Wind Blown
| Wind Blown | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Hazm |
| Dam | Wind In My Hair |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1997 (age 27–28) |
| Country | Philippines |
| Color | Bay |
| Breeder | Sandy Javier |
| Owner | Sandy Javier (1997–2001) Herminio Esguerra (since 2001) |
| Trainer | Nestor Manalang |
| Jockey | Fernando Raquel Jr. Patricio Dilema |
| Record | 49: 36–?–? |
| Earnings | ₱19 million |
| Major wins | |
| |
| Honors | |
| |
Wind Blown is a Filipino Thoroughbred racehorse best known for winning the Presidential Gold Cup in both 2000 and 2001. He was retired to stud in 2003 after earning ₱19 million, which was the highest amount earned by a locally bred horse at the time.
Background
Wind Blown, a bay colt by Hazm out of Wind In My Hair, was foaled in 1997 at Royal Maverick Farm of Sandy Javier in Rosario, Batangas. He traces back to noted stallion Northern Dancer.[1][2][3]
He was purchased from Javier by Herminio Esguerra in 2001.[2]
Racing career
In 2000, Wind Blown under the ownership of Sandy Javier has already started racing winning eleven races in sixteen starts, four of which are stakes races.[2] The horse won the Presidential Gold Cup in 2000 and 2001.[4]
Wind Blown continued racing after his purchase by Esguerra.[2]
He had his farewell race on December 7, 2003 at age six at the Santa Ana Race Park.[2]
Wind Blown garnered ₱19 million by winning 36 career races, including 24 stakes crowns. He had a total of 49 starts.[5][6] At the time of his retirement, it was the highest amount earned by a locally bred horse. He was also named the Horse of the Year at the PSA Annual Awards three times.[7]
Fernando Raquel Jr. was the jockey which often rode Wind Blown.[8] However, for his two Presidential Gold Cup wins, Dominador Borbe Jr. and Patricio Dilema were his riders in the 2000 and 2001 editions, respectively.[4][3]
Stud career
Wind Blown was retired to stud. By May 2005, the horse has already sired 20 offspring.[2] Esguerra partnered with Pioneer Insurance to provide bonus money to Wind Blown's offspring who will win stakes races as incentives.[5]
References
- ^ "Wind Blown blows off Silver Story". The Philippine Star. April 30, 2001. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f Iñigo, Manolo. "What's the latest on super horse Wind Blown". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. A31. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ a b "Wind Blown blows off field anew". The Philippine Star. December 30, 2001. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
- ^ a b "Previous winners: Presidential Gold Cup". Manila Standard. December 16, 2001. p. 10. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ a b Henson, Joaquin (March 17, 2004). "New challenge for Esguerra". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "Wind Blown honored in racing festival at Sta. Ana". The Philippine Star. December 30, 2003. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ "Third time for Wind Blown in PSA Awards". The Philippine Star. January 1, 2004. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
- ^ Villanueva, Edwin. "Wind Blown is biggest horseracing newsmaker". Philippine Daily Inquirer. p. A14. Retrieved July 29, 2025.