Hephaestus (NZ) 2021
Profile
4h The Autumn Sun (AUS) x Panipique (AUS) (Testa Rossa (AUS))
Foaled October 11, 2021
Career: 6 starts, 0 - 0 - 1 $44,750
Trainer: R James & R Wellwood, Cambridge
Ownership: F E & R A Dixon
Hephaestus is a 4 year old stallion by The Autumn Sun out of the Testa Rossa mare, Panipique.
Last start was 11th at Taupo on December 28, 2025 in the Cosana Honey NZ Mdn over 1800 metres.
Sale Details
Lot 408 2023 NZB Karaka Book 1Vendor: Landsdowne Park Ltd Buyer: Mr RA James / Mr R Wellwood $160,000
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Race Record
4yo
28Dec25
11th
Taupo
Cosana Honey NZ Mdn 1800m
Soft(5) C J Grylls (58.5) 11/4 - 1st: Star Warrior (8.9L)
3yo
25May25
3rd
Ellerslie
Network Visuals Mdn Hwt 2200m
Soft(5) L Douglas (69.00) 9/2 - 1st: Thebudgiesmugla (4.6L)
3yo
17Apr25
4th
Matamata
Lest We Forget Mdn Hwt 1600m
Soft(7) L Douglas (68.50) 11/2 - 1st: Kirrawee (7.2L)