Breeding and Bloodstock

Rowe On Monday: So You Think loss to be felt in investment, Napoleonic upgrade, global crop downturn and Lowry’s Derby prospect

In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe reveals what the future may look like for Think Big Stud’s bloodstock investment, explains why a Cox Plate day winner is a huge lift for a small stable, checks out worldwide foal numbers and delves into the background of a Victoria Derby contender.

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Where’s Mr Zhang? – Why the location of the Yulong supremo has so intrigued an industry

Not for the first time, Yulong has put to bed any rumours about the whereabouts of its principal Zhang Yuesheng. Bren O’Brien looks at why he is a figure of such intrigue within the Australian thoroughbred industry.

Cogburn
Cogburn’s breeding season cut short by fertility issues

Widden’s high-profile international first season stallion Cogburn will be on an early flight home to the United States after encountering unexpected fertility issues while at stud in the Hunter Valley.

Mystic Journey
Mystic Journey colt sells for $1.3 million in Japan

The progeny of Australian-raced mares continues to prove popular in Japan, with two colt foals selling for over A$1 million.

Amazing Eagle
Darby Racing goes back to Digital source for more success

Scott Darby paid $310,000 for Capitalist four-year-old Amazing Eagle and $105,000 for Justify gelding Gatekeeper in this week's Inglis Digital sale.

Coolmore announces So You Think’s death

So You Think, the 10-time Group 1 winner turned star stallion, succumbed to a short illness while receiving care from the team at Scone Equine Hospital.

Rowe On Monday
Rowe On Monday – Cup Half full for McEvoys, ATC’s double Everest joy and the importance of stallion diversity

In this week’s Rowe On Monday, the bold move that landed Tony and Calvin McEvoy a Melbourne Cup winner, ATC gets the plaudits of Ka Ying Rising’s success and why stallions need to come from more than one source.

Magics give a Taste of return to digital market

A regally bred daughter of Encosta De Lago is set to be a highlight of Magic Millions' return to digital auctions.

‘I’d do it again in a heartbeat’ – Harvey stands by Debutant gamble with $500,000 Zoustar filly

Baystone Farm’s Dean Harvey and trainer Troy Corstens took a punt on running Rachini in a stakes race. A day later, she sold for $500,000 and the opportunity cost is up for debate.

Cummings ready to pounce on 2YOs as forerunner to HK move

Hong Kong trainers and owners are out in force ahead of the Inglis Ready2Race sale at Riverside Stables in Sydney.

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