Andrew Dale Racing’s Brenlyn’s Legacy is quickly emerging as a horse with a bright future, announcing himself with back-to-back victories at just his second and third career starts.
But behind the promising young galloper lies a deeply personal story — one built on family, belief in an unassuming mare, and success forever touched by heartbreak.
Legacy is the full brother to Brenlyn’s Daisy and Brenlyn’s Trooper, both also trained by Andrew Dale. Daisy has been a model of consistency, winning four races from 13 starts, while Trooper showed early ability, recording multiple wins and finishing stakes placed early in his career.
All three were bred by Lyn and the late Brendan Windsor, out of the mare Oneforthekids — a mare Lyn believes is the cornerstone of the family’s success.
“Personally, I think it’s the mare that’s made the Brenlyn’s horses what they are,” Lyn said.
“It didn’t really matter who she was served by. Daisy is by Boulder City and she’s won her share of races, Trooper is by Redente and was stakes placed early on, and now Legacy, who is also by Redente, looks very handy early in his career.”
Like many stories in racing, the Windsors’ breeding journey began without grand expectations — just a love of horses and a dream that slowly grew.
“My husband Brendan and I owned a few horses early on, then we bought a farm and it all grew from there,” she said.
“One of those horses was Oneforthekids. We went to see her at a beautiful farm in the hills. There were a few horses in the paddock, but she came straight up to me for a pat. I said to Brendan, ‘we’re taking her,’ before we’d even looked at her breeding.”
Oneforthekids raced only twice and showed little on the track, but she was young, and the Windsors saw potential beyond race results.
“We thought if she wasn’t much good, we’d just keep her for the kids — that’s how she got her name,” Lyn said.
“She wasn’t much chop on the track, but we bred one out of her and it all went from there.
“It’s been incredible fun breeding three from the one mare and having all of them win. I consider myself very lucky — some people breed horses for years and never experience this.”
Yet every win by a Brenlyn’s horse carries a bittersweet edge. Brendan Windsor passed away not long after Daisy’s first career victory, meaning he never saw Brenlyn’s Legacy step onto a racetrack.
“Every time they win it’s exciting, but it’s also sad,” Lyn said.
“Brendan only saw one of Daisy’s wins and never saw Legacy race at all. Not long after Daisy’s first win, he passed away.
“None of this would have been possible without him, and I’m proud the horses are racing in his honour.”
That pride is matched by gratitude for the trainer entrusted with the trio. Andrew Dale is enjoying a strong 2025/26 season, recording 30 winners from 207 runners at a 14 per cent strike rate.
After speaking with several trainers — some too busy, others slow to respond — the Windsors knew they’d found the right fit the moment they walked into Dale’s stable.
“You can’t fault Andrew,” Lyn said.
“The first day we walked into his stable we hadn’t even spoken to him yet. His setup was immaculate — I’d never seen a stable so clean and tidy.
“It’s turned out to be a very good decision.”
Now, attention turns back to Brenlyn’s Legacy, who will continue his progression in a Class 3 Handicap at Wagga on Friday, following an impressive win at Albury and a near track-record performance at Wodonga the start prior.
“I never like to get ahead of myself — you never count a winner until they pass the post,” Lyn said.
“But his first couple of wins have been really exciting.
“So many hours go into raising them, keeping them on the ground and getting them through to the breakers. It’s a long, hard slog over many years — and it’s sad Brendan isn’t here to see the early success.”
Words: Wilson Mack
Image: Racing.com
