30 Years in 30 Days: Wise Dan's Mile, 2012
I felt the deep satisfaction that comes from knowing a horse is good, from knowing you've witnessed his best moments. The 2012 Mile was proof a great runner can come from anywhere.
Excelebration (IRE)
- Bay Colt
- Born 2008
- IRE-Bred
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Trainer:
Aidan P. O'Brien
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Jockey:
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
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Owner:
Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael and Smith, Derrick
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Breeder:
Owenstown Stud
Excelebration (IRE) |
Exceed And Excel (AUS) | Danehill |
| Patrona | ||
| Sun Shower (IRE) | Indian Ridge (IRE) | |
| Miss Kemble |
| Sale / Hip / Type | Buyer / Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|
DONSEP2009Hip 198 | Yearling |
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$34,472 |
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Irish Breeder O'Reilly Honored by ITBA
Lady Chryss O'Reilly, who operates Castlemartin Stud, was inducted into the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Hall of Fame during the organization's awards ceremony Jan. 26.
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Frankel Tops List of Cartier Finalists
Nominations for the Cartier Horse of the Year and seven other divisions were released Nov. 9 for the awards, which will be presented during a Nov. 13 ceremony at the Dorchester Hotel in London.
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Excelebration Exceeds and Excels Sans Frankel
MAHUBAH'S CORNER<br />Excelebration can be added to the list of championship-caliber horses who had the misfortune to be foaled in the same crop as a still better runner.
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Breeders' Cup - Excelebration
Breeders' Cup Mile contender and top European Excelebration returns from his first trip over the Santa Anita track Nov. 1.
