Nicky White
The story of Nicky White is a tale of a person and her love of horses. There has not been a time when they have not been an integral part of her life.
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Karaka 2025
Barry Donoghue
Barry Donoghue arrived in New Zealand a decade ago as a jumps jockey and now runs his own education and preparation business BMD Bloodstock.
Karaka 2025
The Global Allure of the Karaka Experience
Labelled as ‘the best week on the sales calendar,’ NZB’s National Yearling Sales Series is truly a unique experience over five action packed days of selling, opened by the biggest raceday on the calendar with the TAB Karaka Millions Raceday.
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Per Incanto
There is great affection in Sam Williams’ voice when he talks about the stallions he has worked with and one of those very special horses is current Little Avondale Stud star Per Incanto.
First Season Sires
2024 First Season Sires at Stud a stellar lineup
Pedigree Analysis
ANALYSING PEDIGREES OF DOMINANT SIRES
Breeding the racehorse is an inexact science – a frustrating game of chance. It’s perplexing as to why outstanding performers (males and females) fail to transmit their extraordinary ability to their progeny – even champions.
Personality Profile
Sheamus Mills
It is rare for someone to come into racing with no family history in the industry, but for bloodstock agent Sheamus Mills, a love of horses and the punt drew him in to a life spent surrounded by them.
Tassort
With a Gr1 winner in his first crop of two year-olds, Tassort (Brazen Beau-Essaouira, by Exceed And Excel) has made the perfect start to his stud career. He did the same as a racehorse, winning on debut in the Golden Gift.
City of Troy
When he completed his juvenile campaign as an undefeated European Champion with wins in the Superlative Stakes (Gr2) and Dewhurst Stakes (Gr1), the story was that City of Troy could be Coolmore’s best ever
Leon's Speech
As promised last issue (refer Page 42 issue 3), we are delighted to present Leon Rasmussen’s 1993 speech, delivered at a NSW Bloodhorse Breeders’ seminar, in full. It will run as a THREE part series.
The greatest story (n)ever told
The journey began maybe five or six years ago when attending the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale at the Riverside Stables at Warwick Farm.
