DARK ANGEL Racing Partnership

Excel Racing Ltd

Introduction Welcome to the 2017/18 partnership brochure for Excel Racing Ltd - Specialists in Racehorse Ownership. We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to be a shareholder in this exciting yearling filly that will be trained by Marco Botti in Newmarket. This stunning filly was purchased by Marco Botti & leading bloodstock agent Jamie Lloyd. The pair have had a lot of success buying together over the years (including 2017, 2-year-old Group 1 winner CAPLA TEMPTRESS) and this filly immediately caught their eye in the sale. Having been purchased at , Book 1 sale the filly qualifies for the £25,000 bonus scheme. This means should she win a class 2, 3 or 4, two-year-old novice/maiden race between 24th March 2018 - 10th November 2018 she would win a £25,000 bonus in addition to the standard prize money the race offers. Bonus schemes have proved immensely popular in recent years and the £25,000 'Book 1 bonus' will run alongside the widely acclaimed 'Plus 10' scheme. DARK ANGEL is now one of the leading sires in Europe and is a proven Group 1 producer. Sire of the fastest filly in Europe MECCA'S ANGEL, he's produced over 40 individual Group & Stakes horses in 2016 / 17, including, recent Group 1 winners, & are just a couple to mention. DARK ANGEL who stands at Yeomanstown Stud, Ireland, was a top-class sprint 2-year-old himself, winner of the Middle Park. He's an excellent young sire whose yearlings are very well sought after at every European sale. MOMA LEE, by DUKE OF MARMALADE won 2 races and was placed 3 times for her trainer John Gosden. MOMA LEE is a young dam of 1 foal of racing age, a 2015 filly by IFFRAAJ who's unraced to date. The dams side is packed with black type, including Group 1 winner WHERE OR WHEN is just one of several to mention. For some time now, we've been keen to purchase one of DARK ANGEL’s progeny, and we're delighted with this filly. She's a racy individual who's strong & correct, Marco would anticipate her debuting in the early part of the 2018 flat season. We can’t wait to see this filly on the racecourse, another very exciting prospect for 2018. Charlie Austin & Paul Fisher

Marco Botti– Trainer

In less than ten years, Marco Botti has quickly established himself as one of Britain’s leading trainers with a reputation for fielding high-class challengers in the world’s biggest races. Marco also boasts an admirable strike -rate with his runners at home, where he has been champion all-weather trainer. International Group and Grade 1 victories with Euro Charline, Excelebration, Tac De Boistron, Joshua Tree and Gitano Hernando have been backed up by a strong supporting cast which includes Group 2 Stakes winner Moohaajim, Group 2 stakes winner Al Thakhira, American St Leger 2012 and Gr 2 Dubai City of Gold winner Jakkalberry, American St Leger 2013 winner Dandino plus the consistent Group performer Planteur, who was third in the 2013 and 2012 Dubai World Cup. Excelebration also gave Marco his first Classic victory when winning the German 2,000 Guineas in 2011 – the list of winners goes on! Such sustained success in the world’s biggest races led to Marco being voted international trainer of the year at the 2012 HWPA Derby Awards. Marco was bred to succeed in racing. His father Alduino has been champion trainer in Italy for more than 30 years, while Marco’s brother Stefano is also a leading trainer in Italy. In addition to learning at home with his family, Marco has also spent time working for leading trainers , Ed Dunlop and Saeed Bin Suroor before embarking on his own training career. In 2013, Marco and his wife Lucie, a former jockey and key member of the team, moved into their brand new custom-built yard, Prestige Place. Based in the heart of Newmarket, Prestige Place boasts some of the best facilities in the town and is well positioned to take full advantage of the first-class turf & all-weather gallops that Newmarket has to offer. Excel Racing Limited have struck up a great relationship with Marco and now have 8 horses in training at Prestige Place.

The Cost

The share cost covers all training, racing, veterinary & transport. Please be aware that already built into the cost is a veterinary examination upon purchase & bloodstock agent fees (5% of purchase cost).

• 5% - £3,250 - Monthly fees: £140.00 • 10% - £6,500 - Monthly fees: £280.00 • 15% - £9,750 - Monthly fees: £420.00

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO ARRANGE A VISIT TO SEE THE FILLY PRIOR TO YOUR PURCHASE PLEASE CONTACT PAUL FISHER ON 07552006948.

* Insurance – Excel Racing Ltd highly recommends the purchase of mortality insurance to protect you in the event of the loss of the horse. This can be discussed with individual shareholders should you wish to opt in.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO ARRANGE A VISIT TO SEE THE HORSE PRIOR TO YOUR PURCHASE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE: Tel: +44 (0) 1793 670018 Email: [email protected] Website: WWW.EXCELRACING.CO.UK