Exceed And Excel crowned Champion stallion

Exceed And Excel has been crowned Champion stallion for the 2012/13 Australian racing season.

Highlighted by G1-winning juveniles Overreach and Guelph (who between them took the Golden Slipper, the Sires’ Produce and the Champagne), Exceed And Excel sired no fewer than 142 winners who amassed over $11.4million in prize money.

He also sired more Stakes winners than any other stallion in the country with 17 for the season.

Commands finished third on the sires’ table and with Lonhro taking fourth, Darley in Australia became the first stud ever to stand three of the top four stallions on the general sires’ table.

Henry Plumptre, Darley’s managing director said, “H H Sheikh Mohammed’s purchase of Exceed And Excel back in 2004 was one of the most significant purchases in Darley’s history in Australia.

“To stand three of the top four stallions in the country is an incredible achievement and it would not be possible without the efforts of our stud and racing staff and our nominations team.

“Most importantly however, I would like to acknowledge the wonderful support from our loyal clients without whom this would not be possible.”

Exceed And Excel becomes the second Champion stallion for Darley in Australia after Lonhro claimed the title in 2010/11.