Thoroughbred 360

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Insights, stories, and strategy from the world of thoroughbred racing with Bruce Slade

  1. 13 HRS AGO

    Chayan Sale Sets New Precedent - Racing Upside Now Represents The Largest Commercial Topspin

    THOROUGHBRED 360 | Ep 25 A landmark Chairman's Sale, record weanling numbers and a stud prospect putting his hand up loudly. Episode 25 of Thoroughbred 360 covers it all. Chayan. Chairman's Sale Standout Chayan sets a new precedent at the Inglis Chairman's Sale. Just 4 starts in one preparation as a 2YO, the leading filly by data and form. She sold for $5.6m with significant racing upside still ahead of her new connections. Racing upside now represents the largest commercial topspin in the game. Inglis Weanling Sale. Takes Off Record numbers across the board. 78% clearance and a $66k average, equivalent to $100k at yearling retail. Up from $54k and 76% in 2025. Home Affairs led the way with Shinzo topping at $600k, while King's Gambit and Ozzmosis also showed strongly. Bruce breaks down which stallions led the way and who the key buyers were. Home Affairs vs Stay Inside The first crop rivalry heats up. Stay Inside sitting at 13 starters, 5 winners, 2 SW. Then Home Affairs went bang bang with 7 winners, 2 SW, including a Golden Slipper winner. Room for both and some exciting trial horses coming through. St Gotthard. Stud Prospect A dominant $1m Sires Produce win puts St Gotthard firmly on the Coolmore Australia radar. Full brother to Switzerland, trained by Chris Waller. The Queensland winter path to the Golden Rose and a potential Coolmore/Everest slot is firmly in play. Beadman. GC Guineas Winner Beadman takes the Gold Coast Guineas and builds a serious racing CV. Doomben 10,000 and the Stradbroke now in sight. Group 1 targets well within reach.Gold Coast Turf Club. Pride Of Jenni The Gold Coast TC shouts rounds of drinks thanks to Pride Of Jenni on a cracking day of racing. Great initiative and a wonderful moment for connections. Also this week: Gr1 Goodwood, Desert Lightning wins from Extragalactic. Niafah wins her first stakes race in the Proud Miss. She's Got Pizzazz lands her 3rd SW for Zoustar. Nightline wins the Gold Coast Bracelet.Coming up: Scone Cup week, stallion parades, Magic Millions weanling and broodmare sales. Follow Thoroughbred 360 for weekly insights on stallions, sales and the business of breeding.

    24 min
  2. MAY 4

    Huge Stud Transaction & A Colt Lights Up Stud Potential

    THOROUGHBRED 360 | Ep 24 One of the biggest stud transactions in Australian thoroughbred history just happened — and a $2.8 million colt is making everyone take notice.This week on Thoroughbred 360, Bruce Slade breaks down the sale of Segenhoe to Yulong, what it means for the Hunter Valley breeding landscape, and why The Next Episode is lighting up his stud potential on the track. 🌾 Segenhoe → YulongThe iconic Segenhoe Stud joins the Yulong portfolio in a landmark transaction. Yulong now stands 13 stallions across two states, with 5 in the Hunter Valley. Bruce breaks down what this means for breeders and the Australian industry. 🤝 Vinery & Kia Ora CombineTwo iconic Hunter Valley brands merge their stallion operations under one roof. 🙋 The Next EpisodeBy Snitzel, out of Humma Humma — the $2.8m Magic Millions purchase was dominant in his listed win for Ciaron Maher Racing. Is the JJ Atkins next? 🐎 Snitzel — The Sire of SiresTwo Group 1 colts this season in Fireball (Champagne Stakes) and Campione D'Italia (Sires Produce Stakes). Sons already at stud include Trapeze Artist, Russian Revolution, Wild Ruler, In The Congo and Red Resistance. The Snitzel line is here to stay. 📖 Inglis Weanling SaleBruce has inspected every lot in the catalogue ahead of tomorrow's sale. His observations, standouts and value picks — all in the episode. 🐎 Everything that matters on the commercial end of the thoroughbred business this week Follow Thoroughbred 360 for weekly insights on stallions, sales and the business of breeding.

    15 min

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