Grey Way
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Grey Way, the Washdyke Wonder was a champion New Zealand
Thoroughbred
racehorse. He was born in Washkdyke in 1970 near Timaru
by Grey William out of Waybrooke. The other racehorse born in this area is Phar Lap
.
He was horse of the year in 1973. He was grey in colour, and pure white in the later stages. Grey Way was successful mainly at distances from 6 furlongs to a mile, ie, a sprinter-miler, but he did win at longer distances. Grey Way had a record of 51 wins and 27 seconds and 21 thirds from 164 starts. He raced from 2 years to 10 years old, beating nearly every champion that New Zealand
had to offer, including Show Gate
. He also broke the Australasian record over 7 furlongs, as a seven year old and carrying 60.5 kg.
He was the New Zealand equivalent to other great grey, Gunsynd
. He was inducted into the New Zealand Racing Hall OF Fame in 2010.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
Thoroughbred
Thoroughbred
The Thoroughbred is a horse breed best known for its use in horse racing. Although the word thoroughbred is sometimes used to refer to any breed of purebred horse, it technically refers only to the Thoroughbred breed...
racehorse. He was born in Washkdyke in 1970 near Timaru
Timaru
TimaruUrban AreaPopulation:27,200Extent:Former Timaru City CouncilTerritorial AuthorityName:Timaru District CouncilPopulation:42,867 Land area:2,736.54 km² Mayor:Janie AnnearWebsite:...
by Grey William out of Waybrooke. The other racehorse born in this area is Phar Lap
Phar Lap
Phar Lap was a champion Thoroughbred racehorse whose achievements captured the public's imagination during the early years of the Great Depression. Foaled in New Zealand, he was trained and raced in Australia. Phar Lap dominated Australian racing during a distinguished career, winning a Melbourne...
.
He was horse of the year in 1973. He was grey in colour, and pure white in the later stages. Grey Way was successful mainly at distances from 6 furlongs to a mile, ie, a sprinter-miler, but he did win at longer distances. Grey Way had a record of 51 wins and 27 seconds and 21 thirds from 164 starts. He raced from 2 years to 10 years old, beating nearly every champion that New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
had to offer, including Show Gate
Show Gate
Show Gate was a champion New Zealand thoroughbred racehorse sired by Gatekeeper out of Minglow. Foaled in 1969, she was horse of the year in 1975 and 1977 and won races from 1200 metres up to 2400 metres in record time...
. He also broke the Australasian record over 7 furlongs, as a seven year old and carrying 60.5 kg.
He was the New Zealand equivalent to other great grey, Gunsynd
Gunsynd
Gunsynd was a champion Australian Thoroughbred racehorse who won 29 races and A$280,455 in prizemoney. In his seven starts over one mile he was only once defeated, by half-a-head in the Epsom Handicap....
. He was inducted into the New Zealand Racing Hall OF Fame in 2010.