Breeding and Bloodstock

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

Fireburn’s bright - Golden Slipper winner’s first-born foal sells for $3.3 million in Japan

The decision by Golden Slipper winner Fireburn’s owners to sell as a late spring four-year-old has resulted in Northern Farm selling her first foal for $3.3 million in Japan

Yankee Rose and Mosheen progeny sought after at Japan Select Sale

Progeny of Australian Group 1 winning mares were in hot demand on the opening day of Japan’s biggest bloodstock sale, with one colt fetching in excess of A$4.3 million.

Olentia follows Espiona's Magic route

Star Thoroughbreds is hoping to repeat the formula which led to a $4.15 million windfall for Espiona last August when it offers Group 1-placed Olentia at next month’s Magic Millions Virtual Sale.

Rowe On Monday - In Flight follows a Proven path, the Middle East's influence on Europe, Aussies in Japan, Seoul winner for Pierata

In today's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe reveals how a conservative approach is paying rich dividends for a leading syndicator, examines what underpins the European bloodstock market, catches up with an Australian attending the JHRA Select Sale and reports on a Pierata winner in South Korea.

New blood, old formula for Peters’ next generation

Bob Peters has bred and raced champion after champion over the past 30 years, but a substantial yearling investment spearheaded by his grandson Liam looks set to shape the next generation of stars in the cerise and white.

Too Darn Hot closes in on $10 million milestone

Darley’s Too Darn Hot continues to close in on becoming just the second second-season sire in Australia history to bank over $10 million in progeny earnings, with an 82nd racetrack success of the Australian season.

'Horses’ welfare at risk' - TBA fires back at regulator over foal declarations

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia wants to work hand-in-hand with Racing Australia to resolve the impasse about foal ownership declarations this breeding season.
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