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!
It’s Episode 40!
The autumn yearling sales have delivered the headlines, and Jess goes through the biggest from Tattersalls Ireland, Goffs Orby and Tattersalls Book 1, from a European-record 4.6m guineas Night Of Thunder colt to Godolphin’s biggest-ever spend at Book 1. She also spotlights the stallions and first-season sires making their presence felt, and asks what the unsold lots say about who was really making money.
Then, fresh from a golden Arc day, Jess is joined by Jane Mangan, racing manager of The Thoroughbred Racing Corporation, whose colours won two Group 1s at Longchamp with Green Empress and Book 1 buy Miss Scott. Jane tells the story behind the Corporation’s Arc-day double, her role with them and the background to the revival of the historic green and white colours.
Richie Hassett of Monksland Stables shares the journey of their homebred two year old star Adonius, the history of his family operation and life on the road as a busy consignment. He shares his views as a young vendor and being part of the next generation within the bloodstock industry.
Brought to you in association with VV Rouleaux.
9 Sept 2026
Episode 39: Living The Bacio Dream
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 giving the market pause. She also spotlights the stallions making their presence felt and looks ahead to what the coming major sales might bring.
Then, fresh from one of the summer's most electric results, Jess is joined by Caitlin Ward of MyRacehorse. With BACIO'S Group 1 Nunthorpe victory still reverberating, Caitlin tells the story behind securing the horse, the conviction it took to keep him in the team, and the bloodstock journey that has shaped one of the industry's most compelling careers.
Brought to you in association with VV Rouleaux.
12 Aug 2026
Episode 38: Doyle Dominates & Echo Bows Out
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 pedigree, featuring a 3x3 cross to Zomaradah and a place on the Darley roster alongside Dabawi and Night of Thunder, makes his future at stud one of the most exciting prospects in recent memory.
The episode guest is the highly regarded bloodstock agent Ross Doyle, fresh off a stellar few week at Goodwood and Galway. Ross breaks down the purchases behind his recent winners including the Persian Force filly Pershaada and multiple Ghaiyyath winners shares. Ross shares his philosophy on building long-term owner and trainer relationships, reflects on the enduring legacy of his grandfather Jack Doyle, and offers his early picks for the first-season stallions worth watching at this year's sales.
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