Volksraad (horse)

Volksraad (5 February 1988 – 28 December 2011) was a thoroughbred horse and a New Zealand sire of champion racehorses. He dominated the New Zealand sires lists, with six consecutive titles from 2001 to 2007.

Volksraad
SireGreen Desert (USA)
GrandsireDanzig (USA)
DamCeltic Assembly
DamsireSecretariat
SexStallion
Foaled1988
CountryUnited Kingdom
ColourBay
BreederWindsor Park Stud
OwnerWindsor Park Stud
Record3 starts, 2 wins, 1 third
Earnings£20,291
Awards
Champion New Zealand sire (2001–2007)
Last updated on April 2009

His progeny include:

Volksraad was euthanased after fracturing a shoulder in a paddock accident on 28 December 2011. He was 23 years old.[1]

See also

Thoroughbred racing in New Zealand

References


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