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Assessing the breeding record of a race with a remarkable recent roll of honour

Good Morning Bloodstock

‘It’s always good to try something new’ – all systems go as Goffs Classic Sale passes first test

Bloodstock

How budget breeding ripped up the rule book at a Royal Ascot dominated by the bloodstock underdogs

News

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee hero Lazzat helps sire on fire Australia notch a notable Royal Ascot Group 1 double

‘We nearly threw the telly out of the window!’ – Group 1 glory not the only cause for celebration for Ombudsman’s savvy breeder

Tyre kickers, interloping influencers and a superpower’s adopted son leave me with a sense of London Sale deja vu

‘I can’t believe it’ - how a small breeder with an £800 broodmare came up with Coolmore’s Coventry hero Gstaad

'This one’s on me!' - Kia Joorabchian takes aim again as Amo Racing splash £2,000,000 on classy Royal Ascot runner

Sales reports

From the sublime to the ridiculous: five of the biggest moments from Goffs London Sale history

‘He could still make the stallion shed’ – London Sale calling as high-class talents come under the hammer on the eve of Royal Ascot

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