Rosemont Stud’s development into one of Victoria’s premier farms has taken another step forward with the acquisition of Group 2-winning two-year-old Strasbourg (I Am Invincible) in partnership with international powerhouse China Horse Club. The Anthony Mithen and Nigel Austin-led operation will stand the BRC Sires’ Produce Stakes (Gr 2, 1400m) winner on the Rosemont Stud... Read More

Gray Williamson admits it was not an easy decision to close leading Western Australian thoroughbred nursery Mungrup Stud before the start of the upcoming breeding season but that it was the right one for the family run business. The founder of Mungrup Stud, who stands Playing God (Blackfriars), the promising I’m All The Talk (Stratum),... Read More

Eight years on from a memorable win in the J J Atkins (Gr 1, 1600m) – then still the T J Smith – Sizzling (Snitzel) has found a new home at Riverdene Stud in Wagga Wagga. Sizzling, who has stood his first six seasons at stud at Newgate Farm in the Hunter Valley, joins another... Read More

The racing and breeding world was shocked by the sudden death of the once world’s highest rated racehorse, Arrogate (Unbridled’s Song), on Tuesday.  Owners Juddmonte reported that the former US champion three-year-old colt fell ill during last week with a suspected sore neck, and suspended breeding duties for the seven-year-old, however, after later falling to... Read More

Leading thoroughbred nursery Newhaven Park yesterday announced a reduced fee for resident stallion Xtravagant (Pentire), who will stand at $11,000 (inc GST) for the upcoming breeding season.  Xtravagant’s first two-year-olds will step out later this year, with the stallion entering his fourth season at stud.  His yearlings attracted plenty of attention and interest at this... Read More