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Excellent Art

Bay 2004 15.3 hh (1.60 m)
Pivotal - Obsessive
Distance won over: 5f. - 8f.


From the family of Chief’s Crown, a leading sire of Gr.1 winners like Grand Lodge, Chief Bearheart, Erhaab, Be My Chief and Chief Honcho.

Won the St. James’s Palace Stakes-Gr.1, other winners include the leading sires Rock of Gibraltar, Giant’s Causeway, Grand Lodge and Kingmambo.

At 2 years he was very precocious, easily winning his maiden on 20th April before going on to land the Mill Reef Stakes-Gr.2.

Fee for 2008: $24,750

EXCELLENT ART (GB)
(2004)
A BAY OR BROWN COLT
PIVOTAL (GB) POLAR FALCON (USA) NUREYEV (USA)
MARIE D'ARGONNE (FR)
FEARLESS REVIVAL COZZENE (USA)
STUFIDA
OBSESSIVE (USA)
(1993)
SEEKING THE GOLD (USA) MR PROSPECTOR (USA)
CON GAME (USA)
SECRET OBSESSION (USA) SECRETARIAT (USA)
ANN STUART (USA)

EXCELLENT ART. 10 Starts. 4-3-2 $1,446,181.
Won Ascot St James's Palace S. [G1] (1 m.), Newbury Mill Reef S. [G2](6 f.), Sandown National S. [L] (5 f.), Newmarket EBF Maiden S. [Class 4](5 f.). 2d Ascot Queen Elizabeth II S. [G1], Goodwood Sussex S. [G1],Monmouth Breeders' Cup Mile [G1]. 3d Deauville Prix Morny [G1], CurraghRailway S. [G2]. 4th Longchamp Poule d'Essai des Poulains [G1].

1st DAM

Obsessive, by Seeking the Gold. 1 win at 6 f. at 2.2nd Newmarket Oh So Sharp S. [L]. 3rd York Musidora S. [G3]. Half-sisterto It's a Secret. Dam of 9 foals, 6 raced, 5 winners-

EXCELLENT ART (2004 c by Pivotal). 4 wins. See above.

DOUBLE OBSESSION (2000 c by Sadler's Wells). 4 wins7 1/4 f. to 2 1/2 m. and $199,403. Won Royal Ascot Ascot S. [Class C], Ascot DamtshaaDiamond Rated S. [Class C], Ascot O2 H. [Class C]. 3rd Ascot Alfred Franks and BartlettSunglasses Novice S. [Class D]. 4th Deauville Prix Kergorlay [G2], GoodwoodGoodwood Cup [G2].

2nd DAM

SECRET OBSESSION, by Secretariat. 1 win at 1 1/4 m. Won NewmarketMail on Sunday' Series H. 3rd Epsom Nightingall S. Three-quarter sister-in-bloodto SIX CROWNS. Half-sister to BEYTON, Ann Alleged. Dam of 10named foals, 9 raced, 8 winners inc.-

Obsessive (f by Seeking the Gold). Winner. See above.

It's a Secret (f by Polish Precedent). 2 wins at 1m., 9 f. Won Newmarket British Holidays Maiden S. [Class D]. 2nd Newcastle VirginiaS. [L], Ascot October Club Charity H. [Class C]. 3rd Newmarket EBF FurtherFlight Classified 90 S. [Class C].

STORM NYMPH. 1 win at 7 f. Won Sandown C. Gordon Medlanand Sonia P. Coe Memorial H. 3rd Newmarket P.R.S. Professional Revenue ServicesS.

3rd DAM

ANN STUART, by Lyphard. Unraced. Half-sister to CHRIS EVERT,ALL RAINBOWS, Carmelize. Dam of 15 named foals, 12 raced, 8 winnersinc.-

BEYTON (c by Alleged). 5 wins 7 1/4 f. to 1 1/2 m.and $330,121. Won Royal Ascot King Edward VII S. [G2]. 2nd Hoppegarten BMWEuropaChampionat [G3]. 3rd Hollywood Park Sunset H. [G2], GoodwoodGordon S. [G3], Hialeah Seminole H. [L]. 4th Sandown Thresher ClassicTrial [G3], Chester Chester Vase [G3].

Ann Alleged (f by Alleged). 5 wins in USA. 3rdKeeneland Bewitch S. [G3], Penn National Penn National H. [L]. Damof--

BIG APPLAUSE. 4 wins at 2000, 2200 m. and $76,332.Won Milano Premio Anzano. 2nd Milano Premio Settimo Milanese, Milano Premio Galliate.

Bird Dance. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners inc.--

QUEEN'S SANCTUARY. 2 wins at 1400, 1550 m. Won STCMares Conditions H. 3rd STC Mares Class 6 H., AJC Managers' H., STC Rentpac H. Producer.

SECRET OBSESSION. Winner. See above.

4th DAM

MISS CARMIE, by T V Lark. 1 win at 6 f. at 2. WonLatonia Clipsetta S. [L]. Half-sister to TWO RELICS. Dam of 15 foals,11 raced, 8 winners inc.-

CHRIS EVERT (f by Swoon's Son). 10 wins 7 f. to 1 1/2m. inc. Aqueduct Acorn S. [G1], Belmont Mother Goose S. [G1], BelmontCoaching Club American Oaks [G1], Aqueduct Demoiselle S. [G3], ChurchillDowns Golden Rod S. [G3], Hollywood Park Hollywood Special S. [L],Santa Anita La Canada S. [L]. 2nd Belmont Frizette S. [G1], SaratogaAlabama S. [G1]. 3rd Saratoga Travers S. [G1]. Dam of 3 winners inc.--

SIX CROWNS (f by Secretariat). 5 wins at 9 f. WonMeadowlands Meadow Queen S. 2nd Meadowlands Miss Liberty H. [L], MeadowlandsQueen Charlotte S. [L]. 3rd Aqueduct Ladies H. [G1], Aqueduct BusherH. [L], Aqueduct Searching S. [L], Belmont Athenia H. [L].Dam of 7 winners inc.--

CLASSIC CROWN (f by Mr Prospector). 2 wins at 1 m.,9 f. and $384,081. Won Belmont Frizette S. [G1], Belmont Gazelle H. [G1].2nd Belmont Beldame S. [G1], Belmont Ruffian H. [G1]. 3rd SaratogaTest S. [G1]. Producer.

WIMBLEDON STAR (f by Hoist the Flag). 3 wins at 7f. Won Keystone Trevose S. Dam of--

Sunrise Symphony. Unraced. Dam of 6 winners inc.--

First Violin (f by Dixieland Band). 2 wins at 6, 81/4 f. 3rd Philadelphia Park Go for Wand S. Dam of 2 winners inc.--

DOMINICAN (g by El Corredor). 3 wins at 8 1/2, 9 f.and $752,140. Won Keeneland Blue Grass S. [G1], Turfway Park Rushaway S.[L]. 3rd Churchill Downs Kentucky Jockey Club S. [G2], Arlington RoundTable S. [L]. 4th Arlington Arlington-Washington Futurity [G3].

Nijinsky Star. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners inc.--

VIVIANA (f by Nureyev). 3 wins at 1600, 2000 m. WonEvry Prix Melisande [L], Longchamp Prix des Tuileries [L], Evry Prixde Clairefontaine. 2nd Deauville Prix de Psyche [G3]. 3rd Deauville Prixdes Roches. 4th Deauville Prix de la Nonette [G3]. Dam of 4 winners inc.--

SIGHTSEEK (f by Distant View). 12 wins 6 to 9 f. and$3,635,238. Won Belmont Beldame S. [G1], Belmont Beldame S. [G1],Belmont Ogden Phipps H. [G1], Belmont Ogden Phipps H. [G1], BelmontRuffian H. [G1], Saratoga Go For Wand H. [G1], Churchill Downs DistaffH. [G1]. 2nd Santa Anita Santa Margarita Invitational H. [G1], SaratogaGo for Wand H. [G1], Santa Anita Santa Monica H. [G1]. 4th Santa AnitaBreeders' Cup Distaff [G1], Santa Anita Santa Monica H. [G1].

TATES CREEK (f by Rahy). 11 wins 5 f. to 1 1/4 m.and $2,470,845. Won Santa Anita Yellow Ribbon S. [G1], Hollywood Park GamelyH. ( [G1], Saratoga Diana H. [G2], Santa Anita Las Palmas H. [G2],Santa Anita San Gorgonio H. [G2], Belmont Noble Damsel H. [G3]. 2ndDel Mar John C. Mabee H. [G1].

WILLSTAR. 1 win at 1600 m. Won Evry Prix de la Genevraye.2nd Saint-Cloud Prix Emma. Dam of 2 winners inc.--

ETOILE MONTANTE (f by Miswaki). 8 wins 6 1/2 to 81/2 f. and $980,154. Won Longchamp Prix de la Foret [G1], Del Mar PalomarH. [G2], Santa Anita Las Cienegas H. [G3], Compiegne Prix des Lilas[L], Longchamp Prix du Pin [L]. 2nd Hollywood Park Matriarch S. [G1],Longchamp Prix Marcel Boussac [G1], Deauville Prix Maurice de Gheest [G1].3rd Longchamp Poule d'Essai des Pouliches [G1], Belmont Just a Game H. [G2].

Center Court Star. Started 5 times in USA. Dam of 4 winners inc.--

LAMBENT LIGHT (c by Capote). 6 wins 1700 to 2000 m.Won Clairwood TC Sharp Electronics Cup [G1]. 3rd Durban TC Durban Plasma1900 [G2].

ALL RAINBOWS (f by Bold Hour). 3 wins at 8 1/2 f.Won Atlantic City Bi-Centennial Pageant S., Keystone Mademoiselle S. [L],Keystone Poquessing H. [L]. 2nd Delaware Park Open Fire S. [G3], OaklawnPark Magnolia S. [L]. 3rd Delaware Park Delaware Oaks [G1], OaklawnPark Fantasy S. [G2]. Dam of--

WINNING COLORS (f by Caro). 5 wins 1 to 1 1/4 m. and$1,498,927. Won Churchill Downs Kentucky Derby [G1], Santa Anita Santa AnitaDerby [G1], Santa Anita Santa Anita Oaks [G1]. 2nd Belmont MasketteS. [G1], Churchill Downs Breeders' Cup Distaff [G1], Santa Anita LasVirgenes S. [G1]. 3rd Pimlico Preakness S. [G1]. Producer.

All Dance (f by Northern Dancer). Placed at 8 1/2 f. 2ndAtlantic City Pageant S. Dam of 6 winners inc.--

TAP DANCE CITY (c by Pleasant Tap). 10 wins 1800 to2400 m. and $13,512,348. Won Hanshin Takarazuka Kinen [G1], Tokyo Japan Cup[G1], Chukyo Kinko Sho [Jpn-2], Chukyo Kinko Sho [Jpn-2], ChukyoKinko Sho [Jpn-2], Kyoto Kyoto Daishoten [Jpn-2], Hanshin Asahi ChallengeCup [Jpn-3]. 2nd Nakayama Arima Kinen [Jpn-1], Nakayama Arima Kinen[Jpn-1]. 3rd Hanshin Takarazuka Kinen [G1].

Carmelize (f by Cornish Prince). Placed at 9 f. 3rd AqueductSheepshead Bay H. [G2]. Producer.

WHISPER WHO DARES. 1 win at 8 1/2 f. in USA. Dam of6 winners inc.--

CONFESSIONAL (f by Holy Bull). 12 wins 5 to 8 1/2f. and $1,328,532. Won Belmont Frizette S. [G1], Woodbine Royal North H.[G3], Woodbine Royal North H. [G3], Keeneland Stravinsky S. [L],Keeneland A P Indy S. [L], Pimlico Very One S. [L], Laurel Park HeightsS., Laurel Searching S. 3rd Belmont Prioress S. [G2]. 4th Belmont MatronS. [G1]. Producer.

Missed the Wedding. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners inc.--

MISSED THE STORM (f by Storm Cat). 6 wins 5 to 7 f.and $447,081. Won Saratoga Test S. [G1], Aqueduct Astarita S. [G2],Belmont Personal Ensign S. [L]. 2nd Saratoga Adirondack S. [G2], BelmontPrioress S. [G2]. 4th Churchill Downs Golden Rod S. [G3]. Producer.

Social Column. Unraced. Dam of 5 winners inc.--

TWO TIMING (c by Blushing Groom). 3 wins at 1 1/4m. Won Royal Ascot Prince of Wales's S. [G2]. 2nd Newmarket Westley S. 4thYork Dante S. [G2].

Charmie Carmie. Unraced. Dam of--

Think Twice. 2nd Maisons-Laffitte Prix R T L. 3rd Chantilly Prixde Coye la Foret, Longchamp Prix de la Chaussee d'Antin. Dam of--

Dolces Suenios. Started 3 times in South Africa. Dam of--

ZAITOON (f by Count Dubois). 4 wins at 1600, 1800m. Won Turffontein RC South African Fillies Classic [G1]. 2nd TurffonteinRC South African Oaks [G2]. 3rd Turffontein RC Gauteng Fillies Guineas [G2].