Diego Velazquez (image supplied) With Diego Velazquez set to join Swettenham Stud in 2026, we caught up with the team to discuss what sets him apart—his pedigree, performance, conformation, and why he’s poised to make a major impact in Victoria. What about Diego Velazquez made him so attractive to you and your team? For a few seasons now, we have been searching for a Group 1 winning son of Frankel with speed that would appeal to the Australian market.The Frankel factor was re

St Jean (Image: Brackley Park) You’d be forgiven if, after the Caulfield Cup, you looked at the winner’s pedigree and thought ‘who?’ Every so often, racing reminds us that the biggest wins don’t always belong to the biggest names. St Jean, the sire of Half Yours, stands at Grant Dwyer’s Brackley Park in Avenel. Alongside barnmate Murtajill, he has stood at the farm for eight years, with just 67 live foals and very few success stories. Saturday changed that.  St Jean’s story h

We’re delighted to welcome Ross Ferris, owner of Two Bays Farm in Flinders, to the Thoroughbred Breeders Victoria committee. With years of hands-on experience in breeding and a deep passion for the Victorian industry, Ross brings valuable insight and a strong commitment to supporting local breeders. In this Q&A, he shares his journey, what drives his work at Two Bays Farm, and his hopes for the future of breeding in Victoria. You run Two Bays Farm in Flinders, Victoria — what

Connections of Mcgaw after winning the Danehill Stakes at Flemington Racecourse on October 04, 2025 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) When Emma-Lee and David Browne moved their Sparta Racing operation from New Zealand to Pakenham in 2022, they brought with them a strong family background in racing and horsemanship.  This is evident in one of the stable’s standout performers this year, 3YO bay gelding McGaw -  a horse that proves big results can