Interviews | Secretariat's World

In Conversation With Paul Willetts, Thoroughbred Consultant Respecting European Thoroughbred Bloodlines Makes For Success

Paul Willet is known as ‘thoroughbred consultant extraordinaire’, for his astute selection of horses, 17 of which have gone on to become Group One winners, including Buffering, winner of 2016 US$1mil ...

In-conversation with Jen Fowler, Owner, Merrivale Farm The Story Of Breaking Sales Records & Breeding Elite Athletes At Merrivale Farm

Jen Fowler’s Merrivale Farm-consigned Zoustar colt was this year’s Great Southern Weanling Sale top sale. The colt was knocked down to John Wheeler and Jason Warren Racing for AU$250,000 (US$171,687) ...

In Conversation With Sam Pritchard Gordon, Bloodstock and Nominations Manager, Cornerstone Stud Cornerstone and The Queen Of The World

Cornerstone Stud’s well-bred mare Queen of the World (Sea TheSea X Palitana) in foal to Siyouni was sold for a record-breaking price of A$360,000to Three Bridges Thoroughbreds and Paul Willetts at th ...

In Conversation With Adam Sangster, Owner, Swettenham Stud Adam Sangster: Three Cheers To The Start Of A ‘Bucket List’ Venture

Adam Sangster owner of the famous Swettenham Stud, son of racing legend and Coolmore founder Robert Sangster and leading Southern Hemisphere breeder speaks to The Impact about the record-breaking sal ...

In Conversation With Mr ShunsukeYoshida, COO, Northern Farm Northern Farm: Selecting From The Best

Shunsuke Yoshida, the scion of Katsumi Yoshida, owner of one of the most powerful thoroughbred farms in the world (Northern Farm) and consummate horseman speaks to The Impact about their 2019 draft f ...

In Conversation With Mr. Teruya Yoshida, Owner, Shadai Farm The Story Of Sunday Silence and The JHRA Select Sale

Sunday Silence revolutionised The Japanese Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding Industry. His contribution is immeasurable and so is the joy the stallion brought to his owner, Mr Yoshida. On the eve of t ...

In Conversation With Mr. John Chalmers, Owner, John Chalmers Bloodstock John Chalmers Bloodstock: Buying The Best At Perth

Chalmers was responsible for a record number of purchases in last year’s Perth Winter Thoroughbred Sale last year. The Impact spoke to John Chalmers about his purchases as well as his plans for this ...

In Conversation with Jeremy Smith, General Manager, Scenic Lodge Scenic Lodge: Planning For The Future Champion

Scenic Lodge named after Western Australia’s champion stallion has planned a large draft for the Perth Yearling Sale 2019. They will be bringing the maximum number of horses to the sale and they were ...

In Conversation With Conor Dunlop, Stud Manager, Geisel Park Stud Geisel Park Stud: Breeding On ThePerfect Farm

Conor Dunlop is one of Western Australia’s most experienced horsemen with a penchant for breeding quality. Geisel Park sold the most expensive horse in the MM Perth Winter Thoroughbred Sale last year ...

In Conversation With Bernadette Hamill Stud Manager & Yarradale ‘Guru’, Yarradale Stud Breeding The Best Of Black Type Winners At Yarradale

Bernadette Hamill is not just a stud manager but also the ‘keeper of all knowledge’ at Yarradale making her invaluable to the farm. She has been with the farm for over 22 years and is part of the far ...