As a kid, Elliott Walden thought his farm life in Kentucky was boring, but after a detour via the training ranks, he became, through his association with WinStar farm, one of the most successful and revered figures in American breeding and bloodstock. He reflects on his journey with Jessica Owers in Written In the Stars.
A deal which values Super Seth among the highest-priced Australasian thoroughbreds of all-time will see the emerging stallion move from Waikato Stud to Coolmore Australia in 2026.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes winner and successful Australasian stallion Reliable Man has died after complications from surgery.
A $525,000 daughter of Zoustar fit the bill for bloodstock agent Sheamus Mills, highlighting a strong first day of buying at the Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale.
Widden Stud has confirmed the death of Bel Esprit, the Blue Diamond winner and sire of the unbeaten superstar Black Caviar.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
