Breeding and Bloodstock
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The latest news, features and analysis on the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry.
Tough trade at Inglis Broodmare sale
Inglis’ week of breeding sales in Sydney wrapped up with a low-key Australian Broodmare Sale, featuring drops in average, aggregate and median on last year and two lots selling for $240,000.
Royal Meeting to remain in Victoria under new breeding partnership
Royal Meeting will continue his stud career in Victoria as a banner sire for a new bloodstock operation.
Coolmore wins bidding war to secure VRC Oaks winner for $3.4 million
Coolmore has paid $3.4 million for the VRC Oaks winner She’s Extreme while American John Stewart made a late splash when spending $3.2 million to buy Tutta La Vita at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale.
Champion sire Savabeel again leads the way for Waikato Stud in 2024
Waikato Stud will present a roster of seven stallions for the 2024 season, headlined by New Zealand’s sire sensation, Savabeel.
Boom or bubble – Will Australia’s bullish broodmare market bust?
With the broodmare sales season beginning at the Chairman’s Sale, we have examined the hot state of the Australian mare market and whether the recent boom is sustainable.
Weanling Sale ends on record-breaking high for Inglis
Inglis’ Australian Weanling Sale has finished with a gross of more than $16 million with an average of more than $55,000.
Management changes at Widden Stud as Ben Walsh assumes key role
Widden Stud has confirmed changes to the management of the historic Thompson family business, with Ben Walsh elevated to the role of stud manager.