In Australia, we breed tough, precocious athletes.
We offer some of the best bloodlines in the world – from the speed-dominated genes of our colonial sires to the best classic blood of the international shuttle stallions – and a unique hybrid (further evolved through the importation of superior North American and European mares over the space of three decades) that has produced our current generation of champions.
We raise our horses on rich pastures grown on the mineral rich soils this country is renowned for. We add highly skilled horsemen to the mix. We blend it with the best test of success – race track performance – and you start to see how we have moulded the likes of international success stories Takeover Target, Miss Andretti, Silent Witness, Choisir, Why Be, Elvstroem, Starcraft – modern day heroes who have ably emulated the deeds of their forefathers who include Strawberry Road, Balmerino etc.
Quick facts:
In 2009, 840 stallions stood at stud in Australia, including 45 shuttle stallions
In 2009, 26,382 mares were served and 16,112 foals were born (affected by EI)
Leading sire 2009 Encosta De Lago; Leading Sire 2010 Redoute's Choice
Australian bred horses have performed exceptionally well internationally
Hong Kong
39% of winners, 39% of races, won over HK$240million
Singapore
49% of winners, 48% of races, 8 SWs (61%), won over S$14million
Macau
50% of winners, 51% of races, 9 SWs (69%), won over M$88million
Malaysia
59% of winners, 59% of races, 4 SWs (67%), won over 17million Mal Riggits
South Africa
5% of winners, 6% of wins, 9 SWs (6%) from 4% of runners
New Zealand
7% of winners, 7% of wins, 16 SWs (14%) from 6% of runners
England
Group winners, including Choisir, Haradasun, Miss Andretti, Takeover Target, etc
Did You
Know? The winner of EVERY SINGLE Hong Kong International Sprint (G1) has
been Australian bred?
