Breeding and Bloodstock
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The latest news, features and analysis on the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry.
Godolphin’s SA Derby placegetter Lavalier heading west after $380,000 online sale
Godolphin’s latest reduction sale of its racing stock has realised more than $2 million, with high-profile Group 1 placegetter Lavalier bought by Perth interests.
Rich Hill steps in as Challenge Stakes sponsor - NZ Group 1 to be known as Proisir Plate
Westbury Stud will no longer sponsor New Zealand’s Group 1 Challenge Stakes, with the weight-for-age contest to be known as the Proisir Plate.
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.