Sourcing quality tried horses in the current online auction market has become extremely popular and competitive.

At Patriot Bloodstock we set ourselves apart when identifying talent in the tried horse space. We apply valuable form principals, and in particular being able to identify key performance indicators when watching race replays of horses, we are considering for our clients.

By breaking down the race shape, pace, bias, track conditions, sectional times and margins, we use these methods to identify talent on the racetrack. This type of analysis sets us apart in the tried horse market.

We are constantly reviewing races and barrier trials from around Australia and scouring the online auction websites using those principals and looking for opportunities to purchase tried horses for our clients.

Of course, like buying any horse the better the quality the more expensive they are, however, at Patriot Bloodstock we pride ourselves at being able to identify affordable tried horses that with a change of environment and better placement can realize their potential and provide a winning return for our clients.

As opposed to buying yearlings, with tried horses they’ll often race within 4-12 weeks of purchasing. Ok, you may not find a champion, but for a fraction of the price you can experience the same thrill and excitement and do it sooner, rather than later.

Recent successful tried horse purchases:

• WELL IN SIGHT (Shalaa)

  - purchased online unraced for $20,000. Won her first 3 starts, and over $50,000 in prizemoney in her first preparation for Patriot Bloodstock.

• WILL TO EXCEL (High Chaparral)

  - purchased online for $8,000. Won 2 races, and $48,000 in prizemoney in his first preparation for Patriot Bloodstock.