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Inside Coolmore Australia: How Champions Are Bred

Rare access to the stallion barn and yearling paddocks of one of the world's most influential breeding operations, then into the Inglis Easter ring where the next superstar is bought.

The Form Desk · Stories of the Great Game
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Step inside the gates of Coolmore Australia for an exclusive look at one of the world's most influential thoroughbred breeding operations. In this special edition viewers are taken behind the scenes to discover how future champions are identified, bred and developed, while gaining rare access to the stallion barn, yearling paddocks and the people responsible for shaping some of the sport's most valuable bloodlines. From Home Affairs, Shinzo and So You Think to the next generation of stallion prospects, the episode explores the vision, planning and patience required to build a global breeding powerhouse.

The journey continues through the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale, where millions of dollars are invested in the search for racing's next superstar. Coolmore's bloodstock team explains what they look for in elite yearlings, how pedigree, performance and physique influence buying decisions, and why selecting future stallions is one of the most important - and highest-pressure - roles in the industry. Featuring fascinating insights into the Coolmore philosophy, the building of legendary bloodlines, and the extraordinary business behind thoroughbred breeding, this episode is essential viewing for anyone wanting to understand how champions are created long before they ever step onto a racetrack.

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