Breeding and Bloodstock
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The latest news, features and analysis on the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry.
‘An absolute monster’ - America’s world-record sprinter Cogburn to stand at Widden Stud
Elite American sprinter Cogburn, a son of sire sensation Not This Time, will chase further Grade 1 glory in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint before retiring to stand at WinStar Farm and Widden Stud.
Nicky Wong joins Inglis from Magic Millions
Nicky Wong has made the switch from Magic Millions to become Inglis’ international business development manager.
A tale of two owners as Justify youngsters steal show at Magic Millions
The progeny of Justify continue to leave their mark on the auction ring with Yulong paying $700,000 for a colt by the Coolmore shuttle sire at the Magic Millions Horses in Training Sale.
First Settler relation an early litmus test for Magic Millions Horses In Training Sale
A Snizel colt who is a half-brother to talented three-year-old Free Setter is tipped to be one of the popular Lots at the Magic Millions Horses In Training Sale.
Rowe On Monday - Lofty ambitions, freshmen flying and a sales company switch
In this week’s Rowe on Monday, Tim Rowe catches up with ambitious owner Paul Lofitis after Lofty Arch’s win on Saturday, puts the microscope on early success for first-season sires and reveals a likely switch of stables in of the two major Australian sales companies.
Run The Numbers - Duke adds to Lope’s Australian lustre
Caulfield Cup winner Duke De Sessa is the sixth Australian Group 1 winner for Lope De Vega, the one-time shuttle stallion whose influence persists in Australia a decade after he last served here. This week’s Run The Numbers examines his Australian record and that of his own sire Shamardal.
‘Too big, too quickly’ - The lessons to be learned in the downfall of A List Stud
Chris Lee’s grand ambition with A List Stud has come unstuck, as administrators pick through the wreckage of the racing and breeding business and assets are auctioned off. Tim Rowe spoke to the major players to see where it all went wrong.