Breeding and Bloodstock
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The latest news, features and analysis on the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry.
What will be the five biggest stories in breeding and bloodstock in 2024?
As the New Year approaches, The Straight is looking at what will make headlines in each of the major areas of the thoroughbred industry in 2024. The first cab off the rank is the breeding and bloodstock industry.
Run The Numbers - Widden Stud's sire sensation Zoustar on top of the world
Zoustar's dazzling start to the 2023/24 Australian racing season is poised to have an important global impact on his figures.
HK hero Golden Sixty’s half-sister coming to a yearling sale near you
A half-sister to Hong Kong champion Golden Sixty will be among the most prized lots sold at an Australian yearling sale in 2024.
Made by Ollie: The future stallion stars minted by Damien Oliver
Damien Oliver, one of Australia's greatest jockeys, will leave many legacies when he retires. Riding some of our best stallions during their racing days is one of them.
Average Australian prizemoney hits $50,000
The average prizemoney for an Australian horse race has surged past $50,000 for the first time, with a $1 million-plus race to be contested every four days on average across 2024.
Yulong, Rosemont stallions feature prominently in Premier Sale catalogue
The emerging influence of Yulong and the burgeoning strength of Victoria’s stallion offering is front and centre in the Inglis Premier catalogue
Run The Numbers – Hot’s Summer adds to scorching start for first-season sires
It has been a record-breaking start to the Australian season for the current crop of first-season sires.