Eternal Instinct (GB)

Dam of Eternal Sunshine (GB), Oriental Lilly (GB), Sound Of Iona (GB)

Country: GB
Sire: Exceed And Excel (AUS)

Winners (GB & IRE): 6 of 8 runners (75%)
Wins (GB & IRE): 46 from 392 runs
Progeny prize money (GB & IRE): £503,214 GB
Best progeny OR: 89
Foaled: 2007 · out of Glenhurich (IRE)

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Progeny

All known progeny


2013	Eternalist (GB)	4	Jim Goldie	mare	Equiano (FR)	25	3	5	16.0%	65	£23,133	13 Aug 18
2014	Oriental Lilly (GB)	10	Jim Goldie	mare	Orientor (GB)	111	7	14	9.0%	86	£84,250	31 Jul 23
2016	Sound Of Iona (GB)	10	Jim Goldie	mare	Orientor (GB)	74	10	5	13.5%	86	£106,153	15 Sep 24
2018	Rory (GB)	7	Jim Goldie	gelding	Orientor (GB)	92	11	13	7.6%	70	£68,234	20 Jan 26
2019	Bonito Cavalo (GB)	6	Jim Goldie	gelding	Orientor (GB)	42	2	7	14.3%	77	£47,720	5 Jul 26
2020	Eternal Sunshine (GB)	9	Jim Goldie	mare	Orientor (GB)	44	8	5	20.5%	89	£173,725	3 Oct 26
2023	Eagles Instinct (IRE)	0	Jim Goldie	gelding	Gleneagles (IRE)	3	0	0	0.0%	-	£0	14 Oct 26
2024	Eagles Eternal (IRE)	0	Jim Goldie	colt	Gleneagles (IRE)	1	0	0	0.0%	-	£0	14 Oct 26

Every offspring with a British or Irish run since 1990, oldest first, plus unraced offspring we know of from profiles and forward entries.

Progeny's best wins


13 Sep 25	Eternal Sunshine (GB)	Doncaster	Betfred Portland (Heritage Handicap)	Class 2	84	£51,540
21 Aug 26	Eternal Sunshine (GB)	Hamilton	Acrisure Handicap Stakes	Class 3	84	£10,308
6 Sep 25	Eternal Sunshine (GB)	Thirsk	Rudding Park Handicap	Class 3	80	£9,421
29 Aug 25	Eternal Sunshine (GB)	Thirsk	Ruby Lodge Care Home In Thirsk Handicap	Class 3	74	£9,720
22 Jun 18	Oriental Lilly (GB)	Ayr	AM The Members Card Handicap	Class 3	76	£9,057
13 Mar 24	Bonito Cavalo (GB)	Newcastle (AW)	Find More Big Deals At BetUK Handicap	Class 4	74	£5,496
2 Sep 22	Sound Of Iona (GB)	Ascot	Bateaux London Fillies' Handicap	Class 4	77	£8,316
3 Sep 21	Sound Of Iona (GB)	Haydock	Bet At racingtv.com Handicap	Class 4	63	£4,752
9 Sep 20	Sound Of Iona (GB)	Doncaster	Parkes Bros Roofing Contractors Handicap	Class 4	71	£5,208
17 Sep 19	Oriental Lilly (GB)	Redcar	Weatherbys Racing Bank Apprentice Handicap	Class 4	68	£5,693
19 Apr 19	Oriental Lilly (GB)	Newcastle (AW)	Play 4 To Score At Betway Handicap	Class 4	74	£6,728
16 Feb 18	Oriental Lilly (GB)	Newcastle (AW)	Betway Handicap	Class 4	71	£5,531
19 Sep 24	Eternal Sunshine (GB)	Ayr	Brandinghub For Signs & Graphics Handicap (Div II)	Class 5	69	£4,187
28 Aug 24	Eternal Sunshine (GB)	Musselburgh	Join Racing TV Now Handicap	Class 5	65	£4,187
23 Jul 24	Rory (GB)	Musselburgh	Lucas Ice Cream Handicap	Class 5	66	£4,187
16 Jul 22	Sound Of Iona (GB)	Doncaster	Childrens Air Ambulance Apprentice Handicap	Class 5	72	£4,536
7 Jul 22	Sound Of Iona (GB)	Doncaster	Air Centric Air Conditioning Handicap	Class 5	68	£4,536
4 Jul 18	Eternalist (GB)	Musselburgh	Aiua Insurance Handicap	Class 5	60	£4,399
29 Jun 18	Oriental Lilly (GB)	Newcastle (AW)	Stobart Group Fillies' Handicap	Class 5	79	£5,434
4 Jan 18	Oriental Lilly (GB)	Newcastle (AW)	Betway Sprint Handicap	Class 5	61	£4,140

Top 20 wins, highest grade first.

Produce by sire


Equiano (FR)	2013	1	1	1	25	4	16.0%	£23,133	Eternalist (GB)
Orientor (GB)	2014-2020	5	5	5	363	42	11.6%	£480,082	Sound Of Iona (GB)
Gleneagles (IRE)	2023-2024	2	2	0	4	0	0.0%	£0	-

Her known produce grouped by the stallion she was mated with, earliest foal first. Foal years come from age (unraced foals without an age are counted but not dated). GB and IRE records since 1990.

Quick answers

How many winners has Eternal Instinct produced?: Eternal Instinct (GB) is the dam of 8 runners in Britain and Ireland since 1990, 6 of them winners, with 46 wins from 392 runs between them. Runs abroad are not included.
Who is the best offspring of Eternal Instinct?: On British and Irish black type and ratings, the best offspring of Eternal Instinct (GB) is Eternal Sunshine (GB), by Orientor (GB), with a best official rating of 89; the top win came in the Betfred Portland (Heritage Handicap) at Doncaster on 13 September 2025.
How much prize money have Eternal Instinct's offspring won?: The offspring of Eternal Instinct (GB) have earned £503,215 in Britain since 1990.
What is Eternal Instinct's pedigree?: Eternal Instinct (GB) is by Exceed And Excel (AUS) out of Glenhurich (IRE).
Did Eternal Instinct race?: Yes. In Britain and Ireland: 28 runs, 3 wins. Runs abroad are not included.
Which stallions has Eternal Instinct been mated with?: The known produce of Eternal Instinct (GB) is by 3 different stallions, most often Orientor (GB) (5 foals).
Have Eternal Instinct's daughters produced runners?: 1 daughter of Eternal Instinct (GB) has produced runners in Britain and Ireland.
Which family does Eternal Instinct belong to?: Eternal Instinct (GB) belongs to the Forli's Treat (USA) female family.

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