Premier Yearling Sale

NO EXCUSE NEEDED (GB) (Chestnut 1998-Stud 2003). 4 wins-2 at 2-at 7f, 1m, £251,080, €20,200, US$3,783, Goodwood Celebration Mile S., Gr.2, Royal Ascot Queen Anne S., Gr.2, Goodwood Vintage S., Gr.3, Sandown EBF 2YO Maiden S., 2d Goodwood Sussex S., Gr.1, 4th Goodwood Sussex S., Gr.1, Newbury Lockinge S., Gr.1. Brother to SP Skywards (3d Royal Ascot Norfolk S., Gr.3). His oldest progeny are now 2YOs.

1st dam

SCALLY WAG, by Danasinga. Raced once. Half-sister to CRITIC, Monkani (dam of October Son). This is her first foal.

2nd dam

BENAZIR, by Vice Regal. 3 wins from 1350m to 1650m, QTC Blackhawk Novice H. Half-sister to COURTZA (dam of O'REILLY), OUR POMPEII, FIXED FLUSH, LOST VALLEY, HUNZA COURT, Hunza's Ace, Minidece (dam of TISZAE). Dam of 12 named foals, 11 to race, 7 winners, inc:-

CRITIC (Centaine). 9 wins-2 at 2-from 900m to 1600m, NZ$217,375, Otaki Maori RC WFA S., Gr.1, Otago RC South Island 3YO Championship Final, L, Rotorua S., L, Southland RC New Zealand Bloodstock Airfreight S., L, WRC Douro Cup, ARC Waste Management P., 2d BOP RC Japan-New Zealand International Trophy, Gr.2, Cambridge JC Travis S., Gr.2, Ashburton RC Inglewood S., L, 3d Egmont RC Fayette Park S., Gr.3, CJC Warstep S., L, 4th ARC Easter H., Gr.1, WRC Anniversary H., L.

Eastern Princess. 6 wins from 1600m to 2200m, VRC Magnifique H. Dam of-

Sayyida. 2 wins to 1600m, BOP RC Dunstan Stayers Championship Qualifier.

Amen. 3 wins from 1800m to 2000m to 2006-07, STC Tooheys New H.

China Power. 6 wins-1 at 2-to 2005-06 in Macau, Macau Lisboa Prelude S.

Tarquin. 5 wins from 1350m to 2100m, Matamata RC The Chronicle H.

Monkani. 8 wins-1 at 2-to 1600m, AJC Mahogany St Covet H. Dam of-

October Son (Octagonal). 5 wins from 1300m to 2000m, A$155,750, to 2005-06, Illawarra TC Kembla Grange Cup, AJC Striking Force H., Ashfields Farm H., STC Sunkist H., 3d STC Sky High S., L.

Nick 'n' John. 4 wins from 1400m to 1600m to 2005-06, AJC Narwee H.

3rd dam

HUNZA, by Pakistan II. Joint top filly on The 1972-73 Aust. 2YO Free H. 6 wins-5 at 2-to 1400m, VRC Bloodhorse Breeders' P., Gr.2, 2d STC Reisling Slipper Trial S., Gr.3. Half-sister to Hearts Are Trumps, Kapelle Lady (dam of KAPCHAT , NOBLE HERO ), Lalos , Zamazaan Lady (dam of CHATTY HAWK, JAVA MAGIC). Dam of 8 named foals, all winners, inc:-

COURTZA (Pompeii Court). 5 wins-3 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$1,848,550, STC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1, VATC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1. Dam of-

O'REILLY (Last Tycoon). 1997 NZ Horse of the Year. 4 wins from 1000m to 1600m, WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, Levin RC Bayer Classic, Gr.1. Sire.

OUR POMPEII (Pompeii Court). 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1100m to 3200m, A$985,340, South Australian Derby, Gr.1, SAJC Adelaide Cup, Gr.1-twice.

LOST VALLEY (Decies). 16 wins from 1250m to 2050m, A$205,340, STC Canterbury Cup, Gr.3, Townsville Cup, L, NSW Tatt's RC Club Cup, L.