The Business of Bloodstock

Justin Darcy and Charmein Phelan are joined by bloodstock agent Ed Stapleton, whose business operation spans both hemispheres. In just under 10 years, Stapleton has been involved with over 400 winners, building a global bloodstock business from the ground up.

Justin Darcy is joined by Charmein Phelan, the new owner of ANZ Bloodstock News, to discuss the acquisition of the publication and what lies ahead for the business.

Justin Darcy and Tayla Dyke chat with Anthony Mithen - the multi-faceted media face behind Victoria's Rosemont Stud. With a respected on-air journalistic career, and a sharp business mind, ‘Mitho’ has helped build Rosemont into a leading stud in Australia.

Justin Darcy and Tayla Dyke are joined by Newgate Farm Managing Director Henry Field. With 16 stallions on the roster, Henry has built one of the most respected breeding operations in the country. Backed by deep industry experience and a relentless growth mindset, he continues to shape Newgate into an even stronger force in the years ahead, with current industry matters influencing his approach.

Justin Darcy and Tayla Dyke chat with Nathan Bennett of Bennett Racing about everything ownership, racing, and bloodstock. From Group 1 winners and standing stallions, to racing around the globe, Nathan shares the story behind Bennett Racing and the principles that have built their successful racehorse syndication model.

Tayla Dyke and Justin Darcy are joined by MyRacehorse's Ben Willis. Diving into the thrill of ownership, the history behind MyRacehorse, welfare and how they source their bloodstock, MyRacehorse has stamped itself as the revolutionised form of horse ownership.

Justin Darcy and Tayla Dyke sit down with legendary auctioneer and broadcaster Steve Davis. From a household voice on Trackside to commanding the rostrum at leading sale rings, Steve reflects on his remarkable journey across the bloodstock and media worlds.

Co-hosts Justin Darcy and Tayla Dyke are joined by Annette English, managing partner of Morgan + English, Chair of Safe Industries Australia, and Board Director of the ATC. Annette shares her journey founding the law firm with Daniel Morgan, offers insights into her legal career, and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the operations and governance of the ATC Board.

Justin Darcy and Tayla Dyke are joined by Tess O’Connor, Nominations and Bloodstock Consultant at Darley Northwood Park. Tess shares insights into her unique bloodstock education journey through the Fast Track program and the Irish National Stud Course. She also discusses what it’s like working with the Darley team and reflects on the experiences that have shaped her career so far.

Justin Darcy and Tayla Dyke are joined by Callum Jeffries, one of the newest trainees of the Godolphin Flying Start program. A proud New Zealander, Callum shares his experience applying for the program, what lies ahead, and his passion for the thoroughbred industry.

On episode 24 of The Business Of Bloodstock, hosts Justin Darcy and Tayla Dyke speak with Qatar Racing Manager and Tweenhills Stud owner, David Redvers. They reflect on some of the champions that have emerged from the world-class racing and breeding operation, and David dives into his own history in the industry and his strong partnership with Australia's very own Widden Stud.

Justin Darcy and Tayla Dyke chat with Dr Josie Hardwick about the process of scoping yearlings, and if a fresh approach to the grading system will better the industry.   Link to project: https://agrifutures.com.au/product/endoscopy-of-the-upper-respiratory-tract-at-australian-thoroughbred-yearling-sales-can-we-do-better/

Justin Darcy & Tayla Dyke are joined by Michael Christian on episode 22 of The Business of Bloodstock. Christian reflects on a Premiership-winning AFL career and his thoroughbred breeding success, including In Secret and Bella Nipotina.

Co-hosts Charmein Phelan and Tayla Dyke are joined by Tattersalls Associate Director and Marketing Manager Jason Singh. Jason discusses the recent success of Tattersalls graduates on Australian tracks, including standout performances like Via Sistina’s Cox Plate win. He shares insights into the growing interest from Australian buyers, and what makes Tattersalls a prime destination for Australian b...

Co-hosts Justin Darcy and Tayla Dyke are joined by Media star Emma Freedman, as they dive into Emma's younger and teenage years at the stable and at the track, before looking at how her incredible career in media has unfolded.

Justin Darcy and Tayla Dyke are joined by co-OTI Racing founder Terry Henderson who describes the operation of one of the world’s largest and most renowned syndications. With runners across the world in the biggest and best races, year in, year out, Henderson weighs in on the widely-discussed Melbourne Cup protocols.

On Episode 18 of the Business of Bloodstock Podcast, Justin Darcy and Tayla Dyke speak with Resolute Racing's John Stewart, the very man who went to $9 million on the famous daughter of Winx. John chats about his passion for racing, his care for the thoroughbred and the impact that he looks to have on the industry, worldwide.

On Episode 17 of the Business of Bloodstock Podcast, Justin Darcy and Tayla Dyke speak with Racheal Finlayson of Vinery Stud, winner of the 2024 Thoroughbred Stud Cutting Challenge. A horse lover and star polocrosse player, Racheal’s chats about her career at Vinery and about the importance of marketing within the industry.

On Episode 16 of the Business of Bloodstock Podcast, Justin Darcy and Tayla Dyke speak with Sam White, CEO of Lovatsville, Victoria's new stallion station. With a four-stallion roster in their debut season, Sam White discusses where the drive came from to take on this venture, and his niche approach to market the stallions.

Irish bloodstock agent Johnny McKeever covers both hemispheres thoroughbred markets intensely and he makes sure he has a good time doing it. Most importantly, he's considered an excellent judge of a young horse and his record speaks for itself.  We scratch the surface of Johnny's career in our latest episode.

Description: Kestrel Thoroughbreds' Bruce Slade escaped a dangerous South Africa for the relative safety of the South Island of New Zealand before making his way up the ranks of the thoroughbred industry. He's now part of two of Australia's biggest operations, Tulloch Lodge and Newgate Farm.

Marcus Heritage has turned his passion into a career and has worked for racing stables and studs in his career to date. In episode 13 of the Business Of Bloodstock podcast, Tim Rowe and Justin Darcy catch up with Marcus, a man on the move.

Tony 'Tubba' Williams joins Tim Rowe and Justin Darcy on the Business of Bloodstock after his first official race rides in more than 40 years. Tubba reflects back on his early years in the game and takes us through the life of someone who has achieved almost everything in racing and bloodstock.

Lindsay Park's JD Hayes joins Tim Rowe and Justin Darcy on The Business of Bloodstock, on the back of Mr Brightside's narrow second placing in the Cox Plate. Proudly sponsored by Avesta Bloodstock, Peter Mullen joins Tim Rowe on 'A Share In Success'.