Breeding and Bloodstock
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The latest news, features and analysis on the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry.
Rowe On Monday - Derby winner's sales dilemma, is sex bias a myth and sons of a star in demand
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Tim explores how a near miss led Simon Delzoppo to breed a SA Derby winner, questions if sex bias in a stallion’s progeny is a real factor or just perception and looks at the flow of Zoustar’s sons headed to stud.
Starlust a 'game-changer' as Riverstone launches into stallion game
Riverstone’s entry into the stallion market via Breeders’ Cup winner Starlust has been described by the Hunter Valley farm as a “game-changer” for the fledgling operation.
Armidale backs Bodyguard to boost Tassie fortunes
Armidale Stud has turned to high-class juvenile Bodyguard to help rejuvenate Tasmania’s breeding and racing industry, with the son of I Am Invincible’s acquisition described as a coup for the state.
Super reward - Waikato puts full faith in Seth after Group 1 treble
Mare owners wanting to breed to Super Seth will have to lodge applications by June 4 and seek approval from Waikato Stud due to the son of Dundeel’s rising fortunes.
Run The Numbers – A seven-figure Charm
Charm Stone‘s win in the Robert Sangster Stakes enhances what has already been a record-breaking season for seven-figure yearlings when it comes to Group 1 wins, but as Run The Numbers discovers, it was also a drought-breaker for yearling fillies in the price bracket.
'We want to hand-pick our mares’ - Yarraman makes shock cut to I Am Invincible’s service fee
Reigning Australian champion sire I Am Invincible will command a reduced fee of $220,000 in 2025 despite siring two Group 1 winners during the autumn.
Fee rise for Kia Ora's Farnan
Golden Slipper winner Farnan has earned a fee increase following the emergence of a batch of talented first crop two-year-olds, with Kia Ora announcing he will stand for $77,000 (inc GST) in 2025.