Muth will stand at Gainesway after his retirement from racing. The son of Good Magic is being aimed for the Nov. 2 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) at Del Mar. Source
Category: Breeding News
This category covers all news related to horse breeding, including new breeding techniques, upcoming foals, and successful breeding programs. It is a great place to find out about the latest trends in horse breeding.
Lane’s End Sets 2025 Stud Fees, Flightline at $150,000
Lane’s End has held most of its stud fees steady from 2024. The Versailles, Ky., farm has kept #Flightline’s fee at $150,000. Source
Bucchero Anchors New York Ironhorse Stallion Operation
Ironhorse syndicate raced leading New York sire Bucchero. Ironhorse Stallions’ new stallion operation starting in 2025 will be located at Questroyal North Farm in Stillwater, N.Y. Source
Arc Winner Bluestocking Retired From Racing
Rossa Ryan has hailed Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) winner Bluestocking (GB) “a filly of a lifetime” after it was revealed Oct. 28 she will be retired to stud. Source
Cogburn, Next Feature Not This Time’s Versatility in BC
Cogburn and Next have reached the top of two completely opposite divisions, a testament to the versatility of their sire on racing’s biggest stage: the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar Nov. 1-2. Source
Arc Hero Sottsass Leaves Coolmore, to Stand in Japan
2020 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) and 2019 Prix du Jockey Club (G1) hero Sottsass, a first-season sire at Coolmore, has been sold to Japan and will stand at the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders Association’s Shizunai Stallion Station. Source
Bridlewood Farm’s Isaacs Re-elected as FTBOA President
The FTBOA announced Oct. 25 that George Isaacs, general manager of Bridlewood Farm located in Ocala, Fla., was re-elected president of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association at a board meeting following the annual member meeting. Source
Prince of Monaco Retired to Stud at Claiborne Farm
Winner of the 2023 Del Mar Futurity (G1), Prince of Monaco has been retired due to minor bone bruising and will stand at Claiborne Farm in Kentucky. Source
Two Recipients for KY Thoroughbred Farm Scholarship
The board of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation is delighted to announce the two latest recipients of one of its initiatives, the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Experience Scholarship: Ciaran Phelan and Lola Queck. Source
Total Sales Up 13% After Three Days at Arqana October
Lucien Urano of Ecurie des Charmes co-bred 2020 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T) winner Aunt Pearl, and it was to the same family he returned with the purchase of the already-named Matauri Queen for €125,000 Oct. 24 at Arqana. Source