01 Jan December 2025 Review: Breeding Success and a New Chapter for Barton Stud
December brought a busy and successful end to a landmark year for JS Bloodstock Consultancy. Our focus shifted toward the breeding market at the year-ending sales in Newmarket and Deauville, alongside further international representation in Bahrain. Tattersalls December Sales: Investing in Quality The month began at Park Paddocks, where we were active across both the yearling and breeding stock sales: Yearlings: We secured a sharp Showcasing x Free Spirit colt for 28,000gns on behalf of George Scott. Mares & Breeding Stock: We focused on adding high-class physicals with deep pedigrees to our clients' rosters: Enfranchise (115,000gns): A standout purchase for Ladyswood Stud. This multiple stakes-winning daughter of Invincible Spirit is a stunning individual and is likely to be covered by Ghaiyyath in 2026. Band Practice (75,000gns): Acquired for Colbert Stud, she is in foal to the dual Group 1-winning sprinter Shaquille. Shaquille has been incredibly well-received by the market, with his first foals averaging an impressive 58,659gns at the...