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INTERNATIONAL STATISTICS and TECHNICAL INFORMATION INTERNATIONAL STUD BOOK COMMITTEE LIST OF APPROVED STUD BOOKS (66)

Argentina Malaysia Australia Mexico Austria Morocco Azerbaijan Netherlands New Zealand Barbados Norway Belgium and Luxembourg Oman Brazil Paraguay Bulgaria Peru Chile Philippines Poland Colombia Portugal Croatia Qatar Cyprus Romania Czech Republic Russia Denmark (Kingdom of) Dominican Republic Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina Ecuador Slovakia Finland Slovenia France South Africa and Zimbabwe Germany Spain Great Britain and Ireland Sweden Greece Switzerland Hungary Syria India Trinidad and Tobago Iran Tunisia Italy Turkey Jamaica Ukraine Kenya U.S.A., Canada and Puerto Rico Korea Uruguay Lebanon Uzbekistan Lithuania Venezuela

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5-2 2018 STATISTICAL INFORMATION No. of Black-type 2018 No. of No. of No. of Graded races (incl. Country Part foals starters flat races races graded) Argentina I 6,602 11,385 5,322 160 234 Australia I 12,785 35,107 19,320 333 604 Austria III 18 35 6 N/A N/A Bahrain III 71 344 172 N/A N/A Belgium III 14 420 183 N/A N/A Brazil I 1,734 4,727 3,100 105 166 Canada I *1,375 4,626 3,126 45 151 Chile I 1,732 4,464 5,183 64 98 Czech Republic III 186 1,038 317 N/A N/A Dominican Republic III 96 318 624 N/A N/A Ecuador III 77 257 406 N/A N/A France I 5,163 8,862 4,922 115 242 Germany I 876 2,133 1,156 44 86 Great Britain I 4,826 11,588 6,591 157 295 Greece III 0 0 0 N/A N/A Hong Kong I N/A 1,334 807 31 34 Hungary III 119 466 257 N/A N/A India II 1,275 3,897 2,481 N/A 104 Ireland I 9,569 3,457 1,234 71 126 Italy I 474 2,961 2,024 26 76 Jamaica III 244 886 824 N/A N/A Japan I 7,188 23,860 16,732 128 234 Korea II 1,399 3,500 1,906 N/A 6 Macau II N/A 385 328 N/A 17 Malaysia II 0 1,047 782 N/A 8 Mauritius III N/A 472 299 N/A N/A Mexico III 205 774 901 N/A N/A Morocco III 361 1,106 632 N/A N/A Netherlands III 5 60 23 N/A N/A New Zealand I 3,457 4,744 2,423 91 150 Panama II 184 965 1,428 N/A 39 5-3 2018 STATISTICAL INFORMATION No. of Black-type 2018 No. of No. of No. of Graded races (incl. Country Part foals starters flat races races graded) Peru I 578 1,740 1,896 35 60 Poland III 185 501 323 N/A N/A Puerto Rico II 200 1,226 1,371 N/A 35 Qatar III 67 349 190 N/A 3 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia III 1,701 2,273 608 N/A N/A Scandinavia II 373 1,469 1,052 7 25 Singapore II N/A 1,307 802 N/A 25 Slovakia III 24 440 138 N/A N/A South Africa I 2,660 6,479 3,674 115 188 Spain III 135 767 454 N/A 2 Switzerland III 9 293 144 N/A N/A Trinidad & Tobago III 54 352 329 N/A N/A Turkey II *1,843 3,478 3,031 74 71 United Arab Emirates I 0 786 231 31 42 United States of America I *19,925 46,721 36,446 439 1,420 Uruguay II *1,310 2,125 1,539 24 65 Venezuela II 569 1,942 1,343 N/A 100 Zimbabwe II 0 166 160 N/A 15

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5-4 PERCENTAGE OF BEST RACES 2017 Racing Season (2016/2017 Southern Hemisphere)

Total Races Stakes Graded Stakes Gr. I Stakes

Argentina ...... 5,604 ...... 231 (4.1%) ...... 160 (2.9%) ...... 40 (0.7%) Australia ...... 19,145 ...... 603 (3.2%) ...... 328 (1.7%) ...... 72 (0.4%) Brazil ...... 4,075 ...... 144 (3.5%) ...... 98 (2.4%) ...... 26 (0.6%) Canada ...... 3,218 ...... 161 (5.0%) ...... 44 (1.4%) ...... 5 (0.2%) Chile ...... 5,018 ...... 98 (2.0%) ...... 64 (1.3%) ...... 18 (0.4%) France ...... 4,495 ...... 236 (4.8%) ...... 111 (2.2%) ...... 25 (0.5%) Germany ...... 1,177 ...... 86 (7.3%) ...... 44 (3.7%) ...... 7 (0.6%) Great Britain ...... 6,400 ...... 290 (4.5%) ...... 152 (2.4%) ...... 36 (0.6%) Hong Kong ...... 806 ...... 34 (4.2%) ...... 31 (3.9%) ...... 11 (1.4%) Ireland ...... 1,172 ...... 123 (10.5%) ...... 70 (6.0%) ...... 12 (1.0%) Italy ...... 2,334 ...... 76 (3.3%) ...... 26 (1.1%) ...... 1 (0.4%) Japan ...... 16,407 ...... 224 (1.4%) ...... 129 (0.8%) ...... 25 (0.2%) New Zealand ...... 2,564 ...... 149 (5.8%) ...... 86 (3.4%) ...... 21 (0.8%) Peru ...... 1,891 ...... 60 (3.2%) ...... 33 (1.8%) ...... 8 (0.4%) South Africa ...... 3,843 ...... 189 (4.9%) ...... 114 (3.0%) ...... 30 (0.8%) U.A.E...... 226 ...... 42 (18.6%) ...... 29 (12.8%) ...... 7 (3.1%) United States ...... 37,483 ...... 1,380 (3.7%) ...... 455 (1.2%) ...... 107 (0.3%)

2018 Racing Season (2017/2018 Southern Hemisphere)

Total Races Stakes Graded Stakes Gr. I Stakes

Argentina ...... 5,322 ...... 234 (4.4%) ...... 160 (3.0%) ...... 40 (0.8%) Australia ...... 19,409 ...... 264 (1.4%) ...... 333 (1.7%) ...... 74 (0.4%) Brazil ...... 3,100 ...... 164 (5.3%) ...... 105 (3.4%) ...... 26 (0.8%) Canada ...... 3,126 ...... 247 (7.9%) ...... 45 (1.4%) ...... 7 (0.2%) Chile ...... 5,183 ...... 98 (1.9%) ...... 64 (1.2%) ...... 17 (0.3%) France ...... 4,922 ...... 241 (4.9%) ...... 115 (2.3%) ...... 28 (0.6%) Germany ...... 1,156 ...... 86 (7.4%) ...... 44 (3.8%) ...... 7 (0.6%) Great Britain ...... 6,591 ...... 295 (4.5%) ...... 157 (2.4%) ...... 36 (0.6%) Hong Kong ...... 807 ...... 34 (4.2%) ...... 31 (3.8%) ...... 12 (1.5%) Ireland ...... 1,234 ...... 126 (10.2%) ...... 71 (5.8%) ...... 13 (1.0%) Italy ...... 2,024 ...... 76 (3.8%) ...... 26 (1.3%) ...... 1 (0.1%) Japan ...... 16,732 ...... 233 (1.4%) ...... 128 (0.8%) ...... 25 (0.2%) New Zealand ...... 2,423 ...... 150 (6.2%) ...... 91 (3.8%) ...... 21 (0.9%) Peru ...... 1,896 ...... 60 (3.2%) ...... 35 (1.9%) ...... 8 (0.4%) South Africa ...... 3,674 ...... 188 (5.1%) ...... 115 (3.1%) ...... 29 (0.8%) U.A.E...... 231 ...... 42 (18.2%) ...... 31 (13.4%) ...... 7 (3.0%) United States ...... 36,446 ...... 1,807 (5.0%) ...... 439 (1.2%) ...... 106 (0.3%)

5-5 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 2017 Racing Season (2016/2017 Southern Hemisphere) Figures are derived from Exchange Rates on January 1, 2017 Argentina ...... 50 ...... $61,830 49 ...... $25,395 71 ...... $16,029 160 ...... $30,347 Australia ...... 72 ...... $528,534 95 ....$119,479 161 ...... $76,791 328 ....$189,221 Brazil ...... 26 ...... $30,486 29 ...... $24,389 43 ...... $18,292 98 ...... $23,331 *Canada ...... 5 ...... $325,200 15 ....$124,933 24 ...... $81,417 44 ....$123,955 Chile ...... 18 ...... $70,131 20 ...... $16,962 26 ...... $13,941 64 ...... $30,216 France ...... 25 ...... $437,134 26 ....$108,179 60 ...... $48,024 111 ....$149,752 Germany ...... 7 ...... $214,392 13 ...... $56,336 24 ...... $43,122 44 ...... $74,274 Great Britain ...... 36 ...... $439,604 46 ....$112,141 70 ...... $53,047 152 ....$162,483 Hong Kong ...... 11 ....$1,142,979 8 ....$327,038 12 ....$218,025 31 ....$574,367 Ireland ...... 12 ...... $354,277 14 ....$104,195 44 ...... $48,886 70 ....$112,301 Italy ...... 1 ...... $162,081 9 ....$165,435 16 ...... $48,736 26 ...... $93,492 Japan ...... 25 ....$1,076,611 34 ....$512,951 70 ....$332,619 129 ....$524,333 New Zealand ...... 21 ...... $122,920 25 ...... $47,088 40 ...... $53,216 86 ...... $86,264 Peru ...... 8 ...... $40,924 9 ...... $22,062 16 ...... $15,026 33 ...... $23,223 South Africa ...... 30 ...... $72,882 34 ...... $24,582 50 ...... $14,620 114 ...... $32,925 U.A.E...... 7....$2,207,404 11 ....$319,749 11 ....$116,965 29 ....$698,472 United States ...... 107 ...... $501,687 126 ....$172,432 222 ....$107,339 455 ....$218,102 *Canada listed in Canadian Dollars. All other countries listed in US Dollars. 2018 Racing Season (2017/2018 Southern Hemisphere) Figures are derived from Exchange Rates on January 1, 2018 Argentina ...... 40 ...... $35,145 51 ...... $13,330 69 ...... $8,884 160 ...... $17,000 Australia ...... 74 ...... $553,661 95 ....$109,322 164 ...... $78,994 333 ....$196,073 Brazil ...... 26 ...... $23,483 36 ...... $9,055 43 ...... $7,373 105 ...... $11,939 *Canada ...... 7 ...... $275,143 14 ....$117,804 24 ...... $80,135 45 ....$122,189 Chile ...... 17 ...... $71,810 20 ...... $17,387 27 ...... $14,362 64 ...... $30,567 France ...... 28 ...... $411,352 26 ....$100,297 61 ...... $45,864 115 ....$147,159 Germany ...... 7 ...... $204,750 13 ...... $54,860 24 ...... $41,182 44 ...... $71,245 Great Britain ...... 36 ...... $440,061 48 ....$110,182 73 ...... $52,687 157 ....$159,089 Hong Kong ...... 12 ....$1,167,657 7 ....$291,156 12 ....$218,367 31 ....$602,270 Ireland ...... 13 ...... $343,098 14 ...... $91,155 44 ...... $46,062 71 ....$109,341 Italy ...... 1 ...... $212,121 9 ....$144,472 16 ...... $46,545 26 ...... $88,946 Japan ...... 25 ....$1,149,682 35 ....$524,736 68 ....$341,491 128 ....$549,447 New Zealand ...... 21 ...... $119,946 26 ...... $42,317 44 ...... $34,714 91 ...... $56,556 Peru ...... 8 ...... $45,836 9 ...... $20,699 18 ...... $14,316 35 ...... $23,162 South Africa ...... 29 ...... $62,355 36 ...... $21,810 50 ...... $12,376 115 ...... $27,933 U.A.E...... 7 ....$2,207,411 12 ....$301,872 12 ....$115,714 31 ....$660,094 United States ...... 106 ...... $501,153 128 ....$173,853 206 ....$107,214 439 ....$221,503

*Canada listed in Canadian Dollars. All other countries listed in US Dollars. 5-6 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, 2019.

COUNTRY U. S. DOLLAR CURRENCY PER EQUIVALENTS U. S. DOLLAR Argentina (Peso) .0268 37.31 Australia (AUS Dollar) .7053 1.42 Bahrain (Dinar) 2.6525 .38 Brazil (Real) .2576 3.88 Canada (CAN Dollar) .7333 1.36 Chile (Peso) .001441 693.96 Czech Republic (Koruna) .04453 22.46 Denmark (Krone) .1535 6.51 Dominican Republic (Peso) .019902004 50.25 Ecuador (US Dollar) 1.00 1.00 European Union (Euro) 1.1466 .87 Austria France Germany Italy Slovakia Belgium Greece Ireland Netherlands Spain Great Britain (Pound) 1.2745 .78 Hong Kong (HK Dollar) .1277 7.83 Hungary (Forints) .00356773 280.29 India (Rupee) .0144 69.44 Jamaica (JAM Dollar) .007879655 126.90 Japan (Yen) .00911 109.77 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Riyal) .2685 3.72 Korea (Won) .0008986 1.112.84 Macau (Pataca) .124184476 8.05 Malaysia (Ringgit) .2418 4.14 Mauritius (Rupee) .028929172 34.57 Mexico (Peso) .0509 19.65 Morocco (dirhams) 0.105111721 9.51 New Zealand (NZ Dollar) .6717 1.50 Norway (Krone) .1157 8.64 Panama (US Dollar) 1.00 1.00 Peru (New Sol) .295953967 3.38 Poland (Zloty) .2673 3.74 Puerto Rico (US Dollar) 1.00 1.00 Qatar (Riyal) .274725275 3.64 Singapore (SIN Dollar) .7335 1.36 South Africa (Rand) .0696 14.37 Sweden (Krona) .1127 8.90 Switzerland (Franc) 1.0185 .98 Trinidad & Tobago (TRI Dollar) .147757473 6.77 Turkey (Lira) .1889 5.29 United Arab Emirates (Dirham) .2723 3.70 Uruguay (Peso) .03087 32.40 Venezuela (Bolivar) .00000402 250.000 Zimbabwe (ZIM Dollar) 1.00 1.00 5-7 NOTES EXCELLENCE DATA BY COUNTRY FOR 2018

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 catego - ry submitted may not be recognized in international sales catalogues.

ARGENTINA Puerto Escondido (ARG) (2013, Hurricane Cat (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion older horse champion stayer Samba Inc (ARG) (2014, Include (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Puerto Real (ARG) (2014, Pure Prize (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Care Lady (ARG) (2014, Equal Stripes (ARG)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Roman Rosso (ARG) (2014, Roman Ruler (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Legion de Honor (ARG) (2014, Grand Reward (USA)) ...... champion sprinter Kiriaki (ARG) (2012, Catcher In The Rye (IRE)) ...... champion older mare Surf Point (ARG) (1999, Louis Quatorze (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Hurricane Cat (USA) (2003, Storm Cat (USA)) ...... leading sire Southern (USA) (1983, Halo (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire * excellence listed above for 2017 season *

Colt Triple Crown Races Polla de Potrillos Jockey Club Nacional Filly Triple Crown Races Polla de Potrancas Jockey Club Nacional San Isidro Colt Triple Crown Races Dos Mil Guineas Jockey Club Carlos Pellegrini-Internacional San Isidro Filly Triple Crown Races Mil Guineas Jockey Club Carlos Pellegrini-Internacional

AUSTRALIA (AUS) (2011, Street Cry (IRE)) ...... horse of the year; champion grass horse champion miler; champion older mare Estijaab (AUS) (2015, Snitzel (AUS)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Written By (AUS) (2015, Written Tycoon (AUS)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Alizee (AUS) (2014, Sepoy (AUS)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Trapeze Artist (AUS) (2014, Snitzel (AUS)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Redzel (AUS) (2012, Snitzel (AUS)) ...... champion sprinter champion older horse (GB) (2014, (IRE)) ...... champion stayer Gold Medals (NZ) (2009, Elvstroem (AUS)) ...... champion steeplechaser

* excellence listed above for 2017/2018 season *

5-9 Excellence Data by Country for 2018 (continued) AUSTRIA Zambala (GER) (2015, Wiesenpfad (FR)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Gugus des Brieres (FR) (2015, Cima de Triomphe (IRE)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt champion stayer Pretorian (GB) (2012, ’s Secret (GB)) ...... champion sprinter champion older horse Do It In Rio (FR) (2014, Rio de La Plata (USA)) ...... champion female sprinter champion older mare

BAHRAIN Shogun (IRE) (2013, (AUS)) ...... horse of the year champion grass horse champion older horse; champion stayer Tulip Fever (GB) (2015, Dutch Art (GB)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Manama Boy (IRE) (2015, Most Improved (IRE)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Shipyard (USA) (2009, (GB)) ...... champion sprinter Curtain Call (GB) (2013, Acclamation (GB)) ...... champion female sprinter champion grass mare; champion older mare Thorkhill Star (IRE) (2012, Equiano (FR)) ...... champion miler Perihelion (IRE) (2005, (IRE)) ...... broodmare of the year Fastnet Rock (AUS) (2001, (USA)) ...... leading sire Galileo (IRE) (1998, Sadler’s Wells (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire

Triple Crown Races His Royal Highness The Crown Prince’s Cup His Majesty The King’s Cup Bahrain Derby

BELGIUM Philba (IRE) (2012, Cockney Rebel (IRE)) ...... horse of the year champion miler; champion older horse Forever Surprise (GER) (2015, (IRE)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Venetien (FR) (2008, Iron Mask (USA)) ...... champion sprinter One Too Many (IRE) (2014, Zebedee (GB)) ...... champion female sprinter Sound of Freedom (GER) (2014, Lord of England (GER)) ...... champion grass horse Kayana (GER) (2013, Areion (GER)) ...... champion grass mare Mesima (FR) (2013, Kouron (FR)) ...... champion older mare Just Because (GB) (2012, Mawatheeq (USA)) ...... champion stayer Hisaronu (IRE) (2006, (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Areion (GER) (1995, Big Shuffle (USA)) ...... leading sire Goofalik (USA) (1987, (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire

BRAZIL Quarteto de Cordas (BRZ) (2014, Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)) ...... horse of the year Bay Ovar (BRZ) (2015, Drosselmeyer (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly 5-10 Excellence Data by Country for 2018 (continued) BRAZIL continued Inforcer (BRZ) (2015, Shanghai Bobby (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Silence Is Gold (BRZ) (2014, Agnes Gold (JPN)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Cash do Jaguarete (BRZ) (2014, Public Purse (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Thunder Cat (BRZ) (2013, Desejado Thunder (BRZ)) ...... champion sprinter Invader (BRZ) (2012, Red Rock Canyon (IRE)) ...... champion miler champion older horse Easiest Way (BRZ) (2013, Adriano (USA)) ...... champion older mare Boris do Jaguarete (BRZ) (2013, Amigoni (IRE)) ...... champion stayer Quanto Carina (BRZ) (2003, Wild Event (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Wild Event (USA) (1993, Wild Again (USA)) ...... leading sire leading broodmare sire * excellence listed above for 2017/2018 season * Filly Triple Crown at Rio de Janeiro Estado do Rio de Janeiro ...... Francisco Eduardo de Paula Machado Cruzeiro do Sul (Derby) Filly Triple Crown at Rio de Janeiro Henrique Possollo Diana Zélia Gonzaga Peixoto de Castro Triple Crown at Sao Paulo Ipiranga Jockey Club de Sao Paul Derby Paulista Filly Triple Crown at Sao Paulo Barao de Piracicaba Diana Henrique de Toledo Lara

CANADA Pink Lloyd (CAN) (2012, Old Forester (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion older horse; champion male sprinter Admiralty Pier (USA) (2015, English (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Wonder Gadot (CAN) (2015, Medaglia d’Oro (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Channel Maker (CAN) (2014, English Channel (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Holy Helena (CAN) (2014, Ghostzapper (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Ami’s Mesa (CAN) (2013, Sky Mesa (USA)) ...... champion older mare champion female sprinter Starship Jubilee (USA) (2013, Indy Wind (USA)) ...... champion turf female Johnny Bear (CAN) (2011, English Channel (USA)) ...... champion turf male Victorious Ami (CAN) (2002, Victory Gallop (CAN)) ...... outstanding broodmare Silent Name (JPN) (2002, (USA)) ...... leading sire (2018) Bold Executive (CAN) (1984, Bold Ruckus (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire (2018)

*Excellence listed above is for 2017 season* Triple Crown Races Queen's Plate Prince of Wales S. Breeders' S. Triple Tiara Races Woodbine Oaks Bison City S. Wonder Where Stakes 5-11 Excellence Data by Country for 2018 (continued)

CHILE Wow Cat (CHI) (2014, Lookin At Lucky (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion 3-year-old filly Sale Al Amanecer (CHI) (2015, Gstadd (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly (dirt) Fallen From Heaven (CHI) (2015, Daddy Long Legs (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt (dirt) Dafonda (CHI) (2015, Lookin At Lucky (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly (turf) El Picaro (CHI) (2015, Lookin At Lucky (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt (turf) Robert Bruce (CHI) (2014, Fast Company (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Trabaja Baldecito (CHI) (2011, Monthir (USA)) ...... champion sprinter Nuevo Maestro (CHI) (2013, Ivan Denisovich (IRE)) ...... champion older horse Penn Rose (CHI) (2014, (IRE)) ...... champion older mare Penumbrosa (CHI) (1997, Golden Voyager (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Lookin At Lucky (USA) (2006, Smart Strike (USA)) ...... leading sire

* excellence listed above for 2017/2018 season * Triple Crown Races El Ensayo St. Leger El Derby

CZECH REPUBLIC Subway Dancer (IRE) (2012, Shamardal (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion older horse Dark Absolu (CZE) (2016, Pouvoir Absolu (GB)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly King Archie (GER) (2016, Archipenko (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Blessed Kiss (FR) (2015, Kentucky Dynamite (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Mon Cheri (FR) (2015, (GB)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Mr Right (IRE) (2012, Echo of Light (GB)) ...... champion sprinter Wireless (FR) (2011, Kentucky Dynamite (USA)) ...... champion miler Nagano Gold (GB) (2014, Sixties Icon (GB)) ...... champion stayer Al Bustan (IRE) (2010, Medecis (GB)) ...... champion steeplechaser Poliglote (GB) (1992, Sadler’s Wells (USA)) ...... leading sire Boheme Du Berlais (FR) (2002, Simon Du Desert (FR)) ...... leading broodmare sire

Triple Crown Races Velká jarní cena Ceské Derby St. Leger

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC San Elias (DOM) (2015, Sicotico (DOM)) ...... horse of the year champion 3-year-old colt Missduke Its True (DOM) (2016, Duke of Mischief (USA)) ....champion 2-year-old filly Cadeau de Alcala (DOM) (2016, Codasco (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Semana Santa (DOM) (2015, Imperialism (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Inmenso (DOM) (2014, Equinox (USA)) ...... champion sprinter champion older horse 5-12 Excellence Data by Country for 2018 (continued) DOMINICAN REPUBLIC continued Gotica de Miel (DOM) (2012, Tango Tales (USA)) champion female sprinter champion older mare Celuk (USA) (2016, Creative Cause (USA)) ...... champion imported 2-year-old filly Special B. (2016, Overdriven (USA)) ...... champion imported 2-year-old colt La Militante (USA) (2015, Sidney’s Candy (USA)) ...... champion imported 3-year-old filly Chuchudino (USA) (2015, Kantharos (USA)) ...... champion imported 3-year-old colt Lighting Go (USA) (2014, Adios Charlie (USA)) ...... champion imported sprinter champion imported older horse Appassionata (USA) (2014, Kantharos (USA)) ...... champion imported older mare Fashionista (DOM) (2007, Klondike Pete (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Sicotico (DOM) (2005, Blueformer (USA)) ...... leading sire Klondike Pete (USA) (1998, Mr. Prospector (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Clasico Matias Ramon Mella Clasico Francisco del Rosario Sanchez Clasico Juan Pablo Duarte

ECUADOR El Kurdo (USA) (2011, Giacomo (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion imported older horse champion imported sprinter Fora (ECU) (2016, Express News (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Mykonos (ECU) (2016, Colizeo (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Para Ti (ECU) (2015, Express News (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly No Se Tu (ECU) (2015, Precursor (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Caminito (ECU) (2010, Platinum Couple (USA)) ...... champion stayer Kingdom Road (ARG) (2012, Bellamy Road (USA)) ...... champion imported stayer Sahara Heat (USA) (2004, A.P. Indy (USA)) ...... leading sire Triple Crown Races Estreno - Dr. Raúl Lebed Sigall Polla Nacional Sr.- Agustín Febres-Cordero Derby Nacional Sr.- Benjamin Rosales Aspiazu

EUROPE (GB) (2016, (IRE)) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Pretty Pollyanna (GB) (2016, Oasis Dream (GB)) ...... hwt. filly at 2 U S Navy Flag (USA) (2015, War Front (USA)) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 – 7 fur. Alpha Centauri (IRE) (2015, (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 – 9 ½ fur. (USA) (2015, Kitten’s Joy (USA)) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 ½ - 11 fur. (IRE) (2015, Galileo (IRE)) ...... co-hwt. at 3, 11 – 14 fur. (IRE) (2015, (IRE)) ...... co-hwt. at 3, 11 – 14 fur. (IRE) (2015, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Battaash (IRE) (2014, Dark Angel (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 – 7 fur. 5-13 Excellence Data by Country for 2018 (continued) EUROPE continued Recoletos (FR) (2014, Whipper (USA)) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 – 9 ½ fur. (GB) (2014, (GB)) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Poet’s Word (IRE) (2013, Poet’s Voice (GB)) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 – 14 fur. (IRE) (2014, Sea The Stars (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Mab’s Cross (GB) (2014, Dutch Art (GB)) ...... hwt. older mare, 5 – 7 fur. (IRE) (2014, Galileo (IRE)) ...... co-hwt. older mare, 7 – 9 ½ fur. Wuheida (GB)) (2014, Dubawi (IRE)) ...... co-hwt. older mare, 7 – 9 ½ fur. Bateel (IRE) (2012, Dubawi (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare 9 ½ – 11 fur. (GB) (2014, (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare 11 – 14 fur. Morgan Le Faye (GB) (2014, Shamardal (USA)) ...... hwt. older mare, 14 fur. & up

FRANCE Soldier’s Call (GB) (2016, Showcasing (GB)) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Pretty Pollyanna (GB) (2016, Oasis Dream (GB)) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Polydream (IRE) (2015, Oasis Dream (GB)) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 – 7 fur. Alpha Centauri (IRE) (2015, Mastercraftsman (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 – 9 ½ fur. (FR) (2015, Siyouni (FR)) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 ½ – 11 fur. Sea of Class (IRE) (2015, Sea The Stars (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 11 – 14 fur. Brundtland (IRE) (2015, Dubawi (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up The Tin Man (GB) (2012, Equiano (FR)) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 – 7 fur. Recoletos (FR) (2014, Whipper (USA)) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 – 9 ½ fur. Cracksman (GB) (2014, Frankel (GB)) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Enable (GB) (2014, Nathaniel (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 – 14 fur. hwt. older mare, 11 – 14 fur. (FR) (2012, Manduro (GER)) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Mabs Cross (GB) (2014, Dutch Art (GB)) ...... hwt. older mare, 5 – 7 fur. One Master (GB) (2014, Fastnet Rock (AUS)) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 – 9 ½ fur. Nonza (FR) (2014, Zanzibari (USA)) ...... co-hwt. older mare 9 ½ – 11 fur. Urban Fox (GB) (2014, Foxwedge (AUS)) ...... co-hwt. older mare 9 ½ – 11 fur. Morgan Le Faye (GB) (2014, Shamardal (USA)) ...... hwt. older mare, 14 fur. & up Nathaniel (IRE) (2008, Galileo (IRE)) ...... leading sire Sadler’s Wells (USA) (1981, (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire

GERMANY Noble Moon (GER) (2016, (GER)) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Whispering Angel (GER) (2016, Soldier Hollow (GB)) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Julio (GER) (2015, Exceed and Excel (AUS)) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 - 7 fur. Ancient Spirit (GER) (2015, Invincible Spirit (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Royal Youmzain (FR) (2015, Youmzain (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Weltstar (GER) (2015, Soldier Hollow (GB)) ...... hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Nikkei (GER) (2015, Pivotal (GB)) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Millowitsch (GER) (2013, Sehrezad (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Stormy Antarctic (GB) (2013, Stormy Atlantic (USA)) ....hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 1/2 fur.

5-14 Excellence Data by Country for 2018 (continued) GERMANY continued (GB) (2014, Dubawi (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Best Solution (IRE) (2014, Kodiac (GB)) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. Sound Check (GER) (2013, Lando (GER)) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Raven’s Lady (GB) (2014, Raven’s Pass (USA)) ...... hwt. older mare, 5 – 7 fur. Indian Blessing (GB) (2014, Sepoy (AUS)) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Navaro Girl (IRE) (2014, Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Night Music (GER) (2013, Sea The Stars (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 11 - 14 fur. Summershine (IRE) (2011, Three Valleys (USA)) ...... hwt. older mare, 14 fur. & up Wellenspiel (GER) (2008, Sternkönig (IRE)) ...... broodmare of the year Soldier Hollow (GB) (2000, (GB)) ...... leading sire Sternkönig (IRE) (1990, (IRE)) ...... leading broodmare sire

Triple Crown Races Mehl Mülhens-Rennen (2000 Guineas) Deutsches Derby Deutsches St. Leger

GREAT BRITAIN Too Darn Hot (GB) (2016, Dubawi (IRE)) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Pretty Pollyanna (GB) (2016, Oasis Dream (GB)) ...... hwt. filly at 2 U S Navy Flag (USA) (2015, War Front (USA)) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 – 7 fur. Alpha Centauri (IRE) (Mastercraftsman (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Roaring Lion (USA) (2015, Kitten’s Joy (USA)) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Magical (IRE) (2015, Galileo (IRE)) ...... co-hwt. at 3, 11 – 14 fur. Sea of Class (IRE) (2015, Sea The Stars (IRE)) ...... co-hwt. at 3, 11 – 14 fur. Kew Gardens (IRE) (2015, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Battaash (IRE) (2014, Dark Angel (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Benbatl (GB) (2014, Dubawi (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Cracksman (GB) (2014, Frankel (GB)) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Poet’s Word (IRE) (2013, Poet’s Voice (GB)) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. Stradivarius (IRE) (2014, Sea The Stars (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Mab’s Cross (GB) (2014, Dutch Art (GB)) ...... hwt. older mare, 5 - 7 fur. Rhododendron (IRE) (2014, Galileo (IRE)) ...... co-hwt. older mare, 7 – 9 1/2 fur. Wuheida (GB) (2014, Dubawi (IRE)) ...... co-hwt. older mare, 7 – 9 1/2 fur. Urban Fox (GB) (2014, Foxwedge (AUS)) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Enable (GB) (2014, Nathaniel (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 11 - 14 fur.

Triple Crown Races 2000 Guineas Derby St. Leger S.

Filly Triple Crown Races 1000 Guineas Oaks St. Leger S.

5-15 Excellence Data by Country for 2018 (continued) HONG KONG (NZ) (2012, Road To Rock (AUS)) ...... horse of the year champion miler Time Warp (GB) (2013, Archipenko (USA)) ...... champion middle distance horse Ivictory (AUS) (2013, Mossman (AUS)) ...... champion sprinter Pakistan Star (GER) (2013, Shamardal (USA)) ...... champion stayer Fastnet Rock (AUS) (2001, Danehill (USA)) ...... leading sire * excellence listed above for 2017/2018 season * Triple Crown Races Stewards’ Cup Hong Kong Gold Cup Hong Kong Champions & Chater Cup

HUNGARY Esti Feny (HUN) (2015, Pigeon Catcher (IRE)) ...... horse of the year Golden Sea (IRE) (2016, Born To Sea (IRE)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly For You (IRE) (2016, Frozen (IRE)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Medyna (FR) (2015, Masterstroke (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly champion grass mare Tour to Paris (IRE) (2015, Fuisse (FR)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt champion sprinter Do It in Rio (FR) (2014, Rio de La Plata (USA)) ...... champion female sprinter champion older mare Rosenfire (GB) (2014, Aussie Rules (USA)) ...... champion grass horse champion older horse Sarkanyfu (HUN) (2013, Shaafi (USA)) ...... champion miler Eskandar (GER) (2013, Teofilo (IRE)) ...... champion stayer Radio Ga Ga (HUN) (2011, Kandahar Run (GB)) ...... champion steeplechaser Ejtihaad (IRE) (2008, Nayef (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Pigeon Catcher (IRE) (2009, Dutch Art (GB)) ...... leading sire Nayef (USA) (1998, (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire

Triple Crown Races Nemzeti Díj (2000 Guineas) Magyar Derby Magyar St. Leger

INDIA Sir Cecil (IND) (2015, Win Legend (JPN)) ...... horse of the year Ruffina (IND) (2014, Excellent Art (GB)) ...... champion sprinter Whomakestherules (IND) (2013, Multidimensional (IRE)) ...... champion miler Desert God (IND) (2012, Burden of Proof (IRE)) ...... champion older horse Azzurro (IND) (2011, (IRE)) ...... champion stayer Excellent Art (GB) (2004, Pivotal (GB)) ...... leading sire Placerville (USA) (1990, Mr. Prospector (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Indian 2000 Guineas Indian Derby Indian St. Leger 5-16 Excellence Data by Country for 2018 (continued) INDIA continued

Filly Triple Crown Races Indian 1000 Guineas Indian Oaks Indian Derby

IRELAND (IRE) (2016, Dubawi (IRE)) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Skitter Scatter (USA) (2016, Scat Daddy (USA)) ...... hwt. filly at 2 US Navy Flag (USA) (2015, War Front (USA)) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 - 7 fur. Alpha Centauri (IRE) (2015, Master Craftsman (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Roaring Lion (USA) (2015, Kitten’s Joy (USA)) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Magical (IRE) (2015, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Kew Gardens (IRE) (2015, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Spirit Of Valor (USA) (2014, War Front (USA)) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Lancaster Bomber (USA) (2014, War Front (USA)) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 – 9 ½ fur. hwt. older horse, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. (IRE) (2014, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. Torcedor (IRE) (2012, Fastnet Rock (AUS)) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Mabs Cross (GB) (2014, Dutch Art (GB)) ...... hwt. older mare, 5 - 7 fur. Rhododendron (IRE) (2014, Galileo (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Urban Fox (GB) (2014, Foxwedge (AUS)) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Eziyra (IRE) (2014, Teofilo (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 11 - 14 fur. True Self (IRE) (2013, Oscar (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 14 fur. & up Halfway To Heaven (IRE) (2005, Pivotal (GB)) ...... broodmare of the year Galileo (IRE) (1998, Sadler’s Wells (USA)) ...... leading sire Pivotal (GB) (1993, (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire

Triple Crown Races Irish 2000 Guineas Irish St. Leger Filly Triple Crown Races Irish 1000 Guineas Irish St. Leger

ITALY Mission Boy (GB) (2016, Paco Boy (IRE)) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Noblesse Oblige (ITY) (2016, My Boy Charlie (IRE)) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Charline Royale (IRE) (2015, Zebedee (GB)) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 - 7 fur. Ancient Spirit (GER) (2015, Invincible Spirit (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Nyaletti (IRE) (2015, Arch (USA)) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Summer Festival (GB) (2015, Poet’s Voice (GB)) ...... co-hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Raymond Tusk (IRE) (2015, High Chaparral (IRE)) ...... co-hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. O’Juke (FR) (2015, Jukebox Jury (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Pretorian (GB) (2012, Sakhee’s Secret (GB)) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Anda Muchacho (IRE) (2014, Helmet (AUS)) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Va Bank (IRE) (2012, Archipenko (USA)) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 1/2 - 11 fur.

5-17 Excellence Data by Country for 2018 (continued) ITALY continued Walsingham (GER) (2014, Campanologist (USA)) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. Chasedown (IRE) (2014, Nathaniel (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up My Lea (IRE) (2014, Dandy Man (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 5 - 7 fur. Folie de Louise (FR) (2014, Tin Horse (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. God Given (GB) (2014, Nathaniel (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Night Music (GER) (2013, Sea The Stars (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare, 11 - 14 fur.

JAMAICA Will In Charge (JAM) (2013, Adore The Gold (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion miler; champion older horse; champion stayer Corazon (JAM) (2016, Blue Pepsi Lodge (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Stranger Danger (USA) (2016, Buffum (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Fayrouz (JAM) (2015, Blue Pepsi Lodge (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Marquesas (JAM) (2015, Coded Warning (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt She’s A Maneater (JAM) (2014, Natural Selection (USA)) ...... champion sprinter champion female sprinter; champion older mare Storm Craft (USA) (1998, Forest Wildcat (USA)) ...... leading sire Triple Crown Races Jamaica Two Thousand Guineas Jamaica Derby Jamaica St. Leger or Jamaica One Thousand Guineas

JAPAN (JPN) (2015, (JPN)) ...... horse of the year champion 3-year-old filly; Filly Triple Crown Danon Fantasy (JPN) (2016, (JPN)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Admir Mars (JPN) (2016, (JPN)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Blast Onepiece (JPN) (2015, (GB)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Fine Needle (JPN) (2013, Admire Moon (JPN)) ...... champion sprinter champion miler (JPN) (2014, Heart’s Cry (JPN)) ...... champion older mare (JPN) (2014, (JPN)) ...... champion older horse Le Vent Se Leve (JPN) (2015, Symboli S (USA)) ...... champion dirt horse Oju Chosan (JPN) (2011, Stay Gold (JPN)) ...... champion steeplechaser Triple Crown Races -Japanese 2000 Guineas Tokyo Yushun-Japanese Derby Kikuka Sho-Japanese St. Leger Filly Triple Crown Races Oka Sho-Japanese 1000 Guineas Yushun Himba-Japanese Oaks

KOREA Triple Nine (KOR) (2012, Ecton Park (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion older horse 5-18 Excellence Data by Country for 2018 (continued) KOREA continued Dae Wan Ma (KOR) (2016, Colors Flying (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Wang Beotkkot (USA)) (2016, Discreet Cat (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Sky Bay (USA) (2015, Adios Charlie (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Ace Korea (USA) (2015, Smiling Tiger (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Doraonpogyeongseon (USA) (2013, Kantharos (USA)) ...... champion sprinter champion miler Silver Wolf (AUS) (2012, Oratorio (IRE)) ...... champion female sprinter champion older mare Cheongdam Dokki (USA) (2014, To Honor and Serve (USA)) ...... champion stayer A Little Poke (USA) (2003, Pleasant Tap (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Ecton Park (USA) (1996, Forty Niner (USA)) ...... leading sire Pleasant Tap (USA) (1987, Pleasant Colony (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races KRA Cup Mile Korean Derby Minister's Cup Filly Triple Crown Races Korean Derby Korean Oaks Gyeonggi Governor’s Cup

MACAU River God Choi (AUS) (2010, Casino Prince (AUS)) ...... horse of the year Triple Crown Races Macau Guineas Macau Derby Macau Gold Cup

MAURITIUS Hard Day’s Night (SAF) (2012, Warm White Night (SAF)) ...... horse of the year champion miler Zodiac Jack (SAF) (2014, Just As Well (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Nottinghamshire (SAF) (2012, Silvano (GER)) ...... champion sprinter Our Emperor (SAF) (2013, Dynasty (SAF)) ...... champion stayer

MEXICO Kukulkan (MEX) (2015, Point Determined (USA)) ...... horse of the year; champion 3-year-old colt; Triple Crown La Peralta (MEX) (2016, Drover (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly El Santo (MEX) (2016, Take Charge Indy (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Kutzamala (MEX) (2015, Point Determined (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Filly Triple Crown Jala Jala (MEX) (2014, Point Determined (USA)) ...... champion older mare Igor (MEX) (2014, Tiznow (USA)) ...... champion older horse Triple Crown Races Stakes Jockey Club Mexicano Gran Premio Nacional Derby Mexicano Filly Triple Crown Races Clasico Rubí Clasico Esmeralda Clasico Diamante

5-19 Excellence Data by Country for 2018 (continued)

MOROCCO Think Twice (MOR) (2015, Bold Quest (IRE)) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Az-Zubayr (MOR) (2013, Sensible (FR)) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Lislounja (MOR) (2014, Jalis (MOR)) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 ½ - 11 fur.

NEW ZEALAND Bonneval (NZ) (2013, Makfi (GB)) ...... horse of the year champion middle distance horse Dijon Bleu (NZ) (2014, Burgundy (NZ)) ...... mare of the year Avantage (AUS) (2015, Fastnet Rock (AUS)) ...... champion 2-year-old Savvy Coup (NZ) (2014, Savabeel (AUS)) ...... champion 3-year-old Kawi (NZ) (2010, Savabeel (AUS)) ...... champion sprinter Charles Road (AUS) (2013, Myboycharlie (IRE)) ...... champion stayer Bagalollies (ASU) (2003, (NZ)) ...... broodmare of the year Savabeel (AUS) (2001, Zabeel (NZ)) ...... leading sire

* excellence listed above for 2017/2018 season *

PANAMA Macherano Mania (USA) (2015, United States (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion sprinter; champion stayer champion imported 3-year-old; champion imported sprinter champion imported miler; champion imported stayer Queen Ceci (PAN) (2016, Slaughter Beach (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Two-Year-Old Filly Triple Crown Ruletero (PAN) (2016, Jaguar Paw (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Brigantia (PAN) (2015, Concerto (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Sol de Orion (PAN) (2015, Sol Marino (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Carlos L. (USA) (2016, Bless Your heart (USA)) ...... champion imported 2-year-old La Polla (PAN) (2015, Storm Treasure (USA)) ...... champion female sprinter Concerto (USA) (1994, Chief’s Crown (USA)) ...... leading sire Undeniably (USA) (1987, In Reality (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Familia del Valle Augusto Boyd Hermanos Eleta

Filly Triple Crown Races Temistocles Diaz Familia Duque Familia Arango

PERU Ancelotti (PER) (2015, Street Hero (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion 2-year-old colt champion 3-year-old colt; champion stayer Kometa (PER) (2015, Meal Penalty (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Juliana (PER) (2015, Eye On Jacob (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly 5-20 Excellence Data by Country for 2018 (continued) PERU continued Donjuan (PER) (2011, Yazamaan (GB)) ...... champion sprinter More Than Words (USA) (2014, More Than Ready (USA)) ...... champion grass horse Smart Choice (ARG) (2013, Grand Reward (USA)) ...... champion grass mare Over Night (PER) (2013, Minister’s Joy (USA)) ...... champion miler Waymea (PER) (2014, Pegasusbystorm (USA)) ...... champion older mare Storm Rodrigo (CHI) (2014, Dangerous Midge (USA)) ...... champion older horse Paulinchi (PER) (2008, Flanders Fields (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Yazamaan (GB) (2004, Galileo (IRE)) ...... leading sire Apprentice (USA) (1990, Forty Niner (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire

* excellence listed above for 2017/2018 season *

Triple Crown Races Polla de Potrillos Ricardo Ortiz de Zevallos Derby Nacional Filly Triple Crown Races Polla de Potrancas Enrique Ayulo Pardo Derby Nacional

POLAND Plantea (FR) (2016, Planteur (IRE)) ...... co-hwt. filly at 2 Shafran Mnm (IRE) (2016, Shamardal (USA)) ...... co-hwt. filly at 2 Ophelia’s Aidan (IRE) (2016, Camacho (GB)) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Rain and Sun (FR) (2015, Zambezi Sun (GB)) ...... hwt. filly at 3 Fabulous Las Vegas (FR) (2015, Air Chief Marshal (IRE)) ...... hwt. colt at 3 Triple Crown Height Of Beauty (GB) (2012, Youmzain (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare Magnetic (POL) (2014, Roulette (GB)) ...... hwt. older horse Ecosse (FR) (2000, (USA)) ...... leading sire Jape (USA) (1989, (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Nagroda Rulera Polish Derby Nagroda St. Leger

PUERTO RICO Justiciero (USA) (2014, Coach Billy G. (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion 3-year-old colt Mudkenheim (USA) (2015, Hockenheim (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly El Salsero (USA) (2015, Two Step Salsa (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Esplendorosa (USA) (2014, Hockenheim (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Garbosa (USA) (2009, Fusaichi Ruler (USA)) ...... champion older mare Arquitecto (USA) (2009, Hockenheim (USA)) ...... champion older horse Writer’s Almanac (USA) (2015, Mineshaft (USA)) ...... champion imported 2-year-old filly Handsome Franco (USA) (2015, Curlin (USA)) ...... champion imported 2-year-old colt Too Much Tip (USA) (2014, Too Much Bling (USA)) ...... champion imported 3-year-old filly

5-21 Excellence Data by Country for 2018 (continued) PUERTO RICO continued Remember Willy (USA) (2014, J P’s Gusto (USA)) ...... champion imported 3-year-old colt Pure Lemon (USA) (2013, Eskendereya (USA)) ...... champion imported older mare Deland (USA) (2012, Gottcha Gold (USA)) ...... champion imported older horse * excellence listed above for 2017 season *

QATAR Shobrom (IRE) (2015, Acclamation (GB)) ...... hwt. at 3 The Blue Eye (GB) (2012, Dubawi (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse Zman Awal (IRE) (2011, Dubawi (IRE)) ...... hwt. older mare

Kingdom of SAUDI ARABIA Be Azn Allah (KSA) (2014, Alnajim Althakeb (KSA)) ...... horse of the year; champion older horse; champion 3-year-old colt Soriana (KSA) (2015, High Demand (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly; champion 3-year-old filly Mojtaah (KSA) (2015, Kappa (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Southern Gailes (IRE) (2013, Frozen Power (IRE)) ...... champion miler Red Velour (GB) (2011, Pivotal (GB)) ...... champion older mare Mofidhah (KSA) (1997, Vanlandingham (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Alnajim Althakeb (KSA) (2006, Unbridled’s Song (USA)) ...... leading sire * excellence listed above for 2017/2018 racing season *

SCANDINAVIA Our Last Summer (IRE) (2013, Zamindar (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion older horse champion stayer Sea Race (IRE) (2016, Charm Sprint (IRE)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Irish Trilogy (IRE) (2016, Gregorian (IRE)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Queen Estoril (IRE) (2015, Camacho (GB)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Square de Luynes (FR) (2015, Manduro (GER)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt I Kirk (SWE) (2014, Eishin Dunkirk (USA)) ...... champion sprinter Busybeingfabulous (FR) (2013, Soldier of Fortune (IRE)) ...... champion miler Mrs Loreen (SWE) (2012, Needwood Blade (GB)) ...... champion older mare

SINGAPORE Elite Invincible (IRE) (2014, Archarcharch (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion 4-year-old; champion stayer Lim’s Lightning (AUS) (2015, Lope de Vega (IRE)) ...... champion 2-year-old Mr Clint (NZ) (2014, Power (GB)) ...... champion 3-year-old Lim’s Cruiser (AUS) (2012, Casino Prince (AUS)) ...... champion sprinter Debt Collector (NZ) (2012, Thorn Park (AUS)) ...... champion older horse champion miler 5-22 Excellence Data by Country for 2018 (continued) SINGAPORE continued Maximus (USA) (2013, Lemon Drop Kid (USA)) ...... champion all-weather track horse

Triple Crown Races Raffles Cup Queen Elizabeth II Cup Dester Singapore Gold Cup Sprint Series Rocket Man Sprint Merlion Trophy Lion City Cup Three Year-Old Challenge Singapore Three-Year-Old Sprint Singapore Three-Year-Old Classic Singapore Guineas Four-Year-Old Challenge Steward’s Cup Giovanni Racing Charity Bowl Emirates Singapore Derby

SLOVAKIA Zoriana (GER) (2014, Jukebox Jury (IRE)) ...... horse of the year champion older mare O’Ffensive (FR) (2016, Anodin (IRE)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Wild Boy (CZE) (2016, Ryan (IRE)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Slivka (CZE) (2015, Mikhail Glinka (IRE)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Darkolva (IRE) (2015, Dark Angel (IRE)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Mr Right (IRE) (2012, Echo of Light (GB)) ...... champion sprinter Ideal Approach (IRE) (2012, Bushranger (IRE)) ...... champion miler Portorikos (IRE) (2013, Intense Focus (USA)) ...... champion older horse champion stayer Summer Hill (HUN) (2010, Lido Hill (GB)) ...... champion steeplechaser Meny Bay (IRE) (2010, (GB)) ...... champion hurdler Jukebox Jury (IRE) (2006, (IRE)) ...... leading sire (IRE) (2002, Montjeu (IRE)) ...... leading broodmare sire

Triple Crown Races Vel’ká jarná cena (Slovak 2000 Guineas) Slovenské Derby Slovenský St. Leger Filly Triple Crown Races Jarná cena kobýl (Slovak 1000 Guineas) Cena Arvy Slovenské Oaks

SOUTH AFRICA Oh Susanna (AUS) (2014, Street Cry (IRE)) ...... horse of the year champion 3-year-old filly Return Flight (SAF) (2015, Pomodoro (SAF)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Soqrat (AUS) (2015, Epaulette (AUS)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Do It Again (SAF) (2014, (GB)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Will Pays (SAF) (2011, Imperial Stride (GB)) ...... champion sprinter Legal Eagle (SAF) (2011, Grey’s Inn (USA)) ...... champion miler champion older horse Nother Russia (SAF) (2012, Tiger Ridge (USA)) ...... champion older mare 5-23 Excellence Data by Country for 2018 (continued) SOUTH AFRICA continued It’s My Turn (SAF) (2012, Dynasty (SAF)) ...... champion stayer Strawberry Lane (SAF) (2001, Jallad (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Silvano (GER) (1996, Lomitas (GB)) ...... leading sire Western (USA) (1992, Gone West (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire

* excellence listed above for 2017/2018 season *

Triple Crown Races Gauteng/Cape Guineas SA Classic SA Derby

Filly Triple Crown Races Gauteng/Cape Fillies Guineas SA Fillies Classic SA Oaks

SPAIN Hipodamo de Mileto (FR) (2014, Falco (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion grass horse; champion older horse; champion stayer Udalla (IRE) (2016, Dream Ahead (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Gueraty (FR) (2016, Captain Chop (FR)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Tregua (FR) (2015, (GB)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Another Day of Sun (IRE) (2015, Camacho (GB)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Abrantes (SPA) (2013, Caradak (IRE)) ...... champion sprinter Antonella (GB) (2014, Dream Ahead (USA)) ...... champion female sprinter champion grass mare; champion older mare Noray (FR) (2012, Naaqoos (GB)) ...... champion miler La Atalaya (GB) (2005, Montjeu (IRE)) ...... broodmare of the year Caradak (IRE) (2001, Desert Style (IRE)) ...... leading sire

SWITZERLAND Nimrod (IRE) (2013, High Chaparral (IRE)) ...... horse of the year champion grass horse Pacamara (IRE) (2016, (GB)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Muddy Waters (GER) (2016, (GER)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Sanora (GER) (2015, Soldier Hollow (GB)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Roi Des Cieux (GER) (2015, Soldier Hollow (GB)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Filou (SWI) (2011, Lord of England (GER)) ...... champion sprinter Sailana (GER) (2014, Call Me Big (GER)) ...... champion female sprinter champion grass mare Notte A Roma (IRE) (2014, Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) ...... champion miler Malkoboy (FR) (2014, Rajsaman (FR)) ...... champion stayer Blingless (FR) (2008, Enrique (GB)) ...... champion steeplechaser

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Thisonesforron (USA) (2011, Gilded Time (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion imported sprinter; champion imported stayer 5-24 Excellence Data by Country for 2018 (continued) TRINIDAD & TOBAGO continued General JN (JAM) (2015, Forest Danger (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old champion WI-bred 2-year-old colt/gelding Dancin Deputy (JAM) (2015, Deputy Glitters (USA)) ...... champion WI-bred 2-year-old filly Leading Lady (JAM) (2014, Adore The Gold (USA)) ...... champion WI-bred 3-year-old filly; champion WI-bred 3-year-old; champion WI-bred stayer Valorous (JAM) (2014, Silent Valor (USA)) ...... champion WI-bred 3-year-old colt/gelding Set Sail (TRI) (2014, Gold Market (USA)) ...... champion native-bred 3-year-old Saragon (TRI) (2013, Gold Market (USA)) ...... champion native-bred 4-year-old champion older horse Bigman In Town (JAM) (2010, Cowtown Cat (USA)) ...... champion WI-bred sprinter Howsweetitis (JAM) (2013, Porto Santo (FR)) ...... champion turf horse Gold Market (USA) (1996, Seeking The Gold (USA)) ...... leading sire * excellence listed above is for 2017 season * * excellence listed in the 2018 book was for the 2016 season * Triple Crown Races Guineas Midsumer Classic Derby

TURKEY Hep Beraber (TUR) (2015, Scream To Scream (IRE)) ...... horse of the year (turf) champion 3-year-old colt Good Curry (TUR) (2012, Sharp Humor (USA)) ...... horse of the year (dirt) champion dirt horse; champion miler (dirt); champion older horse (dirt) The Last Romance (TUR) (2016, Tizway (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Long Runner (TUR) (2016, Gio Ponti (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Peri Lina (TUR) (2015, Falco (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly champion grass mare Copperfield (TUR) (2014, Three Valleys (USA)) ...... champion sprinter Cheri Cheri Lady (TUR) (2012, Luxor (TUR)) ...... champion female sprinter Finesse (TUR) (2014, Luxor (TUR)) ...... champion grass horse champion older horse; champion stayer Valencia (TUR) (2015, Mendip (USA)) ...... champion miler Miss Helin (TUR) (2014, Bin Ajwaad (IRE)) ...... champion older mare Gencceren (TUR) (2008, Kaneko (TUR)) ...... broodmare of the year Victory Gallop (CAN) (1995, Cryptoclearance (USA)) ...... leading sire Always a Classic (CAN) (1993, Deputy Minister (CAN)) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races One Thousand Guineas/Two Thousand Guineas Gazi Derby Ankara (St. Leger) 5-25 Excellence Data by Country for 2018 (continued)

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Mendelssohn (USA) (2015, Scat Daddy (USA)) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Jungle Cat (IRE) (2012, Iffraaj (GB)) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Benbatl (GB) (2014, Dubawi (IRE)) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. Thunder Snow (IRE) (2014, Helmet (AUS)) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. (USA) (2013, Kitten’s Joy (USA)) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 – 14 fur. Vazirabad (FR) (2012, Manduro (GER)) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up (JPN) (2013, Deep Impact (JPN)) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 – 9 ½ fur.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Justify (USA) (2015, Scat Daddy (USA)) ...... horse of the year; champion 3-year-old colt Game Winner (USA) (2016, Candy Ride (ARG)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Jaywalk (USA) (2016, Cross Traffic (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Monomoy Girl (USA) (2015, Tapizar (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Roy H (USA) (2012, More Than Ready (USA)) ...... champion male sprinter Shamrock Rose (USA) (2015, First Dude (USA)) ...... champion female sprinter Unique Bella (USA) (2014, Tapit (USA)) ...... champion older dirt female Accelerate (USA) (2013, Lookin At Lucky (USA)) ...... champion older dirt male Stormy Liberal (USA) (2012, Stormy Atlantic (USA)) ...... champion turf male Sistercharlie (IRE) (2014, Myboycharlie (IRE)) ...... champion turf female Zanzjabeel (GB) (2013, Aussie Rules (USA)) ...... champion steeplechaser Kitten’s Joy (USA) (2001, El Prado (IRE)) ...... leading sire Giant’s Causeway (USA) (1997, Storm Cat (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire Win Approval (USA) (1992, With Approval (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year (2017) Triple Crown Races Kentucky Derby Preakness S. Belmont S.

URUGUAY Fitzgerald (BRZ) (2014, Put It Back (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion miler; champion older horse Electronica (URU) (2015, Texas Fever (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly champion 3-year-old filly Aero Trem (BRZ) (2015, Shanghai Bobby (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt First Thing (BRZ) (2015, First American (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Holy Legal (BRZ) (2013, Holy Roman Emperor (IRE)) ...... champion sprinter La Mansa Nistel (URU) (2014, Van Nistelrooy (USA)) ...... champion older mare Via Jet (BRZ) (2008, Wild Event (USA)) ...... broodmare of the year Ecclesiastic (USA) (2001, Pulpit (USA)) ...... leading sire Robin Des Pins (USA) (1988, (USA)) ...... leading broodmare sire

* excellence listed above for 2017/2018 season *

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URUGUAY continued Triple Crown Races Gran Premio Polla de Potrillos Gran Premio Jockey Club Gran Premio Nacional

Filly Triple Crown Races Gran Premio Polla de Potrancas Gran Premio Jockey Club Gran Premio Nacional

VENEZUELA Bukowski (VEN) (2015, Big Prairie (USA)) ...... horse of the year champion 3-year-old colt Cacciatora (VEN) (2016, Point Of Entry (USA)) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Gran Omero (VEN) (2016, King Seraf (VEN)) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Rosalba Maria (VEN) (2015, Uncle Mo (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Attraction (VEN) (2015, Jupiter Pluvius (USA)) ...... champion sprinter Reina Primavera (VEN) (2015, Haskell (VEN)) ...... champion female sprinter Jorge Zeta (VEN) (2011, League Of Nations (USA)) ...... champion miler champion older horse La De Horacio (VEN) (2014, Big Prairie (USA)) ...... champion older mare Gran Will (VEN) (2013, Sligo Bay (IRE)) ...... champion stayer

ZIMBABWE Simona (SAF) (2013, Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)) ...... horse of the year champion older horse Raven Girl (SAF) (2014, Philanthropist (USA)) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Knuckleball (SAF) (2014, Curved Ball (AUS)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Coachella (SAF) (2013, Alado (GB)) ...... champion sprinter

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