Swettenham Stud

Swettenham Stud has revealed that Diego Velazquez, who is currently based at The National Stud in England, will stand at a fee of A$27,500 (inc GST) on his debut season in Australia.  Marcus Heritage commented, "We have had a lot of shuttlers over the years, but he's been the one that's had the most traction before the fees announced and leading into the season. He's been really well received." He added, "I think it really is the Frankel factor. The Australian markets have wanted the right son of Frankel for...

By Kit Gow/TTRAusNZ Swettenham Stud has announced that Frankel's exceptional Group 1-winning son Diego Velazquez will shuttle to their Nagambie operation, commencing in the 2026 breeding season. Winner of the 1600-metre G1 Prix Jacques Le Marois, just like sensational sires Dubawi and Kingman, Swettenham Stud are confident that Diego Velazquez will be a welcome addition to the Victorian stallion ranks, where he will provide breeders with unique access to the only Group 1-winning son of global super sire Frankel standing in Australia. Diego Velazquez will spend the first half of...

Toronodo has been withdrawn from covering duties at Swettenham Stud for the remainder of the Southern Hemisphere breeding season. The decision was taken on veterinary advice after the stallion suffered from lameness caused by a significant infection. "Toronado has played a huge role in the history of Swettenham, as well as in the Victorian industry, and we really see him as part of our family," said Adam Sangster, principal of Swettenham Stud. "His health and wellbeing come first to everyone at the farm, so this was a straightforward decision. "We...

Rubick, the sire of multiple Group 1 winner Jacquinot and The Everest hero Yes Yes Yes, has been sold to continue his stallion career in China. He will be based with Huayu Horse Industry, which belongs to leading Chinese owner Huang Qing Cai. A three-time winner for the Gerald Ryan stable, notably winning the G2 Schillaci Stakes at Caulfield, Rubick was retired to stand at Coolmore Australia in 2015, with Yes Yes Yes emerging from his very first crop. In 2021, the son of Encosta De Lago moved to Swettenham...

In Australasian stallion news, Swettenham Stud and Waikato Stud revealed their 2025 rosters and fees on Wednesday, while Group 1 winner Schwarz (Aus) will stand at Rosemont Stud after his run in the upcoming G1 Doomben 10,000. Leading Swettenham's roster is former shuttle stallion and now permanent Southern Hemisphere resident Toronado (Ire), who will stand for an unchanged fee of A$88,000 this season. The leading active sire based in Victoria, the son of High Chaparral (Ire) was one of only two Australian stallions ranked among the world's top five sires...

By TTR AusNZ Lot 428, a colt by Tally-Ho Stud stallion Mehmas (Ire), was among the top lots on day two of the 2025 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale when Dominic Sutton signed the docket with McKeever Bloodstock and Byron Rogers for A$420,000. Offered by Penfold Thoroughbreds, the colt is out of Salmah (Fr) (Shalaa {Ire}), a half-sister to the dual Listed winner Tuned (Aus) (Toronado {Ire}), who was also placed at Group level in the US on several occasions. Their dam Zagora (Fr) (Green Tune) is the big attraction on...

Seven-time Group 1 winner Highland Reel (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) will transfer to Takaya Shimikawa's S T Farm on Hokkaido next season. The sire of three stakes winners, led by G2 Premio Dormello heroine Atamisque (Ire) and GIII Surfer Girl S. victress Comanche Country (Ire), the Coolmore Stud stallion is currently serving the Southern Hemisphere season at Swettenham Stud in Australia for A$16,500. An S T Farm spokesperson told Yahoo Japan, "During his racing days, Highland Reel was a horse whose performances were outstanding, not only in Europe, but overseas. I...