First Origin

First Origin is a four-year-old gelding from South Africa, trained by Gavin Smith. Bred from the stallion What A Winter and the dam Splashdown, First Origin has won three races.

His most notable victory came on December 15th, 2023, at Fairview. Ridden by Luyolo Mxothwa, he won the Mr 80 Handicap, earning $59,047 and defeating Life On Mars.

First Origin has consistently proven to be a profitable bet for those who have backed him throughout his career, yielding a 59% return on investment.