Stud News
Home Affairs retired by Coolmore
Dual Group 1 winner Home Affairs has run his last race after Coolmore yesterday confirmed the son of I Am Invincible (Invincible Spirit) had been retired. The news comes after the Chris Waller-trained Home Affairs finished a disappointing 20th of 24 in the Platinum Jubilee Stakes (Gr 1, 6f) at Royal Ascot on Saturday. “Home... Read More
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Gold Standard to stand at Widden after Thompson reaches 11th hour deal
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Armory to stand at Mapperley
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Pierata leads Aquis roster as stud confirms 17-stallion line-up for 2022 season
Aquis Farm is in the most exciting phase since its founding, according to sales director Jonathan Davies, with the Queensland-based stud preparing for its seventh year through the release of a 17-stallion roster yesterday. Davies, who has been with Aquis for five years, made the comments after fees were announced for the Hong Kong-owned farm’s... Read More
Aquis Farm secure ‘untapped’ talent Glenfiddich for stud duties
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Yulong Prince to stand at Glen Eden Stud with support from Group 1 winner’s owner Zhang
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