Five things we learned from the 2015-16 sires' championship

Winx (blue): Daughter of Street Cry contributed A$5,627,500 to her sire's seasonal haulCredit: Michael Dodge

1. Posthumous success for Street Cry

Almost two years have passed since a neurological condition brought a premature end to Street Cry's life and the impact of the loss of Darley's son of Machiavellian was highlighted once again as he topped the Australian sires standings by earnings.

The achievement is thanks in no small part to the exploits of the brilliant mare Winx, who took out five Group 1 prizes last season, contributing A$5,627,500 of Street Cry's total earnings of A$12,975,554.

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Mark ScullyRacing Post Reporter

Published on 5 August 2016inInternational

Last updated 15:52, 5 August 2016

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