Oopik
- Australian race horse - Sydney Cup Winner
Bred
at the Millfield Stud near Matamata in New Zealand, Oopik
was a very handy middle distance performer in the late
1970's..
Trained
by NZ trainer Dave O'Sullivan, Oopik won the Sydney Cup
in 1976 carrying 57.5 kgs beating Taras Bulba and Tom's
Mate.
He
also ran second to the good NZ horse Grey Way in the 1976
Awapuni Gold Cup in NZ and won the New Zealand International
Stakes at the Te Rapa course in 1976.
To
view a video of Oopik's run in the 1976 Awapuni Gold Cup
click here