Breeding and Bloodstock

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

Rowe On Monday - Tariffs and the potential fallout, a widening gap in the US industry, Pattern priority for new TBA boss

In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe explores the effect of increased tariffs on global bloodstock, provides an insight into the state of play in the American industry and reveals the priorities for incoming Aushorse boss Andrew Hore-Lacy.

$3 million Home Affairs colt tops Easter opener

In an extraordinary show of faith in Coolmore’s dual Group 1-winning sprinter Home Affairs, the first-season stallion is now the sire of Australasia’s two highest-priced yearlings in 2025.

‘Failed the vet’ - Hong Kong Jockey Club seeks to remedy ’unfair’ reputation for rejecting imports

While blame for a sale of a thoroughbred to Hong Kong falling through is often attributed to strict veterinary protocols, data from the Jockey Club shows just 1 per cent of horses have been deemed unacceptable for importation.

Jun Zhang to lead new-look Yulong after Cox departure

Jun Zhang, the son-in-law of founder Zhang Yuesheng, will replace Vin Cox as general manager of global racing and breeding powerhouse Yulong.

Less taxing - Magic Millions launches international angle for in absentia mares at National Sale

After Imperatriz set an Australasian record price of $6.6 million for a broodmare, Magic Millions has opened up a new International section of its May National Sale catalogue to attract horses to be sold in absentia at the Gold Coast.

Run The Numbers – The record arc of French-bred success in Australia

The victories of French-bred pair Light Infantry Man and Deakin at Flemington continued a record-breaking season of success in Australia for horses with the (FR) suffix, which includes four Group 1 victories.

Zhang does Private Harry deal, Field to work with small breeders, Easter on internationals’ radar and NZ stallion stats

In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe delves into the Private Harry deal, checks in with Newgate Farm's Henry Field, learns about the overseas contingent for the Easter sale, and explores some New Zealand numbers.
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