‘The hot-blooded colt from Ireland’ – Jay Hovdey on In Excess
Jay Hovdey remembers ‘the Irish colt from California’ who appeared particularly comfortable racing at Belmont and settled into a steadily successful career at stud.
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#1 Ranked 22 February 2026
| Horses | Ka Ying Rising NZL |
|---|---|
| Sires Overall | Frankel GBR |
| Sires Dirt | Into Mischief USA |
| Sires Turf | Frankel GBR |
| Jockeys | James McDonald |
| Owners | Godolphin |
| Trainers | Aidan O'Brien |
