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Farnan holds steady at $55,000 as Kia Ora barnmates reduced for 2024

Farnan, the Golden Slipper winner, stands at the forefront of a youthful trio at Kia Ora Stud. The Thoroughbred Report recently spoke with Shane Wright, Kia Ora's bloodstock and breeding manager, to delve into the details of their stallion fees.
Sunday 28th April
Saturday summary: Vibrant Sun leads The Autumn Sun trifecta in G1 Australasian Oaks

South Australia took centre stage on Saturday with two Group 1 races. Arrowfield Stud's dynamic stallion, The Autumn Sun, had a remarkable feat by siring the trifecta in the G1 Australasian Oaks. Additionally, Climbing Star (Zoustar) secured a well-timed Group 1 triumph in the Robert Sangster S. Notably, the mare is listed in the upcoming 2024 Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale.

April 28th 2024

Juvenile summary: Stanley and Empire stamps themselves as juveniles to follow

Despite a quieter Saturday on the juvenile front, there were numerous highlight performances, with 2-year-olds signalling promising futures. Notable among them were Ciaron Maher's Global Empire (Zoustar) in the G3 Breeders' S. and Stanley Express (Starspangledbanner) in The TBV VOBIS Platinum Showdown.

April 28th 2024

Saturday preview: Six things to keep an eye on

We all enjoyed an exciting Sydney carnival following on some great clashes in Melbourne and now it is Adelaide's turn to put on a show - Morphettville on Saturday playing host to seven races including the G1 Australasian Oaks and the G1 Robert Sangster S.

April 27th 2024

The Australasian Oaks: breeding ground for star broodmares

Saturday sees the 43rd running of the G1 Australasian Oaks at Morphettville, a race which boasts not only a proud history of producing classy winners, but also of fillies who have gone on to very successful careers at stud. The Thoroughbred Report takes a look at the records of those fillies.

April 27th 2024

Mo’unga to stand for $27,500 his first season at Newhaven Park

Newhaven Park’s 2024 roster has been unveiled with the Boorowa-based nursery announcing a new horse - another New Zealand-bred Group 1 winner - to stand alongside well credentialled Xtravagant (NZ) and Cool Aza Beel (NZ).

April 26th 2024

Anzac racing summary: Dundeel looks to have another promising one

Flemington and Otaki held races commemorating Anzac Day; a juvenile contest in Melbourne won by the promising Epimeles (Dundeel {NZ}), whilst the mile in New Zealand saw Andrew Forsman take the prize with Mr Mojo Risin' (NZ) (Deep Field).

April 26th 2024

Estriella poised to add to next chapter of the Lonhro legacy

The recently-departed people’s champ Lonhro can add another pillar to his growing reputation as a broodmare sire when Estriella runs in the G1 Sangster S. at Morphettville on Saturday as a number of his well-credentialled daughters come up for sale on the Gold Coast and in Sydney next month.

April 26th 2024

‘They knew they were good’: Woppitt Bloodstock's big season

It was an excited Debbie Kepitis who spoke to the Thoroughbred Report today, delighted and proud to be informed that her Woppitt Bloodstock venture - one she shares with her husband and daughters - is currently sitting fifth in Thoroughbred Breeders Australia's leading breeder chart.

April 25th 2024

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