Volksraad (horse)
| Volksraad | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Green Desert (USA) |
| Grandsire | Danzig (USA) |
| Dam | Celtic Assembly |
| Damsire | Secretariat |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1988 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Windsor Park Stud |
| Owner | Windsor Park Stud |
| Record | 3 starts, 2 wins, 1 third |
| Earnings | £20,291 |
| Awards | |
| Champion New Zealand sire (2001-2007) | |
| Last updated on April 2009 | |
Volksraad (5 February 1988 - 28 December 2011) is a thoroughbred horse and a New Zealand sire of champion racehorses. He has dominated the New Zealand sires lists, with six consecutive titles from 2001 to 2007.
His progeny include six-time Group 1 winner Sir Slick, New Zealand Derby winner Military Move, Willy Smith, Torlesse, Dantelah, Clifton Prince, Fiscal Madness, Volkaire, Bahnhof Zoo, Dezigna, One Under, Vinaka, Thriller, Zola, Katana, Veloce Bella, Star Satire, Distill and Tusker.
Volksraad was euthanased after fracturing a shoulder in a paddock accident on 28 December 2011. He was 23 years old.[1]
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