(Danehill Dancer - Musical Essence (Song))
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- 2000 foal, 16.0hh. Cost 36,000 guineas as a yearling and trained by Bryan Smart for owner Reg Bond winning 6 of his 23 career starts. Won 2 from 6 as a juvenile when he finished second to Somnus (who also won the last race he ran in) in a 6f maiden on Jul 13th. Successful in his next two runs in a 6f maiden (Picture) and a 6f conditions event. Placed later in the 6f Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes and the 6f Redcar 2yo Trophy behind Somnus.
- Tried over 8f for three early runs as a 3yo with a 6th place in the 2,000 Guineas the best result before going back in distance to 6-7f for the rest of his career. Won a 6f conditions race and a 7f Listed event at 3yo. Seemed to improve and show his best form on softer ground early in his 4yo season with victories in Ireland in the 7f Group 3 Gladness Stakes and then back home in the 6f Group 2 Duke Of York Stakes in May. Finished his career with five unplaced runs in Group 1 races.
- Retired to stud in 2005 and a First Season Sire in 2008. 33 yearlings sold in Europe in 2007 for an average of 20,700 guineas.
- 2005 to 2012 Wins List.
