In The Paddock With: Glenn Hunter – Signature Pedigrees

This month’s ‘In The Paddock With’ features Glenn Hunter, founder of Signature Pedigrees. Glenn provides pedigree analysis and bloodstock advice, helping breeders make informed decisions backed by research, experience and a deep understanding of bloodlines.

Let's get to know him a little better.

Q: Coffee or tea?

A: Coffee — strong and simple. Mornings in this industry don't need anything fancy.

Q: Pineapple on pizza: culinary crime or unfairly maligned?

A: Unfairly maligned. Balance matters — even in pizza.

Q: Country or city – where does your heart really belong?

A: Country. Space, quiet and horses — that's home.

Q: What's your go-to Saturday night meal?

A: Chinese. It's simple, comforting and always reliable.

Q: Fashion or form guide at the races?

A: Form guide. I'm there for the horses and the stories behind them.

Q: A perfect day off looks like...

A: A slow morning, a walk through the paddock and no phone for a few hours.

Q: What's the most valuable lesson the racing and breeding industry has taught you?

A: "Timing is everything. Bart Cummings always said that horses will tell you when they're ready — and the longer I'm in this industry, the more I realise that applies to life too.

"Progress isn't forced; it's prepared for."

Q: What's still on your bucket list?

A: Breeding a colt that becomes a genuine commercial standout — not just on paper, but in the ring and on the track.

Q: What's one industry opinion you'd respectfully push back on?

A: "That elite horses aren't accidents — they're the product of intentional, generational design.

Elite colts and fillies are bred differently and once you understand that, your whole approach changes."

Q: What made you smile today?

A: Watching one of our horses enjoy a quiet moment in the paddock.