Breeding and Bloodstock

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

'Racing keeps the family together' - Lonhro connection guides Sun’s path to Oaks

The Gleeson family, breeders of top sprinter Rothfire, are enjoying a different side to the racing industry that could have a Group 1 result in the Queensland Oaks.

Run The Numbers - Sires of the decade

With the 2020s now past their halfway point, it seems a good time to reflect on the most dominant Australian stallions on the track over the past six-and-half seasons, with one champion dominating almost every category.

Rowe On Monday - BRC Sires' winner 'a proper horse', final curtain for Penang racing

In today's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe examines the emergence of Brisbane two-year-old Cool Archie, a $100,000 yearling by Newhaven Park's Cool Aza Beel while an era in Malaysian racing has come to an end.

Skipping the Q - Magic Millions’ March Yearling Sale could be opened up to interstate-bred horses

The exclusivity of Queensland-bred and sired horses for the Magic Millions March Yearling Sale is set to end under plans tabled between the state’s breeders’ association and the Gold Coast-based sales company.

‘Sole and absolute discretion' - one in six foals could be banned from racing under RA crackdown

Racing Australia’s hardline compliance with foal registration deadlines presents a major welfare concern and could leave a significant number of the 2025 foal crop being banned from racing, according to Thoroughbred Breeders Australia president Basil Nolan.

Call answered - Frankel mare joins Yulong in $2.1 million Magic Millions deal

More than $88 million worth of breeding stock was traded at the Gold Coast this week, with international buyers creating diversity ensuring competition for some of Australasia’s best-credentialled mares to go to market this year.

Zou got ya - Magnier gets his mare with a $5.25 million price tag

Three-time Group 1 winner Zougotcha will be served by Wootton Bassett, as Coolmore goes all-in on their top-class shuttle stallion after paying the second highest price ever for a mare sold in Australasia.
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