18
Sep
Diego Velazquez – Our next Toronado?
A message from Swettenham's Nominations & Bloodstock Manager Marcus Heritage: I am pleased to report DIEGO VELAZQUEZ has not only been impressing us on farm with…
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Located in the heart of Victoria’s thoroughbred country, Swettenham Stud is a cornerstone of Australian thoroughbred breeding, producing elite racehorses and standing some of the industry’s most influential stallions.
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Swettenham stud encompasses 900 acres of improved pasture on well drained loamy soil and is surrounded by some of the premier properties of the region, including Mitchelton Winery and Chateau Tahbilk, two vineyards to the immediate north, and Northwood Park to the south.
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08
Sep
One To Watch – Toronado filly Over The Bridge
The powerful Ciaron Maher stable sent out the red hot favourite in the 1100m 3YO fillies maiden at Bendigo on Sunday and this first…
04
Sep
Swettenham Stallions Sparkle on Parade
Breednet hit the road last week for the Victorian stallion parades and photographer Grant Courtney took some great images at several of the big…
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TORONADO 🤝 DIEGO VELAZQUEZ - barn mates with a lot in common 👀Sheamus & Toby seem to think so…🚨 Attention owners of DANEHILL-line maresYour GREEN DESERT-line might be perfect for Diego ‼️Encosta De-iego ✅🧬
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THE HEIR 👑🐴DIEGO VELAZQUEZ continues to impress as more Australian breeders see our Group One winning son of Frankel for the first time.Sheamus Mills (@smillsbloodstock) & Toby Liston (@threebridgesthoroughbreds) shared the same thoughts 💭“He (Diego) reminded us of a younger Toronado” 👀
2 days ago
💻 Our new @swettenhamstud website is now live! 🌐Find out more about our world-class stallion roster, or request a nomination. 🤳Link in bio 🫵
3 days ago