Owners resist sale ring riches to retain Stefi Magnetica
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.
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New Zealand foal crop slide sparks warning over field sizes and industry sustainability
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.
Run The Numbers – International mare influence surges at Australia’s major yearling sales
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.
JJ Atkins winner Cool Archie to stand at Newhaven Park
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.
Rowe On Monday – An Affair of consequence for Rogers, Home run to a fee hike and Derby-winning Ibis proves a columnist’s best friend
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.
Australian racing’s most wanted – Slipper glory turns up heat on chase for Guest House
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.
Vinrock retired, to stand at Yulong in 2026
Vinrock, who became the first Group 1-winning two-year-old for champion sire I Am Invincible in Australia, has been retired by Yulong to stand at stud.
‘It’s getting tougher’ – economic impacts hit lower end of bloodstock market in Adelaide
The Magic Millions Yearling Sale at Morphettville felt the brunt of a declining demand for yearlings as outside economic factors and a condensed sales schedule all combined to see trade drop below $10 million in Adelaide.
China Horse Club’s Zoustar filly with an American pedigree has a future in the Philippines
Jun Almeda’s $200,000 Zoustar filly headlined a subdued opening session of the Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale as clearance and key metrics fell amid a selective buying bench.
New Zealand foal crop slide sparks warning over field sizes and industry sustainability
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.
Run The Numbers – International mare influence surges at Australia’s major yearling sales
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.
JJ Atkins winner Cool Archie to stand at Newhaven Park
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.
Rowe On Monday – An Affair of consequence for Rogers, Home run to a fee hike and Derby-winning Ibis proves a columnist’s best friend
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.
Australian racing’s most wanted – Slipper glory turns up heat on chase for Guest House
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.
Vinrock retired, to stand at Yulong in 2026
Vinrock, who became the first Group 1-winning two-year-old for champion sire I Am Invincible in Australia, has been retired by Yulong to stand at stud.
‘It’s getting tougher’ – economic impacts hit lower end of bloodstock market in Adelaide
The Magic Millions Yearling Sale at Morphettville felt the brunt of a declining demand for yearlings as outside economic factors and a condensed sales schedule all combined to see trade drop below $10 million in Adelaide.
China Horse Club’s Zoustar filly with an American pedigree has a future in the Philippines
Jun Almeda’s $200,000 Zoustar filly headlined a subdued opening session of the Magic Millions Adelaide Yearling Sale as clearance and key metrics fell amid a selective buying bench.
