Four new Sires for Darley Australia, and as Darley says âWhich stallion for which mare, itâs the choice that decides destiny.â Although disappointing that the Australian and British Champion First Season Sire Too Darn Hot is no longer travelling to Australia, does Darley Kelvinside have his heir-apparent in Broadsiding. As… Read More »
Vin Cox would have loved a dollar for every time he was asked who Imperatriz would visit at her maiden season at stud. The Yulong general manager joked he might have been able to pay for the 10-time Group 1 winner, who Yulong bought for $6.6 million at the Magic Millions’… Read More »
As Newgate says Militarize is âthe most accomplished colt of his generation,â with his winning jockey Joao Moreira stating âhe can just accelerate like a Champion.â A three-times Group 1 winner of the Inglis Sires’ Produce Stakes and Champagne Stakes at two, it was the Golden Rose Stakes as an early… Read More »
As Yulong boasts Panthalassa showed incredible versatility and durability with earnings of $21 million, a feat unmatched by any other sire in Australia. âIt is such a wonderful opportunity to have Panthalassa standing at Yulong,â said Vin Cox the General Manager of Yulong, âin winning international Group 1 races on… Read More »
With Aquis spreading its wings internationally, it was the hansom triple Group 3 hero Officiating who is the perfect fit to suit the Australian broodmare population. And as Aquis says âIn being a complete outcross, this handsome triple Grade 3 winner boasts a deep rich stakes winnersâ pedigree, being half-brother to… Read More »
I Am Invincible is cantering towards a third-straight Australian Champion Sire award, with the Yarraman Park stallion’s progeny having amassed an Australian record $31,943,085, more than $8 million more than his nearest rival. But that nearest rival is on the cusp of a record of his own with one week… Read More »
âFrankly, he has Group 1 looks, a Group 1 pedigree and was a Group 1 performer,â with Hawaii Five Oh being the only stallion in Australia whose first five dams are all Stakes winners. âThere is no doubt, Hawaii Five Oh was one of I Am Invincibleâs most naturally talented sons,â said… Read More »
Bullbars, the relatively unknown sire behind Group 1 champion Mr Brightside, has passed away. Owner Mark Conroy confirmed the 15-year-old stallion died from suspected heart condition complications. He was found deceased in his paddock at the onset of last year’s breeding season. A G3-winning son of Elusive Quality, Bullbars arrived… Read More »
A 1.6 per cent share in superstar stallion Zoustar has fetched a staggering $1.3 million in an Inglis Digital online sale that concluded on Wednesday afternoon. Offered by part-owners Qatar Bloodstock, the share was snapped up by Bangaloe Stud in a hotly contested auction. Zoustar, who commands a fee of… Read More »
Coolmore is hopeful She’s Extreme can become its next Chairman’s Sale success story after outlasting all rivals in the battle for the dual Group 1 winner in Sydney on Thursday night. The global racing and breeding giant paid $3.4 million for the daughter of Extreme Choice, who lived up to her… Read More »
Despite a cooling in the Australian bloodstock market, prominent thoroughbred breeders remain optimistic about securing solid commercial results. This sentiment is echoed by the major commercial breeding operations in Australia, which have adjusted their 2024 stallion fees in response to the current economic challenges faced by the industry. In a… Read More »
âWe feel he is on his way of becoming one of the all-time great stallions,â said Tom Magnier of Coolmore Australia with Justify not shuttling to Jerryâs Plains next season. In fact, Justify will be standing palmately at Ashford Stud in Kentucky, and will be mated to select mares to… Read More »
Fastnet Rock, one of the most celebrated stallions of modern times, has been retired from stallion duties at Coolmore Australia. The decision marks the end of an era for the iconic son of Danehill whose dominance on the track and prolific success at stud have left an indelible mark on… Read More »
Golden Slipper winner Shinzo will take up a place on the Coolmore stallion roster later this year after it was announced on Monday morning that he had been retired from racing. The son of Snitzel has had just one run this year, a fourth placing in the Group 3 Star Kingdom… Read More »
Coolmore is selling the banner lot at this year’s Inglis Easter Yearling Sale but Tom Magnier also took time out to spend up himself on Sunday’s opening day. The Coolmore Australia boss paid $1.9 million for a colt by Zoustar out of three-time Group 1 runner-up Fundamentalist. The colt was offered… Read More »
The winner of the Group 1 Golden Rose and Group 1 Caulfield Guineas – Ole Kirk was the Australian Champion 3YO of his generation This exceptional looking son of champion sire Written Tycoon is from one of the best families in the Stud Book From a family of champions that… Read More »
Winx’s first foal, a filly by Pierro, is set to be sold at Inglis’ Easter Yearling Sale in Sydney, and owners are thrilled with her resemblance to the legendary mare. Anticipation surrounds the sale, with expectations of record-breaking bids that could surpass previous milestones. Part-owner Peter Tighe expressed excitement, noting… Read More »
In the week of the Group 1 that was Exceed And Excel’s biggest win as a racehorse, Darley on Wednesday announced that its champion sire had been retired from stallion duties. The 23-year-old has been pensioned after putting together one of the great careers by an Australian stallion, having thrown… Read More »
On the eve of the 20th anniversary of Exceed And Excelâs G1 Newmarket Handicap victory, we announce with great admiration and appreciation his retirement from stallion duties on the Darley stallionsâ roster. Exceed And Excel retired from racing as the winner of seven races from 11 starts, six at Group… Read More »
Coolmore is on the verge of triumphing in a competitive bidding war to acquire Storm Boy, the nation’s most exciting two-year-old. The impending deal, anticipated to exceed $50 million, could potentially make Storm Boy the most expensive racehorse ever sold in Australia. Several stud farms are vying to secure a… Read More »
