'It was all her': Winx jockey Hugh Bowman looks back on stellar run at Julia Creek event
5 years, 8 months ago

'It was all her': Winx jockey Hugh Bowman looks back on stellar run at Julia Creek event

ABC  

Standing inside a multi-use sports centre in Julia Creek in Queensland's far north west, Winx jockey Hugh Bowman is relaxed and joyful as he recounts his incredible journey as her rider — one which rocketed him to international fame. The making of a legend While singing the praises of Winx's trainer Chris Waller and accepting his own part in her incredible career, Bowman said that ultimately Winx alone was responsible for her success. "I don't feel that I made Winx as good as she is — quite the opposite," Bowman said. Royal Ascot One final decision to be made was whether Winx would run in the Royal Ascot this year, an idea which Bowman said he was "very positive towards".

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Winx wins her final race to make it 33 straight victories
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Winx wins her final race to make it 33 straight victories

Daily Mail  

Champion mare Winx has won her final race before an adoring and capacity crowd at Royal Randwick. Champion mare Winx has won her final race, concluding an unbeaten four-year winning streak of 33 victories Kluger came in second to unbeaten Winx, followed by Hartnell, as Australia watched with bated breath A couple of young Winx fans pose for the camera …

Winx kicks out in a rare show of temper just two days out from her farewell race
5 years, 8 months ago

Winx kicks out in a rare show of temper just two days out from her farewell race

Daily Mail  

Champion horse Winx has damaged a trackside advertising board while kicking out during an uncharacteristic temper tantrum in front of gathered media, two days before the mare's final race. Scroll down for video Winx normally wears earmuffs when around crowds to avert the risk of being startled by surrounding noises, but Waller this time decided to do without them as …

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