11th G1 winner for Elusive Quality
A sire of top quality runners around the world, Elusive Quality added another to this list October 5 as daughter Last Kiss became the 11th G1 winner for her sire capturing the G1 Grande Premio Henrique at Cidade Jardim in Brazil.
In the 1800-meter turf race, Last Kiss was positioned comfortably just off the pace towards the rail. At the top of the stretch the three-year-old filly angled outside, challenging for the lead and fighting down the lane for the win.
Last Kiss is out of the Group-winning mare in Brazil Last Bet. The filly's second dam is another Group winner in Barefoot Contessa.
Other G1 winners for Elusive Quality include G1 Kentucky Derby winner Smarty Jones, Champion Certify, G1 Breeders' Cup Classic winner Raven's Pass, and Australian Champion Sepoy. He is the sire of an outstanding 38 Graded or Group winners lifetime.