McLAREN
RACE RECORD
Group winner on debut at 2, $122,575, ATC Canonbury S.-Gr.3; 3d Canberra RC Black Opal S.-Gr.3, 4th ATC Silver Slipper S.-Gr.2.
STUD RECORD
First season at stud in 2020.
SIRE LINE
By EXCEED AND EXCEL, Champion Sprinter in Australia in 2003-04. 7 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m, $1,282,375, VRC Newmarket H.-Gr.1, MRC Invitation S.-Gr.1 in track record time, AJC Royal Sovereign S.-Gr.2, Up & Coming S.-Gr.2, STC Todman Slipper Trial S.-Gr.2, NSW Tatt's RC Roman Consul S.-Gr.3. Entered stud in Aust. in 2004. Champion Aust. Sire in 2012-13, second in 2014-15, third in 2013-14. Leading Aust. Sire of 2YOs in 2012-13, 2014-15. Leading Aust. Sire (worldwide) in 2013-14. Sire of 2059 progeny to race, 1448 winners (70.0%), earnings of over $196 million, 167 stakes winners, 119 stakes placegetters, inc. the Group 1 winners:-
GUELPH (10f, Elusive Quality, Danehill). Champion 3YO Filly in Australia in 2013-14. 7 wins-4 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, $1,629,200, ATC Sires' Produce S.-Gr.1, Champagne S.-Gr.1, Flight S.- Gr.1, MRC Thousand Guineas-Gr.1, ATC Tea Rose S.-Gr.2, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (f)-Gr.3; 2d ATC Furious S.-Gr.2, Gimcrack S.-LR, 3d ATC Phar Lap S.-Gr.2, 4th ATC Golden Slipper S., Gr.1.
FLAMBERGE (09g, Blazing Sword, Pre Emptive Strike). 11 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, $1,851,580, SAJC Goodwood H.-Gr.1, MVRC William Reid S.-Gr.1, MRC Oakleigh P.-Gr.1, VRC Standish H.-Gr.3, ATC Sebring S.-Gr.3, MRC Heath S.-Gr.3, SAJC Durbridge S.-LR; 2d MRC Rubiton S.-Gr.2-twice, MVRC Ian McEwen S.-Gr.2, VRC MSS Security S.-L, 3d MRC Kevin Heffernan S.-Gr.3, VRC Bob Hoysted H.-LR, 4th VRC Lightning S.-Gr.1, SAJC Goodwood H.-Gr.1.
MR STUNNING (12g, Dayjur, Saros). Champion Griffin in Hong Kong in 2015-16. 12 wins at 1000m, 1200m to 2019-20, HK$60,843,100, HKJC Longines Hong Kong Sprint-Gr.1 twice, Chairman's Sprint Prize-Gr.1, Premier Bowl H.-Gr.2, BOCHK Wealth Management Jockey Club Sprint-Gr.2, Sprint Cup-Gr.2; 2d HKJC Chairman's Sprint Prize-Gr.1 twice, Centenary Sprint Cup-Gr.1 twice, BOCHK Wealth Management Jockey Club Sprint-Gr.2, Sprint Cup-Gr.2, 3d HKJC Premier Bowl H.-Gr.2, Sprint Cup-Gr.2., 4th HKJC Longines Hong Kong Sprint-Gr.1, Sprint Cup-Gr.2.
EXCELEBRATION (08c, Indian Ridge, Warning). Champion 3YO Miler in Germany in 2011. Champion Older Male Miler in France & GB in 2012. 8 wins-2 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, £989,301, €738,970, US$120,000, Deauville Prix Jacques Le Marois-Gr.1, Ascot Queen Elizabeth II S.-Gr.1, Prix du Moulin de Longchamp-Gr.1, Newbury Hungerford S.-Gr.2, Cologne Mehl-Mulhens Rennen-Gr.2, Curragh Gladness S.-Gr.3; 2d Ascot Queen Elizabeth II S.-Gr.1, Royal Ascot Queen Anne S.-Gr.1, Newbury Lockinge S.-Gr.1, Greenham S.-Gr.3, 3d Royal Ascot St James's Palace S.-Gr.1, 4th Breeders' Cup Mile-Gr.1.
HELMET (08c, Singspiel, Mill Reef). 6 wins-4 at 2-from 1200m to 1600m, $1,607,300, ATC Sires Produce S.-Gr.1, Champagne S.-Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Guineas-Gr.1, Caulfield Guineas Prelude- Gr.3; 3d ATC Golden Rose S.-Gr.1, Run to the Rose H.-Gr.3.
BIVOUAC (16c, More Than Ready, Elusive Quality). 6 wins-2 at 2-to 1400m to 2019-20, $2,216,260, ATC Golden Rose S.-Gr.1, VRC Newmarket H.-Gr.1, ATC Run to the Rose H.-Gr.2, Kindergarten S.-Gr.3, MRC Vain S.-Gr.3, ATC Lonhro P.-L; 2d VRC Coolmore Stud S.-Gr.1, ATC San Domenico S.-Gr.3, 3d MVRC William Reid S.-Gr.1.
MICROPHONE (16c, Anabaa, Bluebird). Champion 2YO in Australia in 2018-19. 5 wins-4 at 2-to 1400m to 2019-20, $1,967,650, ATC Sires' Produce S.-Gr.1, Skyline S.-Gr.2, MRC Autumn S-Gr.2, VRC Talindert S.-L; 2d ATC Golden Slipper S.-Gr.1, Randwick Guineas-Gr.1, MRC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g)-LR, 3d ATC Hobartville S.-Gr.2, Roman Consul S.-Gr.2.
EARTHQUAKE (11f, Marauding, Canny Lad). Champion 2YO in Australia in 2013-14. 5 wins-4 at 2-to 1200m, $1,743,550, MRC Blue Diamond S.-Gr.1, ATC Reisling S.-Gr.2, MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (f)-Gr.3, Thoroughbred Club S.-Gr.3; 2d ATC Golden Slipper S.-Gr.1, VRC MSS Security S.-LR, 3d ATC Tea Rose S.-Gr.2, Furious S.-Gr.2.
REWARD FOR EFFORT (06c, Rory's Jester, Imposing). 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1200m, $937,200, MRC Blue Diamond S.-Gr.1, STC Concorde S.-Gr.3, MRC Blue Diamond Preview (c&g)-LR, Sir John Monash S.-LR; 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g)-Gr.3, 3d MVRC Ian McEwen S.-Gr.3.
MARGOT DID (08f, Shareef Dancer, Darshaan). Champion 3YO Filly in GB in 2011. 5 wins-2 at 2-to 6f, £263,182, York Nunthorpe S.-Gr.1, Sandown Scurry S.-LR, Ayr Land o' Burns S.-LR; 2d York Lowther S.-Gr.2, Royal Ascot Albany S.-Gr.3, Ascot Princess Margaret S.- Gr.3, 3d Ascot Pavilion S.-LR, Salisbury Dick Poole S.-LR, 4th Sandown Sprint S.-Gr.3.
OVERREACH (10f, Snippets, Rory's Jester). Champion 2YO Filly in Australia in 2012-13. 3 wins at 2, A$2,360,800, ATC Golden Slipper S.-Gr.1, Reisling S.-Gr.2, Widden S.-LR; 2d MRC Debutant S.-LR, 3d ATC Sires' Produce S.-Gr.1, MRC Schillaci S.-Gr.2.
AMBER SKY (09g, Rubiton, At Talaq). Champion Griffin in Hong Kong in 2011-12.7 wins-3 at 2-at 1000m, A$2,400, HK$9,033,500, 2,385,500Dhs, Meydan Al Quoz Sprint-Gr.1, HKJC Kent & Curwen Centenary Sprint Cup-LR; 2d HKJC National Day Cup-Gr.3, Bauhinia Sprint Trophy-LR, 4th Meydan Al Quoz Sprint-Gr.1.
QUEEN SUPREME (16f, Gone West, Be My Guest). 5 wins from 1400m to 1800m to 2019-20, R1,058,450, Kenilworth Paddock S.-Gr.1, Turffontein Yellowwood H.-Gr.3; 4th Turffontein Summer Cup-Gr.1.
EXCEEDANCE (16c, Thorn Park, Gold Brose). 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m to 2019-20, $1,181,115, VRC Coolmore Stud S.-Gr.1, ATC San Domenico S.-Gr.3; 3d ATC Golden Rose S.-Gr.1, Run to the Rose H.-Gr.2.
OUTSTRIP (11c, El Prado, Silver Hawk). 3 wins at 2, £171,031, US$550,000, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf-Gr.1, Doncaster Champagne S.-Gr.2; 2d Goodwood Vintage S.-Gr.2, 3d Newmarket Dewhurst S.-Gr.1, Royal Ascot St James's Palace S.- Gr.1, 4th Goodwood Sussex S.-Gr.1.
His sire sons include Helmet (12), Excelebration (8), Reward for Effort (7), Bungle Inthejungle, Sidestep, Exceedingly Good, Outstrip, Kuroshio, etc.
PEDIGREE
Dam
SERENADA, by Encosta de Lago. 4 wins to 1400m, SAJC Sportingbet H., Clean SA H. Half-sister to FIRST COMMAND, ONEWORLD, Rule the River, Twilight Song. Dam of five named foals, four to race, two winners, inc:-
MCLAREN (c. by Exceed and Excel). Winner at 1100m at 2, $122,575, ATC Canonbury S.-Gr.3; 3d ACT BLack OPal S.-Gr.3; 4th ATC Silver Slipper S.-Gr.2.
Cao Cao (g. by Fastnet Rock). 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1400m, $174,150, MVRC Whiteman Property 2YO P., MRC Ladbrokes Info Hub H.; 2d VRC Maribyrnong P.-Gr.3, 4th Bendigo Guineas-LR.
2nd Dam
RIVER SERENADE, by Hurricane Sky. Winner at 1000m. Sister to RIVER DOVE (dam of HEADWATER), half-sister to River Crossing (dam of KULGRINDA, RIVER DELTA), River Express (dam of CROSS CURRENT). Dam of 12 named foals, 10 to race, 9 winners, inc:-
FIRST COMMAND (Commands). 12 wins to 1200m, NZ$175,000, $836,601, MRC Caulfield Sprint H.-Gr.2, VRC Kensington S.-LR twice, MRC LT Cleary S.-LR, Heath S.-LR; 2d WRC Telegraph H.-Gr.1, VRC Gilgai S.-Gr.2, MRC Rubiton S.-Gr.3, SAJC RN Irwin S.-Gr.3, MRC Testa Rossa S.-LR, BRC Lightning H.-LR, 3d MRC Rubiton S.-Gr.2, VRC Swisse Vitamins Century S.-LR, MRC WJ Adams S.-LR, Doveton S.-LR, 4th MRC Oakleigh P.-Gr.1, Kevin Heffernan S.-LR.
ONEWORLD (Danehill Dancer). 8 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, HK$13,129,350, 736,000Dhs, HKJC Cathay Pacific Jockey Club Sprint-Gr.2, Audemars Piguet Dream H., Cheung Fat H., Chow Tai Fook Aura Series H., Anna Sui Flight of Fancy H., Flamingo H., Billion Win H., Yan Chau Tong P.; 2d Hong Kong Sprint-Gr.1, HKJC Premier Cup-LR, Sha Tin Sprint Trophy-LR, Premier Bowl H.-LR, 3d Meydan Dubai Golden Shaheen S.-Gr.1, HKJC Kent & Curwen Centenary Sprint Cup-LR, Sprint Cup-LR, Sha Tin Vase-LR, Chow Tai Fook Bauhinia Sprint H.-LR. Sire.
Rule the River (Commands). 5 wins to 1200m, $234,080, ATC De Bortoli Wines H., McGrath Estate Agents H., Farewells Alan Thomas H., Tab.com.au H.; 3d City Tatt’s RC Nivison S.-Gr.3, Gosford RC Takeover Target S.-LR.
Twilight Song (Fastnet Rock). 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m in 2017-18, MRC Ladbrokes Cash in P., Spicer Thoroughbreds H.; 3d VRC Incognitus S.-LR.
TABULATION
Stud Manager AMANDA ELLIOTT (m) 0439 925 403
Tumbarumba Road, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650.