Breeding and Bloodstock
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The latest news, features and analysis on the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry.
New blood, old formula for Peters’ next generation
Bob Peters has bred and raced champion after champion over the past 30 years, but a substantial yearling investment spearheaded by his grandson Liam looks set to shape the next generation of stars in the cerise and white.
Too Darn Hot closes in on $10 million milestone
Darley’s Too Darn Hot continues to close in on becoming just the second second-season sire in Australia history to bank over $10 million in progeny earnings, with an 82nd racetrack success of the Australian season.
'Horses’ welfare at risk' - TBA fires back at regulator over foal declarations
Thoroughbred Breeders Australia wants to work hand-in-hand with Racing Australia to resolve the impasse about foal ownership declarations this breeding season.
Run The Numbers – A High chance of sire success
There were four stallions who secured their first Australian stakes winners last Saturday, taking the total number of stakes-winning sires this season to 193. This week’s Run The Numbers looks at the significance of Peltzer’s breakthrough success.
‘Serious consequence for owners’ - Racing Australia persists with foal compliance crackdown
Racing Australia has confirmed its hardline stance on foal ownership declaration forms ahead of the breeding season, with those who fail to register within 60 days forced to appeal in order to have their horse eligible to race.
Rowe On Monday - Bronco boost for Taltys, blue hens and big results, and lessons learned the hard way
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Tim talks to Mick Talty about the joy of breeding both Group 1 winners and an NRL player, examines a run of global elite wins from progeny of blue hens and looks as the lessons Daniel Allam learned when it came to placing his yearlings in the right sales.
NZB Ready To Run entries open
New Zealand Bloodstock has opened entries for its 2025 Ready to Run Sale of Two-Year-Olds, to be held at Karaka Sales Centre on November 13 and 14.