Next Partner for Winx Chosen

Mark Smith - Friday November 4

The decision has been made on the partner for Winx this spring after the champion produced her first foal, a Pierro filly, on October 7.

Arrowfield Stud’s four-time Champion Australian stallion Snitzel will partner with the world’s highest-earning racehorse this spring.

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The news came from the official Winx account on Twitter on Friday.

The 25-time Group 1 winning daughter of Street Cry (IRE) had a rocky start to her broodmare career. After losing her I Am Invincible foal, Winx was rested for the 2020 season.

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