You can acquire breeding stock by buying broodmares already in foal, possibly having foals at foot or by acquiring fillies out of training and putting them in foal. The history of a mare’s ownership, knowledge of her family’s racecourse performance and the ability to make sound judgements about how her progeny will turn out will determine the choice. A sound knowledge of pedigrees and of the bloodstock market is therefore absolutely vital.

Matching your mare's pedigree, conformation, temperament and performance with a suitable sire is the ultimate challenge, and watching your carefully planned foal grow into a successful racehorse is the ultimate reward for skilful breeding. Every time your mare's progeny win so her value increases and the more sought after her future progeny will be at the sales .