Weatherbys Stallion Scene
Do Deuce rounded off a sensational career with victory in the Japan Cup and takes up stallion duties this spring at Shadai. He joins an elite roster of Grade 1-producing young sires including Suave Richard, Kitazan Black, and superstar Equinox on a star-studded roster.
Features
Turning the dial
A select group of yearling buyers forced 2024 bloodstock prices into the stratosphere. Jocelyn de Moubray reviews where the money went and what it means for the future
24 for 2025
Two dozen new sires will take up stud duties in Kentucky this spring, Jill Williams tells us who’s going where, how much they cost and who they’re joining in the breeding sheds
Bear with me
Reddy and Linda Coffey, in partnership with Amo Racing, are standing new sire Go Bears Go for 2025. James Thomas finds out how the three-time group-winning son of Kodi Bear has settled into his new home
New Sires_a: City Of Troy heads up the intake for 2025
Derby winners, Champion Milers, Guineas winners and brilliantly-fast sprinters - we take a look at the new sires for 2025 headed by City Of Troy who tops the list at an opening fee of €75,000
New sires_b: from King Of Steel to Metropolitan
From a Champion Stakes winner by Wootton Bassett to a Poulains star by Zarak
New sires_c: from Vandeek to Big Rock
From a dual Group 1-winning juvenile to a Queen Elizabeth II Stakes winner
New Sires_d: from Bradsell to Go Bears Go
From a three-time Group 1-winning sprinter to one who was a Grade 1 Breeders' Cup runner-up
New Sires_e: from Isaac Shelby to Eldar Eldaraov
From a Group 1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains runner-up to a Group 1 St Leger winner
Columnists
Leo is looking forward to the year ahead
Powell on the prowl - our man Leo shares his New Year resolutions and is looking forward to a healthier 2025
Ted talks: bloodstock investing
Ted argues that bloodstock is now seen as a viable alternative investment opportunity, similar to other commodities to those playing at the top of the market
Girls Aloud: Cathy is out on the ITM Stallion Trail
Despite the challenging weather Cathy Grassick had a great time and picked a few new sires to watch
Xmas stars
Amy Bennett reviews the best of the action over Christmas at Kempton and Fairyhouse and sees Constitution Hill silence his doubters, Banbridge joining the elite staying chasers’ division and an astonishing performance from Brighterdaysahead