Racing in Western Australia has really started to thrive over recent years. Spearheaded by colossal breeder Bob Peters, as well as the impetus of the breeding scheme Westspeed, racing and sales in the state have seen a steady increase in vibrancy.  Others, as well, have invested heavily in the region, not least Sue and Alan... Read More

In late 2016 New Zealanders Greg and Jo Griffin made the leap across the Tasman and into the Australian breeding and racing industry and, since making the big move, they’ve made a serious impact with their Lime Country Thoroughbreds operation. Originally, they based their business out of Think Big Stud in the NSW Southern Highlands,... Read More

It’s taken Damian Gleeson longer than he thought it would to start redeveloping his new Wingham property, a former dairy farm and lifestyle block currently being transformed into a thoroughbred stud, and longer still to make a permanent move home to his native state of NSW. But the Phoenix Thoroughbred Farm principal, who has been... Read More

It’s been said ad nauseam, but these are unprecedented times, and that is definitely the case when it comes to the Australian rural property market, as the rare occurrence of multiple factors, all prevailing at once, pushes prices to new highs as investors from a range of sectors chase agricultural land. LAWD senior director of... Read More

Silverdale Farm is heaven for horses. Set atop lush, undulating country in the NSW Southern Highlands, the world class property  overlooks coastal mountain ranges and brings a deep sense of peace and tranquility to its equine and human residents. The brainchild of prominent breeder and owner Steve Grant, Silverdale Farm is now widely regarded as... Read More