Triple Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva is doing well after giving birth to her second foal, a filly by Fusaichi Pegasus, at Segenhoe Stud in NSW.

“Makybe Diva has taken to motherhood as a true professional. She has come through the foaling in fantastic order,” said a spokesman.

“Tony Santic is currently on vacation and was anxiously awaiting the phone call. He was extremely happy to hear it was a filly, but more important, they are both fit and well.”

Santic confirmed last month that the triple Melbourne Cup winner and Cox Plate heroine’s first foal, by Galileo, would be part of the group of yearlings to be offered at the 2009 Australian Easter Yearling Sale in Sydney.

“The Galileo colt is doing extremely well and continues to impress.Obviously he will be very popular,” the spokesman said.

Makybe Diva and her new foal will head to Coolmore Stud in NSW where she will be served by leading stallion Encosta de Lago.
(Source: Racing & Sports)