Breeding and Bloodstock

Black Caviar’s sire, Bel Esprit, dies aged 26

Widden Stud has confirmed the death of Bel Esprit, the Blue Diamond winner and sire of the unbeaten superstar Black Caviar.

Industry clouds won’t shake Magic Millions’ sunny view ahead of Perth Yearling Sale

With a state government review looming plus discontent in the local training ranks, it could be argued that the mood has shifted in Western Australian racing, but Magic Millions state manager David Houston believes strong local demand, led by progeny of Playing God, will sustain the market’s strength at this year’s Perth Yearling Sale. 

Run The Numbers – Classic consistency – How the middle market stays steady

The recently completed Inglis Classic Sale, regarded as the best guide to the health of the all-important middle market, produced the same median figure as it has in five of the past six editions. What does that tell us? Run The Numbers finds out.

Rowe On Monday – Indonesian businessman switches focus, a tale of two sales companies, Upper Bloodstock’s Lau on road to recovery

In today's Rowe On Monday, Indonesian businessman Roy Irawan Djatmiko makes Australian market play, Inglis and Magic Millions share Hard Kick bragging rights and Andy Lau recovers after heart attack.

Yulong adds Autumn Glory to Kiwi purchases

Generational change – Chitticks look to new guard with son of Snitzel to stand at Waikato Stud

With Savabeel entering the twilight of a decorated career, Mark Chittick is already plotting Waikato Stud’s next chapter, installing Group 1-winning Snitzel colt Return To Conquer as a key plank in the farm’s succession plan.

Slipper picture a blur as online focus sharpens for Slade

Bloodstock agent Bruce Slade says Tulloch Lodge’s Golden Slipper strength lies in depth rather than a standout, as the respected bloodstock agent builds an online following by offering candid insight into racing’s realities.

Analysis: Three years of momentum – Inglis hitting back in the battle for yearling market share

Inglis has continued to claw back market share under CEO Sebastian Hutch, who has adopted a far more competitive stance against Magic Millions than his predecessor, and that public relations strategy was again to the fore at the Inglis Classic Sale.

Top-end strength drives Inglis Classic to $57 million result

A buoyant top end powered Inglis to its third-highest grossing Classic Yearling Sale, which featured its second highest average, with a $625,000 Ghaiyyath colt headlining the final day of the $57.2 million auction.