Breeding and Bloodstock

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

Aussie mares represented at Keeneland Yearling Sale

The three-quarter brother to Golden Sixty and the second foal from American Grade 1 winner Oleksandra are among the progeny of Australian mares in Book 1 of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, to start next Monday.

It runs in the family - a horses-for-courses clue to the Moir Stakes

Midwest is one of the outsiders in the Moir Stakes, but a rich family history with Moonee Valley promises to carry him a long way in the Group 1 sprint.

Home Affairs leads numbers of named juveniles

Four weeks out from the first two-year-old stakes races of the season and Coolmore’s Home Affairs leads the first-season stallions when it comes to the number of his juvenile progeny currently named.

Randwick one day, Kentucky the next - Widdup takes flight to Keeneland with Mulberry’s backing

Brad Widdup has become more than just the trainer for Mike Gregg’s Mulberry Racing, with the Hawkesbury-based horseman set to attend next week’s Keeneland September Yearling Sale to assist the Sydney owner in the expansion of his American interests.

Run The Numbers – Yulong’s record still being Written

With four stakes winners, including a Group 1 victory, it was a bottle green blitz for Yulong across Australia on Saturday. Recent history suggests that with 29 Australian stakes wins in the past 13 months, it might be a scene we get well used to by the end of the racing season.

Karaka demand - Huge uptick in numbers for NZB’s Ready to Run Sale

Increased demand from vendors has prompted New Zealand Bloodstock to compile an expanded catalogue for its 2025 Ready to Run Sale, to be held at Karaka in November.

Rowe On Monday - Winx influence on Yulong blueprint, Kingstar opportunities, why racing needs to keep governments onside

In today's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe delves into the genesis of Zhang Yuesheng's Australian rise, explains why Kingstar Farm is a hidden gem for breeders and recaps further insights from former Racing Queensland boss Jason Scott.
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