Two-year-old racing and the benefit of patience – Louis Le Metayer
Louis Le Metayer of Astute Blodostock looks at the pros and cons of two-year-old racing and the importance of patience.
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Run The Numbers – What has become of the American shuttle stallion?
After a major decline in trans-Pacific shuttling of stallions, there are no stallions standing in Australia in 2026 that have shuttled directly from the United States. Fifteen years ago, 23 made the annual trip. Run The Numbers looks at how this trend has evolved.
NZB hits the road to promote newly-released Ready to Run Sale catalogue
New Zealand Bloodstock has released a 460-Lot catalogue for its 2026 Ready to Run Sale, with company representatives spruiking the auction’s long-term graduate success as a major selling point.
Rowe On Monday – Proxima Dea finds a way to Payne, Queensland honours its best, and Aquis’ Davies heads south
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, David Payne on making the best of his chance with promising filly Proxima Dea, a Queensland legend honoured and a star broodmare almost overlooked, plus a change of scenery for long-time Aquis employee Jonathan Davies.
‘Wonderful record for producing top-tier performers’ – Stallion power fuels Magic Millions Horses in Training Sale
Magic Millions has confirmed a reduced 166-lot catalogue for its Gold Coast Horses in Training Sale, with 153 two-year-olds and 13 three-year-olds set to breeze up ahead of the October 12 auction.
The Tron Bolt effect – Two-year-old traders up stakes at Inglis Ready to Race Sale
The Inglis Ready to Race Sale has attracted a record 321-Lot catalogue and a 33 per cent rise in the average yearling cost, with vendors betting on the emergence of another Tron Bolt to justify their increased investment.
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Messara’s quarantine headache gives way to a new-season Glow
Despite basking in the glorious return of Autumn Glow, it has been an anxious few weeks for Arrowfield principal John Messara, with Japanese star Maurice stuck in quarantine and Vandeek suffering a season-ending injury.
Rowe On Monday – On parade – Highlights from the Hunter
Tim Rowe gives his impressions from the Hunter Valley after the annual stallion parades. He chatted to Andy Makiv about American sires and the festival impact on the region, plus Tim reveals unusual musical and political influences on the parades and adds a Queensland flavour to round it off.
Watch: The Straight’s review of the 2026 Hunter Valley stallion parades
Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe review the 2026 Hunter Valley stallion parades, which included Australia's best established and emerging stallions, including I Am Invincible, Zoustar, Home Affairs, Super Seth, Ole Kirk, The Autumn Sun, Anamoe, Tentyris and many, many more.
Inglis releases record-sized Ready2Race catalogue
The catalogue for October’s Inglis Ready2Race Sale was released on Sunday, featuring a record 321 lots.
Run The Numbers – What has become of the American shuttle stallion?
After a major decline in trans-Pacific shuttling of stallions, there are no stallions standing in Australia in 2026 that have shuttled directly from the United States. Fifteen years ago, 23 made the annual trip. Run The Numbers looks at how this trend has evolved.
NZB hits the road to promote newly-released Ready to Run Sale catalogue
New Zealand Bloodstock has released a 460-Lot catalogue for its 2026 Ready to Run Sale, with company representatives spruiking the auction’s long-term graduate success as a major selling point.
Rowe On Monday – Proxima Dea finds a way to Payne, Queensland honours its best, and Aquis’ Davies heads south
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, David Payne on making the best of his chance with promising filly Proxima Dea, a Queensland legend honoured and a star broodmare almost overlooked, plus a change of scenery for long-time Aquis employee Jonathan Davies.
‘Wonderful record for producing top-tier performers’ – Stallion power fuels Magic Millions Horses in Training Sale
Magic Millions has confirmed a reduced 166-lot catalogue for its Gold Coast Horses in Training Sale, with 153 two-year-olds and 13 three-year-olds set to breeze up ahead of the October 12 auction.
The Tron Bolt effect – Two-year-old traders up stakes at Inglis Ready to Race Sale
The Inglis Ready to Race Sale has attracted a record 321-Lot catalogue and a 33 per cent rise in the average yearling cost, with vendors betting on the emergence of another Tron Bolt to justify their increased investment.
🔒 🔒 Messara’s quarantine headache gives way to a new-season Glow
Despite basking in the glorious return of Autumn Glow, it has been an anxious few weeks for Arrowfield principal John Messara, with Japanese star Maurice stuck in quarantine and Vandeek suffering a season-ending injury.
Rowe On Monday – On parade – Highlights from the Hunter
Tim Rowe gives his impressions from the Hunter Valley after the annual stallion parades. He chatted to Andy Makiv about American sires and the festival impact on the region, plus Tim reveals unusual musical and political influences on the parades and adds a Queensland flavour to round it off.
Watch: The Straight’s review of the 2026 Hunter Valley stallion parades
Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe review the 2026 Hunter Valley stallion parades, which included Australia's best established and emerging stallions, including I Am Invincible, Zoustar, Home Affairs, Super Seth, Ole Kirk, The Autumn Sun, Anamoe, Tentyris and many, many more.
Inglis releases record-sized Ready2Race catalogue
The catalogue for October’s Inglis Ready2Race Sale was released on Sunday, featuring a record 321 lots.
