Better Than Ever’s dam, Songfest, was by Unbridled's Song ((USA) won the Group One (G1) Breeders' Cup Juvenile and the Florida Derby, but was disappointing as an Australian sire).
[2] He was later offered at the Karaka 2008 Premier Yearling Sale by the Blandford Lodge stud of Matamata, New Zealand and was purchased by his trainer, Laurie Laxon of Singapore for $80,000.
Better Than Ever commenced the New Year with a win on 29 January 2010 in the G3 Three Rings Trophy race over 1,400 m., by three lengths, ridden this time by J Moreira.
Saimee Jumaat rode Better Than Ever to an easy win in the Group One, $500,000, Singapore Guineas over 1,600 metres at Kranji.
[citation needed] He returned to NZ after bleeding and was recouped to beat the G1 performers Final Touch, Ocean Park, Nashville etc.