10 articles
Bluebloods - Issue 5 - 2026
It’s not entirely unheard of for thoroughbred industry participants to be involved in other activities, but few have such an interesting and diverse range of skills as highly respected Ballarat veterinarian and studmaster Kim McKellar of Wyndholm Park.
Issue 6, 2026
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.
Issue 6, 2026
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.
It is so often the case that a passionate racing person’s beginnings in the sport hark back to an early love of thoroughbreds and that is certainly the case with Dr Denis O’Brien though his entry into the breeding world was a little different to most.
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.
Terry Evans
We try to give owners a good experience as well as educate them about racing because the industry loses them if they have a bad experience,” Evans said.
Inglis
Inglis’ Victorian Bloodstock Manager James Price did not come from a racing background but he realised pretty early on that this is the industry he wanted to be a part of and his early plans to make a career in the thoroughbred world have come to fruition.
A few days before the recent Perth Magic Millions sales kicked off, a presentation was made at the complex - everyone in the racing and breeding game in Western Australia keen to recognise the achievements and contributions of Alwyn Park Stud’s John Andrew.
Karaka 2024
After 10 years in the United Kingdom, Nick Johnson returned to New Zealand to become the CEO of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (NZTBA)
Blue Gum Farm