Amelia’s Jewel is off to the United States after being purchased by Coolmore at Thursday night’s Chairman’s Sale. Tom Magnier went to $3.8 million to secure the Group 1 winner at the Inglis auction in Sydney, with the express aim of matching her to their banner American stallion Justify. That Triple… Read More »
Coolmore has set a new benchmark in the Australian stallion market with Tom Magnier confirming that Wootton Bassett will stand for a record $385,000 (inc GST) in 2025. The shuttle stallion has already made an impression Down Under, siring eight winners from his debut Australian crop. His Northern Hemisphere progeny… Read More »
The Inglis Chairman’s Sale finished on a high note with Group 1 star Amelia’s Jewel fetching $3.8 million, becoming the second most expensive mare sold on the night behind Bella Nipotina who went for $4.2million. The mare was knocked down to Tom Magnier, who added another elite broodmare to Coolmore’s… Read More »
Tom Magnier has doubled down on his affinity for I Am Invincible mares, going to $2.8 million once again to secure Group II winner Estriella at the Inglis Chairman’s Sale — the same price he paid earlier for Tiz Invincible. LOT 57 – from @cmaherracing, ESTRIELLA has sold to @CoolmoreAus… Read More »
Tiz Invincible, a high-class filly with Group success on her resume, has been snapped up by Tom Magnier following a stellar racing career under the care of Ciaron Maher. Bred by Yarraman Park and secured for $550,000 at the 2022 Inglis Easter Sale by Bahen Bloodstock in partnership with Ciaron… Read More »
Champion mare Bella Nipotina has sold for $4.2million to one of her part owners Michael Christian from Longwood Thoroughbred Farm at the Inglis Chairman’s sale. BELLA NIPOTINA (Lot 35) sells for $4.2 million dollars!!! This incredible mare from @cmaherracing draft sells to Longwood Thoroughbred Farm! Wow, what a great result!… Read More »
The 2026 edition of the Karaka National Yearling Sale will commemorate a century of New Zealand’s premier thoroughbred auction with a refreshed format designed to enhance the experience for both vendors and buyers. Scheduled to take place at the iconic Karaka Sales Centre from January 25 to 29, the centennial… Read More »
Stakes-winning colt Bodyguard will take up stallion duties in Tasmania this spring, with Armidale Stud confirming the son of I Am Invincible will join their roster. A $1.6 million yearling purchase by respected bloodstock agent James Harron, Bodyguard scored back-to-back wins in the Listed Maribyrnong Trial Stakes (1000m) and the… Read More »
One of the most exciting colts of his generation, Growing Empire, will join Yulong Stud’s stallion roster for the 2025 breeding season. A brilliantly fast son of Zoustar out of Miles Of Krishan, he combines blistering speed, precocious talent, and a physique tailor-made for the sale ring. A $700,000 Inglis… Read More »
This month’s Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale at the Gold Coast received an incredible update when rising staying star Femminile won the Group One SA Derby (2500m) at Morphettville yesterday. Already a stakes winner as a two-year-old, the daughter of Dundeel beat the boys, sweeping the South Australian blue riband… Read More »
Group 1-winning colt Move To Strike will begin his stud career at Lovatsville in Victoria this spring after an agreement was reached between Te Akau Racing’s David Ellis, Lovatsville Stud, and Seymour Bloodstock. The son of I Am Invincible is the first of his sire’s progeny to secure a Group… Read More »
A 1/60th share in champion sire Zoustar was purchased by Boomer Bloodstock’s Craig Rounsefell for $1.1 million in a sale conducted through Inglis Digital on Wednesday. The share, originally held by Qatar Bloodstock, grants the buyer entitlement to a portion of Zoustar’s earnings for the remainder of his stud career… Read More »
Zoustar will once again lead the Widden Stud stallion roster in 2025, maintaining his service fee at $275,000, the stud announced on Thursday. Currently ranked as the world’s leading sire of winners in 2024, Zoustar has continued to impress on the track. His offspring, including Joliestar and Schwarz, have both… Read More »
Twin Hills Stud has announced the retirement of veteran stallion Denman from active stud duties, marking the end of a notable career both on and off the racetrack. The 18-year-old son of Lonhro carved out a successful racing career, headlined by his victory in the 2009 Golden Rose, and later… Read More »
Windsor Park Stud has confirmed its stallion roster and fees for the 2025 breeding season, with the addition of six-time Group 1 winner Auguste Rodin drawing significant interest. The champion colt is already oversubscribed at an introductory service fee of $30,000 + GST. Auguste Rodin, a standout from the final… Read More »
Vinery Stud has confirmed its 2025 stallion roster, with a stable of elite sires highlighted by the surging success of first-season sire Ole Kirk, who will stand at an increased fee of $99,000 (inc. GST) following an exceptional debut crop. Ole Kirk has made a remarkable impact with 10 two-year-old… Read More »
Coolmore Australia has unveiled its 2025 stallion roster, confirming a line-up filled with top-quality sires and a clear emphasis on breeder value. The only exception is Wootton Bassett (GB), who returns to Australia but whose service fee remains under consideration. “The 2025 Coolmore Australia stallion roster is one of immense… Read More »
Cambridge Stud has revealed its 2025 stallion line-up, maintaining a stable roster from last year but adjusting the service fee for one standout performer. Sword Of State, who has had an exceptional year in the sales ring, will stand at a new fee of $20,000 + GST. “Whether it be… Read More »
Coolmore Stud revealed its eagerly awaited stallion roster and service fees for 2025 on Sunday evening, showcasing a mix of proven performers and three promising new additions, all underpinned by a theme of value for breeders. “The 2025 Coolmore Australia stallion roster is one of immense quality, that we are… Read More »
Switzerland has run his last race with Coolmore confirming on Monday that the three-year-old had been retired. Tom Magnier had previously declared that the Chris Waller-trained son of Snitzel would be taking up residence at Coolmore’s Jerrys Plan farm later this year, but waited until this week to confirm his T… Read More »
