News

13 Nov

September proved to be another busy and productive month both on the racecourse and at the yearling sales, with several exciting additions to the team and a number of strong performances from our horses in training. Tattersalls Somerville Yearling Sale We were active at Tattersalls Somerville, securing a strong group of prospects with excellent pedigrees: A good-looking son of Almanzor out of Olympe was purchased for 50,000 guineas and will be trained by Andrew Balding for Michael Blencowe. A Sioux Nation colt out of Sea Of Reality joined George Scott’s yard after being purchased for 95,000 guineas. Completing the Somerville trio was a Ten Sovereigns colt out of Snow Wind, who will go into training with Tom Clover, bought for 28,000 guineas. Tattersalls Ireland Yearling Sale Our team also made a number of notable acquisitions in Ireland, highlighted by a striking Starspangledbanner colt out of Broderie Anglaise, secured with...

01 Sep

August has been another hugely exciting month, marked by major investments at the sales in France and Doncaster, as well as a fantastic run of winners on the track — including a breakthrough Group success for Gewan. Sales Successes At the Arqana August Sale in Deauville, we were delighted to secure some outstanding yearlings for clients. Among the highlights was a striking Siyouni filly out of Typique, purchased for €625,000 on behalf of Victorious Racing. Joining the Victorious Racing ranks is a Sea The Stars colt out of Vanouche (€160,000), who will be trained by George Scott, and a sharp-looking Kodiac filly out of Queenmania (€150,000). In addition, a classy Too Darn Hot filly out of Rocksavage was secured for Opulence Thoroughbreds at €230,000. The following week at Goffs UK Premier Yearling Sale in Doncaster, we added further quality. For Victorious Racing, we picked up a Mehmas colt...

10 Aug

July has been a busy and rewarding month, both in the sales ring and on the racecourse. At the Tattersalls July Horses-in-Training Sale, Billy was delighted to secure three exciting new additions, while a number of past purchases continued to shine with impressive victories. At Tattersalls, we added Ahlain, a 4-year-old daughter of Too Darn Hot, who heads to France to join the Chantilly stable of Mario Barratti. Also purchased was Channagide, who will travel to Bahrain to be trained by Fawzi Naas. Joining him there will be Grand Karat, bought on behalf of Victorious Racing, who also goes into Naas’s care. Each of these horses offers plenty of potential, and we’re looking forward to seeing them thrive in their new environments. On the track, July produced a strong run of winners. Front Line Fury, trained by George Scott, picked up a Nursery Handicap at Haydock, showing...

04 Jul

The month began with Kisskodi gaining a deserved victory in a Class 5 0-72 Handicap, confirming his consistency and ability to handle competitive handicaps, he should be able to string a few together now.  Command The Stars was another to impress, stepping forward stylishly to land a Class 4 Novice Stakes, a performance that suggested there is more to come from the classy son of Sea The Stars. Front Line Fury broke his maiden by 4 lengths at Ripon and looked to be a 2-year-old with an exciting future in front of him for George Scott and Victorious Racing. The improving Rogue Millions made his mark in stronger company, taking the Class 4 0-85 Handicap with authority. On the same upward curve, Royal Approval showed his class with a decisive win in a Class 2 0-100 Handicap on the All Weather at Newcastle, underlining his potential to compete...

01 Jun

As spring racing hit full stride, May proved a standout month both on the track and at the sales. Several of our purchases made their presence felt with strong performances, while we also added some exciting new prospects for the future. On the Track Our runners produced a fine run of results throughout May, from tough handicaps to eye-catching maiden victories: Invictus Gold stamped his quality when landing a competitive Class 2 0-100 Handicap at Newmarket, showing real determination in the closing stages and giving a memorable day to local owner Michael Bringlowe. Gallivanted broke his maiden in style for The Galivanters, taking the Class 3 Restricted Maiden at Kempton, a performance that hinted at more to come. Zarakerjack, also owned by The Galivanters gave his owners a memorable 24 hours wiining the day after Gallivanted, he showed a good turn of foot to win a Class...

02 May

April proved to be another rewarding month, with success on the racecourse matched by some exciting new acquisitions from the sales ring. On the Track Our purchases continued to deliver, with several finding the winner’s enclosure: Caballo De Mar enjoyed a fruitful month, landing both the Class 4 Handicap over 1m6f at Southwell and stepping up to claim the Class 2 Handicap over 2m at the same track, he looks a hugely exciting and progressive horse for the rest of the season. Rogue Bullet opened his account with victory in the Class 5 Restricted Novice at Brighton having been placed very cleverly by his trainer Jack Jones. Rogue Impact made a strong impression when taking the Class 5 Maiden Stakes at Lingfield, the colt by Study Of Man was purchased from the Tattersalls December Yearling Sale in 2023 for 70,000gns. He’s another horse who looks as though...

31 Mar

March marks the end of another long winter and another thrilling Cheltenham Festival. Now that the hedge-hoppers are out of the way, all eyes turn back to flat racing. The month began with attention at JS Bloodstock shifting once again to the Middle East—specifically to Meydan, where West Acre was making his third start in the desert. This time, he stepped back to Group 3 company after breaking the track record in the Group 2 Blue Point Sprint in January. He duly won again, though he had to dig deeper this time, reeling in the lightning-fast Pontus, who had stolen a few lengths early and looked poised for an upset. But West Acre, sent off as the 4/7 favourite, ground down his rival to win by three-quarters of a length. Next up: the Group 1 Al Quoz, where he’ll take on the best from Europe, the...

28 Feb

February marks the beginning of a new covering season, and Starfield Stud has proudly unveiled its latest stallion, Aesop’s Fables. The five-year-old son of No Nay Never, trained by Aidan O’Brien, showcased his talent early by winning the Group 2 Futurity Stakes at The Curragh as a two-year-old. As a three-year-old, he placed in the prestigious Group 1 Prix de l’Abbaye at Longchamp before competing at Santa Anita’s Breeders’ Cup meeting, where he finished a commendable third in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint. Aesop’s Fables concluded his racing career at four with a victory in the Listed Sole Power Stakes, followed by multiple Group race appearances before retiring to stud. His transition to stallion duties was brokered by JS Bloodstock, and he has garnered high praise during the Stallion Trails. With strong interest from breeders, his book is filling up rapidly for the...

31 Jan

As the new year begins, the thoroughbred industry shifts its focus to Australia’s northeast coast, where the prestigious Magic Millions Yearling Sale takes center stage for the first two weeks of January. Widely regarded as the leading yearling sale in the Southern Hemisphere, this year’s event reflected a market still adjusting to post-COVID economic pressures. Australia’s racing industry has plateaued due to interest rate rises, and 2025 saw a slight decline compared to 2024. The clearance rate dropped to 83%, down from 87% the previous year, while the median sale price decreased by just over $6,000 AUD to $269,363 from $275,675. Middle East Racing Heats Up Closer to home than Australia, the Middle East’s racing scene intensifies in January with lucrative prize funds attracting top international contenders. Trainer George Scott has capitalized on the growing opportunities in Bahrain and Dubai, where his string of runners continues to...

02 Jan

December Bloodstock Sales Roundup: Elite Mares and Exciting Prospects December brings with it the highly anticipated breeding stock sales, offering a glimpse of some of the finest fillies retiring from the track. While some are purchased to continue racing, others are secured for breeding purposes. This year’s Tattersalls Mares Sale saw remarkable trade, with You Got To Me topping the sale at an impressive 4.8 million Guineas. The Group 1 Juddmonte Irish Oaks winner and Group 1 Yorkshire Oaks runner-up, a three-year-old Nathaniel filly trained by Ralph Beckett, was acquired by Amo Racing. Strong Market for Quality Bloodstock at Tattersalls The Tattersalls Mares Sale saw ten mares and fillies surpass the million-Guineas mark, underscoring the strong demand for high-quality bloodstock. Billy secured three lots for clients, including: Bean Feasa, a Group 3-winning daughter of Dubawi out of a Danehill mare, and a full sister to the influential Teofilo....