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1. Best value stallion in the country?
For obvious reasons, it has to be Pride Of Dubai. The sire of Pride Of Jenni, but not just that, he finished third in the general sires' title last year behind Zoustar and I Am Invincible. He is a no-brainer.
Pride Of Dubai | Standing at Coolmore Stud
2. Most exciting new stallion for 2025?
I tend to stick to proven stallions, or well-performed stallions are generally my focus area.
3. Breeding more, less, or the same as last year?
The same amount as last year.
4. Best breeder in the country?
Arrowfield Stud.
Arrowfield Stud | Image courtesy of Arrowfield
5. Best judge of a weanling/yearling?
John Foote.
John Foote | Image courtesy of New Zealand Bloodstock
6. Best pound-for-pound trainer?
Ciaron Maher.
Ciaron Maher | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
7. Most talented young person you’ve come across recently?
Marcus Heritage of Swettenham Stud.
Marcus Heritage | Image courtesy of Swettenham Stud
8. Redistribute prizemoney across races, or happy as is?
In Victoria we need more at the top end to counteract Sydney.
9. Tariff on imported horses - great idea or misguided protectionism?
We should have tariffs, but not on New Zealand horses, I think Australian and New Zealand bred horses should be treated the same. We need to protect our own staying bred horses.
10. Your best mate in the business?
Adam Sangster.
Adam Sangster | Image courtesy of Swettenham Stud
