Breeding and Bloodstock

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

Classic Hong Kong success continues a purple patch for Toronado

The winners keep flowing for Swettenham Stud stallion Toronado, including feature-race success in Hong Kong.

Run The Numbers – Karaka review, and the importance of checking twice

The 2024 Karaka yearling sale has unearthed some surprising statistics as Bren O'Brien takes a deep dive into New Zealand Bloodstock's showpiece event.

Ancient Spirit filly stars on final day at Karaka

White Robe Lodge stallion Ancient Spirit was in the spotlight on the third and final day of the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sales, providing the top lot of the day when a filly out of the Zacinto mare Back Date fetched $160,000.

Coeur Volante lookalike added to Moroney's Proisir collection at Karaka

The affinity between Mike Moroney and the progeny of leading New Zealand sire Proisir has continued during the Karaka yearling sale.

Have horses, will travel - Williams leaves Newgate for Aussie adventure

Tony 'Tubba' Williams has ended his latest stint at Newgate Farm to travel a small team of racehorses throughout Australia.

Toowoomba stable buys top Lot to open Karaka's Book 2 Sale

Toowoomba training partners Tony and Maddysen Sears have paid $220,000 for a Time Test at New Zealand Bloodstock's Karaka Book 2 Sale.

Record Karaka spree flows on as Book 1 ends

New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale marked a new record average for Book 1, as overall investment in the premier aspect of the sale jumped 14 per cent on last year.
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