The First Link
(New Zealand)About
The First Link is a 7-year-old bay gelding from New Zealand, trained by Acacia O’Brien in Matamata. He is sired by El Hermano and is out of the mare The Link. Throughout his career, The First Link has achieved 2 race victories. His most notable win occurred on July 20, 2023, at Hastings, where he was ridden by Lemmy Douglas and triumphed in the $14,000 Benchmark 65 Handicap, beating Ironwood.