Breeding and Bloodstock
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The latest news, features and analysis on the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry.
Fillies to the fore - siblings to stars expected to top Karaka
The trend of buyers looking to the relative safety of high-end fillies is tipped to continue at the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale.
Matching AI with old-school knowledge - uni researchers using computers to help assess racehorses
University of Hong Kong researchers are collaborating with bloodstock agent John Foote to develop technology to help assess yearlings and racehorses
Keeping up appearances - Blue Diamond hopeful to debut as ‘spitting image’ of sire
The Blue Diamond credentials of Redders, a son of Vinery Stud’s Star Turn, will be put under the microscope when he makes a highly anticipated debut for Danny O’Brien at Sandown.
City Of Troy campaign launched - $1.15 million mare in line for possible Coolmore shuttler
Stakes-winning broodmare Fashion Faux Pas could be covered by northern hemisphere champion City Of Troy if he shuttles to Coolmore Australia in 2025 after selling online for $1.15 million.
Value-hunting syndicators taking advantage of 2025 yearling market trend
Syndication firms are successfully tapping into the middle level of the yearling sale market, with the affordability and value which underpinned their purchases on the Gold Coast expected to be a theme for the rest of the year.
First-season progeny highlight Adelaide Yearling Sale
Magic Millions has released its catalogue for the 2025 Adelaide Yearling Sale with the progeny of 13 first-season sires figuring among 455 yearlings on offer.
Run The Numbers - Timing your Slipper run perfectly
Wodeton may be a clear favourite for the Golden Slipper, but his 63-day path from debut to Rosehill glory would be the equal fourth fastest for a Slipper winner in the past 25 years. Run The Numbers looks at how a similar formula has been followed by recent winners Shinzo and Stay Inside.