How many foals did Makybe Diva had?

How many foals did Makybe Diva had?

The four-year-old, who is by sprinter Brazen Beau, became the three-time Melbourne Cup heroine’s sixth winner from her eight foals to race. So far, Makybe Diva is yet to throw a city winner with her best performed progeny being stakes placegetter Divanation.

Is Makybe Diva in foal?

She will race as SUBLIME DIVA. She is a 3YO with Chris Waller and is yet to race. Her 9th foal arrived in 2018. She is by Written Tycoon.

How many foals did Sunline have?

four foals
Sunline had four foals as a broodmare. Two have raced, and both have won once – her first Rock of Gibraltar filly Sunstrike, now four, and a Zabeel colt, Sun Ruler.

Is Makybe Diva dead?

The death of Diva’s multiple Group 1 producing mother was announced this morning by owners Tony and Deslee Santic. “The day was always going to come, but I didn’t expect this, I’m devastated,” Mr Santic said. “We regarded her as the matriarch, it’s a very sad day for the Makybe team.”

Who has won the Melbourne Cup twice?

In it’s long history the Melbourne Cup has been won twice by four horses; Archer (1861 & 1862), Peter Pan (1932 & 1934), Rain Lover (1968 & 1969) and Think Big (1974 & 1975).

Which Australian horse has won the most prize money?

Winx
Top prize money earners – Australian and New Zealand horses

How much is Tony Santic worth?

In 1997, Šantić decided to pursue his interest in horse racing, which ultimately led to three Melbourne Cup victories courtesy of a horse he named Makybe Diva. Šantić featured in the BRW Rich List in 2003, with an estimated personal wealth of $200 million.

Where is Makybe Diva now?

MAKYBE is the breeding ground of premier racehorse champions, and the home of three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva. Situated in the lush green pastures of Gnarwarre, just west of Geelong in Victoria, this world-class stud farm produces quality bloodstock to race and breed.

Did Greg Childs win a Melbourne Cup?

He never returned to NZ. Greg talks of a Hong Kong win on the top mare Romanee Conti, and his first Melbourne premiership win – a performance that earned him a special accolade.

Is Sunline still alive?

Sunline (29 September 1995 – 1 May 2009) was a champion New Zealand-bred Thoroughbred racehorse who was the world’s highest earning race mare of her time….

Where was Makybe bred?

Where is Winx now?

Winx retired in April 2019 after a final win in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Royal Randwick, giving her a final career prizemoney total of more than $26 million. She will return to her birthplace, Coolmore, in the coming months where she is “a source of pride” to the whole team.

When was Makybe Diva foaled?

Makybe Diva was foaled on 21 March 1999. Her sire was Desert King of Ireland. Desert King, like many male Thoroughbreds who escaped a worse fate, was retired early from racing by owner Michael Tabor after making 12 jumps in Ireland and England. Desert King was under five years of age when he sired Makybe Diva from an American mare named Tugela.

Is Makybe Diva a Hall of Famer?

In 2005 Makybe Diva was named Australian Champion Racehorse of the Year, winning the Melbourne Cup, Australian Cup, BMW Stakes, Memsie Stakes, Turnbull Stakes and the Cox Plate. She entered the Australian Racing Hall of Fame the following year.

What makes Makybe Diva a legend?

It was certainly appropriate that three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva dropped her More Than Ready foal during the carnival which made her a legend, although a few days earlier would have been perfect.

How long did Makybe Diva take to win the Melbourne Cup?

It took the Diva 3:28.55 to cover the trip, which was the slowest time to win a Melbourne Cup since Lord Nolan in 1908. Makybe Diva became the first horse to win consecutive Melbourne Cups since Think Big in 1974 – 75.