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Stallion Profile
It was somewhat of an homecoming for Diego Velazquez when he wore the Sangster family silks to victory in the Prix Jacques le Marois-Gr1, 1600m at Deauville last year, the same colours so famously donned by his breed-shaping great grandsire Sadler’s Wells.
Sale Preview
With a focus on the upgrading of their stock, it is little wonder that Yulong has enjoyed such success on the track, their stellar results last spring a reward for their commitment to the local industry. And now success in the sales ring is flowing, at the Magic Millions Yulong
Sale Preview
Zoustar is the sire of Blue Gum Farm’s quality filly Lot 508 in the Inglis Melbourne Premier Sale, out of a winning Not A Single Doubt daughter of Gr1 winner Ofcourseican, closely related to Gr1 placed Persan, winner of over $1.7 million. Proudly boasting a great strike rate
Mover & Shaker
Westbury Stud’s Russell Warwick is one of the best known and respected figures in the New Zealand thoroughbred industry. With the recent announcement that from August 1 he takes his place as Chairman of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Board, Bluebloods had a chat about his past, present and
Personality Profile
When the brave filly Hayasugi put in the big strides to claim victory in last year’s Blue Diamond Stakes-Gr1, 1200m two of the most excited people on course were Mike and Debbie O’Donnell who had travelled 1000km or so from Mount Vincent, NSW to witness the memorable victory.
Personality Profile
Two New Zealanders, both born on farms, both taking a liking to horses at an early age. They gain experience and knowledge working with local trainers; a similar racing background.
Stud News
It’s an impressive roster consisting entirely of Group 1 winners at Newhaven Park, the stud run so expertly for 11 decades by the Kelly family who are justifiably proud of a history that enables them to make the declaration of “Breeding Champions For Four Generations.” The Stud boasts an
Industry News
One of the breeding industry’s true stalwarts in Peter Orton announced his retirement in late May, bring to end an amazing era at Vinery Stud. The manager of that famed Hunter Valley nursery since its inception in 2000, Peter has been at the forefront of the stud’s many