Guest House’s $30 million sale to Coolmore has reinforced the high-stakes lure of colt investment at Inglis Easter, as syndicates and heavyweight buyers double down on stallion prospects at Riverside Stables.
Four of Silverdale Farm’s six seven-figure yearlings have been out of the same mare, the remarkable Sweet Sherry, who, on paper at least, is outshining superstar Autumn Glow as a farm favourite.
As Inglis gears up for its marquee Australian Easter Yearling Sale, optimism over a stellar catalogue is tempered by Middle East tensions and absentee buyers, leaving industry leaders on edge.
Burgeoning studmaster Sam White has secured Zoustar's Group-winning two-year-old Espionage to stand at his Lovatsville stallion operation.
Newly retired Stefi Magnetica won’t be seen through a sale ring, with the dual Group 1 winner to be retained by her owners as a high-calibre broodmare.
New Zealand’s racing industry faces a mounting sustainability challenge, with a declining foal crop and shrinking breeder base threatening future field sizes and wagering unless breeding numbers are urgently rebuilt, according to the country’s thoroughbred breeders’ association.
Australian breeders’ desire for international pedigrees has arguably never been stronger, with a historically high number of progeny of non-Australasian-bred mares represented at the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Run The Numbers examines long-term trends.
Group 1-winning two-year-old Cool Archie will stand at Newhaven Park at Boorowa, the place of his birth, after studmaster John Kelly struck a deal with owner Max Whitby.
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Hong Kong Derby winning breeder Tim Rowe speaks to Jeremy Rogers about selecting a Golden Slipper winner, ponders what Guest House’s success might mean for his sire and indulges in a bit of personal pride in the backstory of Invincible Ibis.
Golden Slipper winner Guest House is firmly in the sights of Coolmore and Yulong, with the colt shaping as one of the most sought-after stallion prospects this decade and a valuation likely to run well into eight figures.
