A Horse Named Winx
Winx after winning the Cox Plate in 2017
The Street Cry x Vegas Showgirl filly that put the racing industry on notice while becoming a household name in the process, ‘The Mighty Mare’ Winx, has now been made a star on the silver screen.
Written & narrated by Andrew Rule, author of the authorised Winx biography (a fantastic read in its own right), A Horse Named Winx takes the viewer on an emotional ride from the birth of the foal, to the final days of ‘The People’s Horse’ giving birth to a foal of her own, along the way touching on most of the more significant runs & wins in her history-making 33 race win streak.
With interviews featuring the man behind the magic, trainer Chris Waller, the jockey who just had to hold on & enjoy the ride, Hugh Bowman, & Winx’s fortunate ownership group, you are put in a behind-the-scenes seat from all angles of the racing industry. The highs & lows - the rollercoaster of emotions.
Already knowing the results & outcomes of the events presented on screen, I still found my heart in my mouth & my skin riddled with goosebumps as Winx was first to cross the line over & over again, often with daylight between her & the next horse, but sometimes with only her nose in front.
Truly an equine marvel & Australian sporting legend, you don’t have to be a fan of racing or sport in general to become emotionally invested in her story.
With the drama of the off-track logistics often taking an unexpected turn, you may even find yourself reaching for tissues at certain points.
A generational Australian sporting story that has to be seen to be believed.
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