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Resolute Racing’s Woodshauna gives Al Shaqab’s Wooded a first Group 1 winner

Woodshauna provided his sire Wooded with a first Group 1 winner when springing a surprise in the Prix Jean Prat at Deauville. The Francis Graffard-trained three-year-old was carrying the colours of John Stewart's Resolute Racing for the first…

Wooded’s Woodshauna lands Gr.3 Prix Texanita, aiming at Royal Ascot

WOODSHAUNA continued his upward trajectory with a convincing victory in the Group 3 Prix Texanita at Chantilly on Friday, showing speed and determination over the straight 1,200 metres to defeat six rivals on soft ground.   Ridden with confidence by Christophe Soumillon, the colt travelled strongly in mid-division before being produced with a decisive challenge […]

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Mares and foals at Swettenham's paddocks | Image courtesy of Swettenham Stud

‘It’s expensive to be unlucky’: New initiative helps breeders shoulder the risk in a time of rising costs

Written by Dane McLeod   Rising costs are hitting breeders harder than ever, with service fees, feed, and interest rates stacking up fast. As pressure builds, some studs are beginning to rethink how they support breeders beyond the mating shed. Swettenham Stud’s new Breeder Protection initiative offers a glimpse at what that shift might look […]

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Caulfield Guineas for McGaw?

Emma-Lee and David Browne feel compelled to consider the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas as an option with McGaw, but his early season form in spring will dictate whether he goes down that path. “Whether we stick to the sprints or push out to the Caulfield Guineas is a decision we will make after he has […]

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