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Bred To Win
Bred To Win Ep 11, 2024 – Bloodstock expert and popular journalist, Breednet’s Tara Madgwick in Arrowfield Stud’s Industry Influencers – remembering the career inspiration from the late Bede Murray and leading trainer Gai Waterhouse from her day’s as one of Sydney’s best track riders.
Caroline Searcy and Andy Makiv profile Darley Australia’s exciting new stallions for 2024, Cylinder (Exceed And Excel) and Golden Mile (Astern) in Victoria and Native Trail (Oasis Dream) and Triple Time (Frankel) in NSW.
Caroline Searcy’s Bred To Win visits So You Think’s Group 1 winning son D’Argento at Bowness Stud at Yound in south western NSW. With a flock of 2YO winners D’Argento, a Rosehill Guineas winner and placed closely behind the likes of Winx and Hartnell, has an exciting future ahead as his first crop turn three!
Caroline Searcy’s Bred To Win profiles the tough and fast son of Exceed And Excel, Signore Fox at Almavale Thoroughbreds, the half brother to South African Horse Of The Year Oh Susannah. A proven group 1 performer with a sensational turn of foot!
Bred To Win returns to Kooringal Stud at Wagga Wagga in south western NSW, home to proven stallions, Prized Icon, Merchant Navy, Sandbar, Finance Tycoon and The Brothers War, all kicking goals on racetracks around Australia.
Thoroughbreds Are Go
Thoroughbred Breeders’ Australia’s Fast Track Graduate Abi Wheatland now in an incredible job working with stallions at Darley Godolphin’s Kelvinside base in NSW.
The Queen of Arrowfield Stud, Golden Slipper winner, champion filly and elite broodmare Miss Finland in retirement, aged 20 in Arrowfield Stud’s Beyond The Winning Post: Where Are They Now?
Caroline Searcy’s thoroughbred rehoming program Thoroughbreds Are Go – Thoroughbred Breeders’ Australia’s Fast Track graduation ceremony – connecting the equestrian world and those who have little to no horse background, with the Australian thoroughbred breeding industry.
Group one winning Goldolphin star Trekking and his new role with Godolphin Lifetime Care in Arrowfield Stud’s Beyond The Winning Post: Where Are They Now – Episode 4 of Thoroughbreds Are Go 2024.
Prolific racing owner Linda Huddy with seven ex-racehorses at the recent Thoroughbred Sport Horse National Championships at Stonewall under the expert coaching of elite Australian International show jumper Gemma Creighton. Great tips about retired thoroughbreds for racing owners and their new equestrian homes.
Former John O’Shea trained sprint star Lost And Running beginning his new career with World Cup showjumper Krissy Harris in Arrowfield Stud’s Beyond The Winning Post: Where Are They Now?
Caroline Searcy’s Australian thoroughbred re-homing program Thoroughbreds Are Go visits an Equestrian Pathways Australia clinic at Box Hill RDA in Sydney. EPA in combination with the Australian Turf Club Foundation is looking for a NSW bred and Sydney trained ex-racehorse to train up as a Paralympics competitor.
Latest News
TBNSW proudly supported three exceptional riders who showcased their talent at Equimillion 2024. In this article, we highlight their journey, achievements, and dedication to the
In coming issues the Thoroughbred Report will be taking a deep dive into some of Australia’s hottest families and to kick off this series we
Emirates Park are enjoying an exciting time racing their homebred fillies Manaal (Tassort) and Ameena (Tassort) with both fillies winning Group races early in the
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2023/24 NSW Stallion Premiership
| Rank | Stallion | Breeding | Rnrs | Wnrs | Wins | SW(SWins) | Earnings | Best Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Am Invincible (AUS) 2004 – 2010 | Invincible Spirit – Cannarelle | 375 | 175 | 291 | 15(29) | $32,162,170 | Imperatriz – 5,262,825 |
| 2 | Zoustar (AUS) 2010 – 2014 | Northern Meteor – Zouzou | 369 | 208 | 364 | 17(27) | $24,057,454 | Joliestar – 1,677,575 |
| 3 | So You Think (NZ) 2006 – 2012 | High Chaparral – Triassic | 309 | 129 | 212 | 4(4) | $21,317,572 | Think About It – 9,304,875 |
| 4 | Pride of Dubai (AUS) 2012 – 2016 | Street Cry – Al Anood | 218 | 89 | 139 | 8(12) | $21,263,851 | Pride of Jenni – 8,230,150 |
| 5 | Snitzel (AUS) 2002 – 2006 | Redoute’s Choice – Snippets’ Lass | 267 | 135 | 219 | 12(12) | $16,350,687 | Shinzo – 899,000 |
| 6 | Dundeel (NZ) 2009 – 2014 | High Chaparral – Stareel | 306 | 141 | 211 | 8(10) | $15,273,405 | Celestial Legend – 3,304,975 |
| 7 | Capitalist (AUS) 2013 – 2017 | Written Tycoon – Kitalpha | 315 | 137 | 214 | 7(7) | $11,584,924 | Sovereign Fund – 554,700 |
| 8 | All Too Hard (AUS) 2009 – 2013 | Casino Prince – Helsinge | 265 | 116 | 185 | 3(4) | $11,300,014 | Stefi Magnetica – 2,080,825 |
| 9 | Deep Field (AUS) 2010 – 2015 | Northern Meteor – Listen Here | 317 | 160 | 271 | 6(6) | $11,231,776 | Who Dares – 344,175 |
| 10 | Hellbent (AUS) 2012 – 2018 | I Am Invincible – Volkaspray | 202 | 95 | 169 | 4(8) | $11,014,197 | Magic Time – 1,900,250 |
| Rank | Stallion | Breeding | Rnrs | Wnrs | Wins | SW(SWins) | Earnings | Best Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Too Darn Hot (GB) 2016 – 2020 | Dubawi – Dar Re Mi | 41 | 12 | 18 | 1(4) | $4,164,810 | Broadsiding – 1,944,675 |
| 2 | Justify (USA) 2015 – 2019 | Scat Daddy – Stage Magic | 25 | 6 | 9 | 1(3) | $2,970,895 | Storm Boy – 2,637,100 |
| 3 | Snitzel (AUS) 2002 – 2006 | Redoute’s Choice – Snippets’ Lass | 40 | 14 | 19 | 5(5) | $2,894,160 | Highness – 655,200 |
| 4 | Tassort (AUS) 2016 – 2020 | Brazen Beau – Essaouira | 28 | 10 | 17 | 1(3) | $2,159,935 | Manaal – 1,280,750 |
| 5 | Hellbent (AUS) 2012 – 2018 | I Am Invincible – Volkaspray | 42 | 7 | 8 | 1(1) | $1,900,115 | Fully Lit – 1,383,000 |
| 6 | Exceed and Excel (AUS) 2000 – 2004 | Danehill – Patrona | 27 | 6 | 9 | 1(3) | $1,628,755 | Eneeza – 1,161,375 |
| 7 | I Am Invincible (AUS) 2004 – 2010 | Invincible Spirit – Cannarelle | 43 | 9 | 11 | 1(2) | $1,465,210 | Bodyguard – 311,515 |
| 8 | Capitalist (AUS) 2013 – 2017 | Written Tycoon – Kitalpha | 51 | 10 | 11 | 3(3) | $1,447,955 | Holmes a Court – 269,500 |
| 9 | Brutal (NZ) 2015 – 2020 | O’Reilly – Alberton Princess | 23 | 9 | 10 | 1(1) | $1,129,470 | Lead Me On – 339.400 |
| 10 | Zoustar (AUS) 2010 – 2014 | Northern Meteor – Zouzou | 35 | 6 | 9 | 3(5) | $1,092,050 | Espionage – 345,200 |
| Rank | Stallion | Breeding | Rnrs | Wnrs | Wins | SW(SWins) | Earnings | Best Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoustar (AUS) 2010 – 2014 | Northern Meteor – Zouzou | 106 | 65 | 111 | 6(11) | $9,493,233 | Joliestar – 1,677,575 |
| 2 | Dundeel (NZ) 2009 – 2014 | High Chaparral – Stareel | 110 | 62 | 85 | 5(7) | $9,280,340 | Celestial Legend – 3,304,975 |
| 3 | I Am Invincible (AUS) 2004 – 2010 | Invincible Spirit – Cannarelle | 105 | 56 | 78 | 6(10) | $6,625,820 | Estriella – 1,073,365 |
| 4 | Snitzel (AUS) 2002 – 2006 | Redoute’s Choice – Snippets’ Lass | 76 | 47 | 79 | 2(2) | $6,184,520 | Shinzo – 899,000 |
| 5 | The Autumn Sun (AUS) 2015 – 2019 | Redoute’s Choice – Azmiyna | 78 | 43 | 67 | 4(7) | $5,856,179 | Autumn Angel – 1,180,840 |
| 6 | Trapeze Artist (AUS) 2014 – 2019 | Snitzel – Treppes | 87 | 41 | 61 | 3(5) | $5,775,391 | Griff – 2,117,600 |
| 7 | American Pharoah (USA) 2012 – 2016 | Pioneerof the Nile – Littleprincessemma | 54 | 29 | 51 | 1(5) | $5,244,279 | Riff Rocket – 3,490,775 |
| 8 | Exceed and Excel (AUS) 2000 – 2004 | Danehill – Patrona | 62 | 34 | 49 | 2(4) | $4,859,025 | Cylinder – 2,513,990 |
| 9 | Capitalist (AUS) 2013 – 2017 | Written Tycoon – Kitalpha | 96 | 44 | 69 | 2(2) | $4,793,031 | Sovereign Fund – 554,700 |
| 10 | Harry Angel (IRE) 2014 – 2019 | Dark Angel – Beatrix Potter | 65 | 36 | 57 | 4(5) | $4,745,687 | Tom Kitten – 1,590,800 |
| Rank | Stallion | Breeding | Rnrs | Wnrs | Wins | SW(SWins) | Earnings | Best Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Too Darn Hot (GB) 2016 – 2020 | Dubawi – Dar Re Mi | 41 | 12 | 18 | 1(4) | $4,164,810 | Broadsiding – 1,944,675 |
| 2 | Tassort (AUS) 2016 – 2020 | Brazen Beau – Essaouira | 28 | 10 | 17 | 1(3) | $2,159,935 | Manaal – 1,280,750 |
| 3 | Brutal (NZ) 2015 – 2020 | O’Reilly – Alberton Princess | 23 | 9 | 10 | 1(1) | $1,129,470 | Lead Me On – 339,400 |
| 4 | Zousain (AUS) 2015 – 2020 | Zoustar – Pasar Silbano | 36 | 10 | 12 | 1(1) | $1,003,860 | Zouna – 280,300 |
| 5 | Exceedance (AUS) 2016 – 2020 | Exceed and Excel – Bonnie Mac | 26 | 7 | 9 | 2(3) | $864,090 | Dublin Down – 296,590 |
| 6 | Cosmic Force (AUS) 2016 – 2020 | Deep Field – Little Zeta | 19 | 8 | 11 | 0(0) | $757,370 | Stay Focused – 186,500 |
| 7 | Yes Yes Yes (AUS) 2016 – 2020 | Rubick – Sin Sin Sin | 35 | 3 | 3 | 0(0) | $510,960 | Flattered – 124,625 |
| 8 | D’Argento (AUS) 2014 – 2020 | So You Think – Fullazz | 13 | 4 | 4 | 0(0) | $393,940 | Rag Queen – 238,650 |
| 9 | Dubious (AUS) 2016 – 2020 | Not a Single Doubt – Suspicieuse | 25 | 7 | 7 | 0(0) | $305,740 | Miss Trustful – 62,700 |
| 10 | Microphone (AUS) 2016 – 2020 | Exceed and Excel – Sung | 18 | 4 | 4 | 0(0) | $295,310 | Matisse – 109,000 |
| Rank | Stallion | Breeding | Rnrs | Wnrs | Wins | SW(SWins) | Earnings | Best Performer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fastnet Rock (AUS) 2001 – 2005 | Danehill – Piccadilly Circus | 699 | 320 | 497 | 19(32) | $37,019,012 | Lady of Camelot – 3,546,500 |
| 2 | Encosta de Lago (AUS) 1993 – 1997 | Fairy King – Shoal Creek | 687 | 307 | 486 | 16(24) | $31,655,911 | Fangirl – 4,448,000 |
| 3 | Street Cry (IRE) 1998 – 2003 | Machiavellian – Helen Street | 319 | 153 | 240 | 13(23) | $26,511,618 | Romantic Warrior – 3,083,750 |
| 4 | Redoute’s Choice (AUS) 1996 – 2000 | Danehill – Shantha’s Choice | 657 | 283 | 438 | 10(11) | $22,998,258 | Coleman – 1,159,140 |
| 5 | Exceed and Excel (AUS) 2000 – 2004 | Danehill – Patrona | 491 | 238 | 371 | 13(15) | $22,349,042 | Overpass – 3,749,100 |
| 6 | Lonhro (AUS) 1998 – 2004 | Octagonal – Shadea | 501 | 249 | 398 | 11(14) | $22,237,655 | Golden Mile – 1,679,700 |
| 7 | More Than Ready (USA) 1997 – 2001 | Southern Halo – Woodman’s Girl | 539 | 264 | 423 | 7(8) | $21,589,149 | Rediener – 1,790,350 |
| 8 | Snitzel (AUS) 2002 – 2006 | Redoute’s Choice – Snippets’ Lass | 424 | 225 | 371 | 9(12) | $20,654,032 | Celestial Legend – 3,304,975 |
| 9 | Flying Spur (AUS) 1992 – 1996 | Danehill – Rolls | 403 | 177 | 273 | 5(5) | $20,405,141 | Think About It – 9,304,875 |
| 10 | Shamardal (USA) 2002 – 2005 | Giant’s Causeway – Helsinki | 149 | 80 | 128 | 7(13) | $19,097,745 | Imperatriz – 5,262,825 |
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