Breeding and Bloodstock
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The latest news, features and analysis on the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry.
Yeung embarks on bloodstock journey with Magic Millions, Player’s Nepotism ride and Stewart scoffs at tariffs impact
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe catches up with Magic Millions recruit Thomas Yeung, finds out why the sky is the limit for Nepotism and discovers a contrarian industry view on tariffs.
Wootton Bassett returns as Private Life joins Coolmore Australia roster
Coolmore will shuttle one of the world’s hottest stallions again in 2025 with a fee yet to be confirmed for Wootton Bassett, who will lead the Australian roster of 13 in 2025.
Straight to stud - no overseas mission for Coolmore’s Group 1 winner Switzerland
Valuable Snitzel colt Switzerland won’t race again after a three-start autumn preparation, with Coolmore retiring him to stud as its second newcomer for 2025.
Run The Numbers - The Victorian question
While the Australasian yearling sales market fared better than expected in 2025, data reveals investment from one of Australia’s biggest jurisdictions has plummeted by more than 17 per cent. Run The Numbers breaks down the market by buyer location.
Rowe On Monday - Walsh's 'wise decision' to sell Amelia's Jewel, Breeders call for VOBIS changes, Group 1 result for Admire Mars
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe speaks to the owner of retired mare Amelia's Jewel about his decision to sell, canvasses thoughts on a Racing Victoria review into the VOBIS program and provides an insight into the progeny of Admire Mars.
‘He’s a ripping colt’ - Yulong snaps up Laurie’s Group 1 winner Vinrock
I Am Invincible’s first Australian two-year-old Group 1 winner Vinrock will remain with trainer Matt Laurie after the ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes hero was bought by Yulong.
Could global trade storms benefit the Australian thoroughbred industry?
The contrast between global economic uncertainty and the bullishness at the recent Australian Easter Yearling Sale makes sense in the context of the opportunities the crisis presents the Australian market, according to a leading global bloodstock agent.