Breeding and Bloodstock
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The latest news, features and analysis on the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry.
Pardi time as ‘sophisticated investors’ pounce on top-priced foal
Records continued to tumble on the closing day of the Inglis Australian Weanling Sale with a Too Darn Hot colt selling for $775,000.
Crabtree stays the distance with filly, paying a record Australian Weanling Sale price
Robert Crabtree may have completed the sale of his Dorrington Farm but giving up a filly he bred before being sold in unison with Noorilim Park wasn’t an option at the Inglis Australian Weanling Sale.
Rowe On Monday - Derby winner's sales dilemma, is sex bias a myth and sons of a star in demand
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Tim explores how a near miss led Simon Delzoppo to breed a SA Derby winner, questions if sex bias in a stallion’s progeny is a real factor or just perception and looks at the flow of Zoustar’s sons headed to stud.
Starlust a 'game-changer' as Riverstone launches into stallion game
Riverstone’s entry into the stallion market via Breeders’ Cup winner Starlust has been described by the Hunter Valley farm as a “game-changer” for the fledgling operation.
Armidale backs Bodyguard to boost Tassie fortunes
Armidale Stud has turned to high-class juvenile Bodyguard to help rejuvenate Tasmania’s breeding and racing industry, with the son of I Am Invincible’s acquisition described as a coup for the state.
Super reward - Waikato puts full faith in Seth after Group 1 treble
Mare owners wanting to breed to Super Seth will have to lodge applications by June 4 and seek approval from Waikato Stud due to the son of Dundeel’s rising fortunes.
Run The Numbers – A seven-figure Charm
Charm Stone‘s win in the Robert Sangster Stakes enhances what has already been a record-breaking season for seven-figure yearlings when it comes to Group 1 wins, but as Run The Numbers discovers, it was also a drought-breaker for yearling fillies in the price bracket.