The globetrotting stallion who has raced in NZ, Australia, Canada and America has had a distinguished career with a New Zealand career record of 15 wins plus 3 wins in North America.

Sky Major will forever be known as the first horse to win a Harness Jewels at ages 2, 3 and 4 when trained by Barry Purdon. To date he is still the only horse to win all three Harness Jewels. Sky Major won five Group one races in NZ and Australia including the Chariots of Fire in Sydney and the Messenger. He also recorded 3 wins from just 13 starts in North America.

Pete Larkin is quoted as saying about Sky Major "I would go on record as saying, for sheer speed I don't think I have seen a horse who would be able to out sprint him. And I would emphasise that he provides a perfect cross for mares by Bettors Deligth, Mach Three and Christian Cullen (basically mares by Most Happy Fella and Direct Scooter line stallions)".

Barry Purdon, Barry Purdon Racing Stables, who trained Sky Major throughout most of his career had this to say about him " Sky Major was great gaited, very intelligent and had a great attitude. He always gave his best and was a pleasure to work with. The first horse to win three Harness Jewels speaks for itself."

Retired from racing as an 8 yo, his owners have brought Sky Major home from North America to stand at stud in NZ. To make a booking or enquire about breeding incentives available to Sky Major, please phone 03 312 6338 or email admin@waieyrefarm.co.nz.

Sky Major News & Updates

Legend of the Jewels!!

31 May 2019
Sky Major was awarded the special award of "Legend of the Jewels" in recognition of his three jewels wins, at the Harness Jewels Welcome Function last night. Accepted by his trainer Barry Purdon, the Harness Jewels Legend is a new concept this year, and Sky Major is the very first horse to be inducted as a Legend. What an absolute honour for this great horse.