Cover image courtesy of Magic Millions
1. Best value stallion in the country?
I Am Invincible, 'Vinnie'.
I Am Invincible | Standing at Yarraman Park
2. Most exciting new stallion for 2025?
First season - Switzerland.
First runners - Stay Inside.
First foals - Shinzo & In the Congo.
Gallery: Steve Grant's picks for most exciting new stallions.
3. Breeding more, less, or the same as last year?
More, as Silverdale Farm has been through a consolidation period and is now back into a growth phase.
4. Best breeder in the country?
Rick Jamieson.
Rick Jamieson | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
5. Best judge of a weanling/yearling?
Rob Petith and Brian McGuire.
Gallery: Steve Grant's picks for best judge of a weanling/yearling.
6. Best pound-for-pound trainer?
Very tight finish amongst the top five in that category, but today I’d have to say Michael Freedman.
Michael Freedman | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
7. Most talented young person you’ve come across recently?
Young relative to his profession- Dr Tate Morris REC.
Dr Tate Morris | Image courtesy of REC Equine Specialist
8. Redistribute prize money across races, or happy as is?
Yes, not big adjustments, just enough to increase prize money for maidens.
9. Tariff on imported horses - great idea or misguided protectionism?
Definitely, it is not protectionism when everyone pays their way.
10. Your best mate in the business?
Rob Petith ... and Eliza Grant (she made me say that).
Steve and Eliza Grant with Rob Petith | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
