Novellist / Aiai Botan

The colt’s dam, Aiai Botan, is a dual winner in Japan and is a half-sister to Group 2 Oguri Cap Kinen and Group 2 Breeders’ Gold Cup winner, Ar Alan, who earned almost A$2.5 million. She is also a half-sister to the five time winning, multiple Group placed mare, Perfect Joy who earned over A$1.15 million. Aiai Botan is by Admire Vega (Sunday Silence), winner of the Group 1 Japanese Derby over 2400 metres, Group 1 Japanese 2000 Guineas over 2000 metres and the Group 1 Japanese St Leger over 3000 metres. He has produced the winner of the Group 1 Japanese 1000 Guineas, Kiss to Heaven and the Group 1 Mile Championship, Blumenblatt. Aiai Botan has produced three horses to race to include multiple winners, Ayanami and Noble Jupiter.