Volksraad

Volksraad was a British-bred thoroughbred horse who when standing at stud in New Zealand was a champion sire. He dominated the New Zealand sires lists, with six consecutive titles from 2001 to 2007.

Born: 1988

Overview

Volksraad (5 February 1988 – 28 December 2011) was a thoroughbred horse and a New Zealand sire of champion racehorses. He dominated the New Zealand sires lists, with six consecutive titles from 2001 to 2007. His progeny include: Bahnhof Zoo Clifton Prince Dantelah Dezigna Distill Fiscal Madness Katana Military Move, the 2010 New Zealand Derby winner One Under Sir Slick, six-time Group 1 winner Star Satire Thriller Torlesse, winner of the 2003 New Zealand Cup Tusker, the 2005 Championship Stakes and 2006 Awapuni Gold Cup winner. Veloce Bella Vinaka Volkaire Willy Smith Zola Volksraad was euthanased after fracturing a shoulder in a paddock accident on 28 December 2011. He was 23 years old. See also

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