Account of GODOLPHIN, Hunter Valley, NSW.

Lot 1245 (100% GST)      DISTRACTED                  Stable C 26

Bay gelding                 (Branded :  nr sh; 5 over 5 off sh)              Foaled in 2015

EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS) (Bay 2000-Stud 2004). 7 wins-2 at 2, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1. Champion Australian Sire 2012-13. Sire of 1878 rnrs, 1321 wnrs, 152 SW. His SH-bred progeny inc SW Overreach (ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1), Guelph, Mr Stunning, Earthquake, Amber Sky, Flamberge, Helmet, Reward for Effort, Sidestep, Kuroshio, Wilander, etc. His NH-bred progeny inc SW Excelebration, Margot Did, Outstrip, Fulbright, etc.

1st dam

DREAMY, by Bel Esprit. Winner at 2 at 1200m, 2d MRC But Beautiful H., 3d STC Caravan Camping Show H. Dam of 5 foals, 3 to race, 2 winners, inc:-

Soothing (f. by Lonhro). 5 wins-3 in succession-at 1000m, 1100m, $219,775, to 2018-19, ATC Australian Turf Club H., Schweppes H., Bowermans Furniture H., 3d MRC Alinghi S., L, 4th MRC Doveton S., L.

Unrealistic (g. by Lonhro). 4 wins 1600m to 1850m, $119,441, to 2017-18.

2nd dam

Song of the Sun, by Desert Sun. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 2d SAJC Morphettville Guineas, L. Three-quarter-sister to Helsinge (dam of BLACK CAVIAR, ALL TOO HARD), half-sister to SCANDINAVIA (dam of MAGNUS, SCANDIVA, WILANDER, ARCTIC FLIGHT), FROSTY THE SNOWMAN, MIDNIGHT SUN, RUSSIAN TEA ROOM, McHappy (dam of GLAD). Dam of 6 foals, 5 to race, all winners, inc:-

Epic Moment. 3 wins-1 at 2-1000m to 1200m, $130,560, to 2017-18, 2d MRC Ladbrokes Odds Boost H., Clanbrooke Racing H.

3rd dam

SONG OF NORWAY, by Vain. Unraced. Half-sister to Song of Kingston (dam of MUIRFIELD VILLAGE). Dam of 12 foals, 11 to race, all winners, inc:-

SCANDINAVIA (Snippets). 4 wins-1 at 2-1000m to 1200m, $438,575, QTC Cup, Gr.2, 2d VRC Salinger S., Gr.1, SAJC Goodwood H., Gr.1. Dam of-

MAGNUS (Flying Spur). 4 wins to 1200m, $1,311,050, AJC Galaxy H., Gr.1, VRC Age Classic S., Gr.2, 2d VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1. Sire.

WILANDER (Exceed and Excel). 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1100m, $351,825, MRC Schillaci S., Gr.2, Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3. Sire.

SCANDIVA (Fastnet Rock). 2 wins at 2 at 1100m, 1200m, $242,580, ATC Magic Night S., Gr.2, 2d ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1.

Helsinge. Unraced. Dam of 4 winners-

BLACK CAVIAR (Bel Esprit). Horse of the Year in Australia in 2010-11, 2011-12 & 2012-13. 25 wins-2 at 2-1000m to 1400m, $7,353,546, ATC TJ Smith S., Gr.1-twice, VRC Newmarket H., Gr.1, Lightning S., Gr.1-3 times, Royal Ascot Diamond Jubilee S., Gr.1. Producer.

ALL TOO HARD (Casino Prince). Champion 3YO Colt in Australia in 2012-13. 7 wins-3 at 2-1100m to 1600m, $2,288,200, ATC All Aged S., Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas, Gr.1, Futurity S., Gr.1. Sire.

MIDNIGHT SUN (Western Symphony). 4 wins 1900m to 2400m, $109,260, STC Winter Cup, L, 2d TTC Tasmanian Oaks, L, 3d TRC Strutt S., L.

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN (Christmas Tree). 4 wins-1 at 2-at 800m, 1000m, MVRC Mitchell McKenzie S., L.

RUSSIAN TEA ROOM (Raise a Cup). Winner at 2, VATC Rancher S., L.