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Bred For It

Jess Stafford
Cheltenham Festival
Royal Ascot
Diego Velazquez
Australia
Starlust
Dubai
Tattersalls
Bloodstock
Yulong Investments
Horse Racing
Bloodstock Industry
Half Sovereign
Keeneland
Frankel
National Hunt
Phil Cunningham
Newmarket
Consign Ltd
Auctioneering
Thoroughbred Breeders Association

Hello and welcome to Bred For It with Jess Stafford. This is a podcast dedicated to the thoroughbred bloodstock industry, coming to you by a bloodstock enthusiast for bloodstock enthusiasts. I am on a mission to find out more about what goes into breeding and bloodstock as I interview various members of the industry with the aim to uncover what makes racehorses: Bred For It!

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It's Episode 39!

• The European sale season is in full swing and Jess goes through the biggest headlines from Arqana, Goffs Premier and the Tattersalls Somerville Sale, covering everything from the stories generating genuine excitement to the ones g... more

It's Episode 38!

• Jess reflects on the bittersweet retirement news of champion miler Bow Echo, the son of Night of Thunder who became the first horse since Frankel to complete the Guineas, St James's Palace and Sussex Stakes treble. His remarkable ... more

It's Episode 37!

The Qatar Goodwood Festival is approaching and with ten years of Weatherby’s data on hand, we reveal the stallions and pedigree patterns that consistently succeed at Goodwood.

• We unpack the ‘double hit’ dam‑sire angles, juvenile ... more

Its Episode 36!

We are still recovering from a sensational Royal Ascot and in this episode, we offer a concise wash‑up on the breeding storylines that shaped the meeting.

• Highlights include the Dubawi sire‑line dominance, sprint sires holding the... more

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Recent Guests

Caitlin Ward
Partner at MyRacehorse, involved in the Bacio story
MyRacehorse
Episode: Episode 39: Living The Bacio Dream
Ross Doyle
Blood stock agent
Doyle & Hanns (Ross Doyle's network)
Episode: Episode 38: Doyle Dominates & Echo Bows Out
Jayne McGiven
Owner/Breeder, associated with Golden Horn and Trawlerman
Owns/breeds bloodstock including Golden Horn progeny
Episode: Episode 37: Going For Gold at Goodwood
Rob Speers
Buyer and manager at Old Mill Stud (breeding and racing operation)
Old Mill Stud
Episode: Episode 36: Takes Two To Tango
Richard Brown
Bloodstock advisor, Blandford Bloodstock, associated with Wathnan Racing
Blandford Bloodstock / Wathnan Racing
Episode: Episode 35: Bred for Royal Ascot? The Bloodstock Insights You Need & Wathnan's Ascot Masterplan ft. Richard Brown
Kevin Blake
Trainer with a runner in the Derby; spoke about James J Braddock
Castlehyde Stud (via interview)
Episode: Episode 34: Up For The Derby Fight
Clare McInerney
Castlehyde staff member discussing stud operations
Castlehyde Stud
Episode: Episode 34: Up For The Derby Fight
Adam Sangster
Owner, Sweetenham Stud (Australia)
Sweetenham Stud (Australia)
Episode: One Off, One On: The Stallion Merry-Go-Round
Cormac Farrell
CF Bloodstock consignor, involved with Distant Storm
CF Bloodstock
Episode: Episode 32: It's A Breeze

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Jess Stafford
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5.0 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Excellent podcast

    This is such a good podcast. Excellent selection of guests, it really does feel like we’re getting a behind the scenes tour of what’s going on in the bloodstock industry. Please keep them coming.

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    Pharma Em
    United Kingdom10 months ago

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Well-curated guest list with deep industry insight.
Great for anyone exploring bloodstock careers or sponsorships.
Strong behind-the-scenes perspective on sales and breeding.

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Episode 38: Doyle Dominates & Echo Bows Out
Q: What is the strategy for sourcing yearlings at the major sales and how do they balance risk?
The strategy emphasizes openness to different physical types, comprehensive catalog prep, and a disciplined budgeting approach to avoid overpaying for obvious choices while still pursuing candidates with strong upside and proven appeal to buyers and trainers.
Episode 38: Doyle Dominates & Echo Bows Out
Q: How did the team approach the decision to buy Prashada and what did her connection to Persian Force add?
Prashada offered a combination of striking physical traits, pedigree, and proximity to a proven sire line, which made her an attractive fit for their strategy of targeting mares and progeny with speed and class from strong homes.
Episode 38: Doyle Dominates & Echo Bows Out
Q: Tell me about Peshada and why she stood out as a purchase?
Peshada embodied the fast, early two-year-old profile that Richard Hannan's team has historically pursued, with strong physicals and a solid home background, making her a compelling value purchase linked to the Persian Force line.
Episode 37: Going For Gold at Goodwood
Q: As an owner of an ARC-winning stallion, do you worry that geldings changing the meaning of the race would weaken it as a sporting championship?
There are valid arguments on both sides, but I believe the ARC should remain a stallion-making race; geldings may have some advantages in certain contexts, yet the sport benefits from retaining races that center on stallion potential and distance specialization.
Episode 17: Oh So Glorious!
Q: What is the biggest difference you see between Japanese and European sales practices?
The Japanese market emphasizes long development, patience with two-year-olds, and a transparent, buyer-friendly sale process, which contrasts with the more quick-turnaround, speculative approach seen in some European settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bred For It

What is Bred For It about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on the thoroughbred bloodstock industry, with conversations that span the sale circuit, breeding strategies, racehorse development, and market dynamics across European and international markets. Episodes commonly feature top buyers, breeders, trainers, journalist voices, and industry insiders who unpack pedigrees, stallion selection, breeze-up data, and the economics of auctions. A standout through line is the emphasis on practical decision-making, long-term partnerships, and the interplay between flat and jumps racing, with a strong focus on market timing, data-informed insights, and hands-on expertise. The show often foreshadows upcoming sales and races, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how deals are str... more

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Recent guests on Bred For It include:

1. Caitlin Ward
2. Ross Doyle
3. Jayne McGiven
4. Rob Speers
5. Richard Brown
6. Kevin Blake
7. Clare McInerney
8. Adam Sangster

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