Group 1 winners to hold centre stage at National Broodmare Sale
Group 1 winners Captured By Love, Legarto, Quintessa and Vibrant Sun headline the opening day of the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale.
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‘From the days of Danehill’ – The Autumn Sun rises to lead Arrowfield stallion roster
Arrowfield Stud has locked in its 2026 stallion roster off the back of a dominant Sydney autumn, headlined by the rise of The Autumn Sun to the top of its Hunter Valley lineup. The son of Redoute’s Choice will stand for $137,500 (inc GST), cementing his status as the farm’s flagship and continuing the strength of the Danehill sireline at Arrowfield.
A Royal visit – Darling View’s commercial push continues with stallion coup
Standing still isn’t an option for Brent Atwell, and the acquisition of Group 1 winner Royal Patronage signals the next phase in Darling View’s commercial expansion.
Three to a good home – When is the best time to retire a stallion?
The decision by Godolphin to retire Tentyris and Observer to stud has caused a stir among those who understandably want to see Australia’s best continue to race. But the risk of racing a Group 1-winning colt at four against the rewards of a career at stud tips the commercial reality firmly in favour of earlier retirement.
Group 1-winning Godolphin pair Tentyris and Observer retired to stud
Godolphin has confirmed the racing retirements of two of its Group 1-winning three-year-olds, Tentyris and Observer, who will both stand at stud at Darley in 2026, while fellow colt Beiwacht is set to race on.
Rowe On Monday – Mystery man unmasked, Price is right on incentives, an embargo relief and a US$10.5 million colt
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Merrick Staunton reveals himself as one of Home Affairs’ early admirers, new Hong Kong incentives draw a lukewarm response from a major buyer, a Savabeel filly now free to race and expectations high for an eight-figure colt.
Artorius colt tops HTBA, headed to breeze-up sales
The demand for prospects for the Inglis Ready2Race Sale later this year has driven the two highlight results at the Inglis HTBA Yearling Sale in Sydney.
Charyn joins Cambridge as Sword Of State gets a fee bump
Cambridge Stud has unveiled its latest European shuttler, with Charyn to join the famed farm’s roster alongside emerging star Sword Of State.
Magic Millions releases 354-strong weanling catalogue
A total of 354 weanlings have been catalogue for sale at the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale, including a rare offering by leading Australian sire Extreme Choice.
Written In The Stars – Basil Nolan and a Raheen tale of triumph and tragedy
In an industry full of unsung heroes, Basil Nolan doesn’t know why he was singled out for induction into the Queensland Racing Hall Of Fame. But as Jessica Owers reports, Nolan’s experiences in 54 years running Raheen Stud have shaped a perspective which has helped him give back to the thoroughbred industry.
‘From the days of Danehill’ – The Autumn Sun rises to lead Arrowfield stallion roster
Arrowfield Stud has locked in its 2026 stallion roster off the back of a dominant Sydney autumn, headlined by the rise of The Autumn Sun to the top of its Hunter Valley lineup. The son of Redoute’s Choice will stand for $137,500 (inc GST), cementing his status as the farm’s flagship and continuing the strength of the Danehill sireline at Arrowfield.
A Royal visit – Darling View’s commercial push continues with stallion coup
Standing still isn’t an option for Brent Atwell, and the acquisition of Group 1 winner Royal Patronage signals the next phase in Darling View’s commercial expansion.
Three to a good home – When is the best time to retire a stallion?
The decision by Godolphin to retire Tentyris and Observer to stud has caused a stir among those who understandably want to see Australia’s best continue to race. But the risk of racing a Group 1-winning colt at four against the rewards of a career at stud tips the commercial reality firmly in favour of earlier retirement.
Group 1-winning Godolphin pair Tentyris and Observer retired to stud
Godolphin has confirmed the racing retirements of two of its Group 1-winning three-year-olds, Tentyris and Observer, who will both stand at stud at Darley in 2026, while fellow colt Beiwacht is set to race on.
Rowe On Monday – Mystery man unmasked, Price is right on incentives, an embargo relief and a US$10.5 million colt
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Merrick Staunton reveals himself as one of Home Affairs’ early admirers, new Hong Kong incentives draw a lukewarm response from a major buyer, a Savabeel filly now free to race and expectations high for an eight-figure colt.
Artorius colt tops HTBA, headed to breeze-up sales
The demand for prospects for the Inglis Ready2Race Sale later this year has driven the two highlight results at the Inglis HTBA Yearling Sale in Sydney.
Charyn joins Cambridge as Sword Of State gets a fee bump
Cambridge Stud has unveiled its latest European shuttler, with Charyn to join the famed farm’s roster alongside emerging star Sword Of State.
Magic Millions releases 354-strong weanling catalogue
A total of 354 weanlings have been catalogue for sale at the Magic Millions National Weanling Sale, including a rare offering by leading Australian sire Extreme Choice.
Written In The Stars – Basil Nolan and a Raheen tale of triumph and tragedy
In an industry full of unsung heroes, Basil Nolan doesn’t know why he was singled out for induction into the Queensland Racing Hall Of Fame. But as Jessica Owers reports, Nolan’s experiences in 54 years running Raheen Stud have shaped a perspective which has helped him give back to the thoroughbred industry.
