Industry News

Figtrees sells for $5.35 million to private investors

The Murray and Sue Murdoch-owned Figtrees has been sold for $5.35 million in a joint venture with Magic Millions and iThink Property, the real estate agency run by former Magic Millions auctioneer Clint Donovan. The Hinterland property, which features 195 acres of land and three homes, has been developed over the last 13 years by... Read More

Richardson bringing equestrian flair to high-class thoroughbred juveniles

Throughout this month ANZ Bloodstock News’ Jo McKinnon talks to some of the great horse men and women who are making a big difference behind the scenes to the development of some of the country’s top racehorses. A number of high level equestrian riders are playing their part in bettering their education and subsequent on... Read More

Latest cohort of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia’s Fast Track Program graduate

The third crop of the Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) Fast Track Program celebrated their graduation in a ceremony at Scone on Tuesday night. Launched in 2018 by TBA in collaboration with TAFE NSW, Fast Track was designed to create a structured pathway to bring new workers into the breeding industry. Over the past 12 months,... Read More

Gary Fennessy collects Thoroughbred Excellence award on night of celebration for industry participants

The prestigious Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards ceremony was held yesterday evening on the Gold Coast, in a celebration of the outstanding talent and dedication of the participants that turn the cogs of the thoroughbred industry in Australia. And the tale of the night’s feature award winner, Lindsay Park’s Gary Fennessy, no more epitomises... Read More

Wayne Bedggood – the Australian breeding industry’s quiet achiever

Cressfield Stud’s long-time general manager, Wayne Bedggood, is your classic, good old fashioned horseman. He shuns the limelight, preferring to go about his business quietly and let his horses do the talking. Earlier this month he had no choice but to take centre stage, even if it was only for a few minutes, and accept... Read More

Dodemaide calls last bids as time at Inglis comes to an end

When Peter Heagney called time on his illustrious career in 2019 and close Inglis confidant Simon Vivian announced his shock decision in March to retire, it made Mark Dodemaide consider his own future. After 32 years at Inglis, Dodemaide, 60, started to ponder what was next and, after much consideration, decided to follow the lead... Read More