BY WESTERN WINTER out of WASEELA
R 70,000(NOM R10,000, LIVE FOAL R60,000)
A dual Equus Champion Sprinter Award winner, What A Winter was the highest rated horse in South Africa in 2013, with a merit rating of 127. The winner of 15 races, including four Grade 1 races from 1000m to 1200m, What A Winter won the sprinting “Triple Crown”, comprising of the Computaform Sprint in Johannesburg, the Cape Flying Championship in Cape Town (twice) and the Mercury Sprint in Durban.
What A Winter is by three times Champion Sire, Western Winter. His dam, Waseela, is by the internationally acclaimed broodmare sire Ahonoora, who hails from the family of Hyperion and Pharamond.
As a sire, What A Winter made an impact with his very first crop, being awarded Outstanding New Stallion. A tough, sound racehorse, he also has a wonderful temperament, which was evident when he was victorious as a 5YO entire in the Grade 1 Computaform Sprint. Most importantly, he has passed these characteristics onto his progeny. His versatility as a stallion has seen him sire stakes winners from 1000m to 1600m, including Equus Champion Sprinter Russet Air. He is also the sire of dual Grade 1 Majorca winner, Clouds Unfold and Grade 1 Tsogo Sun Sprint winner Warrior’s Rest.
What A Winter’s progeny are precocious, which is evident in the fact that he has sired three winners of the Grade 3 Cape Of Good Hope Nursery in Armando, Dutch Philip and Clouds Unfold.
| age | runs | 1ST PRIZE | 2ND PRIZE | 3RD PRIZE | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 1 | R 40,625 | ||
| 3 | 9 | 5 | 2 | R 970,050 | |
| 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | R 836,180 |
| 5 | 9 | 6 | 1 | R 1,445,255 | |
| Totals | 26 | 15 | 3 | 2 | R 3,292,110 |
| timeline | position | race | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/07/2010 | 1st of 14 | Clairwood TC Clifton Stud Maiden Juvenile P., Snappy was 2nd and Manonthecatwalk 3rd. |
R 40,625 |
| 18/08/2010 | 1st of 7 | Clairwood TC UK Soccer 4 P., Kentucky Express was 2nd and Hot Rocket 3rd. |
R 40,625 |
| 18/09/2010 | 1st of 9 | Kenilworth Sophomore Sprint H., L, Darcy's Arcy was 2nd and Knock 'em Out 3rd. |
R 78,125 |
| 27/11/2010 | 1st of 12 | Kenilworth Selangor Cup, Gr.2, Top Seller was 2nd and Solo Traveller 3rd. |
R 187,500 |
| 22/01/2011 | 1st of 13 | Kenilworth Cape Flying Championship, Gr.1, Rushing Wind was 2nd and Blue Tiger 3rd. |
R 375,000 |
| 16/04/2011 | 1st of 7 | Kenilworth Wilgerbosdrift S., Royal Bounty was 2nd and Wethreekings 3rd. |
R 48,800 |
| 27/11/2011 | 1st of 10 | Kenilworth Swedocar S., Captain's Secret was 2nd and Punta del Este 3rd. |
R 53,680 |
| 17/12/2011 | 1st of 12 | Kenilworth Diadem S., Gr.2, Ebony Flyer was 2nd and Captain's Secret 3rd. |
R 187,500 |
| 14/07/2012 | 1st of 12 | Clairwood TC Mercury Sprint, Gr.1, Delago Deluxe was 2nd and Snowdon 3rd. |
R 375,000 |
| 27/10/2012 | 1st of 8 | Kenilworth Old Mutual S., Cap Alright was 2nd and Depardieu 3rd. |
R 53,680 |
| 29/12/2012 | 1st of 8 | Kenilworth Diadem S., Gr.2, Castlethorpe was 2nd and Cap Alright 3rd. |
R 187,500 |
| 26/01/2013 | 1st of 9 | Kenilworth Cape Flying Championship, Gr.1, Via Africa was 2nd and Cap Alright 3rd. Jockey: BERNARD FAYD'HERBE. |
R 375,000 |
| 06/04/2013 | 1st of 7 | Kenilworth Speak to Us for Your Next Event S., Lancelin was 2nd and Cap Alright 3rd. Trainer: M W Bass. Jockey: BERNARD FAYD'HERBE. |
R 55,000 |
| 27/04/2013 | 1st of 12 | Turffontein Computaform Sprint H., Gr.1, Via Africa was 2nd and Welwitschia 3rd. Trainer: M W Bass. Jockey: BERNARD FAYD'HERBE. |
R 625,000 |
| 23/06/2013 | 1st of 6 | Clairwood TC Offering the Most Competitive Prices S., Shades of Indigo was 2nd and Moroccan 3rd. Trainer: M W Bass. Jockey: BERNARD FAYD'HERBE. |
R 71,875 |
| Name | Year | Sex | Damsire | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLOUDS UNFOLD | 2015 | f | Montjeu | Gr.1 |
| ISIVUNGUVUNGU | 2018 | c | Tiger Ridge | Gr.1 |
| RUSSET AIR | 2015 | c | Jallad | Gr.1 |
| WARRIOR'S REST | 2014 | c | Badger Land | Gr.1 |
| HUMDINGER | 2018 | f | Fort Wood | Gr.2 |
| WINTER SMOKE | 2017 | f | Cataloochee | Gr.2 |
| CELESTIAL LOVE | 2017 | f | Lecture | Gr.2 |
| MISS COOL | 2019 | f | Miesque's Approval | Gr.2 |
| MAGICAL WONDERLAND | 2014 | f | Al Mufti | Gr.2 |
| COLD FACT | 2018 | f | Dynasty | Gr.2 |
| WINTER CLOUD | 2020 | f | Montjeu | Gr.3 |
| DUTCH PHILLIP | 2014 | c | Dominion Royale | Gr.3 |
| ARMANDO | 2016 | c | Yes It's True | Gr.3 |
| DISTANT WINTER | 2020 | f | Trippi | Gr.3 |
| SNOW REPORT | 2016 | c | Qui Danzig | Gr.3 |
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