Industry News

Focus on quality the foundation of Khalid Abdullah’s breeding success

No expense was spared in achieving lofty ambitions for Juddmonte Farms Khalid Abdullah’s Juddmonte Farms ranks as one of the world’s most prestigious and productive breeding operations. It has few peers, with only perhaps the Aga Khan Studs and Coolmore able to match its strength in depth and achievements. At the last count, Juddmonte had... Read More

Leviathan owner-breeder and Juddmonte founder Prince Khalid Abdullah dies at 83

Owner and breeder Prince Khalid Abdullah, in whose green, white and pink silks the likes of Frankel (Galileo), Dancing Brave (Lyphard) and Enable (Nathaniel) ran, has died at the age of 83. Having founded Juddmonte Farms in 1980, Abdullah became one of the leading names on the global racing scene over the last 40 years,... Read More

‘We are at crisis point’ – Thoroughbred Industry Careers appeals for support in tackling staff shortages 

Thoroughbred Industry Careers (TIC) has expressed grave concerns about the staffing shortage in Australia, with the not-for-profit organisation – responsible for promoting careers in racing and breeding – issuing an appeal for further funding from industry participants.  The thoroughbred staffing debate has come to the fore this week, with leading trainer Chris Waller among those... Read More

Nominations open for Stud And Stable Staff Awards

The Stud And Stable Staff Awards (SSSA), staged by Thoroughbred Breeders Australia and Racing Australia and supported by Godolphin, have been launched with nominations now open for the prestigious honours. Now in its seventh year, the SSSA offers recognition and more than $100,000 in prize-money to strappers, stablehands, trackwork riders, breakers, grooms, stud hands, float... Read More

Twilight Payment’s Melbourne Cup win marks milestone for Kerr & Co

Bert Kerr was planning to mark the centenary of his bloodstock agency this year with a number of special events, including a race sponsorship and a reception, but the Covid-19 outbreak put paid to all that. No matter, though, as Kerr & Co Ltd received the best possible birthday present by way of compensation, as... Read More

Christmas Publication Schedule: no ANZ daily edition from 25th – 31st December

ANZ Bloodstock News will take a Christmas break from 25th December – 31st December 2020. We’ll publish on Christmas Eve as usual, and then we’ll be back on 1st January 2021. Please do send us any advertising requests to advertising@anzbloodstocknews.com as normal, and the editorial team can be reached at editor@anzbloodstocknews.com. Thank you to everyone... Read More