Million Dollar Babies (11)
Bruce Stewart
In this series we profile twelve of the millionaires that have been proudly bred and reared in the Southern region.
Iraklis – Vance Hanover – Tuapeka Star (11 win Knowing Bret mare)
Breeder: Est JC Cummings and Est Mrs JH Cumming
Province of Origin: Central Otago
Lifetime: 51-22-14-6 $1,019,042
Biggest win: 1996 $400,000 Miracle Mile
Number of Group One wins: 2
Longest winning streak: 7
New Zealand Records: 12/11/1996 Addington
Sold: 1994 New Zealand Premier Sale for $88,000 (Top Lot)
New Zealand Record/Awards:
- 2-24.4 – 2000 metre mobile – all-comers- Addington 12th November 1996
- 1996/1997 Four Year Old Pacing Entire or Gelding of the Year
- 1996/1997 Horse of the Year
- 1997/1998 Five Year Old and Older Pacing Entire Or Gelding of the Year
Notes:
- Sold as Star Advance at the sales and renamed Iraklis
- Won 1996 Miracle Mile at Harold Park
- Won the 1997 New Zealand Trotting Cup ($350,000)
- Won 1997 Ashburton Flying Stakes
- Winner of the 1996 Free For All at Addington
- 2nd in the 1999 Hunter Cup ($400,000)
