Volcanic Express
You think of the sons of Street Cry (Machiavellian) enjoying success at stud and you think Pride Of Dubai, Per Incanto, Street Boss and of course Hualalai. Whoa. Huala-who? He’s a ten-year-old, he’s had only 16 runners, and on Saturday he became Australia’s newest stakes-winning stallion when his first-crop five-year-old Volcanic Express swooshed home from... Read More
Proisir reduced to $70,000 as Rich Hill Stud announce 2025 service fees
Rich Hill Stud have adopted a ‘mindful’ approach to their 2025 service fees despite a successful year for their roster, with the majority of their stallions’ pricetags decreased including champion sire Proisir’s (Choisir), who will stand for $70,000 down from $80,000 (all fees plus GST). Of the farm’s four stallions, only the up-and-coming Ace High’s... Read More
Zoustar holds steady as Widden Stud announce 2025 roster in keeping with current market
Widden Stud have announced their roster for the 2025 breeding season, with the stud choosing to keep many of their stallions at the same level as 2024 or slightly below – including Zoustar (Northern Meteor) who will stand for an unaltered fee $275,000 (all fees inc. GST). With the unstable global economy and breeders at... Read More
Powerful industry players back review into Racing NSW restructure
Some of the most powerful names in Australian racing and breeding have thrown their support behind a letter to the NSW government railing against the leadership structure of the sport in the state. A group of 27 stakeholders from across the racing and breeding industry have written to Gaming and Racing minister David Harris pointing... Read More
Paddington and Auguste Rodin headline Windsor Park as Shamexpress earns a fee bump
Windsor Park have announced their stallion fees for 2025, with Champion European 3YO Auguste Rodin (Deep Impact) the latest addition to their stallion roster at an introductory fee of NZ$30,000 (plus GST). A six-time Group 1 winner on the track for Ballydoyle, including as a juvenile, Auguste Rodin landed both the Epsom Derby (Gr 1,... Read More
‘We’ve been inundated with applications’ – Ole Kirk rewarded with fee rise to $99,000
Ole Kirk (Written Tycoon) has had his stellar first season of runners recognised at Vinery Stud, with high demand leading to a service fee boost from $55,000 (all fees inc. GST) to $99,000 this spring. The dual Group 1 winner has launched in ballistic style, leading the Australian first season sires’ table in all categories... Read More