In a massive coup for the Australian breeding industry, Widden have struck a deal with the North American operation WinStar Farm to stand grade 1-winning sprinter Cogburn for the 2025 Southern Hemisphere breeding season. 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.
Steinmann, who Stood Swiss Yodeler, Dies at 92
The California Thoroughbred Breeders Association reports that longtime horseman Heinz Steinmann, who stood California champion stallion Swiss Yodeler, died Oct. 7. He was 92. Source
Five Key Points Within GB, Irish Return of Mares Bred
Weatherbys’ Return of Mares Bred details the identity of the mares’ foals and coverings in that season, as well as current and historical statistics on breeding activity in the two countries. Source
Elegant Echo Provides Echo Town First Stakes Winner
Coolmore’s grade 1-winning freshman sire Echo Town was represented by his first stakes winner Oct. 18 when Elegant Echo rallied from off the pace to score in the $100,000 Oklahoma Classics Lassie Stakes at Remington Park. Source
Recent Group 1 Winner Ramatuelle Added to F-T November
Ramatuelle, recent winner of the Prix de la Foret (G1) at Longchamp, headlines the latest group of supplemental entries to Fasig-Tipton’s star-studded The November Sale. Source
Group 1 Winner King of Steel to Stand at Tally-Ho
Classic-placed King of Steel, winner of the 2023 Champion Stakes (G1) for owner Kia Joorabchian’s AMO Racing, will stand at Tally-Ho Stud in County Westmeath, Ireland next season. Source
Recent Group 1 Winner Ramatuelle Added to FT November
Ramatuelle, recent winner of the Prix de la Foret (G1) at Longchamp, headlines the latest group of supplemental entries to Fasig-Tipton’s star-studded November Sale. Source
Taylor Made’s Not This Time Commands $175K Fee for 2025
Not This Time, sire of grade 1 winner Cogburn and multiple graded stakes winner Next, will command a fee of $175,000 for the 2025 breeding season. He heads the stallion roster at Taylor Made Stallions, who welcomes Angel of Empire for 2025. Source
Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards to Varied Group
The Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, now in its ninth year in the United States, concluded the evening of Oct. 15 during a ceremony in the sales pavilion at Keeneland. Winners announced in seven categories; $122,000 awarded. Source
Into Mischief Again Tops Spendthrift Stud Fees at $250K
Spendthrift Farm has announced the stud fees for its roster of 29 stallions, led by North America’s reigning five-time champion general sire, Into Mischief, who will stand for $250,000. Source