Aquis to sell Gold Coast farm as it continues to scale back
Aquis chief Tony Fung is continuing to downsize his holdings in the Gold Coast hinterland with his pre-training and agistment property near Canungra now listed for sale.
Breeding and Bloodstock
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A Champagne stallion for Noor Elaine – Group 1 winner Nepotism to stand at stud in Victoria
Group 1-winning stallion Nepotism, who hails from the family of All Too Hard and Black Caviar, will retire to stud this year at Noor Elaine Farm in Victoria, with the colt’s connections including Neil Werrett vowing to support the son of Brutal as a stallion.
Angelillo joins Vinery, Roach appointed bloodstock manager
Former Darley, Widden Stud and Newgate Farm employee Sebastian Angelillo has joined Vinery's sales and nominations team.
Run The Numbers – Stallion market cools as fewer sires get fee increases
Only 10 commercial-level stallions in Australia have had their fees raised ahead of the 2026 breeding season, but, as Run The Numbers finds out, service prices remain close to record highs.
Rowe On Monday – US racing broadcast fears, Hong Kong sale boom and Starspangledbanner’s stellar season continues
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe examines why Australian racing's broadcast model is the envy of the United States, reflects on a resurgent Hong Kong International Sale and highlights Starspangledbanner's remarkable northern hemisphere season with another elite winner.
‘An incredibly exciting chapter’ – bloodstock agent Harron takes on Yulong consultancy role
James Harron’s expertise will be used by Yulong as it looks to make an impact in the Hunter Valley as a stallion station at Segenhoe Stud from the start of the 2026 breeding season.
Looking to North America – Is the time right for Australian breeders to target US-based stallions?
With international breeding becoming more accessible than ever, Australian breeders are increasingly looking beyond local stallions, with elite American sires Gun Runner and Not This Time emerging as compelling southern hemisphere options for mares this season.
The Foote factor – a trusted eye behind SCT’s growing syndication ambitions
Stephen Everett says bloodstock expert John Foote's judgement has underpinned SCT Syndications' growth, positioning the business to successfully absorb Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock as it aims for more winter success at Flemington.
Run The Numbers – The 2025/26 Group 1 season in review
As Chris Waller and James McDonald scaled new Group 1 heights, Snitzel produced a season of Group 1 dominance not seen in 20 years. Run The Numbers looks back over the elite-racing season.
‘A massive over-subscription for permits’ – Record owner interest fuels Hong Kong International Sale optimism
After a disappointing 2025 auction prompted a major review, the Hong Kong Jockey Club is banking on renewed owner confidence and record attendance to revive its International Sale.
A Champagne stallion for Noor Elaine – Group 1 winner Nepotism to stand at stud in Victoria
Group 1-winning stallion Nepotism, who hails from the family of All Too Hard and Black Caviar, will retire to stud this year at Noor Elaine Farm in Victoria, with the colt’s connections including Neil Werrett vowing to support the son of Brutal as a stallion.
Angelillo joins Vinery, Roach appointed bloodstock manager
Former Darley, Widden Stud and Newgate Farm employee Sebastian Angelillo has joined Vinery's sales and nominations team.
Run The Numbers – Stallion market cools as fewer sires get fee increases
Only 10 commercial-level stallions in Australia have had their fees raised ahead of the 2026 breeding season, but, as Run The Numbers finds out, service prices remain close to record highs.
Rowe On Monday – US racing broadcast fears, Hong Kong sale boom and Starspangledbanner’s stellar season continues
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe examines why Australian racing's broadcast model is the envy of the United States, reflects on a resurgent Hong Kong International Sale and highlights Starspangledbanner's remarkable northern hemisphere season with another elite winner.
‘An incredibly exciting chapter’ – bloodstock agent Harron takes on Yulong consultancy role
James Harron’s expertise will be used by Yulong as it looks to make an impact in the Hunter Valley as a stallion station at Segenhoe Stud from the start of the 2026 breeding season.
Looking to North America – Is the time right for Australian breeders to target US-based stallions?
With international breeding becoming more accessible than ever, Australian breeders are increasingly looking beyond local stallions, with elite American sires Gun Runner and Not This Time emerging as compelling southern hemisphere options for mares this season.
The Foote factor – a trusted eye behind SCT’s growing syndication ambitions
Stephen Everett says bloodstock expert John Foote's judgement has underpinned SCT Syndications' growth, positioning the business to successfully absorb Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock as it aims for more winter success at Flemington.
Run The Numbers – The 2025/26 Group 1 season in review
As Chris Waller and James McDonald scaled new Group 1 heights, Snitzel produced a season of Group 1 dominance not seen in 20 years. Run The Numbers looks back over the elite-racing season.
‘A massive over-subscription for permits’ – Record owner interest fuels Hong Kong International Sale optimism
After a disappointing 2025 auction prompted a major review, the Hong Kong Jockey Club is banking on renewed owner confidence and record attendance to revive its International Sale.
