Now with the second edition of the Aushorse Investors Guide for 2026 released, it’s ahead of the breeding stock sales season and shows Australia as a leading destination. ‘With 109 races worth $1 million or more held every 3.3 days on average, Australia delivers opportunity and prestige like nowhere else… Read More »
Vinery Stud has confirmed its 2026 service fees for a nine-strong stallion roster, headlined by rising star Ole Kirk, as the farm continues to build momentum following the integration of Kia Ora Stud bloodlines. General Manager Adam White said the lineup offered breeders strong depth across all price points. “We… Read More »
Yulong has announced the landmark acquisition of Segenhoe Stud, marking a major step in its expansion into the Hunter Valley, Australia’s premier thoroughbred breeding region. The deal represents a significant investment in elite bloodstock development and will see Yulong establish a second major stallion operation in Australia. Spanning 1,400 acres,… Read More »
Following a blistering start to his stud career, Home Affairs will head Coolmore Australia’s roster for 2026 at a fee of $176,000. The standout son of I Am Invincible has wasted no time making his mark with four stakes-winning two-year-olds to date, including Golden Slipper winner Guest House. This explosive… Read More »
The record-breaking Flightline colt out of Lucrezia, who sold for US$10.5 million at last week’s OBS Spring Sale, has officially been named Zedan and has entered training with Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert at Santa Anita Park. The colt’s name holds personal meaning for his ownership group, with Zedan… Read More »
A total of 478 lots have been catalogued for the Inglis Digital April (Late) Online Sale, which will be conducted across two days for the first time next week. The auction will feature the inaugural Australian Broodmare Sale Session, consisting of 268 entries including 200 broodmares and 68 race fillies,… Read More »
A strong catalogue featuring seven Group 1 winners and 111 black-type performers has been assembled for the 2026 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale, to be held on the Gold Coast next month. A total of 374 lots will be offered across two days, with the auction scheduled for May 26… Read More »
Darley Australia has confirmed its 2026 stallion roster, featuring 16 stallions standing across Kelvinside in New South Wales and Northwood Park in Victoria, with the group boasting a combined record of 43 Group 1 wins, 81 Group wins, 12 Champion titles and eight race or track records. Too Darn Hot… Read More »
Arrowfield Stud has confirmed its 2026 stallion fees, following a standout Sydney Autumn Carnival that delivered 10 Group 1 victories for four of its sires. The Autumn Sun will headline the roster for the first time, with his service fee set at $137,500 (inc GST) after producing top-level performers including… Read More »
West Australian breeders are set to gain an exciting new stallion this spring, with high-class Wootton Bassett import Royal Patronage (Fr) joining the roster at Darling View Thoroughbreds. An elite son of the late champion sire Wootton Bassett, Royal Patronage was a standout juvenile in Europe when trained by Mark… Read More »
Godolphin has confirmed that star performers Tentyris and Observer will retire to stud in 2026, joining the Darley stallion roster following a standout season for the global powerhouse. The duo were key contributors to a campaign that has already produced 30 Stakes victories, including 11 at Group 1 level. Tentyris… Read More »
A colt by Flightline has set a new benchmark at the OBS April Sale, selling for US$10.5 million AUD$14.6 million on Friday to Zedan Racing Stables in a record-breaking transaction for the sales company. WOW!! $10,500,000 💸💸💰💰💲💲 A FLIGHTLINE Colt just crushed the Market for insane money at the Ocala… Read More »
Godolphin homebred and Darley stallion Frosted has died at the age of 14 after being humanely euthanised following an acute episode of laminitis. The son of Tapit will be laid to rest at Jonabell Farm near Lexington, where he stood at stud after retiring from racing and shuttled to Australia… Read More »
Newgate Farm has elevated its flagship stallion Extreme Choice to an equal Australian record service fee of $385,000 (inc GST), recognising his continued success at the highest level. The rise reflects the ongoing influence of Extreme Choice, whose progeny this season include Group 1-winning filly Apocalyptic, Todman Stakes-winning colt Paradoxium… Read More »
The New Zealand Bloodstock National Online Yearling Sale has been disrupted by a cyber attack, leading to the auction being postponed by 24 hours. The sale, which is conducted via NZB’s Gavelhouse Plus platform, will now recommence on Wednesday from 6pm (NZT). New Zealand Bloodstock confirmed that the website experienced… Read More »
Swettenham Stud’s early investment in Wootton Bassett as a sire of sires has received a timely boost, with his Group 1-winning son Wooded (IRE) producing his first Australian-bred winner on Sunday. The Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained gelding Crank, racing in the Myracehorse colours, delivered on market expectations when starting favourite… Read More »
The first foal from legendary mare Winx, who created worldwide headlines this time two years ago, will never make a racetrack appearance. The Kepitis family’s Woppitt Bloodstock, which paid $10 million for the filly by Pierro and named her Quinceanera, announced the news via social media on Wednesday morning. A… Read More »
Dubawi’s regally bred dual Group 1 winner Delacroix is set to shuttle to Coolmore Australia in 2026, joining a high-profile stallion roster that includes Super Seth and Golden Slipper-winning sire Golden Slipper hero Home Affairs. Delacroix is regarded as one of the leading sons of global powerhouse Dubawi, who has… Read More »
Swettenham Stud is proud to announce its 2026 stallion roster, a diverse lineup which includes elite international performance, proven commercial success, fast Australian stallions and the arrival of Frankel’s G1 Prix Jacques Le Marois winning son in Diego Velazquez. With the Victorian breeding industry continuing to lead the way through… Read More »
A Too Darn Hot colt topped Day 2 of an Easter Yearling Sale that ended with a record average and a staggering 26 $1m+ lots, despite ongoing global uncertainty. Sir Andrew and Lady Madeleine Lloyd Webber’s Watership Down teamed up with Johnny McKeever and Waterhouse/Bott Racing to secure the day’s… Read More »
