Youngstock

About our youngstock

We foal all our bloodstock at Apedroc and hence have a strong familiarity with them from birth. We have a clear sense of their personalities right from the outset.  We aim to get them out of a stable and running about in the open as soon as possible to build confidence, agility, and strength.

Given small numbers, our foals are used to a great deal of handling early on, building a strong and trusting relationship with the team, which is very helpful in preparing them for their future careers. Their nutritional needs are assessed from day one, and they are weighed and condition-scored regularly to assess development and make any necessary feed adjustments. We use the Saracens' global database to assess development against peer group averages. Farriery assessment also starts within week two, continuing throughout their first year, in order to provide the opportunity to compensate for any conformation challenges early on. 
We generally wean between six and seven months when we assess the foal is ready.  Foal prep starts after weaning with our experienced team.  Growing up at Apedroc our foals are used to a variety of experiences whether it be a surprise encounter with a goat, peacock or satanic looking sheep.

Previous progeny

Dutch Art filly x
Lyra's Light

Strong, precocious and biddable, this filly was quickly spotted by Tattersalls as a good prospect for the prestigious Somerville sales where she was sold to John Butler and remains in training.

Bated Breath filly x
Maid of Spirit

Bold, beautifully formed, confident filly from a strong Black Type family. Sold to multiple stakes winning owner, Larry Goichman for Gns 65,000.

Bated Breath colt x
Maid of Spirit

The second foal of Maid of Spirit, a Bated Breath colt. Heading for Tattersalls yearling sales 2024.

Zarak filly x
Lady Osborne

Beautifully proportioned, excellent walking filly who was extremely popular at Tattersalls foal sale where she achieved a global stallion record price Gns 160,000. Bought by Amanda Skiffington and now in training with Fabrice Chappet.  

Shaquille filly x
Lyra's Light

This elegant filly with a lovely walk and excellent temperament was sold for Gns 30,000 at the Tattersalls December foal sale 2025.

Chaldean colt x
Maid of Spirit

This beautiful son of Maid of Spirit created quite a stir at Tattersalls December 2025 foal sales.  After over 200 viewings and a fiercely contested auction, he was knocked down for Gns 100,000.

Ace Impact filly x
Lady Osborne

This bold intelligent filly by exciting new stallion Ace Impact, winner of the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe in 2023, was sold to Peter Nolan at the Tattersalls December foal sale in 2025.

Starspangledbanner colt x
Maid of Spirit

This tall athletic colt was sold at Goffs Orby sale to landmark breeze-up experts Knockanglas for E65,000.  A dominant and speedy presence in the paddock at home, he will reappear shortly at the Craven Breeze-Ups in Newmarket in 2026.

Zarak colt x
of Spirit

This bold, well formed colt has beautiful balance and is full of bounce and self confidence.