Page 19 – Bluebloods

Redoute’s Legacy

[Published Bluebloods May/June 2020] In the autumn of 1987, New York bloodstock agent Alan Quartucci signed for a 4-year-old Nijinsky II filly, Dancing Show, being sold by Ralph C. Wilson Jr, for $75,000 for New Zealand interests. She was bred to Miswaki on Southern Hemisphere time, and the resulting foal, named Umatilla, was a Group-1…

ByBill OppenheimSeptember 1, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Pedigree Analysis

The Breed Changing Blandford D1b combination

[Published Bluebloods March 2020] ONE of the most interesting developments with regard to genetics and the thoroughbred is the establishment of female lines sorted by Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), mitochondria being genetic material that exists outside the nucleus of the cell, and is passed on exclusively through the female line. The mitochondria have numerous vital functions,…

ByAlan PorterSeptember 1, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Personality Profile

David White

[published Bluebloods March 2020] IN THE early days of shuttle stallions many young horsemen and women were also lured from Ireland to do their own “shuttle season” working on studs in Australia and NZ and many then decided to make their home here. They have became a vital part of our industry and one notable…

ByGraeme KellyAugust 30, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Personality Profile

Clare Cunningham

[published Bluebloods May/June 2020] It is only three years ago that Clare Cunningham received her training licence. Although she had spent her lifetime amongst racehorses she wondered whether the experience would be anything more than another entry on her curriculum vitae. But since then Clare has put her depth of knowledge to very positive use. Her…

ByGraeme KellyAugust 30, 20210Comments

Bluebloods

Stallion Parades – 2021

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ByBluebloodsAugust 24, 20210Comments

Bluebloods Bluebloods - Feature Article

Japan’s Triple Crown Heroes

[published Bluebloods May/June 2020] Deep Impact At Nakayama racetrack on April 19th the $1.9 million Satsuki Sho-G.1 (Japanese 2,000 Guineas) run over 2,000m on turf was won by Contrail (Deep Impact-Rhodochrosite by Unbridled’s Song) who retained his unbeaten record. The three year old defeated Salois (Heart’s Cry) by a half-length in a dramatic duel down the…

ByKen McLeanAugust 16, 20210Comments

2021 First Season Sires Bluebloods

Wootton Bassett

[published Bluebloods July/August 2021] One of those great success stories of a horse able to prove his upgrading abilities from limited early opportunities (just 23 foals in his debut crop), Wootton Bassett is a welcome addition to the Coolmore Australia roster. One of 80 stakes winners sired by terrific Mr Prospector line horse Iffraaj (who is…

ByKristen ManningAugust 4, 20210Comments

2021 First Season Sires Bluebloods

Time To Reign

[published Bluebloods July/August 2021] Keen to offer breeders access to early speed, Kingstar have secured this dashing sprinter for stud duties this spring and the handsome member of the Redoute’s Choice sire line is bound to have plenty of fans. A $325,000 graduate of the 2018 Magic Millions, Time To Reign was an easy Warwick Farm…

ByKristen ManningAugust 4, 20210Comments

2021 First Season Sires Bluebloods

Sandbar

[published Bluebloods July/August 2021] Described by Kooringal’s Angus Lamont as “a speed horse who is the spitting image of his champion sire,” Sandbar retires to stud as a four times winner who raced in the best of company at two and three. An eye-catching yearling bred by Strawberry Hill Stud, the $650,000 Magic Millions graduate did…

ByKristen ManningAugust 4, 20210Comments

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