February - 2017

Americain yearlings impress at Premier

Americain yearlings impress at Premier

Swettenham Stud’s impressive stallion, Americain (USA) is having a very strong Premier Sale with his five high quality session one yearlings averaging over $90,000. The son of champion stallion Dynaformer, his second crop yearlings are being purchased by some of the most astute judges in the industry. The first, was lot 13 in Swettenham Stud’s draft from the mare La Famelia. A well grown strong colt, out of the listed winning Strategic mare, she was the winner of 4 races inc

Family celebrations through the generations

Family celebrations through the generations

There is a notable update in the Swettenham Stud draft, when the Master of Design filly, Bennelong Dancer won convincingly at Wagga yesterday. Bennelong Dancer is from the stakes winning mare Prancelot who is the grand dam of Lot 89, a chestnut colt by Street Boss, the group one winning son of Street Cry from the Choisir mare, My Choisir. Pracelot won the SAJC Walter Brown stakes and is from the immediate family of multiple stakes winning Hong Kong galloper Aashiq and the Gro

Breeder Spotlight – Craig Pearce & Princeton Park Thoroughbreds

Breeder Spotlight – Craig Pearce & Princeton Park Thoroughbreds

A wonderful supporter of the thoroughbred breeding industry, Craig Pearce from Princeton Thoroughbred Stud in Moorooduc is an important player, both in buying and selling yearlings, through breeding and as an owner enjoying success on the track. Princeton Thoroughbred Stud was set up in late 2007. On 55 acres, it took Craig over 12 months to fix it up to be ready for horses, as previously the land was used for cattle and flowers. Craig recalls, “It was full of cows and roses!

Home & Abroad – Michael Niall
A life breeding & racing thoroughbreds

Home & Abroad – Michael Niall A life breeding & racing thoroughbreds

Breeding horses is a journey. From choosing a sire, finding a mare, watching a foal grow and hopefully seeing it race is a long one. And nobody knows that better than Western District farmer Michael Niall. Producing beef and sheep on their Coleraine property, Parkwood, with his late brother Donard, their family have always been involved in thoroughbreds. Michael recalls visiting the famous home of Phar Lap, Breaside Farm as a child, then run by the trainer Ernest Willmott. He

Equiano’s Aim is True with 3 winners in 24 hours

Equiano’s Aim is True with 3 winners in 24 hours

Equiano has had a very successful 24 hours with three winners across three meetings. The first to salute was Robbie Griffith’s Curvano at Pakenham Park in the Aligned Leisure (Bm64) 1200m ridden in a tight finish by Jye McNeil. McNeil commented after the race that by drawing awkwardly, he had to do some work but he settled well and was very tough through the line when challenged. In front of a large group of owners, he was upbeat about the run and believes there is more impro

VIP Swettenham Stud Experience winner eyes the prize!

VIP Swettenham Stud Experience winner eyes the prize!

Swettenham Stud will host the winners of the VIP Swettenham Stud Experience tomorrow at their Premier Yearling Sale parade. Won by Melbourne Racing Club members Deborah & Geoff Dixon they are excited to spend a day visiting the professional breeding operation and also see their prize, a service to stallion Trust in a Gust (pictured) in the flesh. Melbourne Racing Club’s Racing and Media Executive, Josh Rodder commented on the exposure the Swettenham Summer Championships had o

Happy Punters in Punt Club

Happy Punters in Punt Club

A perfect summer’s night at Moonee Valley’s Chinese New Year meeting saw Punt Club give Pat Cannon his first city winner in front of a large, very excited group of owners. With the Princess Park silks on full display the 4-year-old son of Equiano was too strong at the finish in the Inglis 55 Second Challenge. Ridden by Damian Lane, he hit the front 50m out and stopped the clock at 55.53 seconds. After a brave run for a second place last Friday at the Valley, expectations for

Office Administration Manager

Office Administration Manager

Swettenham Stud is synonymous in the industry with quality and a deep heritage. With a focus on customer service and long term relationships, Swettenham has grown to become one of Victoria’s most successful players. With a history spanning over many decades, Swettenham has attracted and retained some of the best operators in the industry and is now looking for a standout candidate to fill the role of Office Administration Manager at the stud, situated near Nagambie. The role

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