRE) (2003, Danehill) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. (IRE) (2003, Sadler’s Wells) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Miss Andretti (AUS) (2001, Ihtiram) ...... hwt. older mare, 5 - 7 fur. Echelon (GB) (2002, Danehill) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 – 9 1/2 fur. (GB) (2003, Medicean) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 – 9 1/2 fur. (IRE) (2003, Intikhab) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 – 9 1/2 fur. Mandesha (FR) (2003, Desert Style) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. (IRE) (2003, Galileo)...... hwt. older mare, 11 - 14 fur., 14 fur. & up Anna Pavlova (GB) (2003, ) ...... hwt. older mare, 11 - 14 fur. Danehill (USA) (1986, Danzig) ...... leading sire Sadler’s Wells (USA) (1981, Northern Dancer)...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races 2000 Guineas St. Leger S. Filly Triple Crown Races 1000 Guineas St. Leger S.

HONG KONG Vengeance Of Rain (NZ) (2000, ) ...... horse of the year, champion stayer Absolute Champion (AUS) (2001, Marauding) ...... champion sprinter Armada (NZ) (2001, Towkay) ...... champion miler (GB) (2002, )...... champion older horse Danehill (USA) (1986, Danzig) ...... leading sire Triple Crown Races (colts and fillies) The Stewards’ Cup The The Hong Kong Champions & Chater Cup * excellence listed above for 2006/2007 season *

5-12 Excellence Data by Country for 2007 (continued)

INDIA Southern Empire (IND) (2003, Placerville) ...... horse of the year Haunting Memories (IND) (2003, Placerville)...... champion sprinter Apertivo (IND) (2001, Diffident) ...... champion stayer Secret Memory (IND) (2003, Diffident) ...... champion miler Placerville (USA) (1990, Mr. Prospector) ...... leading sire Razeen (USA) (1987, Northern Dancer ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races 2000 Guineas Derby St. Leger

IRELAND New Approach (IRE) (2005, Galileo)...... hwt. colt at 2 (IRE) (2005, Sadler’s Wells)...... hwt. filly at 2 Us Ranger (USA) (2004, Danzig) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 - 7 fur. Excellent Art (GB) (2004, Pivotal) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. (GB) (2004, Rock of Gibraltar)...... hwt. at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Soldier of Fortune (IRE) (2004, Galileo)...... hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Honolulu (IRE) (2004, Montjeu) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Benbaun (IRE) (2001, Stravinsky) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. George Washington (IRE) (2003, Danhill) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 1/2 - 9 fur. Dylan Thomas (IRE) (2003, Danhill) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 1/2 - 11 fur., 11 - 14 fur. Septimus (IRE) (2003, Sadler’s Wells) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up That’s Hot (IRE) (2003, Namid) ...... hwt. older mare, 5 - 7 fur. Echelon (GB) (2002, Danehill) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. (IRE) (2003, Danehill Dancer) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Nick’s Nikita (IRE) (2003, Pivotal)...... hwt. older mare 11 - 14 fur., 14 fur. & up Danehill (USA) (1986, Danzig) ...... leading sire Sadler’s Wells (USA) (1981, Northern Dancer)...... leading broodmare sire Lagrion (USA) (1989, Diesis) ...... broodmare of the year Triple Crown Races 2000 Guineas Derby St. Leger Filly Triple Crown Races 1000 Guineas Oaks St. Leger

ITALY Scintillo (GB) (2005, ) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Magritte (ITY) (2005, Modigliani) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Le Cadre Noir (IRE) (2004, Danetime) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 - 7 fur. Per Incanto (USA) (2004, Street Cry) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 - 7 fur. Golden Titus (IRE) (2004, Titus Livius) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Turfrose (GER) (2004, Big Shuffle) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Fashion Statement (GB) (2004, Rainbow Quest) ...... hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Spanish Hidalgo (GB) (2004, Night Shift) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up 5-13 Excellence Data by Country for 2007 (continued) ITALY continued Dream Impact (USA) (2001, Royal Academy) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Linngari (IRE) (2002, Indian Ridge) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Distant Way (USA) (2001, Distant View) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Schiaparelli (GER) (2003, Monsun) ...... hwt. older horse 11 - 14 fur. Ryan (IRE) (2003, )...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Velvet Revolver (IRE) (2003, Mujahid) ...... hwt. older mare, 5 - 7 fur. Ricine (IRE) (2002, Titus Livius) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Fair Breeze (GER) (2003, Silvano) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Exhibit One (USA) (2002, Silver Hawk) ...... hwt. older mare, 11 - 14 fur.

JAMAICA Distinctly Irish (JAM) (2001, Irish Quest) ...... horse of the year, champion older horse, champion miler, champion stayer Ahwhofah (JAM) (2005, Royal Minister) ...... champion 2-year-old filly The Real Stream (JAM) (2005, He'stherealthing)...... champion 2-year-old colt Lady T (JAM) (2004, Natural Selection) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Rum Talk (JAM) (2004, Royal Minister) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Musical Maestro (JAM) (2002, Royal Minister) ...... champion sprinter La Reina (JAM) (2002, Pat n Jac) ...... champion older mare Smoothability (USA) (2005, Smooth Jazz)...... champion imported 2-year-old filly Likkle Bit (USA) (2005, Family Calling) ...... champion imported 2-year-old colt Psychedelic (USA) (2004, Trippi) ...... champion imported 3-year-old filly Who's Stayin On (USA) (2004, Yonaguska) ...... champion imported 3-year-old colt Clock Work (USA) (2002, Crafty Friend) ...... champion imported sprinter, champion imported older horse Explosive Peak (USA) (2002, Pyramid Peak) ...... champion imported older mare First in the Sand (USA) (2003, Line in the Sand) ...... champion imported stayer Royal Minister (USA) (1991, Deputy Minister) ...... leading sire D'Accord (USA) (1979, )...... leading broodmare sire Tee Gee Vee (USA) (1991, D'Accord) ...... broodmare of the year Triple Crown Races The Jamaica Two Thousand Guineas The Jamaica Derby The Jamaica St. Leger or The Jamaica One Thousand Guineas

JAPAN Admire Moon (JPN) (2003, End Sweep) ...... horse of the year, champion older horse Goshawk Ken (USA) (2005, Bernstein) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Tall Poppy (JPN) (2005, Jungle Pocket) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Asakusa Kings (JPN) (2004, ) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Daiwa Scarlet (JPN) (2004, )...... champion 3-year-old filly (JPN) (2001, ) ...... champion sprinter Koiuta (JPN) (2003, Fuji Kiseki)...... champion older mare 5-14 Excellence Data by Country for 2007 (continued) JAPAN continued Merci A Time (JPN) (2002, Chief Bearhart)...... champion steeplechaser Sunday Silence (USA) (1986, Halo) ...... leading sire Sunday Silence (USA) (1986, Halo)...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Tokyo Yushun - Japanese Derby - Japanese Two Thousand Guineas Kikuka Sho - Japanese St. Leger

Filly Triple Crown Races Yushun Himba- Japanese Oaks - Japanese One Thousand Guineas

KOREA Bally Brae (USA) (2002, Yarrow Brae) ...... horse of the year J. S. Hold (KOR) (2004, Ft. Stockton) ...... Triple Crown winner, champion 3-year-old Hwangnyongsaji (KOR) (2005, Slew Gin Fizz) ...... champion 2-year-old Myeongmungamun (KOR) (2001, Future Quest)...... champion older horse Didyme (USA) (1990, Dixieland Band) ...... leading sire Passetreul (AUS) (1968, Ruantallan) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races KRA Cup Mile Korean Derby Minister's Cup

MAURITIUS Tabascorez (SAF) (2001, ) ...... horse of the year

NETHERLANDS Dancing Flyer (GB) (2003, Bertolini)...... horse of the year Special Surprise (HOL) (2005, Red Dragon)...... champion 2-year-old Duana (HOL) (2004, Platini) ...... champion 3-year-old Triple Crown Races Hengsten Produktenren Derby St. Leger Filly Triple Crown Races Merries Produktrenren Derby St. Leger

NEW ZEALAND Seachange (NZ) (2002, Cape Cross) ...... horse of the year Nightlign (NZ) (2004, Align) ...... champion 2-year-old colt, hwt. colt at 2 Crossyourheart (NZ) (2004, Show a Heart) ...... champion 2-year-old filly, hwt. filly at 2 Jokers Wild (NZ) (2003, Black Minnaloushe) ...... champion 3-year-old colt hwt. at 3, 1,200 - 1,600 m. Princess Coup (AUS) (2003, Encosta de Lago) ...... champion 3-year-old filly hwt. at 3, 1,601 m. & up Darci Brahma (NZ) (2002, Danehill) ...... champion sprinter Sir Slick (NZ) (2001, Volksraad) ...... champion older horse

5-15 Excellence Data by Country for 2007 (continued) NEW ZEALAND continued Pentathon (NZ) (2001, ) ...... champion stayer Van Winkle (NZ) (1996, Yachtie)...... champion jumper Volksraad (GB) (1988, ) ...... leading sire Centaine (AUS) (1980, Century) ...... leading broodmare sire River Century (NZ) (1994, Centaine) ...... broodmare of the year * excellence listed above for 2006/2007 season *

PANAMA Drago (PAN) (2003, Proud Truth)...... horse of the year, champion sprinter champion miler, champion older horse, champion stayer Dejame Vivir (PAN) (2005, Charlie) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Artemisa (PAN) (2005, Charlie)...... champion 2-year-old filly Volveremos (PAN) (2004, Proud Truth)...... champion 3-year-old colt Grace Kelly (PAN) (2004, Bat Aplauso) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Revulu (PAN) (2002, Proud Truth) ...... champion older mare Polish Warrior (USA) (2005, PolishNavy)...... champion imported 2-year-old colt Silvery Prospect (USA) (2005, Sauve Prospect)...... champion imported 2-year-old filly Dicky’s Cat (USA) (2004, Vision and Verse) ...... champion imported 3-year-old colt Blessink (USA) (2004, Invisible Ink) ...... champion imported 3-year-old filly Dr. Fox (USA) (2003, Runaway Groom)...... champion imported sprinter, champion imported handicap horse Northerner (ARG) (2003, Painter) ...... champion imported older horse, Proud Truth (USA) (1982, Graustark) ...... leading sire Screen King (USA) (1976, Silent Screen) ...... leading broodmare sire Ana Grace (PER) (1995, Screen King) ...... broodmare of the year Triple Crown Races Arturo, Eric, Max y Eric Arturo Delvalle G2 Augusto Samuel Boyd Paredes G2 Carlos y Fernando Eleta A. G2 Filly Triple Crown Races Temistocles Díaz A. G2 Tomás G. Duque y Tomás Altamirano Duque G2 Luis, Rosita Martinz y Alejandro Posse G2

PERU Muller (ARG) (2003, El Compinche)...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt Triple Crown winner Loca Amy (PER) (2000, Riyadian) ...... mare of the year, champion older mare Granizo (PER) (2004, Farallon P.) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Morena (PER) (2004, Privately Held) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Dushanbe (PER) (2003, Riyadian) ...... champion 3-year-old colt turf Allianz Arena (PER) (2003, Prospector’s Cap)...... champion 3-year-old filly La Soraya (PER) (2003, Laubali) ...... champion 3-year-old filly turf Jesus Manuel (PER) (2001, Spend One Dolar) ...... champion sprinter 5-16 Excellence Data by Country for 2007 (continued) PERU continued Davidov (PER) (2002, Fregy’s) ...... champion grass horse Shuaily (PER) (2002, Shuailaan)...... champion grass mare Farrel (PER) (2002, Farallon P.) ...... champion miler El Escorial (PER) (2000, Easy Miner) ...... champion older horse Farallon P. (USA) (1990, Fappiano) ...... leading sire Engreída (PER) (1996, Swiss Native) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Polla de Potrillos Ricardo Ortiz de Zevallos Derby Nacional Gran Premio Nacional Filly Triple Crown Races Polla de Potrancas Enrique Ayulo Pardo Derby Nacional Gran Premio Nacional

POLAND San Moritz (POL) (2004, Roulette) ...... horse of the year, hwt. colt at 3 Maly Czar (POL) (2005, Cossio) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Nick of Memory (POL) (Double )...... hwt. filly at 2 Irkucja (POL) (2004, Royal Court) ...... hwt. filly at 3 Hipoliner (POL) (2003, Belenus) ...... hwt. older horse Sierra Nights (USA) (2003, Benchmark) ...... hwt. older mare Roulette (GB) (1994, Machiavellian) ...... leading sire Who Knows (IRE) (1984, Known Fact) ...... leading broodmare sire

PUERTO RICO Batalladora (PR) (2003, Sejm)...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old filly Punto Preciso (PR) (2004, Just Typical) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Tonadilla (PR) (2004, Royal Merlot) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Criador (PR) (2003, Casanova Star) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Gold Gift (PR) (2003, Goldwater) ...... champion sprinter Rrjizo (PR) (2002, Goldwater) ...... champion older horse Co Animadora (PR) (2002, Tamhid) ...... champion older mare Salty’s Glider (USA) (2004, Honor Glide) ...... champion imported 2-year-old colt Pretty Image (USA) (2004, Halo’s Image) ...... champion imported 2-year-old filly Miracle Painting (USA) (2003, Sky Classic)...... champion imported 3-year-old colt Batavia Light (USA) (2003, Colony Light) ...... champion imported 3-year-old filly Crustaceo (USA) (2002, )...... champion imported older horse Eqtesaad (USA) (1991, Danzig) ...... leading sire Carol’s Ghost (USA) (1996, Silver Ghost) ...... broodmare of the year * excellence listed above for 2006 season *

QATAR Hamriya (GB) (2001, Alzao) ...... horse of the year Inthemoodforlove (IRE) (2002, Anabaa) ...... mare of the year

5-17 Excellence Data by Country for 2007 (continued) Kingdom of SAUDI ARABIA Hadhan (KSA) (2001, Indian Ridge) ...... horse of the year, champion older horse Mobaasher (KSA) (2004, Torrey Canyon) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Baaslat Ghaanem (KSA) (2004, Wavian) ...... champion 2-year-old filly champion 3-year-old filly Adil (KSA) (2004, Torrey Canyon) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Le Oyoun Noorah (KSA) (2002, Anees) ...... champion older mare Premium Tap (USA) (2002, Pleasant Tap) ...... champion imported older horse champion imported stayer Sun Sprinkles (USA) (2002, A.P. Indy)...... champion imported older mare Obay (GB) (2001, Kingmambo) ...... champion imported handicap horse Torrey Canyon (USA) (1989, ) ...... leading sire

SCANDINAVIA Sirjoshua Reynolds (GB) (2005, ) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Lois Lane (DEN) (2005, Academy Award) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Appel Au Maitre (FR) (2004, ) ...... champion 3-year-old colt champion grass horse Good Girl (DEN) (2004, Mas Media) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Maxim’s (ARG) (2001, Lode) ...... champion sprinter Equip Hill (SWE) (2002, Homme d’Honneur)....champion older horse, champion stayer Funny Legend (NOR) (2001, Funambule) ...... champion grass mare champion miler, champion older mare

SINGAPORE/MALAYSIA Onceuponatime (NZ) (2004, Van Nistlerooy) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Lim’s Objective (AUS) (2003, O’Reilly)...... hwt. at 3 - 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Why Be (AUS) (2001, Success Express) ...... hwt. older horse 5 - 7 fur. Recast (AUS) (1999, Thunder Gulch) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 ½ fur. Setembro Chove (BRZ) (2000, Fast Gold) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 ½ - 11 fur.

SLOVAKIA Proud Boris (GER) (2004, Silvano) ...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old-colt Crimson (IRE) (2003, Fasliyev) ...... mare of the year, champion grass mare, champion older mare (GB) (2005, Starborough) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Batalistyka (POL) (2005, Jape) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Sequoia (SLO) (2004, Sebastian) ...... champion 3-year-old filly De Roberto (IRE) (2002, Barathea) ...... champion miler Scyris (POL) (2000, In Camera)...... champion sprinter Ryan (IRE) (2003, Generous) ...... champion grass horse, champion older horse, champion stayer

5-18 Excellence Data by Country for 2007 (continued) SLOVAKIA continued Kolorado (POL) (2000, Enjoy Plan) ...... champion steeplechaser Ravenswood (SLO) (2000, Sebastian) ...... champion hurdler Sajgonka (POL) (2005, Great Lakes) ...... champion imported 2-year-old filly Teddy Ready (IRE) (2005, Orpen) ...... champion imported 2-year-old colt Fortaleza (GER) (2004, Lomitas) ...... champion imported 3-year-old filly Suprblesk (CZE) (2003, Hankalo)...... champion imported sprinter Vacaria (CZE) (2002, Rainbows for Life) ...... champion imported grass mare, champion imported older mare Szkot (POL) (2002, Royal Court) ...... champion imported handicap horse Investor (CZE) (2000, House Rules) ...... champion imported steeplechaser Clodine (GER) (2001, Sharp Prod) ...... champion imported hurdler Silvano (GER) (1996, Lomitas) ...... leading sire Armistice Day (GB) (1976, ) ...... leading broodmare sire Secret Success (IRE) (1987, ) ...... broodmare of the year Triple Crown Races

Slovenské derby Velká jarná cena (2000 Guineas) St. Leger Filly Triple Crown Races Jarná cena kobyl (1000 Guineas) Cena Arvy Oaks

SOUTH AFRICA Pocket Power (SAF) (2002, Jet Master)...... horse of the year, champion older horse Argonaut (SAF) (2004, Western Winter) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Rat Burana (BRZ) (2004, Dodge) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Jay Peg (SAF) (2003, Camden Park) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Mythical Flight (SAF) (2003, Jet Master)...... champion 3-year-old colt Sun Classique (AUS) (2003, Fuji Kiseki) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Ethereal Lady (SAF) (2003, Model Man)...... champion 3-year-old sfilly Disco Queen (SAF) (2001, Goldkeeper) ...... champion sprinter Succesful Bidder (SAF) (2001, Jallad) ...... champion sprinter Bold Ellinore (SAF) (2002, Kahal) ...... champion older mare Festive Occasion (SAF) (2003, Casey Tibbs) ...... champion stayer Long Dollar (SAF) (2001, Rakeen)...... champion stayer Jet Master (SAF) (1994, Rakeen) ...... leading sire Loyal Linda (SAF) (1987, Averof) ...... broodmare of the year * excellence listed above for 2006/2007 season *

SPAIN Premier Galop (FR) (2004, Septieme Ciel)...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt Puntilla Bay (IRE) (2005, Diktat)...... champion 2-year-old filly Sideside (SPA) (2005, Docksider) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Golding Star (FR) (2004, Gold Away) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Lisselan Gardens (USA) (2003, Concern) ...... champion sprinter 5-19 Excellence Data by Country for 2007 (continued) SPAIN continued Trueno Negro (FR) (2003, Grand Lodge) ...... champion miler, champion older horse Baldoria (IRE) (2003, In the Wings) ...... champion older mare Newango (SPA) (2004, Okawango) ...... champion stayer Rituss (FR) (2005, Bering) ...... champion imported 2-year-old colt Meneusekal (FR) (2003, Kaldounevees) ...... champion imported stayer

TURKEY Inspector (TUR) (2004, Bin Ajwaad) ...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt champion grass horse Tiramisu (TUR) (2003, Marlin) ...... mare of the year, champion older horse, champion grass mare Pan River (TUR) (2005, Red Bishop) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Actionmax (TUR) (2005, River Special) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Atesin Kizi (TUR) (2004, Marlin) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Sabirli (TUR) (2001, ) ...... champion miler Arsenic (TUR) (2004, Strike the Gold)...... champion stayer Ribella (IRE) (1999, ) ...... champion imported grass mare

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Asiatic Boy (ARG) (2004, Not For Sale) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Kelly’s Landing (USA) (2001, Patton) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Admire Moon (JPN) (2003, End Sweep)...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Invasor (ARG) (2002, Candy Stripes) ...... hwt. older horse 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Vengeance of Rain (NZ) (2000, Zabeel) ...... hwt. older horse 11 - 14 fur. Triple Crown Races UAE 2000 Guineas Al Bastakiya UAE Derby

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) (2004, Smart Strike)...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt War Pass (USA) (2005, Cherokee Run) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Indian Blessing (USA) (2005, Indian Charlie) ...... champion 2-year-old filly (USA) (2004, A.P. Indy) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Midnight Lute (USA) (2003, Real Quiet)...... champion sprinter Maryfield (CAN) (2001, Elusive Quality) ...... champion female sprinter Lawyer Ron (USA) (2003, Langfuhr)...... champion older horse Ginger Punch (USA) (2003, Awesome Again) ...... champion older mare English Channel (USA) (2002, Smart Strike)...... champion grass horse Lahudood (GB) (2003, (IRE)) ...... champion grass mare Good Night Shirt (USA) (2001 Concern) ...... champion steeplechaser Smart Strike (CAN) (1992, Mr. Prospector) ...... leading sire Deputy Minister (CAN) (1979, Northern Dancer) ...... leading broodmare sire 5-20 Excellence Data by Country for 2007 (continued) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA continued Triple Crown Races (colts and fillies) Kentucky Derby Preakness S. Belmont S. Filly Triple Crown Races Mother Goose S. C.C.A. Oaks Alabama S.

URUGUAY Good Report (ARG) (2003, Ride the Rails) ...... horse of the year Aquino (URU) (2004, First American) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Bright Halo (BRZ) (2004, Spring Halo)...... champion 2-year-old filly Café Silver (URU) (2004, Cafetin) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Ancona (URU) (2004, First American) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Arantxa (URU) (2003, Plicck) ...... champion sprinter Ventilo (URU) (2002, Robin des Pins) ...... champion miler Potri Flash (URU) (2002, Potridoon) ...... champion older horse, champion stayer Lagrima Gg (URU) (2003, Gulpha Gorge) ...... champion older mare Robin des Pins (USA) (1988, ) ...... leading sire Sportin’ Gold (USA) (1986, Sportin’ Life) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Polla de Potrillos Gran Premio Jockey Club Gran Premio Nacional Polla de Potrancas

VENEZUELA Tacaneo (VEN) (2004, Water Poet)...... Triple Crown winner, horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt El Gran César (2005, Synergetic) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Catira Parts (VEN) (2005, Abduction) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Pencapinta (VEN) (2004, Water Poet) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Speedavid (VEN) (2004, Inallprobability) ...... champion sprinter Papa Lucás (VEN) (2003, Grace of Darby) ...... champion older horse Gran Estefanía (VEN) (2003, Water Poet) ...... champion older mare Water Poet (IRE) (1993, Sadler’s Wells) ...... leading sire York Minster (USA) (1969, Yorktown) ...... leading broodmare sire Alondra Belle (VEN) (1994, Burkaan) ...... broodmare of the year Triple Crown Races Jose Antonio Paez Cria Nacional República Bolivariana de Venezuela Filly Triple Crown Races Hipodromo La Rinconada Prensa Hipica Nacional General Joaquin Crespo

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