Why Qld Bred

Queensland’s beautiful weather and prime agricultural land provides the perfect foundation for producing top quality racehorses.

It is a recipe that has proven successful year after year with our warmer climate assisting young horses to develop bone and muscle earlier than our competitors in the southern States. This is a very important aspect when growing out weanlings and yearlings and something that one of Australia’s most legendary trainers, Gai Waterhouse, has subscribed to for many years.

“I love buying yearlings that have been born and bred in Queensland,” Gai stated. “I have no question they mature faster and can handle the rigours of training so much better as young 2YO’s. And with so much money available in the their juvenile racing year, it just makes sense to target these Queensland raised horses”.     

However it is not only the geographical location that makes breeding in Queensland so desirable as our Studs are well managed, professional and their hard work and dedication is unquestioned.

Some of Australia’s leading stallions have stood in Queensland over a long period of time, with sires the calibre of Lion Hunter, Show A Heart, Sequalo, Spirit Of Boom, St Covet, Better Than Ready, Rothesay, Brave Warrior and many others all making significant impacts on the national racing stage. 

Queensland has been the breeding ground for numerous Group, Listed and Stakes winners not only across Australia, but also Internationally and it is a trend that is sure to continue. So, whether breeding or racing in the Sunshine State, the future looks exceptionally bright for a progressive and thriving industry.