ONE of the best younger sires in Australia at this time is Nicconi, a handsome former leading sprinter by the Danzig sire Bianconi (USA) who stands at the Widden Stud.
With a legacy like that of the Inglis Melbourne Premier Yearling Sale, it is no wonder that with only ten days to go that the industry is positively buzzing. The 2015 edition of the sale that unearthed superheroes of the turf including Black Caviar, Fawkner, Snitzerland, Trust In A Gust, Sacred Kingdom and Blue Diamond favourite Foniton, will begin 12 noon on Sunday 1 March.
Five sires, all Australian products who have captured the annual Champion Australian Sire title on earnings, will be among the mouthwatering collection of at least 70 which will be shown to invited disciples of breeding and racing when Hunter Valley studs conduct their pre season Stallion Parades in the period August 21-25.
THE huge books of mares that fashionable sires serve this century, astronomical in size compared to those looked after by champion sires of the past such as Star Kingdom, Better Boy, Wilkes and Showdown, means that their goodness can be enjoyed by far more in racing and breeding.