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Argentina Mexico Morocco Austria Netherlands Barbados New Zealand Bahrain Norway Belgium and Luxembourg Panama Brazil Paraguay Chile Peru China Philippines Colombia Poland Costa Rica Portugal Cyprus Qatar Czech Republic Russia Denmark Saudi Arabia Dominican Republic Slovakia Ecuador Slovenia France South Africa Germany Spain Great Britain and Ireland Sweden Greece Switzerland Guatemala Thailand Hungary Trinidad and Tobago India Tunisia Israel Italy Japan United States of America and Kenya Canada Korea Uruguay Malaysia Venezuela

5-2 2003 STATISTICAL INFORMATION No. of Black-type 2003 No. of No. of No. of Graded races (incl. Country Part foals starters flat races races graded) Argentina I 6,631 12,735 7,295 164 224 Australia I 17,670 31,639 20,525 264 547 Austria III 53 212 91 NA NA Brazil I 3,429 6,895 5,317 120 189 Canada I 2,425 7,355 5,498 40 259 Chile I 1,715 3,498 5,168 70 109 Colombia III 169 440 640 NA NA Czech Republic III 375 1,406 333 NA NA Dominican Republic III 128 423 927 NA NA Ecuador III 60 216 360 NA NA France I 4,884 8,350 3,981 107 231 Germany I 1,249 3,627 2,060 45 108 Great Britain I 5,429 9,727 4,761 123 281 Hong Kong II NA 1,258 710 5 27 India II 1,372 3,763 3,254 93 93 Ireland I 10,574 2,876 850 42 94 Italy I 2,062 5,420 4,772 25 76 Jamaica III 306 1,029 923 NA NA Japan II 8,536 26,410 18,192 8 221 Macau III NA 1,116 1,116 NA 5 Mauritius III NA 367 232 NA NA Netherlands III 29 152 93 NA NA New Zealand I 5,060 5,469 2,669 78 146 Panama II 217 905 1,417 NA 34 Peru I 455 1,436 2,216 42 76 Poland III 432 512 367 NA NA Puerto Rico II 568 1,490 1,890 NA 60 Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of III 668 786 292 NA NA Scandinavia II 569 2,595 1,217 NA 25 /Malaysia II 37 2,400 1,315 NA 34 Slovakia III 98 213 145 NA NA South Africa I 3,275 7,241 4,166 120 196 Switzerland III 52 423 154 NA NA Trinidad & Tobago III 162 392 375 NA NA Turkey III 1,219 1,971 1,513 NA 2 United Arab Emirates I 54 780 231 13 26 United States of America I 34,025 67,941 53,309 462 1,923 Uruguay II 1,180 1,033 430 NA NA Venezuela II 1,093 2,888 3,156 NA 101 5-3 PERCENTAGE OF BEST RACES

Total Races Stakes Graded Stakes Gr. I Stakes 1999 Racing Season Canada ...... 5,538 ...... 254 (4.6%) ...... 43 (0.8%) ...... 6 (0.1%) Ireland...... 723 ...... 76 (10.5%) ...... 36 (5.0%) ...... 10 (1.4%) Great Britain...... 4,337 ...... 238 (5.5%) ...... 109 (2.5%) ...... 26 (0.6%) France...... 3,807 ...... 228 (5.9%) ...... 107 (2.8%) ...... 25 (0.6%) Italy ...... 4,376 ...... 86 (1.9%) ...... 25 (0.6%) ...... 8 (0.2%) Germany...... 2,848 ...... 103 (3.6%) ...... 42 (1.5%) ...... 6 (0.2%) United States of ...... 54,644...... 2,023 (3.7%) ...... 450 (0.8%) ...... 92 (0.2%) America 2000 Racing Season Canada ...... 5,386 ...... 241 (4.5%) ...... 43 (0.8%) ...... 6 (0.1%) Ireland...... 718 ...... 78 (10.9%) ...... 36 (5.01%) ...... 10 (1.4%) Great Britain...... 4,349 ...... 243 (5.6%) ...... 110 (2.5%) ...... 27 (0.6%) France...... 3,792 ...... 228 (6.0%) ...... 107 (2.8%) ...... 26 (0.7%) Italy ...... 4,625 ...... 86 (1.8%) ...... 25 (0.5%) ...... 8 (0.2%) Germany...... 2,834 ...... 110 (3.9%) ...... 43 (1.5%) ...... 6 (0.2%) United States of ...... 55,486...... 2,107 (3.8%) ...... 473 (0.9%) ...... 96 (0.2%) America 2001 Racing Season Canada ...... 5,611 ...... 252 (4.5%) ...... 43 (0.8%) ...... 6 (0.1%) Ireland...... 782...... 80 (10.2%) ...... 37 (4.7%) ...... 10 (1.3%) Great Britain...... 4,435 ...... 239 (5.4%) ...... 111 (2.5%) ...... 27 (0.6%) France...... 3,853 ...... 229 (5.9%) ...... 107 (2.7%) ...... 26 (0.6%) Italy ...... 4,774 ...... 72 (1.5%) ...... 25 (0.5%) ...... 8 (0.2%) Germany...... 2,418 ...... 109 (4.5%) ...... 44 (1.8%) ...... 7 (0.3%) United States of ...... 55,127...... 2,125 (3.9%) ...... 462 (0.8%) ...... 98 (0.2%) America 2002 Racing Season Canada ...... 5,592 ...... 267 (4.8%) ...... 41 (0.7%) ...... 5 (0.1%) Ireland...... 788...... 81 (10.3%) ...... 38 (4.8%) ...... 10 (1.2%) Great Britain...... 4,572 ...... 250 (5.5%) ...... 111 (2.4%) ...... 28 (0.6%) France...... 3,901 ...... 230 (5.9%) ...... 107 (2.7%) ...... 26 (0.7%) Italy ...... 4,752 ...... 73 (1.5%) ...... 25 (0.5%) ...... 8 (0.2%) Germany...... 2,382 ...... 103 (4.3%) ...... 45 (1.9%) ...... 7 (0.3%) United States of ...... 54,117...... 1,970 (3.6%) ...... 467 (0.9%) ...... 100 (0.2%) America 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 (2.58%) ...... 29 (0.61%) 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 ...... 1923 (3.6%) ...... 462 (0.9%) ...... 101 (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 1999 Racing Season *Canada ...... 6 ....$360,000 10 ....$94,091 27 ..$105,000 43 ....$98,023 Ireland ...... 10 ....$251,170 3 ....$66,600 23 ....$41,073 36 ..$101,560 Great Britain ...... 26 ....$259,006 30 ....$82,257 53 ....$38,885 109 ..$103,328 France ...... 25 ....$172,240 27 ....$58,650 55 ....$39,145 107 ....$75,165 Italy ...... 8 ...... $79,246 7 ....$40,662 10 ....$27,429 25 ....$47,716 Germany ...... 6 ....$166,363 15 ....$78,613 21 ....$43,101 42 ....$73,392 United States of...... 92 ....$328,714 146 ..$141,382 212 ....$84,577 450 ....$152,92 America 2000 Racing Season *Canada ...... 6 ....$375,000 10 ..$118,500 27 ....$75,577 43 ..$129,418 Ireland ...... 10 ....$228,638 3 ....$59,307 23 ....$36,624 36 ....$91,852 Great Britain ...... 27 ....$283,545 29 ....$88,603 54 ....$43,463 110 ..$114,293 France ...... 26 ....$157,590 26 ....$51,320 55 ....$34,535 107 ....$68,515 Italy ...... 8 ....$106,628 7 ....$53,600 10 ....$35,492 25 ....$63,277 Germany ...... 6 ....$204,231 15 ....$64,654 22 ....$38,328 43 ....$70,660 United States of...... 96 ....$353,839 152 ..$141,999 225 ....$87,286 473 ..$158,968 America 2001 Racing Season *Canada ...... 6 ....$625,000 10 ..$200,000 27 ..$132,000 43 ..$129,512 Ireland ...... 10 ....$281,507 4 ....$79,860 23 ....$49,913 37 ..$115,743 Great Britain ...... 27 ....$264,092 29 ....$82,646 55 ....$40,604 111 ..$105,914 France ...... 26 ....$153,789 27 ....$45,856 54....$ 29,770 107 ....$63,964 Italy ...... 8 ....$148,306 7 ....$63,741 10 ....$40,968 25 ....$81,692 Germany ...... 7 ....$185.048 14 ....$58,385 23 ....$37,479 44 ....$67,607 United States of...... 98 ....$348,722 157 ..$148,464 207 ....$87,649 462 ..$163,695 America 2002 Racing Season Figures are derived from Exchange Rates on January 3, 2003 *Canada ...... 5 ....$456,000 10 ..$153,000 26 ....$86,538 41 ..$147,805 Ireland ...... 10 ....$322,186 5 ....$83,002 23 ....$50,275 38 ..$126,136 Great Britain ...... 28 ....$300,829 29 ....$91,728 54 ....$46,879 111 ..$122,656 France ...... 26 ....$186,720 27 ....$55,834 54 ....$31,680 107 ....$75,456 Italy ...... 8 ....$160,793 6 ....$71,087 11 ....$42,502 25 ....$87,216 Germany ...... 7 ....$187,475 13 ....$63,804 25 ....$38,246 45 ....$68,843 United States of....100 ....$343,832 150 ..$152,295 217 ....$87,469 467 ..$163,187 America 2003 Racing Season Figures are derived from Exchange Rates on January 2, 2004 *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 ....$206,529 14 ....$64,929 24 ....$39,167 45 ....$73,216 United States of....101 ....$344,786 148 ..$150,868 213 ....$88,597 462 ..$164,552 *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 3, 2004

COUNTRY U. S. DOLLAR CURRENCY PER EQUIVALENTS U. S. DOLLAR Argentina (Peso) .32 3.13 Australia (Dollar) .474 2.11 Brazil (Real) .33 3.03 Canada (Dollar) .772 1.30 Chile (Peso) .0016 625 Czech Republic (Crowns) .037 27.03 Denmark (Krone) .1675 5.97 Dominican Republic (Peso) .026 38.46 Ecuador (Dollar) 1 1.00 European Union (Euro) 1.2535 .80 Austria Luxembourg Ireland Belgium Portugal Italy Finland Germany Netherlands France Greece Spain Great Britain (Pound) 1.7791 .56 Hong Kong (HK Dollar) .1265 7.91 Hungary (Forint) .0045 222.22 India (Rupee) .02 50 Jamaica (Dollar) .0155 64.52 Japan (Yen) .0093 107.52 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Riyal) .26 3.85 Macau (HK Dollar) .1265 7.80 Malaysia (Ringgit) .253 3.80 Mauritius (Rupee) .03745 26.70 Mexico (New Peso) .0875 11.43 New Zealand (NZ Dollar) .65 1.54 Norway (Krone) .1485 6.73 Peru (Sol) .2775 3.60 Poland (Zloty) .2575 3.88 Puerto Rico (Dollar) 1 1.00 Singapore (Singapore Dollar) .5806 1.72 Slovak Republic (Koruna) .022 45.45 South Africa (Rand) .14 7.14 Sweden (Krone) .138 7.25 Switzerland (Franc) .803 1.25 Trinidad & Tabago (Dollar) .155 6.45 Turkey (Lira) .0000005 2,000,000 United Arab Emirates (Dirham) .26 3.85 Uruguay (Peso) .025 40 Venezuela (Bolivar) .0003 3,333.33 5-6 NOTES EXCELLENCE DATA BY COUNTRY FOR 2003

The following excellence data was acquired from the individual country, either in the form of a prepared 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 Freddy (ARG) (1999, Roy) ...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt, champion stayer Eclipse West (ARG) (1999, Westbridge) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Miss Terrible (ARG) (1999, Numerous) ...... champion 2-year-old filly, champion 3-year-old filly Mister Phone (ARG) (1997, Speakerphone)...... champion sprinter Candy Ride (ARG) (1999, Ride the Rails)...... champion miler Miss Carry (ARG) (1998, Numerous) ...... champion older mare Bat Ruizero (ARG) (1998, Bat Atico) ...... champion older horse Teidi (ARG) (1990, Farnesio) ...... broodmare of the year Roy (USA) (1983, Fappiano) ...... leading sire Ahmad (ARG) (1975, Good Manners) ...... leading broodmare sire 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 2002/2003 season *

AUSTRALIA Northerly (AUS) (1996, Serheed) ...... horse of the year Sunline (NZ) (1995, Desert Sun)...... mare of the year Winestock (AUS) (2000, El Moxie) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Hasna (AUS) (2000, Snippets) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Helenus (AUS) (1999, ) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Private Steer (AUS) (1999, Dancer) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Yell (AUS) (1999, Anabaa) ...... champion sprinter Specular (AUS) (1996, Danehill) ...... champion steeplechaser Danehill (USA) (1986, ) ...... leading sire Sir Tristram (IRE) (1971, ) ...... leading broodmare sire

* excellence listed above for 2002/2003 season *

5-7 Excellence Data by Country for 2003 (continued)

AUSTRIA Frensh (GER) (2000, Greinton)horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt, champion stayer Otsunami (AUT) (2001, Dancing Fred) champion 2-year-old colt Tamdana (AUT) (2001, Dancing Fred) champion 2-year-old filly Turrona (POL) (2000, Special Power) champion 3-year-old filly Eagle Island (IRE) (1999, ) champion sprinter Radhouse (CZE) (2000, House Rules) champion miler Viplana (GER) (1999, Platini) champion older mare Double Caffe (POL) (2001, Alhijaz) champion imported 2-year-old filly Dancing Fred (USA) (1993, Fred Astaire) leading sire Ontara (AUT) (1988, Antuco) broodmare of the year

BRAZIL Gene de Campeao (BRZ) (1999, Khatango) horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt, ...... champion stayer Ay Caramba (BRZ) (2000, Roi Normand) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Lazurita (BRZ) (2000, Bin Ajwaad)...... champion 2-year-old filly Be Happy (BRZ) (1999, Ghadeer) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Pico Central (BRZ) (1999, Spend a Buck)...... champion sprinter Autoridade Maxima (BRZ) (1998, Notation)...... champion miler Filo (BRZ) (1998, Blush Rambler) ...... champion older mare Gorylla (BRZ) (1997, New Colony) ...... champion older horse Jules (USA) (1994, Forty Niner) ...... leading sire Zarzamora (BRZ) (1992, Our Captain Willie) ...... broodmare of the year Ghadeer (FR) (1978, ) ...... leading broodmare sire * excellence listed above for 2002/2003 season *

CANADA Wando (CAN) (2000, Langfuhr)...... Triple Crown Winner, horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt Judiths Wild Rush (USA) (2001, Wild Rush) ...... champion 2-year-old colt My Vintage Port (CAN) (2001, Porto Foricos) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Too Late Now (CAN) (2000, Raj Waki) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Soaring Free (CAN) (1999, Smart Strike) ...... champion sprinter One for Rose (CAN) (1999, Tejano Run) ...... champion older mare Light (CAN) (1999, Alphabet Soup)...... champion older horse Inish Glora (CAN) (1998, Regal Classic) ...... champion grass mare Perfect Soul (IRE) (1998, Sadler’s Wells) ...... champion grass horse Bold Executive (CAN) (1984, Bold Ruckus) ...... leading sire Radiant Ring (CAN) (1988, )...... broodmare of the year Bold Ruckus (USA) (1976, Boldnesian) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Queen's Plate Prince of Wales S. Breeders' S.

5-8 Excellence Data by Country for 2003 (continued) CHILE Ballistic (CHI) (1997, Barkerville) ...... horse of the year, champion older horse, champion grass horse Wild Spirit (CHI) (1999, Hussonet)...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old filly Ser o No Ser (CHI) (2000, Golden Voyager) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Villa Francia (CHI) (2000, Squire Jones)...... champion 2-year-old filly Host (CHI) (2000, Hussonet) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Rey Columbus (CHI) (2000, Columbus Day)...... champion 2-year-old colt Crystal Clear (CHI) (1999, Golden Voyager) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Showbiz (CHI) (1999, Gervazy) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Blue Sea (CHI) (1999, Rainbow Dancer) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Overture Day (CHI) (1999, Milt’s Overture)...... champion sprinter Aperado (CHI) (1999, Tabac)...... champion sprinter Dime (CHI) (1996, Hussonet) ...... champion miler Puchas Que Soy (CHI) (1995, Pindare) ...... champion miler Wolanstonita (CHI) (1999, Wagon Master) champion older mare, champion grass mare Eclipse de Luna (CHI) (1998, Mocito Fogoso) ...... champion older mare Derby Lodge (CHI) (1998, Great Regent) ...... champion grass horse Hussonet (USA) (1991, Mr. Prospector)...... leading sire Balladry (USA) (1982, In Reality)...... broodmare of the year Wild Princess (USA) (1990, Wild Again) ...... broodmare of the year

COLOMBIA Prominente (COL) (1998, Casaque) ...... horse of the year, champion stayer, champion older horse Hayfa (USA) (1996, Polish Numbers)...... mare of the year Tanburina (COL) (2001, Day) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Royal Danzyn (COL) (2001, My Friend Max) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Apasionada (COL) (2000, Election Day) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Intrepido (COL) (2000, Election Day) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Indio Mayo (COL) (1999, My Friend Max) ...... champion sprinter Ebano (COL) (2000, My Friend Max) ...... champion miler Election Day (IRE) (1992, Sadler’s Wells)...... leading sire Kabori (USA) (1972, ) ...... leading broodmare sire Smooth Welcome (USA) (1992, Cool Welcome) ...... broodmare of the year

CZECH REPUBLIC Registana (GER) (1996, Tauchsport) ...... horse of the year, champion steeplechaser Monolit (CZE) (2001, Rainbows for Life) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Cathy Dancer (CZE) (2001, Blueridge Dancer)...... champion 2-year-old filly Tankred (POL) (2000, Who Knows) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Ohne Sorge (GER) (2000, Royal Solo) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Forest Man (IRE) (1998, Up and At’Em ...... champion sprinter Kifaab (CZE) (2000, Fair Fabulous) ...... champion miler Tribal Instinct (IRE) (1998, ) ...... champion older horse 5-9 Excellence Data by Country for 2003 (continued) CZECH REPUBLIC (continued) (POL) (1996, Jape)...... champion hurdler Zagon (POL) (1998, Kastet) ...... champion stayer Tauchsport (GDR) (2972, Tuny)...... leading sire Reklame (GDR) (2982, Immer) ...... broodmare of the year Immer (HUN) (1969, Imperial) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Ceské derby ...... Velká jarni cena ...... St. Leger

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Silver S. (DR) (2001, Black Tie Jose) ...... horse of the year, champion 2-year-old colt La Pintora (DR) (2001, Favorite Band) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Pintoresco (DR) (2000, World Court)...... champion 3-year-old colt Mariah Lo (DR) (2000, Carlo Alberto ...... champion 3-year-old filly No Me Dejes (DR) (2000, Moment of Hope)...... champion 3-year-old filly Red Youth (DR) (1999, Forty Ninth Street)...... champion sprinter, champion older mare Aguila Gris (DR) (1998, Wonderloaf) ...... champion older horse, champion stayer Bad Underwear (USA) (2001, Expelled) ...... champion imported 2-year-old filly Doctor Nicolas (USA) (2001, Nicholas) ...... champion imported 2-year-old colt Cool Tune M.D. (USA) (2000, Concorde’s Tune) ....champion imported 3-year-old filly Skeptical Jack (USA) (2000, Bucksplasher) ...... champion imported 3-year-old colt Top Lightning (USA) (1999, Thunder Gulch) ...... champion imported sprinter Red Haired Gal (USA) (1999, Flying Victor) ...... champion imported older mare Critic Theater (USA) (1998, Theatre Critic) ...... champion imported older horse Favorite Band (USA) (1994, Dixieland Band) ...... leading sire Silver Jewel (USA) (1994, Silver Buck) ...... broodmare of the year

ECUADOR Macanudo (ECU) (2000, Cielo) ...... Triple Crown Winner, horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt Abrakadabra (ECU) (2001, Devil’s Moon) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Gran Cacao (ECU) (2001, Gene Palmer) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Villacielo (ECU) (2000, Cielo)...... champion 3-year-old filly Constantino (ECU) (2000, Cielo) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Ironia (ECU) (1999, Iron) ...... champion sprinter Ahitequierover (ECU) (1999, Destinado) ...... champion older mare El Patron (ECU) (1997, My Friend Max)...... champion older horse Katna (CHI) (2000, Gervazy) ...... champion imported 3-year-old filly Top Ten (ECU) (2000, Alpino Fitz) ...... champion imported 3-year-old colt El Yanqui (ARG) (1997, Equalize)...... champion imported sprinter Quetzal (PER) (1998, Short Selling ...... champion imported older mare Dignify (ARG) (1998, Equalize)...... champion imported older horse Mr. Push (ARG) (1998, Numerous) ...... champion imported handicap horse Miss Vandome (ARG) (1998, Numerous)...... champion imported handicap mare Dan Killer (PER) (1998, Blanco)...... champion imported stayer 5-10 Excellence Data by Country for 2003 (continued) ECUADOR (continued) Cielo (USA) (1987, Conquistdor Cielo) ...... leading sire Triple Crown Races "Estreno" Dr. Raul Lebed Sigali "Polla" Sr. Augustin Febres Cordero Tyler "Derby" St. Benjamin Rosales A.

EUROPE (IRE) (2000, ) ...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt One Cool Cat (USA) (2001, Storm Cat) ...... champion 2-year-old colt (GB) (2001, Efisio) ...... champion 2-year-old filly (USA) (2000, Kingmambo) ...... champion 3-year-old filly (IRE) (1993, Persian Heights) ...... champion stayer (GB) (2000, ) ...... champion sprinter (IRE) (1998, ) ...... champion older horse FRANCE (FR) (2001, by ) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Denebola (USA) (2001, Storm Cat)...... hwt. filly at 2 (FR) (2000, ) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Vespone (IRE) (2000, Llandaff) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Dalakhani (IRE) (2000, Darshaan) ...... hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Domedriver (IRE) (1998, Indian Ridge) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Falbrav (IRE) (1998, Fairy King) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Mubtaker (USA) (1997, Silver Hawk)...... hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. (GB) (1999, Danehill)...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Bright Sky (IRE) (1999, ) ...... hwt. older mare 7 – 9 1/2 fur. Ana Marie (FR) (1999, Anabaa) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Darshaan (GB) (1981, ) ...... leading sire (USA) (1978, Mr. Prospector)...... leading broodmare sire

GERMANY Glad Lion (GER) (2001, Dashing Blade) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Night Lagoon (GER) (2001, Lagunas)...... hwt. filly at 2 Fiepes Shuffle (GER) (2000, Big Shuffle) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 - 7 fur. Martillo (GER) (2000, Anabaa)...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Ransom O’ War (USA) (2000, Red Ransom) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Dai Jin (GB) (2000, ) ...... hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Royal Fantasy (GER) (2000, Monsun) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Soave (GER) (1999, Dashing Blade)...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Passing Glance (GB) (1999, Polar Falcon) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Paolini (GER) (1997, Lando)...... hwt. older horse, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Mamool (IRE) (1999, ) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. Liquido (GER) (1999, Lomitas)...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Best Walking (GER) (1999, Big Shuffle) ...... hwt. older mare, 5 - 7 fur. Chato’s Girl (GER) (1999, Chato) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 - 9 1/2 fur.

5-11 Excellence Data by Country for 2003 (continued) GERMANY (continued) Walzerkoenigin (USA) (1999, Kingmambo)...... hwt. older mare, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Salve Regina (GER) (1999, Monsun)...... hwt. older mare, 11 - 14 fur. Casanga (IRE) (1999, ) ...... hwt. older mare, 14 fur. & up Big Shuffle (USA) (1984, Super Concorde)...... leading sire Surumu (GER) (1974, Literat) ...... leading broodmare sire Pasca (GER) (1989, Lagunas) ...... broodmare of the year Triple Crown Races Mehl Mülhens-Rennen BMW Deutsches Derby Deutsches St. Leger Filly Triple Crown Races Ostermann-Preis der Diana - Deutsches Stuten-Derby Deutscher Stutenpreis Henkel-Rennen-Deutsches 1000 Guineas

GREAT BRITAIN (USA) (2001, Kris S.) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Three Valleys (USA) (2001, Diesis)...... hwt. colt at 2 (GB) (2001, Millkom) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Attraction (GB) (2001, Efisio) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Oasis Dream (GB (2000, Green Desert)...... htw. colt at 3, 5 - 7 fur. (FR) (2000, )...... hwt. colt at 3, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. (IRE) (2000, Key of Luck) ...... hwt. colt at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur., hwt. colt at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Magistretti (2000, Diesis) ...... hwt. colt at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. (GB) (2000, Sadler’s Wells)...... hwt. colt at 3, 14 fur. & up (GB) (2000, ) ...... hwt. filly at 3, 5 - 7 fur. Russian Rhythm (USA) (2000, Kingmambo) ...... hwt. filly at 3, 7 - 9 1/2 fur., hwt. filly at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. (USA) (2000, Darshaan) ...... hwt. filly at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Ocean Silk (USA) (2000, Dynaformer)...... hwt. filly at 3, 11 – 14 fur. Discreet Brief (IRE) (2000, Darshaan)...... hwt. filly at 3, 14 fur. & up Moments of Joy (GB) (2000, Darshaan) ...... hwt. filly at 3, 14 fur. & up Choisir (AUS) (1999, ) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Hawk Wing (USA) (1999, ) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Falbrav (IRE) (1998, Fairy King) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Mubtaker (USA) (1997, Silver Hawk)...... hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. (GB) (1999, ) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Mr. Dinos (IRE) (1999, ) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Slap Shot (IRE) (1999, Lycius) ...... hwt. older mare 5 - 7 fur. Macadamia (IRE) (1999, Classic Cliché)...... hwt. older mare 7 – 9 1/2 fur. (IRE) (1999, Sadler’s Wells) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 1/2 - 11 fur., hwt. older mare, 11 - 14 fur. Albanova (GB) (1999, Alzao) ...... hwt. older mare, 14 fur. & up Sadler's Wells (USA) (1981, Northern Dancer) ...... leading sire 5-12 Excellence Data by Country for 2003 (continued) GREAT BRITAIN (continued) Rainbow Quest (USA) (1981, ) ...... leading broodmare sire Angel In My Heart (FR) (1992, Rainbow Quest) ...... broodmare of the year Triple Crown Races 2000 Guineas St. Leger S. Filly Triple Crown Races 1000 Guineas St. Leger S.

HONG KONG Grand Delight (AUS) (1997, Hurricane Sky) ...... horse of the year, champion sprinter Electronic Unicorn (USA) (1996, Housebuster) ...... champion miler Precision (FR) (1998, Anabaa) ...... champion older horse, champion stayer Triple Crown Races (colts and fillies) The Stewards’ Cup The Hong Kong Gold Cup The Hong Kong Champions & Chater Cup * excellence listed above for 2001/2002 season *

INDIA Zurbaran (IND) (1999, Peaks and Valleys) ...... horse of the year Bryce Canyon (IND) (1998, Serious Spender) ...... champion sprinter Bay of Angels (IND) (1999, Placerville) ...... champion stayer Palazzio (IND) (1997, Placerville)...... champion miler Razeen (USA) (1987, Northern Dancer)...... leading sire Riyahi (IRE)(1979, ) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races 2000 Guineas Derby St. Leger * excellence listed above for 2001/2002 season *

IRELAND (IRE) (2001, ) ...... hwt. colt at 2 (GB) (2001, Darshaan) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Miss Emma (IRE) (2000, Key of Luck) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 - 7 fur. (IRE) (2000, Sadler’s Wells) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Alamshar (IRE) (2000, Key of Luck) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur., hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. (GB) (2000, Sadler’s Wells) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Brian Boru (GB) (2000, Sadler’s Wells) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Avorado (IRE) (1998, Royal Academy) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Faur Jag (IRE) (1999, Fayruz) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 – 7 fur. Hawk Wing (USA) (1999, Woodman) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. (IRE) (1999, Sadler’s Wells) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 1/2 - 11 fur., hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. (IRE) (1998, ) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Belle du Jour (AUS) (1997, Dehere) ...... hwt. older mare, 5 - 7 fur. Livadiya (IRE) (1996, Shernazar) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Islington (IRE) (1999, Sadler’s Wells)...... hwt. older mare, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. 5-13 Excellence Data by Country for 2003 (continued) IRELAND (continued) Queen’s Wharf (IRE) (1998, Ela-Mana-Mou) ...... hwt. older mare - 11 - 14 fur., hwt. older mare, 14 fur. & up Sadler’s Wells (USA) (1981, Northern Dancer)...... leading sire Darshaan (GB) (1981, Shirley Heights) ...... leading broodmare sire Kasora (IRE) (1993, Darshaan) ...... broodmare of the year Triple Crown Races 2000 Guineas Derby St. Leger Filly Triple Crown Races 1000 Guineas Oaks St. Leger

ITALY Pearl of Love (IRE) (2001, Peintre Celebre) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Miss Vegas (IRE) (2001, Efisio) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Pleasure Place (IRE) (2000, Compton Place) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 - 7 fur. Le Vie dei Colori (GB) (2000, Efisio) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Winning Dash (GER) (2000, Dashing Blade) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Whortleberry (FR) (2000, ) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Osorio (GER) (2000, Surumu)...... hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Sammiyo (IRE) (2000, ) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Dream Chief (USA) (1996, Holy Bull) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Salselon (GB) (1999, )...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. (GB) (1999, Polish Precedent)...... hwt. older horse, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Leadership (GB) (1999, Selkirk) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. Liquido (GER) (1999, Lomitas)...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Slap Shot (IRE) (1999, Lycius) ...... hwt. older mare, 5 - 7 fur. Walzerkoenigin (USA) (1999, Kingmambo)...... hwt. older mare, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Landinium (ITY) (1999, Lando) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Nashatara (USA) (1999, Nashwan) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Casanga (IRE) (1999, Rainbow Quest) ...... hwt. older mare, 11 - 14 fur.

JAMAICA A King is Born (JAM) (2000, Royal Minister) ...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt, champion miler Internet Commander (USA) (2001, Deputy Commander) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Distinctly Irish (JAM) (2001, Irish Quest) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Naughty by Nature (JAM) (2000, Prime Rate Powers) ...... champion 3-year-old filly I’m Satisfied (JAM) (1997, The Medic)...... champion sprinter Royal Run (JAM) (1999, Royal Minister) ...... champion stayer Royal Minister (USA) (1991, Deputy Minister)...... leading sire Distinctly Native (JAM) (1987, The Peacemaker)...... broodmare of the year Triple Crown Races The Red Stripe Jamaica Derby The Jamaica Two Thousand Guineas or One Thousand Guineas The Jamaica St. Leger 5-14 Excellence Data by Country for 2003 (continued)

JAPAN Symboli Kris S. (USA) (1999, Kris S.) ...... horse of the year, champion older horse Cosmo Sunbeam (JPN) (2001, ) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Yamanin Sucre (JPN) (2001, Tokai Teio) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Neo Universe (JPN) (2000, Sunday Silence) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Still In Love (JPN) (2000, Sunday Silence) ...... Filly Triple Crown Winner, champion 3-year-old filly Believe (JPN) (1998, Sunday Silence) ...... champion older mare Durandal (JPN) (1999, Sunday Silence) ...... champion sprinter, champion miler Big Taste (JPN) (1998, Northern Taste) ...... champion steeplechaser Northern Taste (CAN) (1971, Northern Dancer) ...... leading broodmare sire Sunday Silence (USA) (1986, Halo) ...... leading sire Triple Crown Races Tokyo Yushun - Japanese Derby Satsuki Sho - Japanese Two Thousand Guineas Kikuka Sho - Japanese St. Leger Filly Triple Crown Races Yoshun Himba - Japanese Oaks Oka Sho - Japanese One Thousand Guineas Shuka Sho

MAURITIUS Perfect Warrior (SAF) (1997, Complete Warrior) ...... horse of the year

NETHERLANDS Lord Vettori (GB) (1999, Vettori) ...... horse of the year Fruhlingssturm (GB) (2000, Unfuwain)...... champion 3-year-old Dounyapour (IRE) (1996, Lahib)...... champion sprinter Standby Dancer (GER) (1996, Fabulous Dancer)...... champion older horse Triple Crown Races Hengsten Produktenren Derby St. Leger Filly Triple Crown Races Merries Produktrenren Derby St. Leger

NEW ZEALAND Tit for Taat (NZ) (1997, Faltaat)....horse of the year, champion sprinter, champion miler Maroofity (NZ) (2000, )...... champion 2-year-old The Jewel (NZ) (1999, O’Reilly) ...... champion 3-year-old Golden Flare (NZ) (1991, ) ...... champion steeplechaser Honor Babe (NZ) (1998, Honor Grades) ...... champion stayer Katana (NZ) (2000, Volksraad) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Marcurous (NZ) (1999, Maroof) ...... hwt. at 3 to 1,400 m. Hustler (NZ) (1999, Al Akbar) ...... hwt. at 3, 1,401 - 1,800 m. Bramble Rose (NZ) (1999, Shinko King)...... hwt. at 3, 2,200 m. & up Zvezda (NZ) (1998, His Royal Highness) ...... hwt. older horse, 1,401 to 1,800 m. Distinctly Secret (NZ) (1998, Distinctly North) ...... hwt. older horse, 1,801 - 2,200 m. 5-15 Excellence Data by Country for 2003 (continued) NEW ZELAND (continued) Hail (NZ) (1997, Stark South) ...... hwt. older horse, 2,201 – 2,800 m. Pillage ‘n Plunder (NZ) (1997, Victory Dance) ...... hwt. older horse, 2,800 m. & up Egyptian Raine (NZ) (1998, Desert Sun) ...... hwt. older mare, to 1,400 m. Sunline (NZ) (1995, Desert Sun)...... hwt. older mare, 1,401 – 1,800 m. Prized Gem (NZ) (1997, Prized) ...... hwt. older mare, 1,801 – 2,200 m. Hill of Grace (NZ) (1996, Zabeel) ...... hwt. older mare, 2,201 – 2,800 m. Volksraad (GB) (1988, Green Desert) ...... leading sire Grosvenor (NZ) (1979, Sir Tristram) ...... leading broodmare sire The Grin (NZ) (1992, Grosvenor) ...... broodmare of the year * excellence listed above for 2002/2003 season *

PERU El Provinciano (PER) (1999, Chiquetete) ....horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt, champion older horse El Escorial (PER) (2000, Easy Miner) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Fastway (PER) (2000, Combsway) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Kiana (PER) (1999, Spend One Dolar) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Pegaso (PER) (1999, Play the Gold) ...... champion miler Deciquesi (PER) (1999, Dynamite Jump) ...... champion sprinter Marimer (PER) (1999, You and I) ...... champion older mare Latino (PER) (1999, Laubali) ...... champion grass horse Rioja (PER) (1998, Equalize) ...... champion grass mare Apprentice (USA) (1990, Forty Niner)...... leading sire Stack (USA) (1982, )...... leading broodmare sire Gran Via (ARG) (1988, Festival Town) ...... broodmare of the year Mi Chochera (PER) (1994, Vinicio) ...... broodmare of the year

PANAMA Cafajeste () (2000, Alphard) ...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt, champion miler Angelica Dennis (PAN) (2001, Proud Truth) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Special Reserve (PAN) (2001, Charlie) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Beatriz (PAN) (2000, Proud Truth) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Mi Minela (PAN) (1998, Catador) ...... champion sprinter, champion older mare Figo (PAN) (1999, Aquiles) ...... champion older horse, champion stayer Merloni (USA) (2001, Level Sands) ...... champion imported 2-year-old colt Roar Silver (USA) (2001, Roar) ...... champion imported 2-year-old filly Roy Jones (USA) (2000, Roy) ...... champion imported 3-year-old colt Siphonica (USA) (2000, Siphon) ...... champion imported 3-year-old filly Emponchado (ARG) (1997, Ibero) ...... champion imported sprinter champion imported older horse Dushka (PER) (1999, Onlooker) ...... champion imported older mare Forlipana (USA) (1999, ) ...... champion imported older mare Oleado (ARG) (1998, Timeless Answer) ...... champion imported handicap horse 5-16 Excellence Data by Country for 2003 (continued) PANAMA (continued) Sanky Panky (USA) (2000, Skip Away) ...... champion imported stayer Proud Truth (USA) (1982, Graustark) ...... leading sire Salkhad (USA) (1972, Damascus) ...... leading broodmare sire Como Quiera (PAN) (1988, Creyente)...... broodmare of the year

POLAND Tulipa (POL) (1999, Jape)...... horse of the year, hwt. older mare Gont (POL) (2001, Duke Valentino) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Dzangara (POL) (2001, Professional) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Lawsonia (POL) (2001, Who Knows) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Joung Islander (POL) (2000, Tioman Island)...... hwt. colt at 3 Tiarella (POL) (2000, Winds of Light) ...... hwt. filly at 3 Tim (POL) (1999, Saphir) ...... hwt. older horse Jape (USA) (1984, ) ...... leading sire Dakota (IRE) (1971, Stupendous)...... leading broodmare sire

SAUDI ARABIA, Kingdom of Alsayaad (KSA) (1999, Another Review) ...... horse of the year Baarquat Shaqran (KSA) (1998, Another Review)...... mare of the year Jommaanah (KSA) (2000, Deputy Commander) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Lamh Alba Ssar (KSA) (2000, Composed)...... champion 3-year-old colt Passport Pride (ARG) (1998, Hidden Prize) ...... champion miler Fabria (PER) (1997, Farallon P) ...... champion older mare Grundlefoot (USA) (1997, Unaccounted For) ....champion older horse, champion stayer

SCANDINAVIA Pamona (SCA) (2001, Funambule) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Farouge (FR) (2001, Croco Rouge) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Halfsong (SWE) (2000, Songline) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Arlberg (GER) (2000, Second Set) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Aramus (CHI) (1997, Royal Danzig) ...... champion sprinter Dano-Mas (GB) (1996, Unfuwain) ...... champion grass horse, champion older horse, champion stayer Tawoos (FR) (1999, Rainbow Quest) ...... champion grass mare, champion older mare Martellian (SWE) (1996, Desert Sport) ...... champion miler

SINGAPORE/MALAYSIA Ninetyfive Emperor (AUS) (1999, Rory’s Jester) ...... hwt. colt at 3 Exaggerate (NZ) (1998, Zabeel)...... hwt. colt at 4 Lead to Victory (AUS) (1998, Aghaadir)...... hwt. colt at 4 Gunong Mas (AUS) (1998, Strategic) ...... hwt. colt at 4 Zirna (NZ) (1998, Deputy Governor) ...... hwt. filly at 4 Moon Shadow (AUS) (1997, Bellotto) ...... hwt. older horse

5-17 Excellence Data by Country for 2003 (continued) SINGAPORE/MALAYSIA (continued) Que Expresion (ARG) (1998, Lode) ...... hwt. older horse Blizz Bless (ARG) (1997, Lode) ...... hwt. older horse

SLOVAKIA Tankred (POL) (2000, Who Knows) ...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt Dancing Theatre (IRE) (2001, King’s Theatre) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Atropin (GER) (2001, Monsun) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Catoffle (IRE) (2000, Catrail)...... champion 3-year-old filly Forest Man (IRE) (1998, Up and At’Em)...... champion sprinter Tribal Instinct (IRE) (1998, Douyoun) ...... champion miler Oxalana (GER) (1998, Lagunas) ...... champion grass mare, champion older mare Pretty Princ (HUN) (1996, Western Star) ..champion grass horse , champion older horse Juniusz (POL) (1997, Who Knows) ...... champion steeplechaser Sword Local (GER) (1997, Local Suitor) ...... champion hurdler Zagon (POL) (1998, Kastet) ...... champion stayer Czeneka (POL) (2000, Winds of Light) ...... champion imported 3-year-old filly Tytus (POL) (2000, Zampano) ...... champion imported 3-year-old colt, champion imported sprinter Tantra (POL) (1999, Winds of Light) ...... champion imported grass mare, champion imported older mare Cortession (POL) (1998, Professional) ...... champion imported handicap horse Double Millenium (GER) (2000, Big Shuffle) ...... champion imported handicap mare Maltinetto (POL) (1999, Juror) ...... champion imported steeplechaser Nirpet House (CZE) (1998, House Rules) ...... champion imported hurdler Darad (FR) (1998, Valanour)...... champion imported stayer Who Knows (IRE) (1984, Known Fact) ...... leading sire Pyjama Hunt (IRE) (1975, Huntercombe) ...... leading broodmare sire Tabaka (POL) (1986, Pyjama Hunt) ...... 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 Dynasty (SAF) (1999, Fort Wood) ...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt Zone (SAF) (2000, Elliodor) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Ice Cube (SAF) (2000, Western Winter)...... champion 2-year-old colt Tara’s Touch (SAF) (1999, Tara’s Halls)...... champion 3-year-old filly Icy Air (SAF) (1999, Jallad)...... champion 3-year-old filly National Currency (SAF) (1999, National Assembly) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Enchantress (SAF) (1998, National Assembly) ...... champion sprinter Al Nitak (SAF) (1997, Al Mufti) ...... champion sprinter Special Parade (SAF) (1998, Elliodor) ...... champion older mare Eventuail (ARG) (1998, Candy Stripes) ...... champion older horse 5-18 Excellence Data by Country for 2003 (continued) SOUTH AFRICA (continued) Almah (SAF) (1998, Al Mufti) ...... champion stayer Fantastic Horse (ARG) (1998, Equalize) ...... champion stayer Western Winter (USA) (1992, ) ...... leading sire Jessamine (SAF) (1990, Del Sarto) ...... broodmare of the year * excellence listed above for 2002/2003 season *

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Sugar Mike (USA) (1999, Ponche) ...... horse of the year, champion imported sprinter, champion imported stayer Trini To D Bone (TRI) (2001, Vandross)...... champion 2-year-old filly Pave the Way (TRI) (2001, Freshly Squeezed)...... champion 2-year-old colt Sweet Tempo (TRI) (2000, Freshly Squeezed) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Top of the Class (TRI) (2000, Freshly Squeezed)Triple Crown, champion 3-year-old colt, champion stayer Napoelon (TRI) (1999, Freshly Squeezed) ...... champion sprinter Freshly Squeezed (USA) (1987, Blushing Groom) ...... leading sire Bandsman (CAN) (1979, Northern Dancer)...... leading broodmare sire Crescendo (TRI) (1989, Bandsman) ...... broodmare of the year

TURKEY Dinyeper (GB) (1999, Vettori) ...... horse of the year, champion imported grass horse, champion imported older horse, champion imported stayer Mary Ellen (IRE) (1998, Sri Pekan)...... mare of the year, champion grass mare, champion older mare Sabirli (TUR) (2001, )...... champion 2-year-old colt Pimienta (TUR) (2001, Manila) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Sufi (TUR) (2000, Rifapour) ...... champion 3-year-old colt, champion stayer Ihsan Sultan (TUR) (2000, Red Bishop) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Akindayim (IRE) (1999, Hamas) ...... champion sprinter, champion miler Grand Ekinoks (TUR) (1998, Barnato) ...... champion grass horse, champion older horse Sweet Mistress (IRE) (2000, Desert Story)...... champion imported 3-year-old filly Win River Win (USA) (1999, Virginia Rapids) ...... champion imported handicap horse Venom (IRE) (1997, Marju) ...... champion imported handicap mare Always a Classic (CAN) (1993, Deputy Minister) ...... leading sire Manila (USA) (1983, Lyphard) ...... leading broodmare sire Laikipia (FR) (1989, Fast Topaze)...... broodmare of the year UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (IRE) (1999, (IRE)) ...... horse of the year, hwt. older horse, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Victory Moon (SAF) (1999, Al Mufti) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. State City (USA) (1999, Carson City) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Ipi Tombe (ZIM) (1998, Manshood) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. (IRE) (1999, (FR)) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. 5-19 Excellence Data by Country for 2003 (continued) UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (continued) Singspiel (IRE) (1992, In the Wings (GB)) ...... leading sire (USA) (1986, Danzig)...... leading broodmare sire URUGUAY Procopio (URU) (1999, Premier Role)...... horse of the year, champion older horse Madame Julia (BRZ) (2000, Dubai Dust) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Pugliese (URU) (2000, Mount Royal) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Dispersal Bet (URU) (1998, Beethoven) ...... champion sprinter Cat Free (URU) (2000, Cloud Watch) ...... champion miler Potri Legend (URU) (1998, Potridoon)...... champion older mare Ritz (ARG) (1984, Ringaro) ...... leading sire Mo Rum (USA) (1977, Mo Bay) ...... leading broodmare sire Venise (URU) (1986, Rocelle) ...... broodmare of the year UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (USA) (1999, A.P. Indy)...... horse of the year, champion older horse Action This Day (USA) (2001, Kris S.) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Halfbridled (USA) (2001, Unbridled) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Funny Cide (USA) (2000, Distorted Humor) ...... champion 3-year-old colt (USA) (2000, Cape Town) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Aldebaran (USA) (1998, Mr. Prospector) ...... champion sprinter Azeri (USA)(1998, Jade Hunter) ...... champion older mare High Chaparral (IRE) (1999, Sadler’s Wells) ...... champion grass horse Islington (IRE) (1999, Sadler’s Wells) ...... champion grass mare McDynamo (USA) (1997, Dynaformer) ...... champion steeplechaser A.P. Indy (USA) (1989, ) ...... leading sire Mr. Prospector (USA) (1970, Raise a Native) ...... leading broodmare sire 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. VENEZUELA My Own Business (VEN) (1997, Voyageur)...... horse of the year, champion older horse Tite (VEN) (2001, Voyageur)...... champion 2-year-old colt Certeza (VEN) (2001, Voyageur) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Águila Negra (VEN) (2000, Water Poet) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Gran Esmeralda (VEN) (2000, Slew Prince) ...... champion 3-year-old filly La Patrona (VEN) (1999, Velcro Fly) ...... champion sprinter Gran Barbara (VEN) (1998, General Slew)...... champion older mare George Augustus (USA) (1988, El Gran Señor) ...... leading sire York Minster (USA) (1980, ) ...... leading broodmare sire Word Medley (USA) (1983, Verbatim) ...... broodmare of the year Triple Crown Races Jose Paez Cria Nacional República Bolivariana de Venezuela Filly Triple Crown Races Hipodromo La Rinconada Prensa Hipica Nacional General Joaquin Crespo 5-20