August - 2017

Americain’s owners breed a winning Weir double

Americain’s owners breed a winning Weir double

The Americain’s are certainly hitting their straps as three-year-olds, with three Australian winners in the first month of the new racing season. With two talented Victorian winners, in the past three days from the Weir stable, the future is looking bright. “We are seeing the Americain’s physically coming of age and getting the results on the board. It is great to see the two owners of Americain both breeding a winner so early in the season, and we are looking forward to a fr

Swettenham Stallions the Best of the Best

Swettenham Stallions the Best of the Best

When the time comes to decide on which stallion you choose to mate your mare with, all breeders agree. You want the best possible pedigree coupled with proven racetrack performance, an outstanding physical type, for a competitive price that you can afford. Swettenham may not stand the most expensive stallions in the Southern Hemisphere, but they do stand the finest example of the stallion’s sire in the country and offer the greatest value for money, as demonstrated by their 2

Swettenham Stud proudly presents the Greendale Estate Draft at Inglis August

Swettenham Stud proudly presents the Greendale Estate Draft at Inglis August

Swettenham Stud proudly presents the Greendale Estate Draft at Inglis August Swettenham Stud is humbled to present Michael Niall’s Greendale Estate Draft of horses at the upcoming Inglis August Sale on Friday the 25th August. A loyal and long-term supporter of the farm, Western District farmer Michael, along with his late brother Donard, had an incredible life breeding and racing thoroughbreds in Australia and abroad. Swettenham’s General Manager, Brian Gorman, believes

Queensland Oaks Target for Americain Filly

Queensland Oaks Target for Americain Filly

Americain had his first three-year-old winner yesterday when the “Oaks quality” filly, Queen Consort won dominantly at Ipswich for Toowoomba trainer John Zielke. A great way to welcome Americain back onto Aussie soil, the promising galloper easily broke her maiden over 1680 metres. Ridden perfectly by Luke Dittman to settle nicely, Queen Consort out classed the field down the straight to claim victory by over a length. Although now trained a long way from Americain’s Vi

OPEN DAYS FOR SWETTENHAM

OPEN DAYS FOR SWETTENHAM

It’s a busy time of year at Swettenham Stud with the breeding season just around the corner. The first foals are being born, the stallions have arrived from the northern hemisphere, and every one is looking forward to the start of the racing season. Mare owners are now turning their full attention to mating plans, and for those not yet committed to a match, Swettenham’s upcoming open days give breeders the opportunity to see their outstanding lineup of stallions in the flesh,

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