Cover image courtesy of John Ford Bloodstock
1. Best value stallion in the country?
St Mark’s Basilica.
St Mark's Basilica (Fr) | Standing at Coolmore Stud
2. Most exciting new stallion for 2025?
Move to Strike.
Move To Strike | Standing at Lovatsville
3. Breeding more, less, or the same as last year?
The same number as last year.
4. Best breeder in the country?
Yarraman Park.
Yarraman Park | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
5. Best judge of a weanling/yearling?
The late George Smith.
George Smith | Image courtesy of Inglis
6. Best pound-for-pound trainer?
Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr.
Mike Price and Michael Kent Jnr. | Image courtesy of Price Kent Racing
7. Most talented young person you’ve come across recently?
Jack Turnbull - Ciaron Maher Racing.
Jack Turnbull | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
8. Redistribute prizemoney across races, or happy as is?
Happy as it is.
9. Tariff on imported horses - great idea or misguided protectionism?
Tariff is not a good idea as there is lot of expenses on horses after purchase, Airfreight etc.
10. Your best mate in the business?
Brett Howard.
Brett Howard | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything