Aquis Farm will consolidate its stallion operations in Queensland in the latest shake-up of the large-scale racing and breeding operation, bringing an end to its four-year interstate stud experiment, with high-profile Group 1 winner Pierata (Pierro) to spearhead a 15-strong line-up at Canungra. Justin Fung, Aquis Farm’s president, moved quickly to reassure breeders that he... Read More

Aussie-bred son of Fastnet Rock comes out on top in three-way finish Coolmore’s stalwart stallion Fastnet Rock (Danehill) sired the winner of the New Zealand Derby (Gr 1, 2400m) for a second consecutive year, as Rocket Spade (3 c Fastnet Rock – Affairoftheheart by Fusaichi Pegasus) ensured the Classic was won by an Australian-bred three-year-old... Read More

Stallion sires second Group 1 winner and juvenile Group 2 double as stud trifecta Newmarket Widden Stud principal Antony Thompson has lauded a ‘special day’ for the historic operation, after witnessing their star stallion Zoustar (Northern Meteor) take centre stage on an enthralling Super Saturday, scoring a second Group 1 winner in Melbourne and an... Read More

Drier track, quieter ride set to see I Am Invincible colt improve in red-hot Group 2 Coolmore is not shying away from the Todman Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) challenge with its promising colt Home Affairs (I Am Invincible) as the global racing and breeding operation looks to shore up a strong Golden Slipper Stakes (Gr... Read More

‘You have got to make sure everyone remains in the industry, not just the few that can survive the humps and the hollows’ The Australian yearling market is like a runaway train, record after record with no end in sight. So what effect will the remarkable surge in demand have on the 2021 stallion service... Read More