Winx’s foal smashes Australian records in $10 million sale

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The filly, sired by Pierro, was bought by one of Winx’s part-owners, Debbie Kepitis, who was determined to bring her home.

The 18-month-old filly, sired by Australian champion stallion Pierro, was purchased by Winx’s part-owner Debbie Kepitis and her family.

Bidding at the annual Inglis Easter Yearling Sale in Sydney began at $2 million, but quickly escalated due to the local and international interest. The sale sets an Australian record for a thoroughbred yearling, double the $5 million paid for Black Caviar’s half-brother and smashing the previous filly yearling record of $2.6 million.Dominic Lorrimer: the retired Australian thoroughbred champion won 37 of 43 career starts and made more than $26.4 million in prize money for her owners.

But the filly’s birth was arguably one of the toughest endurance tests for the champion mare, who became extremely unwell due to complications following the stillbirth of her first foal, sired by I Am Invincible.Tom Magnier, principal of Coolmore Australia stud where Winx is based, confirmed on Monday that the champion mare was in foal again.covers wagering and the business of sport from the AFR's Sydney newsroom.

 

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