Breeding and Bloodstock

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

Run The Numbers – The record arc of French-bred success in Australia

The victories of French-bred pair Light Infantry Man and Deakin at Flemington continued a record-breaking season of success in Australia for horses with the (FR) suffix, which includes four Group 1 victories.

Zhang does Private Harry deal, Field to work with small breeders, Easter on internationals’ radar and NZ stallion stats

In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe delves into the Private Harry deal, checks in with Newgate Farm's Henry Field, learns about the overseas contingent for the Easter sale, and explores some New Zealand numbers.

'One of the rarest there's ever been' – The stat that gives Henry Field the confidence to stand Extreme Choice for an equal Australian record fee

At $330,000, Extreme Choice’s 2025 service fee is the same as his famous grandsire Redoute’s Choice at his peak. There are several very good reasons why Newgate’s Henry Field thinks he belongs in that territory.

Inglis scales up Australian Weanling Sale

Inglis has supersized the Australian Weanling Sale and will offer 574 foals over two days at Riverside in May, up over 25 per cent on the size of the 2024 catalogue.

Vin Cox to depart Yulong over differences in 'strategic direction and values'

Yulong general manager Vin Cox has handed in his six-month notice to the thoroughbred industry powerhouse, citing “differences in opinion on strategic direction and values”.

The anointed son - Justify’s City Of Troy to shuttle to Coolmore Australia

Coolmore will bring Cartier Horse of the Year City Of Troy, a four-time Group 1 winner in Europe, to stand at its Hunter Valley stallion operation in 2025.

Run The Numbers – Slipper Show part of a Dancing double

Nearly 40 years after she caught the eye of Australian connections at a tried horse sale in Saratoga, Dancing Show’s impact continues to be felt, with maternal descendants Marhoona and Schwarz winning Group 1 races on Saturday. This week’s Run The Numbers charts her influence.
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