News & Updates

Intel Bloodstock Buy Top Lot at Inglis Gold Yearling Sale
It did not take long for Intel Bloodstock’s Ash Richards to make his mark. After five years in sales and nominations at Sun Stud and Widden Victoria, Richards only hung out the shingle in February.
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Frosted filly tops Inglis Gold Sale
“She was well-sourced by Intel Bloodstock; I’ve been working in conjunction with them and I’m really confident with the stuff that Ash Richards has uncovered,” the Mornington-based trainer explained.
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Intel drives Richards' new bloodstock venture
With the benefit of 20 years' experience in different aspects of the thoroughbred industry, including the past five working for Sun Stud and Widden Victoria, Ash Richards has seen an opportunity in the bloodstock agency market and has sought to meet it by establishing Intel Bloodstock.
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Lean Mean Machine's Title Fighter Explosive on Debut
Purchased by Intel Bloodstock, Lean Mean Machine debutant Title Fighter looked the consummate professional in Saturday's Ladbroke It! Hcp (1000m) at Moonee Valley.
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Rapid Reflections with Ash Richards
Ash Richards, director of Intel Bloodstock, reflects on a successful 2024, with his induction into the Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia being a key milestone.
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What Ash Richards looks for when buying a yearling
Watch Ash Richards discuss what he looks for when inspecting horses with Racing.com, including key traits, conformation, and pedigree insights that guide his selection process.
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Frosted Filly tops strong Gold Sale
A Frosted filly ensured Supreme Thoroughbreds topped the Gold Sale for a second consecutive year when a daughter of True Priority realised $150,000 at Oaklands today.
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Get the right Intel
Recognising that need to find an edge and develop “innovative bloodstock solutions”, Ash Richards has established Intel Bloodstock to partner with breeders and trainers. Leveraging 20 years in the thoroughbred industry and with a unique approach, the focus of Intel is uncovering opportunities.
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FBAA Welcome Ash Richards
The Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia is pleased to announce that up and coming, Victorian based bloodstock agent, Ash Richards of Intel Bloodstock is joining the membership ranks of the organisation.
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Star Turn tops Day 1 of Book 2 in a buyers' market
“I think out of all the horses we inspected in the catalogue, this was one of the best colts in the complex. He was a phenomenal moving horse, he has great shape.”
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Spotlight on Local Breeders: Success Stories
Watch Ash Richards Speak with TBV About His Incredible Success with the VOBIS Scheme, Its Impact on the Breeding Industry, and How It’s Creating Opportunities for Breeders
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Ash Richards Discusses Insights on D'Argento Colt Acquisition with Magic Millions
Watch Ash Richards discuss his D’Argento colt purchase with Magic Millions, highlighting the colt’s pedigree, potential, development plans, and exciting future racing prospects.
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Richards strikes late for Frosted filly out of Bel Esprit mare at Melbourne Gold
Bel Esprit (Royal Academy), pensioned from stud duties last week by his custodians Widden Stud in Victoria, will always be known as the sire of one of Australia’s greatest racehorses in the unbeaten 15-time Group 1 winner Black Caviar. However, it is his emergence as a notable broodmare sire that led to Ash Richards of Intel Bloodstock striking late in the day for a filly by Frosted (Tapit), going to a sale-topping $150,000 at yesterday’s Inglis Melbourne Gold Yearling Sale.
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Ash Richards Grassroots
From watching the races and reading Best Bets, Ash’s knowledge of pedigrees and specific bloodlines grew which only instilled Ash’s interest in what was then required to get horses to the racetrack.
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One to Watch – Ballarat
Purchased by Intel Bloodstock, this three year-old son of Trapeze Artist was a popular winner at Ballarat on Thursday going two for two to the great delight of his trainer Charlotte Littlefield and his big group of happy owners.
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Miss impresses on debut
The daughter of Toronado, who was a $105,000 yearling purchase for Intel Bloodstock, was kept safe by bookies with a $4 opening quote after an eye-catching eight-length jumpout win on the Ballarat synthetic, with Sunday's meeting transferred to that surface on Friday.
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Ash Richards Highlights Promising Future of Newly Acquired Dirty Work Filly
Watch Ash Richards discuss their recent Dirty Work filly purchase with Breednet, sharing insights on the filly's pedigree, potential, and future racing plans. Hear their thoughts on why this acquisition stood out and what excites them most about her development.
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