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Unbeaten Legend Winx's $7 Million Foal Retires without Racing

On Wednesday, Quinceanera, the $10 million daughter of legendary mare Winx, was retired on veterinary advice without ever racing. Owner Debbie Kepitis of Woppitt Bloodstock announced the decision.
Champion mare Winx secured 33 consecutive victories and 25 Group 1 wins, producing Quinceanera as her first surviving foal. The filly drew global attention in 2024, setting a record price of $10 million at the Inglis Easter Sale.
Trainer Chris Waller and veterinarians advised retirement following minor physical setbacks. Kepitis called it a "tough decision" but necessary to prioritize the filly's welfare over racing.
Quinceanera will now begin her career as a broodmare, with plans for her inaugural breeding season finalized later this year. Kepitis expressed optimism, saying "If we're lucky enough to get a few foals, that would be fabulous."
Thoroughbred breeding remains "a bit of a lottery," as Kepitis described, noting that great racemares do not always produce top-tier offspring. The industry now watches for success in the next generation.

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ABC Australia

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$10m horse will never race, but owner insists she is worth every cent

An owner says she has "no regrets" after announcing that the first filly from champion race mare Winx will never race.

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The South African

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Unbeaten Winx's R155 million foal retired - without ever racing!

Legendary mare Winx’s first surviving foal, that sold for a record A$10 million (R115 million), was retired on veterinary advice on Wednesday without running a race. Quinceanera set a new global mark for a thoroughbred yearling when Australian Debbie Kepitis’s Woppitt Bloodstock fended off interest from America, Japan and Europe to buy her in 2024. Sired by leading stallion Pierro, there were high hopes for the filly. But the three-year-old will…

1 day ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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Unbeaten legend Winx's $7 million foal retires without racing

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Legendary racehorse Winx’s $10 million foal is retired without ever racing

It was said to be a tough decision to retire the three-year-old, with it made following veterinary advice, and in consultation with trainer Chris Waller.

2 days ago·New Zealand

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