New England Stud still punching well above its weight at the highest level

Tom Peacock speaks to Peter Stanley about his influential Newmarket nursery

Peter Stanley and New England Stud were in the top three consignors at Book 1 in 2019Credit: Laura Green

Financial imperative is Peter Stanley's driving force, necessitating a knack for forecasting trends in the market and keeping his clients happy.

His New England Stud, in family hands for almost 70 years, is as relevant as ever, ranking third among consignors at least year's Tattersalls Book 1, and its 300 acres of Newmarket pasture are home to some blue-blooded individuals.

"Originally there were no mares at the stud so it’s been a very slow process from nothing, trying to upgrade all the time," Stanley says.

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Published on 18 February 2020inNews

Last updated 19:57, 18 February 2020

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