Breeding Column – By David Brasch
VICTORIES by Gatlin in the G1 Vic Peters and Embrace in the G1 Peter Mosman Opal at Wentworth Park celebrated some significant bloodline combinations that continue to be proven at the highest level.
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Breeding column – David Brasch
‘One of the secrets to breeding classic runners is to repeat the strongest ancestors with stamina in the dam’s sire.’
Breeding column with David Brasch
A GREAT mate of mine has bought himself into a few racehorses in the Gai Waterhouse-Adrian Bott stable.
David Brasch – breeding column
ASTUTE broodbitch owners are always on the lookout for new trends in bloodlines to help them produce winning litters.
Winning doesn’t equal stud success
EMAILS come thick and fast to me at Pedigrees By Design, most looking for help with future matings.
Curry classic is a breeding smorgasbord
THE Vince Curry Maiden, staged annually by the Ipswich club, can always toss up some great race dogs, some of who will have a lasting impact upon the greyhound racing world.
Wow factor in Craig’s success
VICTORIANS Peter and Peta Craig have been breeding thoroughbreds and greyhounds for 30 years with good success.
Kuro Kismet bred to be superstar on and off the track
MUCH was expected of superstar Aston Dee Bee when he retired to stud back in 2018-19, the son of Barcia Bale-Aston Elle having won the Group 1 Melbourne Cup.
What makes a Topgun finalist?
JUST like the thoroughbred version, the Cox Plate, the Group 1 Topgun is an invitation event that pits only the very best of the year in a one-off race for huge prizemoney.
Mum’s the word for Group One winners
THERE is a small bunch of greyhound breeding ‘nerds’ out there who like nothing better than analysing stats on what makes Group winners, city winners etc.