The Breed Smart Forum: Matings for Markets will take place on Thursday, Nov. 28 in the sales ring at Park Paddocks during the Tattersalls December Foal Sale, the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA) announced on Friday.
Beginning at 5 p.m. and sponsored by Streets Bloodstock, the forum will feature panelists Richard Brown, William Haggas, Alice Thurtle, Patrick Diamond, Clive Webb-Carter and will be hosted by Sky Sports Racing's, Vanessa Ryle. Free to attend, the forum will look at matings and discuss key considerations when it comes to selecting a stallion, the importance of trends, data and statistics in that process, physical assessment; and breeding for the racetrack, as well as considering the potential commercial appeal of each horse in the sales ring. The panelists bring together a wealth of knowledge and expertise from statistical based analysis of pedigrees, finding value in stallion selection, considerations when entering into stallion agreements and the influence of trends. This will be followed by a Q&A session for attendees to get involved with.
Claire Sheppard, CEO of the TBA said, “We are really pleased to be able to announce our Breed Smart Forum next Thursday at Tattersalls, with an expert panel assembled to discuss the subject of matings.
“We are here to support not only our members but all breeders and help their breeding entities thrive and while there are plenty of challenges for the sector, we want to provide platforms such as this for industry professionals, new entrants and enthusiasts alike to exchange knowledge, ideas and importantly ask questions. Thanks must go to Streets Accountants for their support of this event, Tattersalls for providing the venue and all our panellists.”
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