Winx And Her Place In Australian Racing

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WHO IS WINX?

* A seven-year-old bay mare, foaled September 14, 2011 by Street Cry out of Vegas Showgirl

* Bought at the 2013 yearling sale for $230,000

* Owned by Magic Bloodstock Racing (Peter and Patty Tighe), Richard Treweeke and Debbie Kepitis

* Trained by Chris Waller

* Prize money $23,429,675 with 35 wins from 40 starts, more than any other Australian racehorse

WHEN DID WE START TO TAKE NOTICE?

* Came from last to win the Sunshine Coast Guineas on May 16, 2015, starting a streak that stands at 31 consecutive wins

JOCKEYS TO WIN ON WINX

* Hugh Bowman (30), (2), Larry Cassidy (1), James McDonald (1) and (1)

LAST TO LOSE ON WINX

* star Joao Moreira had the ride when Winx finished second in the on April 11, 2015

WHERE HAS SHE WON?

* Randwick (19), Rosehill (6), (4), (1), Sunshine Coast (1), (1), Caulfield (1) and (2)

WHAT HAS SHE WON?

* 23 Group One races. One more than grand European jumper Hurricane Fly's 22 Grade One victories

* Four Cox Plates. One more than Kingston Town 1980, 81 and 82

* Equalled Tie The Knot (1999-2002) with record four Chipping Norton Stakes wins.

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