Breeding and Bloodstock

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

Coolmore wins bidding war to secure VRC Oaks winner for $3.4 million

Coolmore has paid $3.4 million for the VRC Oaks winner She’s Extreme while American John Stewart made a late splash when spending $3.2 million to buy Tutta La Vita at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale.

Champion sire Savabeel again leads the way for Waikato Stud in 2024

Waikato Stud will present a roster of seven stallions for the 2024 season, headlined by New Zealand’s sire sensation, Savabeel.

Boom or bubble – Will Australia’s bullish broodmare market bust?

With the broodmare sales season beginning at the Chairman’s Sale, we have examined the hot state of the Australian mare market and whether the recent boom is sustainable.

Weanling Sale ends on record-breaking high for Inglis

Inglis’ Australian Weanling Sale has finished with a gross of more than $16 million with an average of more than $55,000.

Management changes at Widden Stud as Ben Walsh assumes key role

Widden Stud has confirmed changes to the management of the historic Thompson family business, with Ben Walsh elevated to the role of stud manager.

I Am Invincible filly tops first day of Inglis Australian Weanling Sale

An I Am Invincible filly has fetched $575,000 on the opening day of the Australian Weanling Sale as Kaha Nui Farm made its presence felt in Sydney.

Black-type winners join Imperatriz as part of Magic Millions supplementary list

Imperatriz, the world’s highest-rated racemare, leads the release of supplementary entries to be offered on the first day of the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale.
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