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Christchurch is a real possibility to be standing at stud just outside Christchurch at Nevele R in the not too distant future.

The Mossdale horses are synonymous with Archie Affleck and his origins within the Southland farming community, and Mossdale Ben's win at Addington last Thursday, with Ben Hope in the bike, continued a family tradition which began over 30 years ago.

A Bettor's Delight - Asabella filly has been the sales topper at today's NZB Standardbred National Weanling Sale at Karaka.

Legendary horseman Jim Dalgety used to say that very good stud book families can be 'dormant for a time but retain the ability to reinvent themselves back into the limelight. '

What a run of success Sweet Lou is having of late.

This country's two biggest studs, Alabar and Woodlands, will be offering more than 100 of the 123 lots at the NZB Standardbred National Weanling Sales, which will be held at Karaka this Thursday (May 25).

A new era is underway at Tardina Stud. Following the death of iconic breeder, owner and veterinary surgeon Tony Parker in March it's now the next generation, led by daughter Faine, who's carrying on the family name.

The owners of Macca Lodge in New Zealand, along with Brittany Stallion Management and the Perfect Sting Syndicate, have announced that Perfect Sting will be available to New Zealand breeders for the upcoming season.

Timing is everything for Phoebe Stud's Grant Beckett and this week is a big one for his Canterbury operation.