Breeding and Bloodstock
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The latest news, features and analysis on the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry.
'One of the rarest there's ever been' – The stat that gives Henry Field the confidence to stand Extreme Choice for an equal Australian record fee
At $330,000, Extreme Choice’s 2025 service fee is the same as his famous grandsire Redoute’s Choice at his peak. There are several very good reasons why Newgate’s Henry Field thinks he belongs in that territory.
Inglis scales up Australian Weanling Sale
Inglis has supersized the Australian Weanling Sale and will offer 574 foals over two days at Riverside in May, up over 25 per cent on the size of the 2024 catalogue.
Vin Cox to depart Yulong over differences in 'strategic direction and values'
Yulong general manager Vin Cox has handed in his six-month notice to the thoroughbred industry powerhouse, citing “differences in opinion on strategic direction and values”.
The anointed son - Justify’s City Of Troy to shuttle to Coolmore Australia
Coolmore will bring Cartier Horse of the Year City Of Troy, a four-time Group 1 winner in Europe, to stand at its Hunter Valley stallion operation in 2025.
Run The Numbers – Slipper Show part of a Dancing double
Nearly 40 years after she caught the eye of Australian connections at a tried horse sale in Saratoga, Dancing Show’s impact continues to be felt, with maternal descendants Marhoona and Schwarz winning Group 1 races on Saturday. This week’s Run The Numbers charts her influence.
Rowe On Monday - Slipper result adds to Rosemont celebrations, Coolmore's HK Derby connection, Yulong considers shuttle move for UK Group 1 winner
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe recaps a bumper weekend for Rosemont, reveals a surprising Snitzel statistic in relation to the super sire's Hong Kong runners and updates Yulong's latest stallion moves.
Bella Nipotina to hold court at Chairman’s Sale - Everest winner's owners choose Inglis to sell their prized seven-year-old
After two days of deliberations, the owners of the recently retired four-time Group 1 winner Bella Nipotina have chosen Inglis as the auction house to sell their multimillion dollar mare.