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Courier-Mail
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
Winx's 2025 stallion revealed by owner Peter Tighe
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Mighty mare Winx will visit Darley's champion sire Too Darn Hot in the coming spring breeding season. Winx's ownership group of Peter Tighe, Debbie Kepitis and Elizabeth Treweeke made the much-anticipated announcement on Monday night, ending weeks of speculation about their legendary mare's next mating. 'We are thrilled to announce Too Darn Hot as the stallion of choice for Winx this season,'' said Peter Tighe on behalf of Winx's owners. 'His pedigree, performance and the early success of his progeny align with our long-term vision for Winx's breeding legacy. 'We believe this pairing has the potential to produce something very special.'' • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Hall of Fame champion Winx, winner of 37 of her 43 starts including her final 33 races in succession highlighted by a world record 25 Group 1 winners, has produced two foals to date – a filly by Pierro that is now a two-year-old named Quinceanera and a colt by Snitzel that will be a yearling next season. Too Darn Hot, a dual hemisphere shuttle stallion, is already the sire of four-time Group 1 winner Broadsiding and multiple stakes winners in his first two Australian crops to race. Winx's ownership group also noted in their press release that Too Darn Hot, a multiple Group 1-winning son of the great Dubawi, has 'quickly established himself as one of Europe's most exciting young stallions.'' 'His progeny has demonstrated early precocity, exceptional athleticism and outstanding temperament – qualities that strongly complement Winx's remarkable racing attributes and pedigree,'' the owners wrote. • 'A bit of a freak': Wootton Bassett's incredible run continues Too Darn Hot's service fee of $275,000 this spring breeding season reflects the demand for the stallion who stands at Darley Kelvinside in the Hunter Valley. Quinceanera, the first foal out of all-time great Winx, created headlines around the racing world when Debbie Kepitis, a part-owner of Winx, went to $10 million – a world record for a yearling filly – to buy back the filly at the Inglis Easter Sale last year. Trainer Chris Waller has Quinceanera in light work at his Rosehill stables but the trainer said the two-year-old would not be rushed to the races over the winter months. 'She's progressing well but she won't be racing as a two-year-old,'' Waller said last week. 'It's unlikely she will even get to a barrier trial this season. Maybe by early August she could get to a trial.'' Tighe said no decision has been made whether Winx's colt by Snitzel will be sold as a yearling next season. Originally published as Champion mare Winx to visit Darley sire Too Darn Hot in spring breeding season
Daily Telegraph
02-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Telegraph
Winx's 2025 stallion revealed by owner Peter Tighe
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Mighty mare Winx will visit Darley's champion sire Too Darn Hot in the coming spring breeding season. Winx's ownership group of Peter Tighe, Debbie Kepitis and Elizabeth Treweeke made the much-anticipated announcement on Monday night, ending weeks of speculation about their legendary mare's next mating. 'We are thrilled to announce Too Darn Hot as the stallion of choice for Winx this season,'' said Peter Tighe on behalf of Winx's owners. 'His pedigree, performance and the early success of his progeny align with our long-term vision for Winx's breeding legacy. 'We believe this pairing has the potential to produce something very special.'' • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Hall of Fame champion Winx, winner of 37 of her 43 starts including her final 33 races in succession highlighted by a world record 25 Group 1 winners, has produced two foals to date – a filly by Pierro that is now a two-year-old named Quinceanera and a colt by Snitzel that will be a yearling next season. Too Darn Hot, a dual hemisphere shuttle stallion, is already the sire of four-time Group 1 winner Broadsiding and multiple stakes winners in his first two Australian crops to race. Winx's ownership group also noted in their press release that Too Darn Hot, a multiple Group 1-winning son of the great Dubawi, has 'quickly established himself as one of Europe's most exciting young stallions.'' 'His progeny has demonstrated early precocity, exceptional athleticism and outstanding temperament – qualities that strongly complement Winx's remarkable racing attributes and pedigree,'' the owners wrote. • 'A bit of a freak': Wootton Bassett's incredible run continues Too Darn Hot's service fee of $275,000 this spring breeding season reflects the demand for the stallion who stands at Darley Kelvinside in the Hunter Valley. Quinceanera, the first foal out of all-time great Winx, created headlines around the racing world when Debbie Kepitis, a part-owner of Winx, went to $10 million – a world record for a yearling filly – to buy back the filly at the Inglis Easter Sale last year. Trainer Chris Waller has Quinceanera in light work at his Rosehill stables but the trainer said the two-year-old would not be rushed to the races over the winter months. 'She's progressing well but she won't be racing as a two-year-old,'' Waller said last week. 'It's unlikely she will even get to a barrier trial this season. Maybe by early August she could get to a trial.'' Tighe said no decision has been made whether Winx's colt by Snitzel will be sold as a yearling next season. Originally published as Champion mare Winx to visit Darley sire Too Darn Hot in spring breeding season
News.com.au
02-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Champion mare Winx to visit Darley sire Too Darn Hot in spring breeding season
Mighty mare Winx will visit Darley's champion sire Too Darn Hot in the coming spring breeding season. Winx 's ownership group of Peter Tighe, Debbie Kepitis and Elizabeth Treweeke made the much-anticipated announcement on Monday night, ending weeks of speculation about their legendary mare's next mating. 'We are thrilled to announce Too Darn Hot as the stallion of choice for Winx this season,'' said Peter Tighe on behalf of Winx's owners. 'His pedigree, performance and the early success of his progeny align with our long-term vision for Winx's breeding legacy. 'We believe this pairing has the potential to produce something very special.'' • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Hall of Fame champion Winx, winner of 37 of her 43 starts including her final 33 races in succession highlighted by a world record 25 Group 1 winners, has produced two foals to date – a filly by Pierro that is now a two-year-old named Quinceanera and a colt by Snitzel that will be a yearling next season. Too Darn Hot, a dual hemisphere shuttle stallion, is already the sire of four-time Group 1 winner Broadsiding and multiple stakes winners in his first two Australian crops to race. Winx's ownership group also noted in their press release that Too Darn Hot, a multiple Group 1-winning son of the great Dubawi, has 'quickly established himself as one of Europe's most exciting young stallions.'' 'His progeny has demonstrated early precocity, exceptional athleticism and outstanding temperament – qualities that strongly complement Winx's remarkable racing attributes and pedigree,'' the owners wrote. 🇦🇰 He rewrote the record books. Now he’s back to do it again. #TooDarnHot returns to Kelvinside, NSW in 2025. Read more: — Darley in Australia (@DarleyAus) April 8, 2025 Too Darn Hot's service fee of $275,000 this spring breeding season reflects the demand for the stallion who stands at Darley Kelvinside in the Hunter Valley. Quinceanera, the first foal out of all-time great Winx, created headlines around the racing world when Debbie Kepitis, a part-owner of Winx, went to $10 million – a world record for a yearling filly – to buy back the filly at the Inglis Easter Sale last year. Trainer Chris Waller has Quinceanera in light work at his Rosehill stables but the trainer said the two-year-old would not be rushed to the races over the winter months. 'She's progressing well but she won't be racing as a two-year-old,'' Waller said last week. 'It's unlikely she will even get to a barrier trial this season. Maybe by early August she could get to a trial.'' Tighe said no decision has been made whether Winx's colt by Snitzel will be sold as a yearling next season.
South Wales Guardian
25-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Mgheera storms home to secure smart Temple triumph
Previously trained in France, the five-year-old was having her second start for Ed Walker having won a ParisLongchamp Group Three on her debut for the yard earlier in the month. Partnered by William Buick, who had already ridden three winners on the card, Mgheera was settled early on as Law Of Average set a testing pace, but she was travelling notably well up the nearside rail in the final furlong. She's Quality had set sail for home on the other side of the track but 10-1 shot Mgheera had too much in reserve and swept through to take the prize by half a length, with Washington Heights the same distance back in third. The winner was cut to 14-1 from 20s for the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot by Paddy Power, while Coral were more impressed and make her a 12-1 chance from 20s. Walker, while keen on taking her to Ascot, feels the Nunthorpe at York would be the perfect race for her – if she is still in his care with a trip to Australia in the pipeline. 'She's done absolutely nothing wrong since she joined us and we weren't massively surprised when she won in France,' said Walker. 'The only thing that I was surprised about was how much she drifted in the betting. She was 4-1 and she's gone and won at 10-1. 'I know it wasn't the strongest Group Two ever but it was deep enough. 'She's always slowly away, whether she'll keep getting away with it, particularly at Ascot which is where I think we'll go next, I don't know. 'A stiff five will suit her but I think the Nunthorpe will be perfect for her, she's very quick. 'There's talk of her going to Australia to visit Too Darn Hot, but it will be hard to pass up a realistic chance in the Nunthorpe – I hope! 'It looks an inspired decision to buy her now in hindsight, but we didn't envisage it working out this well. We knew her form quite well from taking Makarova over to France and she wasn't beaten far by Bradsell in a Listed race. 'The game looks easy when it turns out like this. It's pretty cool and she's very exciting.'
Glasgow Times
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Mgheera storms home to secure smart Temple triumph
Previously trained in France, the five-year-old was having her second start for Ed Walker having won a ParisLongchamp Group Three on her debut for the yard earlier in the month. Partnered by William Buick, who had already ridden three winners on the card, Mgheera was settled early on as Law Of Average set a testing pace, but she was travelling notably well up the nearside rail in the final furlong. She's Quality had set sail for home on the other side of the track but 10-1 shot Mgheera had too much in reserve and swept through to take the prize by half a length, with Washington Heights the same distance back in third. Mgheera is now two from two for Ed Walker (Martin Rickett/PA) The winner was cut to 14-1 from 20s for the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot by Paddy Power, while Coral were more impressed and make her a 12-1 chance from 20s. Walker, while keen on taking her to Ascot, feels the Nunthorpe at York would be the perfect race for her – if she is still in his care with a trip to Australia in the pipeline. 'She's done absolutely nothing wrong since she joined us and we weren't massively surprised when she won in France,' said Walker. 'The only thing that I was surprised about was how much she drifted in the betting. She was 4-1 and she's gone and won at 10-1. 'I know it wasn't the strongest Group Two ever but it was deep enough. 'She's always slowly away, whether she'll keep getting away with it, particularly at Ascot which is where I think we'll go next, I don't know. 'A stiff five will suit her but I think the Nunthorpe will be perfect for her, she's very quick. 'There's talk of her going to Australia to visit Too Darn Hot, but it will be hard to pass up a realistic chance in the Nunthorpe – I hope! 'It looks an inspired decision to buy her now in hindsight, but we didn't envisage it working out this well. We knew her form quite well from taking Makarova over to France and she wasn't beaten far by Bradsell in a Listed race. 'The game looks easy when it turns out like this. It's pretty cool and she's very exciting.'
