Current Members

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
Louis le Metayer – Astute Bloodstock

INTRODUCTION:
Astute Bloodstock specialized in buying fast horses for top people. With 25 years of worldwide experience in the industry, the business is built with HORSEMANSHIP, EXPERTISE, PASSION for the sport, and TRANSPARENCY in every transaction. Based in Sydney for the first half of the year, I am active in all the major sales in Australasia. In the second part of the year, I spend a lot of time in Europe sourcing top horses in training and broodmares either privately or at auction. My main strategy is to only buy for our clients the horses that I would want to own myself, and it works!

YEAR ESTABLISHED:
2013

TOP SUCCESSES:

• Harlem – Purchased at the 2016 Tattersalls Horses In Training sale for 520 000 GNS. Won the Australian Cup Gr.1 twice in 2018 & 2019, & Naturalism Stakes Gr.3.
• Shelby Sixtysix – Purchased at the 2018 Inglis Classic Yearling Sale for $150k, Won The Galaxy Gr.1 & Maurice McCartin Handicap Gr.3
• Miss Leonidas –Gr2 winner and Gr1 placed, Purchased privately in
  March 2020 before finishing second in the Gr.1 The Galaxy.
• Amelia Jewel – purchased her dam in the UK for GNS 75k and also planned the mating with Siyouni. Undefeated star 2yo in 3 starts at stakes level. Won the Supremacy stakes,WATC Gimcrack Stakes Gr3, WATC Karrakatta Plate Gr2
• Ventura Storm – Bought Privately in the UK in 2016, Won Mooney Valley Cup Gr2.

SPECIALTIES:

• Sourcing fast yearling at value prices with 85% winners to runners from all our yearling purchases in 10 years.
• Buying top horses out of Europe such as Harlem, Ventura Storm, Pilote D’Essai, Coral Beach, Bebeautiful & Fixette
• Buying young mares who end up producing top racehorses such as the dam of Amelia’s Jewel, Brooklyn Hussle, and Star Patrol.

MAIN REGIONS:

• France
• UK

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
Damon Gabbedy – Belmont Bloodstock Agency

INTRODUCTION:
Belmont Bloodstock is a truly independent agency dealing in all aspects of the racing industry, whether it be purchasing weanlings, yearlings, broodmares, mares off the track, ready to run horses, international imports, stallion acquisitions, assisting with matings, booking mares or maintaining your bloodstock portfolio. As a foundation member of the Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia, we offer a complete spectrum of services to our clients with an open-minded, statistics and results driven approach that maximises the chances of achieving success and financial viability. With a passion for the racing and breeding industry, our focus is to provide the best level of service for every owner at all levels of investment.

YEAR ESTABLISHIED:
1988

TOP SUCCESSES:

• The purchase of broodmare MISS INTERIORS who is now the dam of G1 Coolmore Stud Stakes and G1 Lightning Stakes winner and Coolmore stallion HOME AFFAIRS.
• Purchasing the 2022 Inglis Millennium winner XTRAVAGANT STAR for $150,000 for trainers Tony and Calvin McEvoy.
• Purchasing ENCOSTA DE LAGO for $140,000 who became a G1 winner and champion sire.
• Purchasing SAMAREADY for $150,000 who became a dual G1 winner and the dam of G3 Quezette Stakes and 2yo Magic Millions Classic winner EXHILARATES.

SPECIALTIES:

• Buying bloodstock at various sales and all levels of the market both at public auction and via private sales.
• Breeding and mating plans and with that bloodstock valuation and positioning for horses being bred, raced or sold.
• Management of breeding and racing stock portfolios and their relevant insurance valuations.

MAIN REGIONS:

• France – As the Australasian Arqana representative
• Europe – predominantly broodmare sales

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
Craig Rounsefell – Boomer Bloodstock

INTRODUCTION:
Boomer Bloodstock was established by Craig ‘Boomer’ Rounsefell in 2008 on the back of hands-on experience with leading trainers and thoroughbred operations around the world. Craig holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Queensland and graduated from The Godolphin Flying Start. He is the licenced yearling buyer for The Hong Kong Jockey Club in the Southern Hemisphere & North America and is the President of the FBAA. Craig splits his time between Australia and California with his wife McCall and two children. For more information on Boomer Bloodstock please visit the website and particularly The Learning Centre, which will assist you in your understanding of the thoroughbred: www.boomerbloodstock.com

YEAR ESTABLISHIED:
2008

TOP SUCCESSES:

• OBVIOUSLY – 3xG1 Winner in USA including Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint. 130k Guineas purchase at Tattersalls Horses In-Training.
• SCALES OF JUSTICE – 2xG1 Winner of Memsie Stakes & Railway Stakes. A$180k yearling purchase at Inglis.
• HIT THE ROAD – G1 winner in USA of Frank Kilroe Mile. US$160k yearling purchase at Keeneland.
• KITALPHA – Dam of CAPITALIST, G1 winner of Golden Slipper. A$82,500 broodmare purchase and subsequent mating to Written Tycoon to produce Capitalist.

SPECIALTIES:

• Yearling selection
• Broodmare selection & mating analysis.
• Portfolio management

MAIN REGIONS:

• USA
• Hong Kong
• Europe

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
Julian Blaxland Bloodstock

INTRODUCTION:
Julian Blaxland Bloodstock is a full-service Bloodstock Agency in operation since 2006. Advising clients on purchasing and selling yearlings, weanlings, Racing & Breeding Stock with independence and integrity with a proven track record of success.

YEAR ESTABLISHIED:
2006

TOP SUCCESSES:

• Sunlight – Champion
• Artorius – Group 1 Winner
• Prompt Return – Group 1 Winner Super Easy – Group 1 Winner
• Frolic – Group 2 Winner

SPECIALTIES:

• Yearling Selection & Purchase
• Breeding Stock Consignment
• Breeding Stock Mating Plans

MAIN REGIONS:

• Breeding Stock from USA & Europe

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
Lenny Russo – Bluegrass Bloodstock Pty Ltd

INTRODUCTION:
Bluegrass Bloodstock is a fully functional Bloodstock Agency based in Melbourne and was started in 2010. Lenny Russo the director and owner of Bluegrass, has been professionally involved in the Thoroughbred Industry for the past 24 years, working at the coalface of some of the leading studs, racing stables & Bloodstock companies worldwide. With the extensive experience obtained working hands on, Lenny strives to give Bluegrass clients an absolute edge when making bloodstock investment and selection. Whatever you goal is, whether to maximize return on investment or win a particular race, my goal is to make it happen, with honesty & integrity.

YEAR ESTABLISHIED:
2010

TOP SUCCESSES:

• Malaguerra- $32,000 yearling purchase 2013 Inglis Vobis Sale. Dual WFA group 1 winner, Darley Classic and BTC Cup
• Count da Vinci- $60,000 NZD tried horse purchase, winner of 1 from 18 prior to purchase. Major wins Group 3 Hobart Cup and Listed Moe Cup
• Mr Sneaky- 120k yearling purchase for Dream Thoroughbreds Melb Premier Sale. Major Achievements- Group 1 2nd Rupert Clarke, Group 2 2nd Aust stakes, multiple metro winner.
• Moss n dale – Bluegrass bred Moss n dale from 20k dam I purchased as a yearling. Major wins- Group 3 Craven Plate, Sale Cup, Tokyo City Cup 14 wins over 1 million in prizemoney.
• Open Minded- Private Purchase for Dream Thoroughbreds off a trial win in NZ. Winner of 6 metro races including Listed Barton Stakes at Caulfield.

SPECIALTIES:

• Yearling selection privately or from Yearling sales.
• New Zealand tried horse purchases.
• Thoroughbred consultation and Management.

MAIN REGIONS:

• New Zealand
• Japan

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
John Chalmers Bloodstock Services Pty Ltd

INTRODUCTION:
Been involved with horses all my life from childhood riding to riding with the hounds at the WA Hunt Club in teenage years when began riding as an amateur jockey in Hunt Club races on city & provincial tracks and at picnic meetings. Owed & bred thoroughbreds all my life from early 20’s & enjoyed considerable success with horses such as the Group and SW’s Micron and Wool Zone whilst working as a stock and station agent. Joined the fledgling WA bloodstock agency Goodwood Bloodstock as Managing Director in 1984 and left commenced my own business in 1989 & whilst running the business introduced Magic Millions into WA in 1999 & conducted their yearling sale for two years until they were established in the state.

YEAR ESTABLISHIED:
1989

TOP SUCCESSES:
Have purchased as yearlings 5 WA Oaks winners & numerous group & listed stakes winners as yearlings including Group 1 Winners Centisle, Mirror Magic, Inspirational Girl , Karrakatta Plate winners Daney Boy & Lucy Mae & 2 WA Magic Millions winners. Imported significant sires to WA including Bletchley Park, Danetime, Verglas, Trade Fair

SPECIALTIES:

• Purchase & syndication of sire prospects, pedigree analyisis & booking of mares to suitable stallions.
• Sale & purchase of breeding stock & yearlings.

MAIN REGIONS:

• New Zealand
• Hong Kong

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
Noel Carter – Commercial Bloodstock Services

INTRODUCTION:
Boutique agent looking after the ‘small end of town’

YEAR ESTABLISHIED:
1980

SPECIALTIES:
Yearling purchases

MAIN REGIONS:
Western Australia

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
Duncan Ramage – DGR Thoroughbred Services PL

INTRODUCTION:
Since 1991, DGR has been buying horses using a deliberate, hands-on approach from stud to stable. He taps into a rich pool of resources, including trainers and equine veterinarians, to support athletic improvement, maximise performance output and handle crisis management. Duncan has over 40 years’ experience riding, preparing, pin- hooking, trading, buying, and managing racehorses in three continents. He is positioned as a specialist with advanced expertise in the acquisition of yearling, weanling and tried horses as well as breeding stock.

YEAR ESTABLISHED:
1991

TOP SUCCESSES:

• 2 Hall of Fame Racehorses – So You Think & Saintly
• Champion Stayer & Melbourne Cup winner Viewed
• 4 Champion 3yo Fillies
• Managed the breeding of numerous Oaks & Cup winners
• Bought eventual Group 1 winners as Yearlings, Weanlings and Tried Horses

SPECIALTIES:

• Future Racehorse Acquisitions
• Stud Farm Development
• Bloodstock Portfolio Management

MAIN REGIONS:
Concentrates on the strength of Australian Racing, experience of living and working in the industry in US & UK.

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
John Foote Bloodstock Pty Ltd

INTRODUCTION:
Licenced Bloodstock Agent

YEAR ESTABLISHIED:
1982

MAIN REGIONS:
All major Racing and Breeding Countries.

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
John Ford Bloodstock Agent and Consultant.

INTRODUCTION:
I have been actively involved in the Thoroughbred Industry and the Horse Industry in general for Sixty (60) years, on a full time daily basis, initially in my capacity as General Manager of our family company Frank Ford (Livestock) Pty Ltd and in my own right since 1997. I am experienced in many varied aspects of the Horse Industry and during this time I have been personally responsible for all aspects of the selection, purchase, sale and delivery of all classes of Bloodstock and Equestrian Horses for and on behalf of clients within Australia and Overseas, and including the purchase at public auction of racehorses, broodmares, stallions, yearlings, weanlings and un-tried horses, on a commission basis, for both local and overseas clients. I am an experienced horseman, having been a former International Polo Player and Showjumping Rider in my younger days, and being responsible for the general care and management of varying numbers of horses over the years. I have been retained in the capacity of a Bloodstock Agent and Consultant by both the Victorian Government and the Commonwealth Government in horse related matters of high importance commencing in1998 through to the present day. I have also been retained as an Expert Witness in relation to thoroughbred horse matters of high importance, on several occasions.

YEAR ESTABLISHIED:
1998

TOP SUCCESSES:

• Purchased and managed Intelligent Star Gr.2 and Gr.1 placed winner of 9 races, and Intelligent King 4 wins.
• Assisted and associated in the selection and purchase of Caulfield Cup winner Taksan, VRC Derby winner Always There, AJC Derby winner Divide and Rule.
• Purchased and exported to Singapore Interest winner of 9 races in Singapore and Malaysia including 1970 Singapore Cup.
• Associated for many years with a valued client and Victorian Breeder in the establishment of the “Spice Family” commencing with Lemon Spice and Berberia with their resultant progeny and descendants including Chattanooga, Flying Spice, Cooktown, Tindal, Ponte De Lima, Livia (dam of Warning VRC Victorian Derby), Halekulani, Quinta Lago (dam of Mariamia), Lemon Ruski (dam of Real Stolle), Lord Revoque 5 wins (one of Chris Waller’s early winners in Australia).

SPECIALTIES:

• The sale and purchase of all classes of Bloodstock at auction and privately for clients when required on request.
• Physical inspection and appraisal of all classes of Bloodstock being sold privately, and at auction including online auctions, on behalf of clients and contacts making purchases, both privately and at auction.
• The provision of Written Bloodstock Valuations/Appraisals for thoroughbred horses for Racing Syndications, Insurance Covers and Insurance Claims, Ownership Disputes, Deceased Estates, and Personal Matters.
• Additional Bloodstock Consultancy Services for clients include the physical inspection and assessment of all classes of Bloodstock and advice on their suitability for their purposes including racing, breeding, sale by auction/privately, pedigree advice, booking of broodmares to stallions, arrangements for insurance covers, and transport arrangements for the movement of clients’ horses both locally and overseas

MAIN REGIONS:
Our family company Frank Ford (Livestock) Pty Ltd established by my father Frank Ford was actively involved in the export of thoroughbred horses to Southeast Asia and Northern Asia from 1955 to around 1998, with myself involved with my father in the business from 1963 as general manager of the company during this time. Thoroughbred and equestrian horses were exported to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan and Oman in those days. I continued the export of horses in my own right from 1998 onwards, and I still welcome enquiries for thoroughbred horses from these overseas countries.

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
Peter Ford Thoroughbreds

INTRODUCTION:
Third Generation experienced horseman. Well-grounded in all aspects of horsemanship including riding and handling of all classes of horses including mares foals stallions and racing stock. Predominately involved in buying/selling and export from 1975. Worked with family business Frank Ford Livestock Pty Ltd with brother John Ford until becoming independent in 1995. Travelled the world with horses (2000+) for most of my active life. Have operated as my business name suggests in that field since then. Hard on type and confirmation. Keen interest in pedigrees and the genetic makeup of thoroughbreds and how that transfers to success. Well known for finding value

YEAR ESTABLISHIED:
Established 1995 formalised as Peter Ford Thoroughbreds 2000.

TOP SUCCESSES:

• Helsinge (dam of Black Caviar and All Too Hard) (Grand dam of Ole Kirk)
• The Quarterback (G1 Newmarket)
• Dance on Air (dam of Clairvoyance)
• Artful Whisper (dam of Whispering Brook)

SPECIALTIES:

• Specialise in selection of mares and fillies
• Good success in selecting and purchasing foals for resale as yearlings
• Yearling selection

MAIN REGIONS:
Have had success with purchasing fillies in United Kingdom and France

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
Jeffrey John Gordon – J.J Gordon Bloodstock Consultants Pty Ltd

INTRODUCTION:
With more than 45 years’ experience, having commenced work as a pedigree clerk at Coles Bloodstock Agency, I have a history steeped in racing from my uncle John Murray, a Champion Jockey to my stepson Nick Ryan – a burgeoning and successful young trainer based at Flemington. Utilising a combination of science derived from my invaluable knowledge of pedigrees to my keen eye and experience in the industry, I am a trusted advisor to many successful owners both in Australia and overseas. With a conservative nature and a commercial view to my selection criteria coupled with an international network to both acquire from and sell to, I bring a unique set of skills and connections to my client base that over many years has delivered successful outcomes. In 2006 I undertook a feasibility study on world-wide “Profitable Racing Markets” (which I update each year), as a further decision-making tool in terms of what style of horse and for what market.

YEAR ESTABLISHIED:
1989

TOP SUCCESSES:

• Sold 4 horses to Hong Kong that have won 11 Group 1 races between them – Akeed Mofeed; Gold Fun; Giant Treasure and recently, Wellington (all have been rated in the top 10 horses on International Ratings)
• Concert King -1^st private purchase PPG (unraced) to be sold to Hong Kong and subsequently won a Group 1 Chairmans Prize.
• Sourced many tried horses from overseas for the Australian, Hong Kong and European markets that have subsequently been Group winners .

SPECIALTIES:

• Sourcing lightly raced stock by analysing race form in Europe; Hong Kong and Australia.
• Identifying yearlings from a commercial viewpoint, adopting my proven approach to pedigree and type.
• Hands on approach to racing including assisting Nick Ryan in building his stable at Flemington.

MAIN REGIONS:

• European Horses – to Europe/Hong Kong/Australia
• Australian/NZ Horses – to Hong Kong

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
Adrian Hancock. HANCOCK QUALITY BLOODSTOCK

INTRODUCTION:

• Lifetime in the Industry commencing 1973 with Coles Bloodstock Agency.
• Manager ABCOS 1988 – 1994.
• Auctioneer until 2002 when Commenced Hancock Quality Bloodstock.
• Commission Agent.

YEAR ESTABLISHIED:
2002

TOP SUCCESSES:

• Private Sale of MILEVA MRC Sir John Monash S (Gr3)
• Purchased Dams of WARNING (Gr1) ELITE STREET (Gr1), GO INDY GO (Gr1), SOUTHERN SPEED (Gr1), AWAY GAME (Gr2) DALASAN (Gr2) SERADESS (Gr3), PITTSBURGH FLYER (Gr3)

SPECIALTIES:

• Purchase of Broodmares and Fillies off track
• Stallion Mating Selection.
• Consult to Magic Millions Adelaide Sales

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
MARK PLAYER – INTERNATIONAL THOROUGHBRED SOLUTIONS PTY LTD

INTRODUCTION:
Mark began his career in the thoroughbred industry in 1998 as the inaugural CEO of New Zealand Thoroughbred Marketing before being appointed as the Director for Equine Business Development with Racing Victoria in 2002. Mark’s skill and professionalism within the Racing Victoria role earned him a place with the Hong Kong Jockey Club as Head of International Races, Sales and Development. Mark successfully established a truly global operation with Horse purchases from around the world. He later returned to Australia and established International Thoroughbred Solutions, which focused on his real passion of bloodstock and consultancy. In 2020, Mark joined the Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia (FBAA) as he believed they closely aligned with his values and everything he strives to achieve with ITS.

YEAR ESTABLISHIED:
2011

TOP SUCCESSES:

• OLE KIRK
• SEMILLION
• CAPTAIN SWEET
• LIBERATOR

SPECIALTIES:

• YEARLING AUCTION PURCHASES
• HONG KONG PRIVATE PURCHASES
• STALLION SYNDICATION

MAIN REGIONS:

• EUROPE (Mark is the Australasia Agent for Goffs and GoffsUK)
• ASIA (particularly Hong Kong)

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
William Johnson Bloodstock

INTRODUCTION:
William Johnson Bloodstock is based in Sydney and attends all major yearling sales in Australasia and broodmare sales in Europe/USA. Having been assistant trainer to Roger Varian in England and an agent with de Burgh Equine in Ireland, a thorough knowledge of the horses in training has been a springboard for purchasing European horses for Australia. The business has privately sourced a number of Group One winning fillies/mares for international clients and in Australia, is bloodstock consultant for Snowden Racing.

YEAR ESTABLISHED:
2019

TOP SUCCESSES:

• Huetor – Group One Doomben Cup winner – Private Purchase
• Mirage Dancer – Group One Metropolitan winner – Private Purchase
• Purchases with de Burgh Equine include Warning, Quick Thinker & San Huberto.

SPECIALTIES:

• Yearling Selection
• European Horses In Training
• Privately purchasing broodmares

MAIN REGIONS:

• Europe
• Japan

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
Sheamus Mills Bloodstock

INTRODUCTION:
After completion of a Diploma of Horse Studies (Breeding), where awarded the Vanuatu Betting Scholarship, Sheamus started working hands on with horses. He then wrote for the Breeding Scene section of a Melbourne paper which led to managing 4 jockeys and responsible for form analysis etc. Sheamus was then offered the role of Bloodstock manager for Chatswood Stud before managing a large portfolio for a private client. Rounding out his ‘education’ Sheamus took the position of Racing Manager for leading trainer Mick Price. This experience has been complimented with time spent overseas to establish contacts throughout the USA and Europe.

YEAR ESTABLISHIED:
2008

TOP SUCCESSES:

• Odeum
• Snapdancer
• You’re So Good
• Hungry Heart
• Vow And Declare

SPECIALTIES:

• Bloodstock sales and purchase
• Broodmare matings and stallion selection
• Portfolio management

MAIN REGIONS:
USA, France, England and Ireland

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
Mark Pilkington Management

INTRODUCTION:
After selling Western Australia’s thoroughbred auction house- Goodwood Bloodstock to Gerry Harvey’s Magic Millions in 1999, Mark managed Lindsay Park and David Hayes operations incl stock selection and client management until establishing his boutique Management company- Mark Pilkington Management in 2013. We consider ourselves Asset Managers who specialise in the Equine world. Mark has the rare perspective of knowing each and every “Spoke in the thoroughbred wheel’- from on farm practices, to all auction house activity, selection and subsequent management of racing and breeding stock.

TOP SUCCESSES:
Mark prefers to implement the learnings from non-successful horses and the practices that surround them in new acquisitions than dwell on past successes. That said he is fortunate to have been associated with the selection of and/or the management of the winners of Magic Millions & Golden Slipper winners, Coolmore Stakes, Guineas and Cox Plate winners resulting in numerous colts being sold to Stud. In more recent times our clients have had experienced winning a Group1 race at Royal Ascot and numerous Group 1 successes with imported horses identified by MPM and its vast international network of colleagues. Mark does not work solely as a commission agent- he enjoys having skin in the game and races and breeds many horses.

SPECIALTIES:

• respecting our client’s dollar
• thoroughness, pragmatism, and process
• maintaining interaction between horse and human to ensure a sense of fun for participants.

MAIN REGIONS:
Mark does not profess to be an everywhere expert. Faith and trust in the international contacts gained in over 40 years in the game has stood our clients in good stead. We constantly lean on the collaboration of this group and my fellow FBBA members.

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
Satomi Oka – Satomi Oka Bloodstock Pty Limited

INTRODUCTION:
For over 20 years I have been assisting clients to purchase and sell thoroughbreds through auctions and private sales, both domestically and internationally. My experience covers breeding and racing bloodstock of all ages. With my extensive knowledge and experiences in the Japanese racing and breeding industry, I also provide specialist consultancy services for key industry participants including the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders’ Association and William Inglis and Son. I am an advocate of ethical trading practices and am committed to the safe transfer of horses between owners. This extends to strong support for the transition of racehorses into successful second careers.

YEAR ESTABLISHIED:
2012

TOP SUCCESSES:

• Yearling sale purchases became black type horses in Australia.
• Japanese yearling sale purchase of Beluga, 2yo G3 winner in Japan.
• Private purchase of the dam of Resistencia,2019 Champion 2yo filly in Japan.
• Sold G1 &G2 winning Japanese stallions overseas such as Danon Platina, Victoire Pisa, Staphanos, Kluger
• Developed the thoroughbred trade market between Australia and Japan.

SPECIALTIES:

• Yearling, foal and mare selection and purchases.
• Purchasing from and selling to Japan.
• Purchasing and selling stallion and stallion prospect.

MAIN REGIONS:
Japan, Argentina

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
Dave Mee – Pinhook Bloodstock International

INTRODUCTION:
Pinhook Bloodstock International is an Australian based full-service Bloodstock Agency. PBI sources high quality racing, breeding, and trading stock for international and local markets. The goal is simple – To achieve elite racetrack success and excellent commercial outcomes for our clients, whether it is for racing, breeding, or investment purposes. We guarantee that all clients will be provided professional, one-on-one customer service with high transparency at a reasonable rate to achieve your racing and bloodstock goals. We will shoot for the stars, implement a rock-solid game plan to get there, and have a great deal of fun in the process.

YEAR ESTABLISHIED:
2005

TOP SUCCESSES:

• Flying Mascot – Purchased as a yearling for $25,000, 14-6:3:2 $554,525, VRC Matron S., Gr.3, MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3, MVRC Tesio S., Gr.3
• Let’s Karaka Deel – Purchased as a yearling for $80,000, 12:1-5-0 $256,090, 2d SAJC South Australian Derby, Gr.1, MRC Caulfield Classic, Gr.3, SAJC Port Adelaide Guineas, L, Mornington Guineas.
• Miss Tycoon Rose – Purchased as a weanling for $32,500, 14-4:3:0 $130,830, CJC Coupland’s Bakeries Prelude H., 2d New Zealand One Thousand Guineas, Gr.1, CJC Timaru S., L, 4th CJC Coupland’s Bakeries Mile, Gr.2.
• Elderly Paradise – Purchased Privately, 15-4-7-0 M$5,549,090, 424,252Dhs Horse of the Year in Macau. 15 wins from 1300m to 2000m in Macau and U.A.E, Macau Derby, L, Macau Star of the Sand S., L, Winter Trophy, L, Macau Gold Cup, L, 2d Meydan Finest Surprise H.
• Russian Camilla – ‘Pinhook Result’, With partners, primarily Evans Racing Group, we privately purchased (for 50,000) an un-named Camelot filly – the full sister to the UK/AUS trail blazer Russian Camelot, before he went on to win multiple Gr 1 races. We named her Russian Camilla. Camilla was put into work, where she won on debut as a late 2-year-old in the UK, and we then sold her at Tattersalls Dec Mare Sales for 300,000 Guineas

SPECIALTIES:

• Yearling Selection
• Foal Selection (To pinhook AND for racing purposes)
• Portfolio Management – Comprehensive service managing all aspect of a client’s Bloodstock portfolio (Analysis of current stock; business planning/goal setting; purchasing; management at all stages of your horse’s life cycle; account paying; private sales, etc.)

MAIN REGIONS:

• New Zealand
• France
• South America

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
Grant Burns – Premium Bloodstock Services P/L

INTRODUCTION:
Grant Burns has achieved a lifetime of experience working across the breeding and racing sectors of the thoroughbred industry in Australia and New Zealand. A former state manager (2000 to 2008 – WA, SA, VIC) of leading Australian thoroughbred auction house Magic Millions Sales, Grant is still currently retained by Magic Millions as one of their premier bloodstock auctioneers. Grant established Premium Bloodstock Services in 2008 and he provides a full range of thoroughbred services to clients, operating under the motto of ‘business goes where it is invited and stays where it is well treated’. Premium Bloodstock ensures all parties involved in any dealings gain a positive outcome and this, along with operating with integrity and complete transparency at all times, have served the business well. A full range of bloodstock services are offered ensuring Grant can cater to all client needs across the complete racing and breeding lifecycle of a thoroughbred.

YEAR ESTABLISHED:
2008

TOP SUCCESSES:

• Negotiated the private sale off the racetrack of successful stallions Playing God, Gingerbread Man, Oratorio (AUS).
• Purchased the unraced filly Fiorentina as a maiden mare to go to stud for a mere $1,750 for a client. She subsequently produced a Group 1 winner and that client was then able to trade her on for $850,000 – life changing!
• Consulted in the matings of the following successful racehorses, Silent Sedition (Gr.1), Ima Single Man (Gr.2), Quilista (Gr.2), Valour Road (Gr.2), Man Booker (Gr.2) and many others.
• Negotiated the sale to Hong Kong of several successful racehorses and to date, have the proud record of every horse sold to that jurisdiction, winning for their new connections.

SPECIALTIES:

• Bloodstock auctioneering.
• Private sales of bloodstock (racing and breeding stock) including form assessment.
• Bloodstock matings and appraisals.

MAIN REGIONS:

• Operating nationally and predominantly sourcing bloodstock for purchase and sale to and from Western Australia.
• Private sales of racehorses into Hong Kong.

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
Brett Howard, Randwick Bloodstock Agency

INTRODUCTION:
Established in Randwick in 1987, the company is now based in the Hunter Valley, Australia’s premier thoroughbred breeding precinct. We are a full-service agency with affiliations and clients worldwide. The agency’s principal Brett Howard has spent all his working life within the industry. His expertise is currently utilised by many of Australia’s most successful stud farms, racehorse owners, syndicators, trainers, and breeders.

YEAR ESTABLISHIED:
1987

TOP SUCCESSES:
Recent successes for clients include Group 1 winners Invincibella, Shout the Bar, Bella Vella and Nimalee, as well as the purchase of Keysbrook in 2021, the dam of the 2022 2- year-old Group 1 winner She’s Extreme.

SPECIALTIES:

• Yearling Selection
• Breeding Stock Selection
• Broodmare Mating Advice

MAIN REGIONS:

• New Zealand
• USA
• Europe

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
Peter Twomey – Wattle Bloodstock

INTRODUCTION:
Passion is clearly evident at Wattle Bloodstock, so it is hard for Peter to call what he does ‘work’. The mission at Wattle Bloodstock is quite simple: Analyse the Australian bloodstock market and identify opportunities that give clients a significant advantage of outperforming competitors in Australia and Asia. Peter loves the Australian racing landscape, seeing young thoroughbreds grow into racehorses and travelling overseas to see his purchases compete at the elite level, as much as a deep dive into statistics to find the edge on securing the next one!

YEAR ESTABLISHIED:
2017

TOP SUCCESSES:

• ARAAMAYO – Tried Horse to multiple Group 1 success
• BLUE ARMY – Yearling buy to Group 2 winner
• BOLD THRUSTER – Yearling buy to 5-time Stakes Winner
• CELAVI – 2YO breeze up buy to Champion Polytrack Horse in Singapore
• RELENTLESS – 2YO Breeze Up Buy to Singapore Group 2 winner

SPECIALTIES:

• Yearling selection and management for Australia and Asia
• 2YO and Tried Horse purchases for Hong Kong and Singapore

MAIN REGIONS:

• Hong Kong
• Singapore

AGENT NAME & COMPANY:
Andrew Williams Bloodstock

INTRODUCTION:
New Zealand born, now Sydney based. Batchelor of Commerce (Accounting/Marketing) from the Otago University. Darley Flying Start 2007/09. Upon graduating, spent four years in sales at Darley America based in Kentucky, then five years in sales at Arrowfield Stud. Offer services across local and international markets concentrating on racehorse trade to and from Australia and Asia, portfolio management of racing stock and broodmare bands, public and private purchasing of yearling and broodmares sales primarily in Australia and New Zealand. Australian Representative for US Sales company Fasig-Tipton.

YEAR ESTABLISHIED:
2017

TOP SUCCESSES:

• Private purchases: Verry Elleegant (2022 Melbourne Cup), Subpoenaed (G2wG1p).
• Yearling purchases: Yearning (2022 Thousand Guineas), Rocket Spade (2021 NZ Derby).
• Broodmare purchases: Bonnie Mac (dam of Coolmore Stakes winner Exceedance).

SPECIALTIES:

• Portfolio management: racing /broodmare/matings
• Racehorse trade to Australia and Asia

MAIN REGIONS:

• Asia
• New Zealand