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Argentina Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Australia Korea Austria Lithuania Azerbaijan Malaysia Bahrain Mexico Barbados Morocco Belgium and Luxembourg Netherlands Brazil New Zealand Bulgaria Norway Chile Panama China Paraguay Peru Colombia Philippines Costa Rica Poland Croatia Portugal Cyprus Qatar Czech Republic Romania Denmark Russia (new Volume1) Dominican Republic Serbia Ecuador Slovak Republic Finland Slovenia France South Africa Germany Spain Great Britain and Ireland Sweden (A-Register) Greece Switzerland Guatemala Syria Hungary Thailand India Trinidad and Tobago *Israel Tunisia Italy Jamaica Japan U.S.A, Canada and Puerto Rico Kazakhstan Uruguay Kenya Venezuela *The International Stud Book Committee decided that as from the 25th February 2009 there no longer an Approved Stud Book operating in Israel. 5-1 2008 STATISTICAL INFORMATION No. of Black-type 2008 No. of No. of No. of Graded races (incl. Country Part foals starters flat races races graded) Argentina I 8,070 10,338 5,754 155 218 Australia I 17,818 29,972 17,065 226 454 Austria III 35 207 62 NA NA Brazil I 2,984 5,600 4,455 103 174 Canada I 2,468 7,464 4,950 37 234 Chile I 1,705 4,056 4,928 63 94 Czech Republic III 309 1,326 350 NA NA Dominican Republic III 85 945 17 NA NA Ecuador III 65 157 269 NA NA France I 5,381 9,106 4,186 107 234 Germany I 1,245 2,772 1,515 48 104 Great Britain I 5,920 11,814 6,128 138 287 Hong Kong II NA 1,124 730 6 32 India II 1,696 3,896 3,389 NA 88 Ireland I 12,419 3,530 1,020 59 109 Italy I 2,252 5,016 3,280 19 84 Jamaica III 398 933 865 NA NA Japan I 7,369 24,087 17,612 59 213 Korea III 1,368 3,067 1,859 NA NA Macau II NA 671 636 NA 15 Malaysia II 43 1,043 725 NA 12 Mauritius III NA 386 256 NA NA Mexico III 425 1,043 1092 NA NA Netherlands III 25 672 87 NA NA New Zealand I 4,150 5,576 2,854 78 146 Peru I 520 1,321 1,875 34 54 Poland III NA 462 253 NA NA Puerto Rico II 655 1,597 1,905 NA 58 Qatar III 20 211 129 NA NA Kingdom of Saudi Arabia III 877 1,467 462 NA NA

5-2 2008 STATISTICAL INFORMATION No. of Black-type 2008 No. of No. of No. of Graded races (incl. Country Part foals starters flat races races graded) Scandinavia II 585 2,956 1,278 5 29 Singapore II NA 1,165 752 1 26 Slovakia III 69 466 129 NA NA South Africa I 2,314 6,725 3,806 116 189 Spain III 323 1,042 482 NA NA Switzerland III 35 423 169 NA NA Trinidad & Tobago III 165 441 375 NA NA Turkey II NA 2,734 2,223 NA 2 United Arab Emirates I NA 620 190 17 30 United States of America I 34,068 66,738 49,951 468 1,948 Uruguay II 1,839 1,826 1,046 NA 40 Venezuela II 1,189 2,926 2,907 NA 96

5-3 PERCENTAGE OF BEST RACES

Total Races Stakes Graded Stakes Gr. I Stakes 2004 Racing Season Canada ...... 5,263 ...... 249 (4.7% ...... 38 (0.7%) ...... 3 (0.1%) Ireland...... 845 ...... 97 (11.5%) ...... 46 (5.4%) ...... 12 (1.4%) Great Britain...... 5,241 ...... 279 (5.3%) ...... 133 (2.5%) ...... 31 (0.6%) France...... 4,026 ...... 232 (5.7%) ...... 108 (2.6%) ...... 27 (0.6 %) Italy ...... 4,898 ...... 78 (1.6%) ...... 27 (0.5%) ...... 9 (0.2%) Germany...... 1,891 ...... 110 (5.8%) ...... 48 (2.5%) ...... 7 (0.4 %) United States of ...... 53,403...... 1,879 (2.5%) ...... 473 (0.9%) ...... 100 (0.2%) America 2005 Racing Season Canada ...... 5,238 ...... 243 (4.7%) ...... 37 (0.7%) ...... 3 (0.1%) Ireland...... 868...... 99 (11.4%) ...... 48 (5.5%) ...... 12 (1.4%) Great Britain...... 5,301 ...... 283 (5.3%) ...... 136 (2.6%) ...... 31 (0.6%) France...... 4,058...... 232 (5.7 %) ...... 107 (2.6%) ...... 26 (0.6 %) Italy ...... 4,801 ...... 81 (1.7%) ...... 27 (0.6%) ...... 9 (0.2%) Germany...... 1,840 ...... 110 (6.0%) ...... 48 (2.6%) ...... 7 (0.4%) United States of ...... 52,061...... 1,942 (3.7%) ...... 447 (0.9%) ...... 96 (0.2%) America 2006 Racing Season Canada ...... 5,234 ...... 238 (4.5%) ...... 37 (0.7%) ...... 3 (0.1%) Ireland ...... 874 ...... 102 (11.7%) ...... 52 (5.9%) ...... 12 (1.4%) Great Britain...... 5,554 ...... 285 (5.1%) ...... 138 (2.5%) ...... 31 (0.6%) France...... 4,102 ...... 233 (5.7%) ...... 107 (2.6%) ...... 26 (0.6%) Italy...... 4.814 ...... 82 (1.7%)...... 26 (0.5%)...... 9 (0.2%) Germany...... 1,720...... 110 (6.4 %)...... 48 (2.8 %) ...... 7 (0.4 %) United States of ...... 51,491...... 1,965 (3.8%) ...... 460 (0.9%) ...... 104 (0.2%) America 2007 Racing Season Canada ...... 5,057 ...... 227 (4.5%) ...... 37 (0.7%) ...... 3 (0.1%) Ireland ...... 958 ...... 107 (11.1%) ...... 57 (5.9%) ...... 12 (1.3%) Great Britain...... 5,659 ...... 294 (5.25%) ...... 139 (2.5%) ...... 31 (0.6%) France...... 4,156 ...... 234 (5,6%) ...... 107 (2.5%) ...... 26 (0.6%) Italy ...... 4.589 ...... 95 (2.1%) ...... 27 (0.6%) ...... 8 (0.2%) Germany...... 1,670...... 107 (6.4 %) ...... 48 (2.9%) ...... 7 (0.4%) United States of ...... 51,132...... 2,004 (3.9%) ...... 467 (0.9%) ...... 106 (0.2%) America 2008 Racing Season Canada ...... 4,950 ...... 234 (4.7%) ...... 37 (0.7%) ...... 4 (0.1%) Ireland ...... 1,020 ...... 109 (10.7%) ...... 59 (5.8%) ...... 12 (1.2%) Great Britain...... 6,128 ...... 287 (4.7%) ...... 138 (2.3%) ...... 32 (0.5%) France...... 4,186 ...... 234 (5.6%) ...... 107 (2.6%) ...... 26 (0.6%) Italy ...... 3,280 ...... 84 (2.6%) ...... 19 (0.6%) ...... 4 (0.1%) Germany...... 1,515 ...... 104 (6.9%) ...... 48 (3.2%) ...... 7 (0.5%) United States of ...... 49,951...... 1,948 (3.9%) ...... 468 (0.9%) ...... 109 (0.2%) America

*Canada listed in Canadian Dollars. All other countries listed in US Dollars.

5-4 PURSE COMPARISON Gr. I Gr. II Gr. III Total 2004 Racing Season Figures are derived from Exchange Rates on January 1, 2004 *Canada ...... 3 ...... $650,000 10 ....$178,296 25 ....$114,418 38 ....$173,511 Ireland ...... 12 ...... $378,076 8 ....$107,627 26 ...... $65,516 46 ....$154,376 Great Britain ...... 31 ...... $326,886 40 ....$104,883 62 ...... $53,718 133 ....$133,476 France ...... 27 ...... $254,844 27 ...... $78,387 54 ...... $45,786 108 ....$106,197 Italy ...... 9 ...... $225,094 5 ....$101,293 13 ...... 52,081 27 ....$118,866 Germany ...... 7 ...... $244,733 13 ...... $80,378 28 ...... $47,892 48 ...... $85,396 United States of ...... 100 ...... $402,694 154 ....$153,891 219 ...... $86,285 473 ....$175,190 America 2005 Racing Season Figures are derived from Exchange Rates on January 1, 2005 *Canada ...... 3 ...... $800,000 9 ....$205,793 25 ....$123,606 37 ....$198,440 Ireland ...... 12 ...... $406,671 8 ....$112,487 28 ...... $70,514 48 ....$161,549 Great Britain ...... 31 ...... $354,172 40 ....$109,297 65 ...... $57,066 136 ....$140,146 France ...... 26 ...... $324,997 27 ...... $95,946 54 ...... $50,876 107 ....$128,859 Italy ...... 9 ...... $194,761 5 ...... $93,120 13 ...... $50,363 27 ....$106,414 Germany ...... 7 ...... $249,333 12 ...... $83,889 29 ...... $49,823 48 ...... $87,435 United States of ...... 96 ...... $373,784 152 ....$157,548 199 ...... $92,242 447 ....$174,914 America 2006 Racing Season Figures are derived from Exchange Rates on January 1, 2006 *Canada ...... 3 ...... $800,000 9 ....$213,333 25 ....$111,214 37 ....$191,902 Ireland ...... 12 ...... $367,928 8 ...... $98,168 28 ...... $63,614 48 ....$139,156 Great Britain ...... 31 ...... $330,081 43 ....$100,859 65 ...... $52,221 139 ....$129,442 France ...... 26 ...... $303,139 27 ...... $92,731 54 ...... $47,360 107 ....$120,957 Italy ...... 9 ...... $169,969 4 ...... $85,543 13 ...... $45,752 26 ...... $94,872 Germany ...... 7 ...... $203,109 13 ...... $67,331 28 ...... $42,731 48 ...... $72,782 United States of ...... 104 ...... $377,715 151 ....$151,789 205 ...... $94,484 460 ....$177,330 America 2007 Racing Season Figures are derived from Exchange Rates on January 1, 2007 *Canada ...... 3 ...... $800,000 9 ....$213,333 25 ....$106,390 37 $2,400,000 Ireland ...... 12 ...... $421,016 7 ....$109,506 40 ...... $70,774 59 ....$149,151 Great Britain ...... 32 ...... $378,597 43 ....$113,495 66 ...... $57,195 141 ....$146,292 France ...... 26 ...... $340,812 27 ....$106,152 54 ...... $52,792 107 ....$136,243 Italy ...... 8 ...... $166,592 3 ....$110,220 16 ...... $53,265 27 ...... $93,168 Germany ...... 7 ...... $209,659 11 ...... $75,829 30 ...... $47,028 48 ...... $77,346 United States of ...... 106 ...... $376,617 154 ....$161,536 207 ...... $97,882 467 ....$182,140 America 2008 Racing Season Figures are derived from Exchange Rates on January 1, 2008 *Canada ...... 4 ...... $727,500 9 ....$179,000 24 ....$112,965 37 ....$195,464 Ireland ...... 12 ...... $371,958 7 ....$106,139 42 ...... $66,471 61 ....$131,119 Great Britain ...... 32 ...... $275,637 42 ...... $85,973 64 ...... $48,925 138 ....$112,771 France ...... 26 ...... $421,624 27 ....$119,609 54 ...... $57,992 107 ....$166,727 Italy ...... 4 ...... $261,075 3 ....$115,672 12 ...... $57,770 19 ....$109,714 Germany ...... 7 ...... $214,096 11 ...... $76,559 30 ...... $49,264 48 ...... $79,557 United States of ...... 109 ...... $368,811 152 ....$154,615 207 ...... $96,167 468 ....$178,651 America *Canada listed in Canadian Dollars. All other countries listed in US Dollars.

5-5 EXCHANGE RATES To assist the reader in determining the values of the purses for the countries included in this book, the following exchange rates may be helpful. The United States dollar is recognized by the Society of International Auctioneers as a medium for comparative purposes. The rates are derived from January 2, 2009.

COUNTRY U. S. DOLLAR CURRENCY PER EQUIVALENTS U. S. DOLLAR Argentina (Peso) .2891 3.46 Australia (Dollar) .7093 1.41 Brazil (Real) .4307 2.32 Canada (Dollar) .8226 1.22 Chile (Peso) .001558 641.85 Colombia (Peso) .0004478 2,233.14 Czech Republic (Crown) .05149 19.42 Denmark (Krone) .186 5.38 Dominican Republic (Peso) .0282885 35.35 Ecuador (US Dollar) 1.00 1.00 European Union (Euro) 1.3851 .72 Austria Finland Germany Ireland Luxembourg Portugal Belgium France Greece Italy Netherlands Spain Great Britain (Pound) 1.4498 .69 Hong Kong (HK Dollar) .129 7.75 Hungary (Forint) .005208 192.01 India (Rupee) .02078 48.12 Jamaica (Dollar) .0125786 79.50 Japan (Yen) .010837 92.28 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Riyal) .2664 3.75 Korea (Won) .000757 1,321.00 Macau (HK Dollar) .1252034 7.99 Malaysia (Ringgit) .2884 3.47 Mauritius (Rupee) .031496 31.75 Mexico (Peso) .073 13.70 New Zealand (NZ Dollar) .5853 1.71 Norway (Krone) .1445 6.92 Panama (US Dollar) 1.00 1.00 Peru (Sol) .3206 3.12 Poland (Zloty) .3323 3.01 Puerto Rico (US Dollar) 1.00 1.00 Qatar (Riyal) .2745744 3.64 Singapore (Singapore Dollar) .6841 1.46 Slovak Republic (Koruna) .04644 21.53 South Africa (Rand) .1071 9.34 Sweden (Krona) .1291 7.75 Switzerland (Franc) .9234 1.08 Trinidad & Tobago (Dollar) .1601281 6.25 Turkey (Lira) .6513 1.54 United Arab Emirates (Dirham) .2723 3.67 Uruguay (Nuevo Peso) .0411 24.33 Venezuela (Bolivar Fuerte) .46570111 2.15 Zimbabwe (ZWD) .0000002 5,000,000.00 5-6 EXCELLENCE DATA BY COUNTRY FOR 2008

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

ARGENTINA Latency (ARG) (2001, Slew Gin Fizz) ...... horse of the year, champion older horse, champion stayer Mach Glory (ARG) (2004, Honour and Glory) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Inca Noble (ARG) (2004, Ride the Rails) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Indio Glorioso (ARG) (2004, Honour and Glory) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Fiesta Lady (ARG) (2004, Southern ) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Storm Marcopolo (ARG) (2003, Bernstein) ...... champion sprinter Husson (ARG) (2003, Hussonet) ...... champion miler Cachorra Wells (ARG) (2002, Poliglote) ...... champion older mare Latencia (ARG) (1989, El Asesor) ...... broodmare of the year Southern Halo (USA) (1983, Halo) ...... leading sire, leading broodmare sire Colt Crown Races Polla de Potrillos Jockey Club Nacional Turf Triple Crown Races Dos Mil Guineas Jockey Club Carlos Pellegrini-Internacional * excellence listed above for 2007/2008 season *

AUSTRALIA Weekend Hussler (AUS) (2004, Hussonet) ...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt Sebring (AUS) (2005, More Than Ready) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Heavenly Glow (AUS) (2004, Spinning World) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Apache Cat (AUS) (2002, Lion Cavern) ...... champion sprinter Some Are Bent (AUS) (2001, Distorted Humor) ...... champion steeplechaser Efficient (NZ) (2003, Zabeel)...... champion stayer Encosta de Lago (AUS) (1993, ) ...... leading sire * excellence listed above for 2007/2008 season *

AUSTRIA Alienne (AUT) (2006, Stormrider) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Heart Attack (FR) (2006, Double Heart) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Tudora (AUT) (2005, Don Corleone) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Cibao La Pampa (IRE) (2005, Princely Heir) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Lunar Wind (GB) (2001, Piccolo) ...... champion sprinter Sure (POL) (2002, Danzig Connection) ...... champion miler Florista (GER) (2003, Kallisto) ...... champion older mare 5-7 Excellence Data by Country for 2008 (continued) AUSTRIA continued Italian Stallion (IRE) (2004, ) ...... champion older horse, champion stayer Silver Groom (GER) (2004, March Groom) ...... champion steeplechaser Janischarin (IRE) (2005, Modigliani) ...... champion imported 3-year-old filly Forlista (GER) (2003, Kallisto) ...... champion imported grass mare Alwuhush (USA) (2004, ) ...... leading sire

BRAZIL Celtic Princess (BRZ) (2004, Public Purse) ...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old filly Cores do Brasil (BRZ) (2005, First American) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Skypilot (BRZ) (2005, Put It Back) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Jeune-Turc (BRZ) (2004, Know Heights (IRE)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Taludo (BRZ) (2004, Music Prospector) ...... champion sprinter Uigur (BRZ) (2004, Astor Place (IRE)) ...... champion miler Indianette (BRZ) (2003, Know Heights (IRE)) ...... champion older mare L’Amico Steve (BRZ) (2003, ) ....champion older horse, champion stayer All For Love (BRZ) (1998, Ghadeer (FR)) ...... broodmare of the year Know Heights (IRE) (1989, (GB)) ...... leading sire Ghadeer (FR) (1978, Lyphard) ...... leading broodmare sire * excellence listed above for 2007/2008 season * Triple Crown (filly and colt) at Gávea Estado do Rio de Janeiro Francisco Eduardo de Paula Machado Cruzeiro do Sul Triple Crown (filly and colt) at Tarumã Luiz Gurgel do Amaral Valente Alô Ticoulat Guimarães Derby Paranaense Filly Triple Crown at Cidade Jardim Barão de Piracicaba Henrique de Toledo Lara Diana Filly Triple Crown at Gávea Henrique Possollo Diana Zélia Gonzaga Peixoto de Castro

CANADA Fatal Bullet (USA) (2005, Red Bullet) ...... horse of the year, champion sprinter Mine that Bird (USA) (2006, Birdstone) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Van Lear Rose (CAN) (2006, Stroll) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Not Bourbon (CAN) (2005, Not Impossible) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Ginger Brew (CAN) (2005, Milwaukee Brew) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Marchfield (CAN) (2004, A.P. Indy) ...... champion older horse Bear Now (USA) (2004, ) ...... champion older mare Callwood Dancer (IRE) (2004, Dancer) ...... champion grass mare Rahy’s Attorney (CAN) (2004, Crown Attorney) ...... champion grass horse Kathie’s Colleen (CAN) (1992, Woodman) ...... broodmare of the year Bold Executive (USA) (1984, Bold Ruckus) ...... leading sire

5-8 Excellence Data by Country for 2008 (continued) CANADA continued Triple Crown Races Queen's Plate Prince of Wales S. Breeders' S. Triple Tiara Races Woodbine Oaks Wonder Where Stakes Bison City Stakes

CHILE Cocoa Beach (CHI) (2004, Doneraile Court) ...... horse of the year Scarlet (CHI) (2005, Dushyantor) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Esta Bailando (CHI) (2005, Dance Brightly) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Yes (CHI) (2005, Cat Scan) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Weekend Trip (CHI) (2004, Seeker’s Reward) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Paloma Infiel (CHI) (2004, Auguri) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Laguna Plateada (CHI) (2004 Sir Cat...... champion 3-year-old filly Kurbat (CHI) (2004, Mon Pote Le Gitan) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Belmont Place (CHI) (2003, Doneraile Court) ...... champion sprinter Last Impact (CHI) (2002, Stuka) ...... champion grass horse Consul Romano (CHI) (2002, Indian Lodge) ...... champion older horse Staccato (CHI) (2002, Stuka) ...... champion miler Esprit Gaulois (CHI) (2002, Edgy Diplomat) ...... champion miler Weekend Leave (USA) (1991 Polish Navy) ...... broodmare of the year Dushyantor (USA) (1993, Sadler’s Wells) ...... leading sire Roy (USA) (1983, Fappiano) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races El Derby El Ensayo St. Leger

CZECH REPUBLIC Blue Coral (IRE) (2004, Grand Lodge) ...... horse of the year, champion miler, champion older horse Magma (POL) (2006, Sorbie Tower) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Arcibaldo (GER) (2006, Dashing Blade) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Determinacja (POL) (2005, Sorbie Tower) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Tullamore (USA) (2005, Theatrical (IRE)) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Scyris (POL) (2000, In Camera) ...... champion sprinter Vadeona (CZE) (2005, Security Risk) ...... champion stayer Amant Gris (FR) (1999, House Rules) ...... champion steeplechaser Security Risk (USA) (1997, Red Ransom) ...... leading sire Dara Monarch (GB) (1979, Realm) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Velká jarní cena Ceské Derby St. Leger

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Sicotico (DOM) (2005, Blueformer) ...... Triple Crown winner, horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt 5-9 Excellence Data by Country for 2008 (continued) DOMINICAN REPUBLIC continued Estrella Brillante (DOM) (2006, Roger Michel) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Honorable (DOM) (2006, Wonderloaf) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Carmen Sonia (DOM) (2005, El Exterminador) ...... champion 3-year-old filly El Cohete (DOM) (2002, Forty Ninth Street) ...... champion sprinter Matty Alou (DOM) (2004, El Exterminador) ...... champion miler Dona Ramona G (DOM) (2003, Cartofeel) ...... champion older mare Matty Alou (DOM) (2004, El Exterminador) ...... champion older horse, champion stayer Special Greatness (USA) (2006, Greatness) ...... champion imported 2-year-old colt Su Majestad (USA) (2006, Indy King) ...... champion imported 2-year-old filly Glacially (USA) (2005, Dream Run) ...... champion imported 3-year-old filly Gulf City (USA) (2005, Gulf Storm) ...... champion imported 3-year-old colt champion imported stayer Bamboleo (USA) (2005, Comic Strip) ...... champion imported sprinter Out Tricked (USA) (2004, Outflanker) ...... champion imported older mare Conflictive (USA) (2004, Prized) ...... champion imported older horse Lump of Joy (USA) (1987, Lombardi) ...... broodmare of the year Blueformer (USA) (1999, Dynaformer) ...... leading sire Lombardi (USA) (1978, ) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Ramon Matias Mella Fracisco del Rosario Sanchez Juan Pablo Duarte

ECUADOR Papo (PER) (2001, Surely Six) ...... horse of the year, champion stayer, champion imported sprinter, champion imported older horse Copacabana (ECU) (2006, Suntee) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Mondongo (ECU) (2006, Suntee) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Feng Shui (ECU) (2005, Nut Tree) ...... champion 3-year-old filly El Morro (ECU) (2005, Cielo) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Sayonara (USA) (2006, Rainmaker) ...... champion imported 2-year-old filly Suntee (USA) (1996, Lil E. Tee) ...... leading sire Triple Crown Races "Estreno" Dr. Raul Lebed Sigali "Polla Nacional" Sr. Augustin Febres-Cordero Tyler "Derby Nacional" St. Benjamin Rosales Aspiazu

EUROPE (IRE) (2005, Zamindar) ...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old filly Mastercraftsman (IRE) (2005, Danehill Dancer) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Rainbow View (USA) (2005, Dynaformer) ...... champion 2-year-old filly (IRE) (2005, ) ...... champion 3-year-old colt (IRE) (2001, Sadler’s Wells) ...... champion stayer Marchand d’Or (FR) (2003, Marchand de Sable) ...... champion sprinter 5-10 Excellence Data by Country for 2008 (continued) EUROPE continued (IRE) (2004, Danehill) ...... champion older horse

FRANCE Bushranger (IRE) (2006, Danetime) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Proportional (GB) (2006, Beat Hollow) ...... hwt. filly at 2 African Rose (GB) (2005, ) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 – 7 fur. (IRE) (2005, Anabaa) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 ½ fur. Zarkava (IRE) (2005, Zamindar) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur., hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Watar (IRE) (2005, Marju) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Marchand d’Or (FR) (2003, Marchand de Sable) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 – 7 fur. Sageburg (IRE) (2004, Johannesburg) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 – 9 ½ fur. Spirit One (FR) (2004, Anabaa Blue) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Youmzain (IRE) (2003, ) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. Yeats (IRE) (2001, Sadler’s Wells) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Darjina (FR) (2004, Zamindar) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 - 9 ½ fur. Zamindar (USA) (1994, Gone West) ...... leading sire (IRE) (1985, ) ...... leading broodmare sire

GERMANY Globus (GER) (2006, Areion) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Sworn Pro (GER) (2006, Protektor) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Overdose (GB) (2005, ) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 - 7 fur. Precious Boy (GER) (2005, Big Shuffle) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 ½ fur. Lady Marian (GER) (2005, Nayef) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Kamsin (GER) (2005, Samum) ...... hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Valdino (GER) (2005, Black Sam Bellamy) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up Abbajinn (GER) (2004, Big Shuffle) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Apollo Star (GER) (2002, Devil River Peek) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 ½ fur. Linngari (IRE) (2002, ) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. It’s Gino (GER) (2003, Perugino) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. Caudillo (GER) (2003, Acatenango) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Chantilly Tiffany (GB) (2004, Pivotal) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 - 9 ½ fur. Fair Breeze (GER) (2003, Silvano) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Samum (GER) (1997, Monsun) ...... leading sire Surumu (GER) (1994, Literat) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Mehl Mülhens-Rennen BMW Deutsches Derby Deutsches St. Leger

GREAT BRITAIN Bushranger (IRE) (2006, Danetime) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Rainbow View (USA) (2006, Dynaformer) ...... hwt. filly at 2 (IRE) (2005, Mujadil) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 – 6 fur. 110 yds.

5-11 Excellence Data by Country for 2008 (continued) GREAT BRITAIN continued Ravens Pass (USA) (2005, Elusive Quality) ..hwt. at 3, 6 fur. 111 yds. – 9 fur. 110 yds. New Approach (IRE) (2005, Galileo) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 fur. 111 yds. – 10 fur. 110 yds. (IRE) (2005, Dalakhani) ...... hwt. at 3, 10 fur. 111 yds. – 13 fur. 110 yds., hwt. at 3, 13 fur. 111 yds. & up Marchand d’Or (FR) (2003, Marchand de Sable) ....hwt. older horse, 5 – 6 fur. 110 yds. Haradasun (AUS) (2003, Fusaichi Pegasus) ...... hwt. older horse, 6 fur. 111 yds. – 9 fur. 110 yds. Duke of Marmalade (IRE) (2004, Danehill) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 fur. 111 yds. – 10 fur. 110 yds., hwt. older horse, 10 fur. 111 yds. – 13 fur. 110 yds. Yeats (IRE) (2001, Sadler’s Wells) ...... hwt. older horse, 13 fur. 111 yds. & up National Colour (SAF) (2002, National Assembly) ....hwt. older mare, 5 – 6 fur. 110 yds. Darjina (FR) (2004, Zamindar) ...... hwt. older mare, 6 fur. 111 yds. – 9 fur. 110 yds. Promising Lead (GB) (2004, Danehill) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 fur. 111 yds. – 10 fur. 110 yds. Anna Pavlova (GB) (2003, Danehill Dancer) ...... hwt. older mare, 10 fur. 111 yds. – 13 fur. 110 yds. (IRE) (2003, Galileo) ...... hwt. older mare, 13 fur. 111 yds. & up Arrive (GB) (1998, Kahyasi) ...... broodmare of the year Galileo (IRE) (1998, Sadler’s Wells) ...... leading sire Sadler’s Wells (USA) (1981, Northern Dancer) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races 2000 Guineas St. Leger S. Filly Triple Crown Races 1000 Guineas St. Leger S.

HONG KONG Good Ba Ba (USA) (2002, Lear Fan) ...... horse of the year, champion miler Sacred Kingdom (AUS) (2003, Encosta de Lago) ...... champion sprinter Viva Pataca (GB) (2002, Marju) ...... champion stayer O’Reilly (NZ) (1993, Last Tycoon) ...... leading sire Triple Crown Races Stewards’ Cup Hong Kong Gold Cup Hong Kong Champions & Chater Cup * excellence listed above for 2007/2008 season *

INDIA Sweeping Success (IND) (2004, Placerville) ...... horse of the year Oasis Star (IND) (2004, Senure) ...... champion sprinter Arabian Knight (IND) (2004, Brave Act) ...... champion stayer Diego Rivera (IND) (2003, Diffident) ...... champion miler Placerville (USA) (1990, Mr. Prospector) ...... leading sire Razeen (USA) (1987, Northern Dancer) ...... leading broodmare sire 5-12 Excellence Data by Country for 2008 (continued) INDIA continued Triple Crown Races 2000 Guineas Derby St. Leger

IRELAND Mastercraftsman (IRE) (2006, Danehill Dancer) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Again (IRE) (2006, Danehill Dancer) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Shimah (USA) (2006, Storm Cat) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Heart Shaped (USA) (2006, Storm Cat)...... hwt. filly at 2 Dohasa (IRE) (2005, Bold Fact) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 - 7 fur. (USA) (2005, Kingmambo) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 ½ fur. New Approach (IRE) (2005, Galileo)...... hwt. at 3, 9 1/2 - 11 fur., hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Unsung Heroine (IRE) (2005, High Chaparral)...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up U S Ranger (USA) (2004, Danzig) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Haradasun (AUS) (2003, Fusaichi Pegasus) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 – 9 ½ fur. Duke of Marmalade (IRE) (2004, Danehill)...... hwt. older horse, 9 ½ - 11 fur. hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. Septimus (IRE) (2003, Sadler’s Wells) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Yeats (IRE) (2001, Sadler’s Wells) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Aleagueoftheirown (IRE) (2004, Danehill Dancer) ...... hwt. older mare, 5 - 7 fur. Finsceal Beo (IRE) (2004, Mr. Greeley) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 - 9 ½ fur. hwt. older mare, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Promising Lead (GB) (2004, Danehill) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Profound Beauty (IRE) (2004, Danehill) ...... hwt. older mare - 11 - 14 fur. hwt. older mare – 14 fur. & up Hasanka (IRE) (2004, ) ...... hwt. older mare – 14 fur. & up Park Express (GB) (1983, ) ...... broodmare of the year Galileo (IRE) (1998, Sadler’s Wells) ...... leading sire Sadler’s Wells (USA) (1981, Northern Dancer)...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races 2000 Guineas Derby St. Leger Filly Triple Crown Races 1000 Guineas Oaks St. Leger

ITALY Lui Rei (ITY) (2006, Reinaldo) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Sweet Hearth (USA) (2006, Touch Gold) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Overdose (GB) (2005, Starborough) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 - 7 fur. Senlis (IRE) (2005, High Chaparral) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 - 9 ½ fur. Once More Dubai (USA) (2005, E Dubai) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Permesso (GB) (2005, Sakhee) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Cima de Triomphe (IRE) (2005, Galileo) ...... hwt. at 3, 11 - 14 fur. Gerbett (IRE) (2005, Galileo) ...... hwt. at 3, 14 fur. & up

5-13 Excellence Data by Country for 2008 (continued) ITALY continued Icelandic (GB) (2002, Selkirk) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Pressing (IRE) (2003, ) ...... hwt. older horse 7 – 9 1/2 fur. Saddex (GB) (2003, Sadler’s Wells) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Quijano (GER) (2002, Acatenango) ...... hwt. older horse, 11 - 14 fur. Ryan (IRE) (2003, ) ...... hwt. older horse, 14 fur. & up Docksil (GB) (2004, Docksider) ...... hwt. older mare, 5 - 7 fur. White Snow (IRE) (2004, Orpen) ...... hwt. older mare, 7 - 9 ½ fur. Alamanni (USA) (2004, Elusive Quality) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Mimetico (IRE) (2004, Monsun) ...... hwt. older mare, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Stella di Quattro (GB) (2004, Best of the Bests) ...... hwt. older mare, 11 – 14 fur.

JAMAICA Alsafra (JAM) (2005, Legal Process) ...... Filly Triple Crown, horse of the year, champion 3-year-old filly Miss Ruth (JAM) (2006, Western Classic) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Bruceontheloose (JAM) (2006, Wheelaway) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Royal Image (JAM) (2005, Image Maker) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Alwhofah (JAM) (2005, Royal Minister) ...... champion sprinter Outstanding (JAM) (2004, Law of the Sea) ...... champion older mare Chadman (USA) (2002, Concerto) ...... champion miler, champion imported sprinter, champion imported older horse, champion imported stayer Ad Infinitum (JAM) (2002, Pangur Ban) ...... champion older horse, champion stayer Little Wasp (USA) (2006, Northern Afleet) ...... champion imported 2-year-old filly Good Citizen (USA) (2005, Proud Citizen) ...... champion imported 3-year-old filly English Storm (USA) (2005, Max’s Pal) ...... champion imported 3-year-old colt Explosive Peak (USA) (2002, Pyramid Peak) ...... champion imported older mare Tee Gee Vee (USA) (1991, D’Accord) ...... broodmare of the year Royal Minister (USA) (1991, Deputy Minister) ...... leading sire D’Accord (USA) (1979, ) ...... leading broodmare sire

Triple Crown Races Jamaica Two Thousand Guineas Jamaica Derby Jamaica St. Leger or Jamaica One Thousand Guineas

JAPAN (JPN) (2004, Tanino Gimlet) ...... horse of the year Seiun Wonder (JPN) (2006, ) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Buena Vista (JPN) (2006, Special Week) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Deep Sky (JPN) (2005, Agnes Tachyon) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Little Amapola (JPN) (2005, Agnes Tachyon) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Screen Hero (JPN) (2004, Grass Wonder) ...... champion older horse Vodka (JPN) (2004, Tanino Gimlet) ...... champion older mare

5-14 Excellence Data by Country for 2008 (continued) JAPAN continued Sleepless Night (JPN) (2004, Kurofone) ...... champion sprinter King Joy (JPN) (2002, Marvelous Sunday) ...... champion steeplechaser Agnes Tachyon (JPN) (1998, ) ...... leading sire Sunday Silence (USA) (1986, Halo) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Tokyo Yushun-Japanese Derby -Japanese Two Thousand Guineas Kikuka Sho-Japanese St. Leger Filly Triple Crown Races Yushun Himba-Japanese Oaks Oka Sho-Japanese One Thousand Guineas Shuka Sho

KOREA Bally Brae (USA) 2002, Yarrow Brae) ...... horse of the year Love Cat (KOR) (2006, Creek Cat) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Nice Choice (KOR) (2006, Lost Mountain) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Mexicali Blues (USA) (2005, Golden Missile) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Dongbanui Gangja (USA) (2005, Broken Vow) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Jangjagang (USA) (2006, Buddha) ...... champion imported 2-year-old filly Bulpae Gisang (USA) (2006, Lightnin N Thunder) .... champion imported 2-year-old colt Diamond Star (USA) (1995, Dixieland Band) ...... broodmare of the year Didyme (USA) (1990, Dixieland Band) ...... leading sire Dixieland Band (USA) (1980, Northern Dancer) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races KRA Cup Mile Korean Derby Minister's Cup

MALAYSIA Bright Prince (AUS) (2005, Van Nistelrooy) ...... hwt. at 3 – 5 - 7 fur. Cheyenne Dancer (AUS) (2003, Indian Danehill) ...... hwt. older horse 5 – 7 fur. Triple Luck (AUS) (2003, Akhenaton) ...... hwt. older horse 7 – 9 ½ fur. Free Spirit (AUS) (2001, Citidancer) ...... hwt. older horse – 9 ½ - 11 fur. Royal Smile (AUS) (2003, Carry the Flag) ...... hwt. older mare – 5 – 7 fur. Mighty Chic (AUS) (2001, Langfuhr) ...... hwt. older mare – 7 – 9 ½ fur., hwt. older mare – 9 ½ - 11 fur.

MAURITIUS Mr. Brock (SAF) (2003, Fort Wood) ...... horse of the year

NETHERLANDS Classic Sun (GER) (2006, Monsun—Classic Light) ...... horse of the year Triple Crown Races Hengsten Produktenren Derby St. Leger

5-15 Excellence Data by Country for 2008 (continued) NETHERLANDS continued Filly Triple Crown Races Merries Produktrenren Derby St. Leger

NEW ZEALAND Seachange (NZ) (2002, Cape Cross) ...... horse of the year, champion sprinter Il Quello Veloce (NZ) (2005, Captain Rio)...... champion 2-year-old filly Alamosa (NZ) (2004, O’Reilly) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Insouciant (NZ) (2004, Keeper) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Princess Coup (AUS) (2003, Encosta de Lago)...... champion older mare, champion stayer Hypnotize (NZ) (1999, Yamanin Vital) ...... champion steeplechaser Just Cruising (AUS) (1991, Broad Reach)...... broodmare of the year O’Reilly (NZ) (1993, Last Tycoon (IRE)) ...... leading sire * excellence listed above for 2007/2008 season *

PANAMA Northener (ARG) (2003, Painter) ...... horse of the year, champion imported sprinter, champion imported older horse Serenissima (PAN) (2006, Proud Truth) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Fidelito (PAN) (2006, Evaristo) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Yeka I (PAN) (2005, Proud Truth) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Oxsai (PAN) (2005, Evaristo) ...... Triple Crown winner, champion 3-year-old colt Drago (PAN) (2003, Proud Truth) ...... champion sprinter, champion miler, champion older horse Ay Papa (PAN) (2003, Proud Truth) ...... champion stayer Malevola (USA) (2005, Tale of the Cat) ...... champion imported 2-year-old filly Christmas Friend (USA) (2006, Crafty Friend) ...... champion imported 2-year-old colt Wiseman’s Cure (USA) (2006, Wiseman’s Ferry) ....champion imported 2-year-old colt Broken Wedding (USA) (2005, Broken Vow) ...... champion imported 3-year-old filly Cuentmelotoo (USA) (2005, Devil His Due) ...... champion imported 3-year-old colt champion imported stayer Sophia Slew (USA) (2004, Chief Seattle)...... champion imported older mare Querube (PAN) (1995, El Gran Capo) ...... broodmare of the year Proud Truth (USA) (1982, ) ...... leading sire Triple Crown Races Arturo,Eric,Max,Eric Arturo Y Eric Antonio Delvalle Augusto Samuel Boyd Paredes Carlos y Fernando Eleta A. Filly Triple Crown Races Temistocles Díaz Q. Tomas G. Duque y Tomas G. Altamirano D. Louis y Rosita Martinz Y Alejandro Posse

PERU Deepak (USA) (2004, Pikepass) ...... horse of the year, champion older horse

5-16 Excellence Data by Country for 2008 (continued) PERU continued Drogba (ARG) (2005, Lucky ) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Maitena (PER) (2005, Apprentice) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Tomcito (USA) (2005, Street Cry) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Morena (PER) (2004, Privately Held) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Granizo (PER) (2004, Farallon P.) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Democracia (PER) (2004, Play the Gold) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Yamil Junior (USA) (2005, Richter Scale) ...... champion miler Jesus Manuel (PER) (2001, Spend One Dolar) ...... champion sprinter Allianz Arena (PER) (2003, Prospector’s Cap) ...... champion older mare Dushanbe (PER) (2003, Riyadian) ...... champion grass horse Sza Sza Gabor (PER) (2002, Shuailaan) ...... champion grass mare Farallon P. (USA) (1990, Fappiano) ...... leading sire Charytin (PER) (1991, Summing) ...... broodmare of the year Stack (USA) (1982, ) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Polla de Potrillos Ricardo Ortiz de Zevallos Derby Nacional Gran Premio Nacional Filly Triple Crown Races Polla de Potrancas Enrique Ayulo Pardo Derby Nacional Gran Premio Nacional

POLAND Ruten (USA) (2005, El Prado (IRE)) ...... horse of the year, hwt. colt at 3 Age of Jape (POL) (2006, Jape) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Dzezis (POL) (2006, Be My Chief) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Nick of Memory (POL) (2005, Double Alleged) ...... hwt. filly at 3 Hipoliner (POL) (2003, Belenus) ...... hwt. older horse Durova (IRE) (2004, Soviet Star) ...... hwt. older mare Jape (USA) (1989, Alleged) ...... leading sire Who Knows (IRE) (1984, Known Fact) ...... leading broodmare sire

PUERTO RICO Defensora (PR) (2005, Myfavorite Place) ...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old filly Seattle Win (PR) (2006, Don Guido) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Mandingos Dream (PR) (2006, Fappiano’s Star) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Traqueteo (PR) (2005, Myfavorite Place) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Gold Gift (PR) (2003, Goldwater) ...... champion sprinter Ojos Bellos (PR) (2004, Just Typical) ...... champion older mare Soy Conquistador (PR) (2004, Sweetsouthernsaint) ...... champion older horse Dana My Love (USA) (2006, City Zip) ...... champion imported 2-year-old filly Stoneyer (USA) (2006, Graeme Hall) ...... champion imported 2-year-old colt Thethiefatmidnight (USA) (2005, ) ...... champion imported 3-year-old filly Devil’s Bag Copy (USA) (2005, Devil’s Bag) ...... champion imported 3-year-old colt

5-17 Excellence Data by Country for 2008 (continued) PUERTO RICO continued Gallant Ruler (USA) (2003, Tiger Ridge) ...... champion imported older horse Fiesta Napkin (USA) (2002, Wild Event) ...... champion imported older mare

QATAR Medicio (FR) (2006, Medicean) ...... hwt. colt at 2 Al Basamah (GB) (2006, ) ...... hwt. filly at 2 Ramaad (GB) (2005, Dr. Fong) ...... hwt. at 3, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Casemate (GB) (2003, Efisio) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 ½ - 11 fur. Monita Al Nefos (QA) (2002, Prince of Andros)...... hwt. older mare, 9 ½ - 11 fur.

Kingdom of SAUDI ARABIA Wasee Albana Yed (KSA) (2005, Teapot Row) ...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt Le Oyoun Lama (KSA) (2005, Official Visit)...... champion 3-year-old filly Aljarrah (KSA) (2003, Mirror Black) ...... champion older mare Critic (IRE) (2003, Fasliyev) ...... champion older horse Pampas Fox (ARG) (2003, Tactical Advantage) ...... champion imported older mare Joe Louis (ARG) (2003, Lode) ...... champion miler Torrey Canyon (USA) (1989, Gone West) ...... leading sire

SCANDINAVIA Kilcoona (GB) (2006, Ransom O’War) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Erroll (SWE) (2006, King Charlemagne) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Theatrical Award (NOR) (2005, Academy Award) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Dan Tucket (GB) (2005, )...... champion 3-year-old colt Calrissian (GER) (2004, Efisio)...... champion sprinter Appel Au Maitre (FR) (2004, Starborough) ...... champion grass horse, champion older horse, champion stayer Hot Fudge (SWE) (2003, Lomitas)...... champion grass mare, champion older mare Eldfote (SWE) (2003, ) ...... champion miler Handsome Hawk (IRE) (2006, Hawk Wing) ...... champion imported 2-year-old colt

SINGAPORE Big Maverick (NZ) (2004, O’Reilly) ...... hwt. at 3, 5 – 7 fur. Onceuponatime (NZ) (2004, Van Nistlerooy) ...... hwt. at 3, 7 – 9 ½ fur., hwt. at 3, 9 ½ – 11 fur. Waikato (NZ) (2003, Pins) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 – 7 fur. Why Be (AUS) (2002, Success Express) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 – 7 fur. Chevron (IRE) (2003, Medicean) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 – 9 ½ fur. Top Spin (AUS) (2003, Arena) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 – 9 ½ fur. Recast (AUS) (2000, Thunder Gulch) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 ½ - 11 fur. 5-18 Excellence Data by Country for 2008 (continued) SINGAPORE continued Chevron (IRE) (2003, Medicean)...... hwt. older horse, 11 – 14 fur. Triple Crown Races Kranji Mile Raffles Cup Singapore Gold Cup

SLOVAKIA Teddy Ready (IRE) (2005, Orpen) ...... horse of the year, champion imported 3-year-old colt Illiana (GER) (2006, Tertullian) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Maribor (GER) (2006, Pentire) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Nick of Memory (POL) (2005, Double Alleged) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Overdose (GB) (2005, Starborough) ...... champion 3-year-old colt, champion sprinter, champion grass horse Sunshine Rheinberg (GER) (2004, Auenadler) ...... champion female sprinter, champion grass mare, champion older mare Blue Coral (IRE) (2004, Grand Lodge) ...... champion miler, champion older horse Diktys (CZE) (2003, Magnus) ...... champion steeplechaser Ryan (IRE) (2003, Generous) ...... champion stayer, champion imported grass horse, champion imported older horse Livia (POL) (2006, In Camera) ...... champion imported 2-year-old filly Orianto (GER) (2006, Hamond) ...... champion imported 2-year-old colt Sajgonka (POL) (2005, Great Lakes) ...... champion imported 3-year-old filly Suprblesk (CZE) (2003, Hankalo) ...... champion imported sprinter Fortaleza (GER) (2004, Lomitas) ...... champion grass mare, champion imported older mare Zarewitch (FR) (1999, Highest Honor) ...... champion imported steeplechaser Orpen (USA) (1996, Lure) ...... leading sire Entrepreneur (GB) (1994, Sadler’s Wells) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Slovenské derby Velká jarná cena-Slovak 1000 Guineas St. Leger

SOUTH AFRICA Pocket Power (SAF) (2002, Jet Master) ...... horse of the year, champion miler, champion older horse Consensual (SAF) (2005, Camden Park) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Rocks Off (ARG) (2005, Orpen) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Wendywood (SAF) (2004, Fort Wood) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Captain’s Lover (SAF) (2004, Captain Al) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Pointing North (SAF) (2004, Joshua Dancer) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Russian Sage (SAF) (2004, Jallad) ...... champion 3-year-old colt J J the Jet Plane (SAF) (2004, Jet Master) ...... champion sprinter Dancer’s Daughter (SAF) (2004, Act One) ...... champion miler King’s Gambit (SAF) (2004, Silvano) ...... champion stayer

5-19 Excellence Data by Country for 2008 (continued) SOUTH AFRICA continued Thundering Star (SAF) (2003, Fort Wood) ...... champion stayer * excellence listed above for 2007/2008 season * Triple Crown Races Gauteng Guineas SA Classic SA Derby

SPAIN Bannaby (FR) (2003, Dyhim Diamond) ...... horse of the year, champion grass horse, champion older horse, champion stayer Aiboa (IRE) (2006, King Charlemagne) ...... champion 2-year-old filly, champion sprinter As de Trebol (USA) (2006, ) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Synergy (FR) (2005, Victory Note) ...... champion 3-year-old filly, champion older mare Yepes (IRE) (2005, Catcher in the Rye) ...... champion 3-year-old colt, champion miler Pokettas (FR) (2004, Kaldou Star) ...... champion older mare Trelakari (FR) (1990, Lashkari) ...... broodmare of the year Limpid (GB) (1995, Soviet Star) ...... leading sire

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO Chief Commander (TRI) (2001, Freshly Squeezed) ...... horse of the year, champion stayer Enchanted Alex (JAM) (2006, Law of the Sea) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Mister Kingston (TRI) (2006, Storm Report) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Pride’n’glory (JAM) (2005, Tracking) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Donut Prince (JAM) (2005, Law of the Sea) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Willing to Spend (TRI) (2004, Freshly Squeezed) ...... champion sprinter Funky Likeah Train (TRI) (2004, Private Banker) ...... champion grass horse Storm Street (USA) (2004, Street Cry (IRE)) ...... champion imported sprinter champion imported stayer Freshly Squeezed (USA) (1987, Blushing Groom (FR)) ...... leading sire

TURKEY Pan River (TUR) (2005, Red Bishop) ...... horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt Bekmezbey (TUR) (2006, Perfect Storm) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Kaya Busesi (TUR) (2006, Green Gonen) ...... champion 2-year-old filly, champion sprinter Berraksu (TUR) (2005, Sri Pekan) ...... champion 3-year-old filly, champion female sprinter Salvatore (TUR) (2004, Bin Ajwaad) ...... champion grass horse Atesinkizi (TUR) (2004, Marlin) ...... champion grass mare, champion older mare Sabirli (TUR) (2001, ) ...... champion miler Fairson (TUR) (2003, Royal Abjar) ...... champion older horse Nash Bishop (TUR) (2005, Red Bishop) ...... champion stayer Fair Tail (TUR) (1994, Cossack Guard) ...... broodmare of the year 5-20 Excellence Data by Country for 2008 (continued) TURKEY continued Royal Abjar (USA) (1991, Gone West) ...... leading sire Barbar (TUR) (1987, Ile de Bourbon) ...... leading broodmare sire

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Benny the Bull (USA) (2003, Lucky Lionel) ...... hwt. older horse, 5 - 7 fur. Honour Devil (ARG) (2004, Honour and Glory) ...... hwt. older horse, 7 - 9 1/2 fur. (USA) (2004, Smart Strike) ...... hwt. older horse, 9 1/2 - 11 fur. Sun Classique (AUS) (2003, Fuji Kiseki) ...... hwt. older mare, 11 - 14 fur.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Curlin (USA) (2004, Smart Strike) ...... horse of the year, champion older horse Midshipman (USA) (2005, ’s Song) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Stardom Bound (USA) (2005, Tapit) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Big Brown (USA) (2004, Boundary) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Proud Spell (USA) (2004, Proud Citizen) ...... champion 3-year-old filly Benny the Bull (USA) (2003, Lucky Lionel) ...... champion sprinter Indian Blessing (USA) (2005, Indian Charlie) ...... champion female sprinter (USA) (2004, Street Cry (IRE)) ...... champion older mare Conduit (IRE) (2005, Dalakhani (IRE)) ...... champion grass horse Forever Together (USA) (2004, Belong to Me) ...... champion grass mare Good Night Shirt (USA) (2001, ) ...... champion steeplechaser Smart Strike (USA) (1992, Mr. Prospector) ...... leading sire Sadler’s Wells (USA) (1981, Northern Dancer) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races (colts and fillies) Preakness S. Belmont S. Filly Triple Crown Races Mother Goose S. C.C.A. Oaks Alabama S.

URUGUAY Relento (BRZ) (2004, Fahim) ...... horse of the year Essa Fragancia (URU) (2005, Essayons) ...... champion 2-year-old filly champion 3-year-old filly E Uma Pintura (BRZ) (2005, Pavillon) ...... champion 2-year-old colt El Bolichero GG (URU) (2005, Gulpha Gorge) ...... champion 3-year-old colt Pedra de Ouro (BRZ) (2004, Romarin) ...... champion sprinter Super Cat (URU) (2003, Cloud Watch) ...... champion miler Bright Halo (BRZ) (2004, Spring Halo) ...... champion older mare Relento (BRZ) (2004, Fahim) ...... champion older horse, champion stayer Little Colony (BRZ) (1999, New Colony) ...... broodmare of the year Robin des Pins (USA) (1988, Nureyev)...... leading sire Ritz (ARG) (1984, Ringaro) ...... leading broodmare sire

5-21 Excellence Data by Country for 2008 (continued) 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 El Gran Cesar (VEN) (2005, Synergetic) ...... Triple Crown, horse of the year, champion 3-year-old colt Bambera (VEN) (2006, Water Poet) ...... champion 2-year-old filly Charol (VEN) (2006, Sagthun) ...... champion 2-year-old colt Kira (VEN) (2005, Water Poet) ...... champion 3-year-old filly New Laser (VEN) (2003, Striding Out) ...... champion sprinter Mayflower (VEN) (2004, Chayim) ...... champion older mare Papa Lucas (VEN) (2003, Grace of Darby) ...... champion older horse Mon Sagaz (VEN) (1990, Sagace) ...... broodmare of the year Water Poet (IRE) (1993, Sadler’s Wells) ...... leading sire Slewbop (USA) (1985, Seattle Slew) ...... leading broodmare sire Triple Crown Races Jose Antonio Paez Cria Nacional República Bolivariana de Venezuela Filly Triple Crown Races Hipodromo La Rinconada Prensa Hipica Nacional General Joaquin Crespo

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