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Street Cry
SireMachiavellian
GrandsireMr Prospector
DamHelen Street (GB)
DamsireTroy
SexStallion
Foaled(1998-03-11)11 March 1998
Died17 September 2014(2014-09-17) (aged 16)
CountryIreland
ColourBay or brown
BreederSheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
OwnerGodolphin Racing
TrainerSaeed bin Suroor
Record12: 5–6–1
Earnings$5,150,837
Major wins
UAE 2000 Guineas (2001)
Al Maktoum Challenge, Round 3 (2002)
Dubai World Cup (2002)
Stephen Foster Handicap (2002)
Awards
Australian Champion Sire (2015)

Street Cry (11 March 1998 – 17 September 2014) was a Thoroughbred racehorse, winner of the 2002 Dubai World Cup, the 2002 Stephen Foster Handicap and runner up in the 2002 Whitney Handicap. He was an international shuttle stallion that stood at the Darley Studs in Australia and the United States.

He is noteworthy for being the sire of one of the greatest racehorses of all time, Winx, who was retired from racing in April 2019 with a world record of 25 Group One (G1) wins and also won the last 33 races of her career, the longest winning streak for a top-level racehorse in over a century. At her retirement, she was rated by Longines as the best racehorse in the world. He is also the sire of US racing sensation Zenyatta.

Owned and bred by Sheikh Mohammed's Godolphin Racing, he was by the dual G1 winner Machiavellian, a son of Mr Prospector. His dam, Helen Street (dam of nine winners) won the 1985 Irish Oaks and was by multiple Group One winner Troy.[1]

Racing record

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Two-year-old

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After winning his maiden race, Street Cry placed second in the Del Mar Futurity (G2) and Norfolk Stakes (United States) (G2), before running third in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1).

Three-year-old

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Street Cry won the UAE 2000 Guineas, then placed second in both the UAE Derby (G3) and Discovery Handicap (G3), at Aqueduct.

Four-year-old

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Won Dubai World Cup (G1), won Stephen Foster H (G1), and was second in the Whitney Handicap (G1).

Stud record

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In America, Street Cry stood at Darley's Jonabell Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, for $150,000.[2] After a two-year break, Street Cry returned in 2009 for a fifth season at Darley Stud, Kelvinside, in the Hunter Valley where he stood at a fee of A$110,000.[3] During those five seasons in Australia, he covered 425 mares to produce 319 foals.

Darley's Chief Operating Officer, Oliver Tait, says that Street Cry produced "easy horses to train" that are "tough, willing, and genuine." Physically, his offspring have succeeded on "all distances and all surfaces" and "show incredible acceleration" so that they are "incredibly effective in the last quarter-mile of the race."[4]

He was euthanized in Australia on September 17, 2014, as a result of complications of a neurological condition.

At the time of his death, he had sired seven grade I winners in the Northern Hemisphere, including 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta; Street Sense, who won the 2007 Kentucky Derby; and grade I-winning sprinter Street Boss,[5] who won the Grade I Triple Bend Invitational Handicap and Bing Crosby Handicap.

His most notable progeny is Winx, rated as the best racehorse in the world and the winner of an unprecedented four Cox Plates. Winx was the 2015-16-17-18 Australian Horse of the Year and was retired from racing in April 2019 having won the last 33 races of her career plus a world record 25 Group 1s. Among her best wins are the Cox Plate (four times) and Doncaster Mile.[6]

Other notable progeny include Group I winner Majestic Roi, winner of the Sun Chariot Stakes (G1) in England; Caulfield Guineas winners in Long John in 2013 and Whobegotyou; Shocking, winner of the 2009 Melbourne Cup;[7] and Street Hero, winner of Norfolk Stakes, Tomcito who raced as a two-year-old in Peru winning two important G1 races against older horses.

Street Cry's two most famous daughters, Zenyatta (United States) and Winx (Australia), each reached the pinnacle in the sport of horse racing.

In the Southern Hemisphere his progeny included 107 yearlings sold for an average of $50,000 and a top price of $400,000. During 2009: 28 yearlings were sold; averaging $63,000 with a top price of $400,000. In the Northern Hemisphere: 164 yearlings sold for an average $165,000; top price $950,000. In 2008: 35 sold; average $174,000; top price $484,000.[8]

Notable progeny

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c = colt, f = filly, g = gelding

Foaled Name Sex Major Wins
2004 Majestic Roi f Sun Chariot Stakes
2004 Street Boss c Triple Bend Stakes, Bing Crosby Stakes
2004 Street Sense c Breeders' Cup Juvenile, Kentucky Derby, Travers Stakes
2004 Zenyatta f Apple Blossom Handicap (twice), Vanity Handicap (3 times), Lady's Secret Stakes (3 times), Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic, Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (twice), Breeders' Cup Classic, Santa Margarita Stakes
2005 Cry and Catch Me f Oak Leaf Stakes
2005 Seventh Street f Apple Blossom Handicap, Go For Wand Handicap
2005 Shocking c Melbourne Cup, Australian Cup
2005 Victor's Cry c Shoemaker Mile Stakes
2005 Whobegotyou g Caulfield Guineas, Caulfield Stakes
2006 Here Comes Ben c Forego Stakes
2006 Street Hero c Norfolk Stakes
2009 Lyric of Light f Fillies' Mile
2010 Long John g Caulfield Guineas
2011 Heavens Above f Coolmore Classic
2011 New Year's Day c Breeders' Cup Juvenile
2011 Winx f Queensland Oaks, Epsom Handicap, W. S. Cox Plate (4 times), Chipping Norton Stakes (4 times), George Ryder Stakes (4 times), Doncaster Handicap, George Main Stakes (3 times), Caulfield Stakes, Queen Elizabeth Stakes (3 times), Turnbull Stakes (twice), Winx Stakes
2012 Pride of Dubai c Blue Diamond Stakes, Sires' Produce Stakes
2012 Stay With Me f The Thousand Guineas
2013 Delta Prince c Maker's Mark Mile Stakes
2013 Zulu Alpha g Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational
2014 Oh Susanna f Paddock Stakes (twice), Sun Met, Woolavington 2000
2014 Trekking g Stradbroke Handicap, The Goodwood

Street Cry is also:

Pedigree

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Pedigree of Street Cry (IRE), 1998[9]
Sire
Machiavellian (USA)
b. 1987
Mr. Prospector (USA)
b. 1970
Raise a Native Native Dancer
Raise You
Gold Digger Nashua
Sequence
Coup De Folie (USA)
b. 1982
Halo Hail to Reason
Cosmah
Raise the Standard Hoist the Flag
Natalma
Dam
Helen Street (GB)
b. 1982
Troy (GB)
b. 1976
Petingo Petition
Alcazar
La Milo Hornbeam
Pin Prick
Waterway (FR)
b. 1976
Riverman Never Bend
River Lady
Boulevard Pall Mall
Costa Sola

References

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from Grokipedia
Street Cry (March 11, 1998 – September 17, 2014) was an Irish-bred racehorse who achieved prominence as a top-level winner on the track and a leading sire in the breeding shed. Bred by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and raced by Godolphin, he was trained by and stood at 16.1 hands with a strong conformation featuring an excellent shoulder, short back, and powerful hindquarters. Sired by the influential stallion Machiavellian out of the mare Helen Street (by ), Street Cry began his racing career in 2000 and competed through 2002, securing victories at prestigious tracks including , Del Mar, and Nad Al Sheba. His most notable triumphs came in 2002, when he captured the () at Nad Al Sheba, defeating a strong international field, and the Stephen Foster Handicap (Grade 1) at , establishing him as a versatile middle-distance performer. These wins highlighted his speed and stamina, contributing to his retirement to Darley's Jonabell Farm in , in 2003, where he shuttled to during the Southern Hemisphere breeding season. As a stallion, Street Cry proved exceptionally influential, siring 17 winners in the and several in , along with 49 graded stakes winners in North America, with his progeny earning over $130 million in races worldwide as of 2025. Among his standout offspring were , the undefeated mare who won 19 of 20 starts and the 2009 , earning $7.3 million; Street Sense, victor of the 2007 , , and ; and Street Boss, a two-time Grade 1 sprint winner. Other champions included Shocking (2010 Melbourne Cup), Whobegotyou ( Caulfield Guineas), and (2013 ). He ranked as Darley's leading sire and 17th on the 2014 North American general sire list before his death from complications of a neurological condition, which led to at age 16.

Background

Breeding and Foaling

Street Cry was a homebred for Godolphin Racing, the operation owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and foaled on March 11, 1998, in Ireland. His sire, Machiavellian (by Mr. Prospector), was a prominent European stallion renowned for producing progeny with a blend of speed over shorter distances and stamina for longer routes, siring Group 1 winners from five furlongs to two and a half miles. Machiavellian stood at Dalham Hall Stud throughout his career and became one of Europe's leading sires, with notable offspring including Dubai World Cup winners. The dam, Helen Street (by ), was herself an accomplished winner, securing victories in the Irish Oaks and Nassau Stakes before retiring to stud, where she produced several stakes winners, including the high-class performer Balanchine. Acquired by Darley, Helen Street's mating with Machiavellian resulted in Street Cry, a full brother to the stakes-placed mare Helsinki. From the outset, Street Cry remained in Godolphin ownership, raced in their signature blue silks, and was conditioned by trainer throughout his career.

Early Development and Training

Street Cry, a Godolphin-owned , exhibited notable physical attributes during his early development that foreshadowed his racing potential. He possessed a dark bay or brown coat and stood at 16.1 hands high, with a strongly made frame featuring an excellent shoulder, short back, and powerful hindquarters supported by good muscling. This conformation provided balance and strength, making him well-suited for versatility across surfaces like dirt and turf, as well as distances ranging from sprints to middle-range routes. In terms of temperament, Street Cry displayed intelligence and adaptability from an early age, traits that enabled him to thrive in diverse training environments. As a two-year-old, he was part of Godolphin's experimental program for young horses, which involved shipping promising stock to the for exposure to American racing styles. His early handlers noted his courage and quick learning ability during initial workouts, allowing him to integrate seamlessly into rigorous preparatory routines without behavioral issues. Street Cry's breaking and early training commenced in England before transitioning to international preparation sites, aligning with Godolphin's global approach. After initial handling at facilities in the UK, he was transported to Dubai for winter conditioning, where he underwent progressive workouts emphasizing speed and stamina over middle distances. In barrier trials and gallops there, he demonstrated promising acceleration and composure, covering ground efficiently without signs of strain. At age two, he was sent to Del Mar, California, for specialized pre-racing development under trainer Eoin Harty, focusing on adapting to faster dirt tracks and building competitive edge through simulated race scenarios. This phase honed his versatility, preparing him for both European flat racing and American styles. Prior to his racing debut, Street Cry experienced no major injuries, maintaining sound health throughout his preparatory period. His conformational balance—combining powerful propulsion from the hind end with a fluid shoulder action—positioned him as a prospect capable of excelling on varied terrains, a quality valued highly by the Godolphin team. These foundational elements ensured a smooth entry into competition, underscoring his potential as a high-class performer.

Racing Career

2000: Two-Year-Old Season

Street Cry began his racing career under trainer Eoin Harty in . He made his debut on July 16, 2000, at Hollywood Park, finishing second in a 5½-furlong maiden special weight race. Two weeks later, on August 19, 2000, Street Cry broke his maiden at Del Mar in a 6½-furlong maiden special weight, rallying from off the pace to win by 3½ lengths while earning a 105 , the highest posted by any American juvenile that summer. Elevated to stakes company, Street Cry finished a strong second in the Del Mar Futurity (G2) on September 13 at Del Mar, closing gamely to be beaten a neck by Flame Thrower over 7 furlongs on dirt. He replicated that effort in the Norfolk Stakes (G2) on October 7 at , rallying late to finish second by a neck to the same rival over 1 mile, confirming his closing style and affinity for the surface. Street Cry capped his juvenile campaign with a third-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) on November 4 at , 1½ lengths behind winner Macho Uno, with second, in the 1 1⁄16-mile test, earning $110,000. In five starts during 2000, Street Cry secured one win, three seconds, and one third, banking $255,200 in earnings and establishing himself as a precocious dirt performer with classic potential.

2001: Three-Year-Old Season

Street Cry began his three-year-old season with an international campaign in the , marking a shift from his juvenile efforts in the United States. On March 1, 2001, at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, he secured his first victory of the year in the Group 3 UAE 2000 Guineas over one mile on dirt, rallying from off the pace to win by two lengths under for trainer and owner Godolphin. The win highlighted his closing style against a field that included Noverre, who finished second. Three weeks later, on March 24, 2001, Street Cry stepped up in distance for the Group 3 UAE Derby over 1,800 meters at the same track, where he engaged in a thrilling stretch with stablemate Express Tour. Despite leading briefly in deep stretch, he was nipped by a short head at the wire, with Jerry Bailey aboard Express Tour for Godolphin. This narrow defeat underscored his competitiveness at middle distances but also the depth of Godolphin's string. Returning to the United States after a seven-month layoff, Street Cry resumed racing on October 31, 2001, in the Grade 3 Discovery Handicap over 1 1/8 miles at Aqueduct Racetrack. Ridden by Dettori, he finished a close second, one length behind winner Evening Attire in a field of seven three-year-olds, earning $40,000 for the placing. The effort demonstrated his sustained form post-hiatus but against increasingly seasoned rivals. Overall, Street Cry's 2001 season consisted of three starts, yielding one win and two seconds for total earnings of $190,620. While he affirmed his aptitude for middle-distance races on , the campaign reflected challenges from top and a strategic focus on preparation for future targets rather than accumulating major victories that year.

2002: Four-Year-Old Season

Street Cry began his four-year-old campaign in the , building on his prior experience there from the previous season. On February 28, 2002, at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, he won the Group 2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3 over 1¼ miles on , rallying to win by 8½ lengths under . On March 23, 2002, at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, he won the Grade 1 over 1¼ miles on dirt, rallying from off the pace under jockey Jerry Bailey to prevail by 4¼ lengths over Sei Mi in a time of 2:01.18, securing the winner's share of $3.6 million from the $6 million purse. Following the Dubai victory, Street Cry shipped to the United States for his only campaign there, trained by Saeed bin Suroor for owner Godolphin Racing. On June 15, 2002, at Churchill Downs, he dominated the Grade 1 Stephen Foster Handicap at 1⅛ miles on dirt, drawing off to win by 6½ lengths over Dollar Bill under Bailey, covering the distance in 1:46.80 and earning $516,615. Street Cry's season concluded at on August 3, 2002, where he finished second in the Grade 1 Whitney Handicap at 1⅛ miles on dirt, beaten 1¼ lengths by Left Bank despite a strong late rally under Bailey; Lido Palace was third. In his final season, Street Cry made four starts—all at Grade 1 or Group level—recording three wins and one second, with career totals of 12 starts, five wins, six seconds, and one third for earnings of $5,150,837; he retired from racing shortly after the Whitney due to an ankle injury.

Retirement and Stud Career

Transition to Stud and Locations

Following his victory in the 2002 Dubai World Cup and Stephen Foster Handicap, Street Cry was retired from racing and entered stud in 2003 at Darley's Jonabell Farm near . As a Godolphin homebred owned by Sheikh , he remained the property of the operation throughout his breeding career, with no syndication involved. His initial stud fee was set at $30,000. Street Cry operated as an international shuttle stallion, primarily dividing his time between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to maximize breeding opportunities. He stood his Northern Hemisphere seasons at Jonabell Farm, while shuttling to Darley's Australian operations, including Kelvinside Stud in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, starting in the 2003 Southern Hemisphere season where he covered 73 mares. Over his first five Australian seasons, he covered a total of 425 mares, producing 319 foals. From 2009 onward, Street Cry's duties shifted to focus predominantly on the Northern Hemisphere, though he continued periodic shuttling to Australia through 2013. Early indicators of his success as a sire emerged with his first Northern Hemisphere crop in 2006, which led all North American freshman sires in earnings.

Breeding Statistics and Performance

Street Cry sired a total of 1,970 named foals worldwide, with approximately 80% starting in races and 56.3% becoming winners (1,109 in total), according to statistics compiled by . These figures reflect his productivity across 12 crops of racing age before his death in 2014. His progeny demonstrated strong conversion rates, with 134 individual stakes winners (about 6.8% of foals) and 23 Group or Grade 1 winners among them. In terms of regional impact, Street Cry was recognized as the leading second-crop sire in 2007 and third-crop sire in 2008 in North America, while achieving champion sire status in Australia for the 2015/16 season with progeny earnings exceeding A$12.9 million that year alone. Although specific UAE rankings for 2005 are not detailed in available records, his early shuttling there contributed to his global reputation, bolstered by high-profile performers. As a broodmare sire, he ranked 4th on the North American list in 2024, underscoring his lasting genetic influence. His stud fee progressed significantly with success, reaching $150,000 by 2010 at Darley's Jonabell Farm in , reflecting demand from elite broodmares. Posthumously, articles in 2025 highlighted his enduring legacy through sons like Pride of Dubai and grandsons influencing major races. Notable crop highlights include the 2006 crop, led by Street Sense, which collectively earned over $10 million, and his Australian shuttled crops, which produced multiple Cox Plate winners such as Winx (four victories from 2015–2018).

Notable Progeny

Street Cry's reputation as a leading is bolstered by several standout progeny who achieved elite success on the global stage, spanning the , Australia, and Europe. Among his most celebrated offspring is the 2004 colt Street Sense, who became the first to win both the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) in 2006 and the (G1) in 2007, while also capturing the (G1); he amassed 6 wins from 13 starts and career of $4,383,200. Similarly, the 2004 filly won 19 of 20 starts, earning accolades as 2010 Horse of the Year and becoming the only filly to win the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) in 2009, with total exceeding $7.3 million. In , Street Cry's influence peaked with the 2011 filly Winx, who set a with 25 victories, including four consecutive Cox Plates (G1) from 2015 to 2018, before retiring in 2019 with career earnings of approximately AU$26.3 million from 37 wins in 43 starts. Another key performer was the 2004 filly Majestic Roi, who secured the Sun Chariot Stakes (G1) in in 2007 as part of her three wins from seven starts, highlighting Street Cry's versatility in producing turf specialists for European racing. These achievements underscore Street Cry's progeny excelling across distances and surfaces, contributing to his status as a top sire with over 100 black-type winners worldwide. The international reach of Street Cry's offspring extends beyond these stars, with successes in major races like the Hollywood Gold Cup (G1) and representation in breeding programs across continents, though specific details on lesser-known G1 performers like Vatican remain limited in verified records. Post-2019, his legacy persists through grand-progeny influencing Australian racing dynasties, such as descendants in high-profile stakes events.
ProgenySexBirth YearMajor WinsEarnings
Street SenseColt2004, , $4,383,200
ZenyattaFilly2004, 13 G1 wins total$7,304,580
WinxFilly2011Cox Plate (G1, 4x), 25 G1 wins totalAU$26,336,675
Majestic RoiFilly2004Sun Chariot Stakes (G1)Not specified

Death and Legacy

Euthanasia and Cause

Street Cry was on September 17, 2014, at Darley Stud's Kelvinside in the Hunter Valley, , , at the age of 16. The decision followed a sudden onset of an acute neurological condition that caused rapid deterioration, with no prior major health issues reported in his stud career up to that point. The ailment, described as rare and unidentified, initially presented as lameness on September 5 while he was already in for the southern hemisphere breeding season, which had begun earlier that month. At the time of his death, Street Cry was in the prime of his second career as a , having sired his final crop of foals in 2014 from the previous breeding season. In the immediate aftermath, Godolphin issued a statement through bloodstock adviser John Ferguson, praising Street Cry as epitomizing the organization's goals in and breeding, noting he would be sorely missed by all involved.

Posthumous Influence and Honors

Following his death in 2014, Street Cry's role as a broodmare has solidified his enduring legacy in breeding. By 2023, his daughters had produced 147 individual stakes winners from 330 stakes races worldwide, including 23 Group 1 victors such as . In 2024, his daughters produced 34 stakes winners, including 16 graded stakes winners. His daughters' progeny have continued to excel, contributing to Godolphin's breeding dynasty through high-impact performers like Rebel's Romance. Street Cry's influence persists prominently in the 2020s, particularly in Australian racing, where his sons and grandsons have dominated key events. For instance, grandsons sired winners of all three races on a single card in early 2025, including Another Wil in the CF Orr Stakes, underscoring his lineage's speed and toughness. Articles marking the 23rd anniversary of his 2002 victory in 2025 have highlighted this ongoing global reach, noting his subtle yet profound impact on modern pedigrees. Although not inducted into the U.S. National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame, Street Cry is honored in Darley's Hall of Fame for his contributions as a Godolphin homebred and elite . He has been celebrated in Blood-Horse rankings and analyses as a cornerstone of international breeding success, with over 1,100 direct winners (56.3% winners from runners) and thousands of descendants influencing pedigrees worldwide as of 2024.

Pedigree

Street Cry was sired by Machiavellian (USA) (dark bay or brown, 1987) out of Helen Street (GB) (bay, 1982).

Sire line

  • Machiavellian (USA) (dkb/br, 1987)
    • (USA) (b, 1970)
    • Coup de Folie (USA) (b, 1982)
      • Halo (USA) (blk, 1969)
      • Raise the Standard (CAN) (b, 1978)

Dam line

  • Helen Street (GB) (b, 1982)
    • Troy (GB) (b, 1976)
      • Petingo (GB) (b, 1965)
        • Petition (GB) (br, 1944)
      • La Milo (GB) (ch, 1963)
        • Hornbeam (GB) (ch, 1953)
    • Waterway (FR) (ch, 1976)
      • Riverman (USA) (dkb/br, 1969)
        • Never Bend (USA) (dkb/br, 1960)
      • Boulevard (IRE) (ch, 1968)
        • Pall Mall (IRE) (ch, 1955)

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