Breeding and Bloodstock
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The latest news, features and analysis on the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry.
Jun Zhang to lead new-look Yulong after Cox departure
Jun Zhang, the son-in-law of founder Zhang Yuesheng, will replace Vin Cox as general manager of global racing and breeding powerhouse Yulong.
Less taxing - Magic Millions launches international angle for in absentia mares at National Sale
After Imperatriz set an Australasian record price of $6.6 million for a broodmare, Magic Millions has opened up a new International section of its May National Sale catalogue to attract horses to be sold in absentia at the Gold Coast.
Run The Numbers – The record arc of French-bred success in Australia
The victories of French-bred pair Light Infantry Man and Deakin at Flemington continued a record-breaking season of success in Australia for horses with the (FR) suffix, which includes four Group 1 victories.
Zhang does Private Harry deal, Field to work with small breeders, Easter on internationals’ radar and NZ stallion stats
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe delves into the Private Harry deal, checks in with Newgate Farm's Henry Field, learns about the overseas contingent for the Easter sale, and explores some New Zealand numbers.
'One of the rarest there's ever been' – The stat that gives Henry Field the confidence to stand Extreme Choice for an equal Australian record fee
At $330,000, Extreme Choice’s 2025 service fee is the same as his famous grandsire Redoute’s Choice at his peak. There are several very good reasons why Newgate’s Henry Field thinks he belongs in that territory.
Inglis scales up Australian Weanling Sale
Inglis has supersized the Australian Weanling Sale and will offer 574 foals over two days at Riverside in May, up over 25 per cent on the size of the 2024 catalogue.
Vin Cox to depart Yulong over differences in 'strategic direction and values'
Yulong general manager Vin Cox has handed in his six-month notice to the thoroughbred industry powerhouse, citing “differences in opinion on strategic direction and values”.