Account of YARRAMALONG PARK, Kalbar, Qld.

Lot 11 (100% GST)              BAY COLT                    Stable H 8

Foaled 12th October 2021                         Branded : nr sh; 26 over 1 off sh

BETTER THAN READY (AUS) (Bay or Brown 2009-Stud 2015). 8 wins-1 at 2, ATC Brian Crowley S., L. Sire of 358 rnrs, 230 wnrs, inc. SW Apache Chase (BRC Kingsford-Smith Cup, Gr.1), Alpine Edge, Tiger Legend, Skirt the Law, Better Get Set, Better Reflection, Jagged Edge, The Odyssey, SP Steady Ready, Coco Rox, Paredo, Iced and of Chrysaor, En Pointe, Hidden Wealth, Northern Express, Muschialli, Better Than Best, Eelloh, Betaima, etc.

1st dam

HEPBURN, by Exceed and Excel. Raced twice. Sister to INQUIRY, half-sister to Cloak. This is her fourth foal. Her third foal is a 2YO. Dam of two foals to race-

Ixelles (f by Better Than Ready). Winner at 1200m in 2022-23.

Better Golightly (f by Better Than Ready). Placed at 2 in 2021-22, 3d BRC Trapeze Artist First Yearlings 2YO H.

2nd dam

SCREEN, by Lonhro. 7 wins 1000m to 1400m, $386,503, ATC Golden Pendant, Gr.3, AJC Sydney Carnival on Sale H., 2d Hawkesbury RC Darley Crown, L. Three-quarter-sister to Offhanded - Tailwind (H.K.), half-sister to BRANNIGAN. Dam of 5 foals, all raced, 3 winners, inc:-

INQUIRY (Exceed and Excel). 10 wins-4 in succession-1000m to 1400m, $264,345, BRC Spear Chief H., L, GCTC TAB H., 2d ATC Kia Evening Star H., BRC TAB H., 3d ATC Turf Club H., 4th VRC Maribyrnong Trial S., L.

Cloak (Medaglia d'Oro). 7 wins-4 in succession-1300m to 1615m, $316,500, BRC TAB H., Cascade H., 2d Newcastle JC Spring S., Gr.3.

3rd dam

THESPIAN, by Zeditave. Winner at 1300m, AJC Cuddle H., 2d AJC Botany Bay H., Ambarvale H., 3d AJC George K Special Projects H., STC Ultimo H., Bexley H. Half-sister to DRACULA, SASH, THE OSCARS, Vampire, Insouciance (dam of COMPLACENT, ATARAXIA), Nostalgic (dam of MISS SENTIMENTAL). Dam of 10 foals, 7 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

SCREEN (Lonhro). 7 wins. See above.

BRANNIGAN (Flying Spur). 4 wins-1 at 2-1100m to 1250m, $289,160, AJC Brian Crowley S., L, MRC Kevin Heffernan S., L, MVRC Leslie Froggatt S., L, 2d VRC Rory's Jester P., Gr.3, MRC Heath H., L, SAJC Balcrest S., L.

4th dam

AWARDS CEREMONY, by Kaoru Star. Raced once. Half-sister to FESTAL, MASKED PARTY. Dam of 10 foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:-

DRACULA (Quest for Fame). Champion 2YO in Australia. 7 wins-5 at 2-1100m to 1600m, $796,300, AJC Champagne S., Gr.1, George Main S., Gr.1, QTC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, AJC Fernhill H., Gr.3. Sire.

SASH (Dr Grace). 5 wins 1100m to 1400m, $152,068, AJC Toy Show H., L, 2d AJC Sapphire S., L, 3d STC Millie Fox S., L, 4th AJC Angst H., L.

THE OSCARS (Procol Harum). 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1200m, $535,709, AJC Canonbury S., L, HKJC Atlanta H., 2d STC Silver Slipper S., Gr.2.

Insouciance. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1600m, AJC San Miguel H. Dam of 10 winners-

COMPLACENT (Authorized). 5 wins 1400m to 2000m, $913,225, ATC Spring Champion S., Gr.1, NSW Tatt's RC Chelmsford S., Gr.2. Sire.

Nostalgic. Placed at 3, 3d STC Chemsave Wentworthville H. Dam of 7 winners-

MISS SENTIMENTAL (Reliable Man). 3 wins 1400m to 2400m, $284,862, New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, Wanganui Cup, L.