Breeding and Bloodstock

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The latest news, features and analysis on the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry.

Rowe on Monday: Autumn decisions for Private Harry, Espionage in Lightning bid and Penang racecourse land plans up in air

In this week's Rowe on Monday column, journalist Tim Rowe finds out what's in store for $3 million Sunlight winner Private Harry, checks out the progress of $1 million yearling Espionage ahead of racetrack return and delves into the complicated world of land deals and racing - this time in Malaysia.

From sales ring foes to partners - Fung joins forces with colts syndicate supremo Harron

Powerful bloodstock agent James Harron and wealthy Hong Kong owner Tony Fung have joined forces, with the Aquis Farm founder linking with the group that races a string of colts and a selection of well-bred fillies for the 2025 yearling sales season.

Run The Numbers – Australia’s top sires are the oldest in the world

The age profile of Australia’s elite stallion ranks has been a discussion point for several years. New data reveals that Australia has by far the oldest average age of all major global jurisdictions amongst its top 10 stallions.

Rowe on Monday: Kneebone enters Blue Diamond fray with Field Of Play, Stewart takes ownership of Australian pedigree company

New Zealand Bloodstock identity Mike Kneebone has a live Blue Diamond contender with Field Of Play while Tim Rowe also speaks to American owner John Stewart about buying into Australian software company Pedigrees360.

Resolute Racing founder set to make a splash on the Gold Coast - Stewart flying in for his maiden Magic Millions

John Stewart, one of the biggest investors in the global thoroughbred industry of the past 12 months, is on his way to the Gold Coast for next month's Magic Millions Yearling Sale.

What will be the five biggest breeding and bloodstock stories of 2025?

There could be real and meaningful change to the Australian breeding and bloodstock industries in 2025. Tim Rowe looks at what he thinks will be the five biggest stories of next year.

Run The Numbers - The right kind of shuttler

The last two champion first-season sires in Australia have been shuttle stallions. With Wootton Bassett and Lucky Vega posting early two-year-old winners, could this season represent a hat-trick? Is Australia in the midst of a shuttle stallion revival?
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