Genetic considerations when selecting horses for breeding

Join renowned bloodstock agent Anthony Bromley of Highflyer Bloodstock in conversation with host Alayna Cullen-Birkett from the TDN as they dive into the world of selecting and buying bloodstock.
In this engaging episode, we hear how Anthony got involved in the industry before Alayna taps into his vast expertise to uncover his insight behind selecting top-class young horses. From pedigree versus physical attributes to market trends, Anthony shares his insider knowledge and breaks down the art of evaluating horses for both National Hunt and the flat.

Britain is home to world-leading breeding operations and a new series portrays six of those studs with the aim of encouraging future international investment into British breeding. Breeders from all around the world have set up studs or broodmare bands in Britain, recognising the outstanding boarding facilities, welfare standards and the expertise of the breeding industry.

Updated guidelines for the preparation and sale of thoroughbred breeding and young stock at public auction have been published by the Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (TBA), Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (ITBA), Goffs, Tattersalls and the Federation of Bloodstock Agents, ahead of the forthcoming yearling sales season.