Widden Stud’s Zoustar has a narrow lead over Pride of Dubai on the Australian General Sires List following a weekend that produced a new stakes-winner in Australia in Stardom and also one in the US with Lunar Impact taking out the Listed Mizdirection Stakes at Santa Anita on Sunday.

The recent Inglis Chairman’s Sale once again demonstrated the top end of the breeding market in Australia remains very strong, but for aspiring breeders seeking a more accessible entry point there is no shortage of opportunity.