Legendary race mare Winx welcomes long-anticipated foal a 'healthy' filly

Champion race mare Winx's owners say they are "ecstatic" to welcome a "healthy" filly foal overnight.

Winx, 11, was named World's Best Racehorse in 2018 and retired a year later, after 33 consecutive wins, including 25 Group 1 wins, and a record four Cox Plates, returning to stud to begin her broodmare career.

The foal, sired by Coolmore's Pierro, was born overnight to the delight of its owners.

"The Tighe, Kepitis, and Treweeke families are ecstatic to announce that the future champion we've all been waiting for has arrived!" they said in a statement.

"Both mum and foal are healthy and doing very well.

"Thank you to the amazing team who have cared for Winx and her filly throughout this journey.

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Article written By Amelia Bernasconi