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Thursday, 18 August, 2022

NEWMARKET, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Adam Kirby on board Hurricane Lane (right) on their way to winning the British EBF Future Stayers Novice Stakes at Newmarket Racecourse on October 21, 2020 in Newmarket, England. (Photo by Tim Goode-Pool/Getty Images)

EBF FUTURE STAYERS SERIES

'A really important initiative' - the two-year-old series with staying power

Andrew Scutts on the springboard for Cracksman, Stradivarius and Hurricane Lane

Torquator Tasso: one of five Group 1 winners by Adlerflug

THE BLOODSTOCK BIG READ

'We're good at breeding stayers, we're not good at breeding a July Cup winner'

Shahryar (Cristian Demuro) beats Yibir in the Sheema ClassicMeydan 26.3.22 Pic: Edward Whitaker

THE BLOODSTOCK BIG READ

'It was shocking' - how Japan turned it around to become a superpower in racing

WALLBANK and Silvestre de Sousa wins at York 22/5/22Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723

'The breeze-up horse has never been more in vogue' - and £50 million proves it

Lot 965: David Hegarty leads the 1,800,000gns Dubawi colt out of Madonna Dell'orto

Who reigned supreme and which sires rewarded shrewd breeders at the foal sales

Title charge: Charlie Appleby with his Derby and King George winner Adayar

THE BLOODSTOCK BIG READ

'Godolphin's homebred renaissance? There are two factors - Appleby and Dubawi'

Saxon Warrior with handler Tobin Murphy at Coolmore

THE BLOODSTOCK BIG READ

A 50-1 fancy against Coolmore's odds-on jolly as bloodstock and betting collide

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Cracksman takes a keen interest as guests arrive

THE BLOODSTOCK BIG READ

'As with Dubawi, Cracksman could be proving all the big judges wrong again'

Kitty Trice speaks to Darley's Sam Bullard about Cracksman's fine start at stud

Henri Bozo: "In breeding you have to be proactive and try to move forward often"

THE BLOODSTOCK BIG READ

'Most breeders improve with time - it’s a job you get better at with experience'

THE BLOODSTOCK BIG READ

It was billed as 'the death of racing' - instead it opened a bright new future

Carrying the colours of owner David Oldrey, the Ralph Beckett-trained Redstart wins last year's Fred Darling Stakes under Pat Dobbs

INDUSTRY LEADER

Wisely named birds still coming home to roost for David Oldrey

Bective Stud Farm

THE BLOODSTOCK BIG READ

'There's no point us and Coolmore bidding against each other when we can share'

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 10: Henry Field, Managing Director of Newgate Stud Farm looks on during Sydney Racing at Royal Randwick Racecourse on October 10, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

THE BLOODSTOCK BIG READ

'He's the one to beat' - July Cup glory holds key to Aussie stud's grand plans

Nathaniel with his stallion man David Porter- Mackrell at Newsells Park StudRoyston 6.9.21 Pic: Edward Whitaker

THE BLOODSTOCK BIG READ

'If Nathaniel was a soldier he'd be the first one to throw himself into battle'

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'The team put their own money in and called their families and friends'

Elise Drouet of Domaine de l'Etang toasts €560,000 pinhook success

Yulong steps up again with combined A$1.21 million spend at Inglis Online Sale

Too Darn Hot (Frankie Dettori) wins the Solario StakesSandown 1.9.18 Pic: Edward Whitaker

NEW PARTNERSHIP

Fasig-Tipton to sponsor Sandown’s Solario Stakes

DEAUVILLE DIARY

'I’d love to reveal more but what happens in Deauville stays in Deauville'

John and Thady Gosden have a look at lot 269 at the Aqana sales in Deauville13.8.22 Pic: Edward Whitaker

Destination Deauville: Edward Whitaker's shots from Arqana's August Sale

DESTINATION DEAUVILLE

'He was the one we really wanted' - Godolphin win out for €2 million Dubawi colt

Tim Palin: delighted to see Middleham Park Racing land a double with De Bruyne Horse and Rita's Man

'Thrilled' - Palin leaves Arqana with big dreams after securing Almanzor colt

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Smart hurdler Paradiso to join Haras de la Tuilerie for next year

David Cottin's Kapgarde colt impressed in his starts at Auteuil

Thoroughbred Breeders' Association's chairman Julian Richmond-Watson

INTERNATIONAL MOVEMENT

Post-Brexit breakthrough achieved on temporary thoroughbred transportation

Noble Yeats: 50-1 winner of the Grand National on Saturday

'Logical? I don't think so. Confusing? Very much so' - jumps Pattern upheaval

Mares and foals: new study finds 66 per cent of breeders are unprofitable

Economist: breeding decline tied to wagering decline

Pastorius supplied his first winner at Cologne on Friday

Pastorius gains first top-flight winner as daughter Dalika battles for Beverly D

NEWBURY, ENGLAND - AUGUST 12: Ross Coakley riding Cuban Mistress (L) win The BetVictor St Hugh's Stakes at Newbury Racecourse on August 12, 2022 in Newbury, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Fine result for Whitsbury Manor and mob-handed Havana Grey

Ed Harper: "I've been excited for the Adaay foals from a long way out"

'I hadn't gone to see Havana Grey but he was the one everyone was talking about'

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Lady Hollywood and Rossa Ryan takes the Arqana EBF Marwell Stakes (Listed).Naas Racecourse.Photo: Patrick McCann/Racing Post20.07.2022

Grey days continue with winners for Whitsbury Manor's freshman

James Thomas assesses the latest picture in the first-season sires standings

Tweenhills owner and manager David Redvers leads Zoustar in front of the stallion barn, with Charm Spirit keeping a close eye on proceedings

'There's a chance he's about to start making up for lost time'

A one-horse race? Taking an early look at the freshman sires this year

NEWMARKET, ENGLAND - JUNE 09: The Australian horse Artorius (R) stabled at Charlie Fellowes Bedford House yard makes its way to the Side Hill gallop during a Royal Ascot media morning for international challengers at Newmarket Racecourse on June 09, 2022

Fancy yourself as a jockey? Come along for the ride on Aussie sprinter Artorius

Take pole position on the 2021 Blue Diamond Stakes winner

Tattersalls Craven Breeze Up Sale12/04/21

Ever wanted to jump on board a breeze-up horse?

BRILLIANT BROODMARE

Meet Hurricane Fly's dam Scandisk at home at Yellowford Farm

Frankel receives a reassuring pat from Rob Bowley shortly after his arrival at Banstead Manor Stud in 2012

'It's Frankel's destiny to be here, and it's my destiny to look after him'

James Thomas speaks to stallion man Rob Bowley about life with the super sire

Lady Bowthorpe William Jarvis (R) and connections after the Nassau Stakes Glorious Goodwood 29.7.21 Pic: Edward Whitaker

'Dubawi is what you dream of - then there's the hideous financial reality to it'

Norman Williamson: "This game can burst your bubble fairly quickly"

Stormin' Norman applying a jumping man's eye to the art of the breeze-ups

ANGER MANAGEMENT

Bolt D'Oro back on track after steps taken to deal with aggressive nature

Named Halo but far from a saint: the shark-eyed stallion who shaped the breed

So, why would a leading economist choose to lose money by owning horses?

Pierre Boulard: helped source Douvan and Un De Sceaux in France

From the archives: meet Willie Mullins' trusted eyes and ears in France

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