Breeding and Bloodstock

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

Rowe On Monday - NZ legend Joe Yorke remembered, Japanese syndicate success a pointer to expansion, sales recruitment hots up

In his latest Rowe On Monday column, Tim Rowe reports on the loss of a New Zealand industry legend, provides an insight into Japan-based Umanity Racing's plans for Australia and details the competition between auction houses for 2026 yearlings.

Winx’s Snitzel colt to headline Inglis Easter 2026

One of the most valuable colts ever bred in Australia will go under the auctioneer's hammer next April after Inglis convinced the owners of the Snitzel son of Winx to offer him at the 2026 Easter Yearling Sale.

Hobby horse - The blue-collar mare on a Tattersall’s Tiara mission

Adiella will be out to defy humble beginnings on more than one level when she contests the $700,000 Tattersall’s Tiara at Eagle Farm.

From Royal Ascot to industry coalface - Hore-Lacy steps into Thoroughbred Breeders hot seat

Andrew Hore-Lacy spent 15 years at the Seven Network but he’s ready for the challenge of leading peak body Thoroughbred Breeders Australia during a time of considerable industry issues.

2025 Stallion Fees - Latest

The latest service fees for Australia and New Zealand for the 2025 breeding season.

Working overtime – The Australian-based stallions covering to northern hemisphere time

Yulong’s global perspective on its breeding operations saw Alabama Express and Written Tycoon both in action in the barn over autumn, propelling the son of Redoute’s Choice to an Australian high of 241 covers across the “2024” breeding season.

Storm Boy to stud - Coolmore calls time on Justify colt’s international campaign

Coolmore’s high-priced colt Storm Boy will return to Australia in August to join the Hunter Valley stud’s stallion roster after two below-par performances in the northern hemisphere.
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