The latest episode of Bred to Win explores the breeding stories behind another big weekend of spring racing, while Caroline Searcy visits a promising new stallion with one of Australia’s most famous families and discovers the history and charm of a unique Southern Highlands property.
Caroline begins with the breeding back stories to the 3-year-old stars of the G2 Run To The Rose at Rosehill and the G1 Makybe Diva Stakes meeting at Flemington. The episode examines the pedigrees behind the feature performers, highlighting the bloodlines that continue to produce Australia’s next generation of elite racehorses as the spring carnival gathers momentum.
Nepotism | Image courtesy of Sportpix
The focus then turns to Nepotism (Brutal), the G2 Champagne Stakes-winning 2-year-old from the extraordinary family of champion Black Caviar, who begins his new career at Noor Elaine Farm in Victoria. The episode also features a newborn full brother to champion sprinter Asfoora (Flying Artie), offering a glimpse at another exciting young member of a proven racing family. Together, the stories showcase the depth of quality behind some of Australia’s most sought-after bloodlines.
The program then travels to the Southern Highlands of NSW for an insider’s look at the Cambridge Stud Heritage Centre and Meredith Park, home to Winchester Brown. The stud dog provides a light-hearted introduction to the property, while the episode explores its history and the people who continue to preserve its connection with the thoroughbred industry.