Breeding and Bloodstock
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The latest news, features and analysis on the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry.
Rowe On Monday - Agent-owner relationship now set in Stone, Tatts focus for Mulcaster, strong Rosemont connection to HK winner
In today's Rowe On Monday, bloodstock agent Sheamus Mills explains how he started working for Charm Stone's owner Heath Newton, Guy Mulcaster on his excursion to the Tattersalls Autumn Horses in Training Sale and a promising Hong Kong result for Rosemont Stud.
Zhang leading the charge for $2 million raceday in mainland China
Mainland China’s richest raceday is likely to get a massive prize money boost to 10 million yuan, or over A$2 million, thanks to Yulong’s Zhang Yuesheng.
Kiwis Rutherford and Ritchie enjoying the ride with Autumn Boy on way to potential spring Group 1
The breeder and owner of Golden Rose contender Autumn Boy will both be at Rosehill on Saturday hoping to witness The Autumn Sun colt breakthrough at Group 1 level.
Caulfield Guineas winner’s home in welfare spotlight
Weona Park Stud, the Tasmanian property from where the breeding career of 2023 Caulfield Guineas winner Griff was set to be launched, is facing multi-agency scrutiny over equine welfare issues.
Yulong joins Charm Stone syndicate at cost of $310,000
Yulong will be double-handed in Friday's Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley after purchasing a 10 per cent share in Group 1-winning mare Charm Stone.
Coolmore mourns Wootton Bassett
Wootton Bassett, the £46,000 yearling turned $100 million stallion has died at Coolmore Australia after a bout of pneumonia forced veterinarians to euthanise the brilliant son of Iffraaj.
Run The Numbers – The beauty of the blue hen
The use of the term blue hen to describe an influential mare on the pedigree page can be somewhat cavalier in modern bloodstock reporting and analysis. But the stats don’t lie when it comes to two key maternal ancestors in the damlines of Saturday’s two Group 1 winners at Caulfield.