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The 2026 Bourbon Lane NZ LLC Secures Two Outstanding Fillies at the Inglis Easter Sale
Mike and Jamie have just returned from a successful trip to the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale in Australia, where the goal was to secure at least one more exceptional filly for the 2026 Bourbon Lane New Zealand LLC. We are pleased to share that we exceeded expectations, coming home with two outstanding additions to the team. Our first purchase, Lot 36 , is a striking filly by Zoustar, the same sire as our own Queen Zou, pictured below winning the Group 2 Rich Hill Mile earlier
McMahon & Hill
Apr 22 min read


Bourbon Flight Breaks Maiden at Turfway Park
Bourbon Flight showed plenty of determination on March 12, battling all the way to the wire to break his maiden at Turfway Park
McMahon & Hill
Mar 151 min read


Bourbon Notes Breaks Maiden at Gulfstream Park
Bourbon Notes delivered a determined performance to break her maiden at Gulfstream Park, digging deep in the final strides to get up by a head for trainer Ian Wilkes.
McMahon & Hill
Mar 152 min read


Bourbon Lane Stable Adds First Horse to 2026 U.S. 2-Year-Old Partnership
Bourbon Lane Stable has purchased the first horse for the 2026 U.S. 2-Year-Old Partnership, securing a New York-bred colt by Practical Joke for $125,000 at the OBS March Sale.
McMahon & Hill
Mar 141 min read


McMahon & Hill Pinhooks Bolt d'Oro filly for $300,000
Pinhooked in partnership with LNS, Hidden Brook, and partners, our filly by Bolt d’Oro sold for $300,000 after originally being purchased as a yearling for $52,000
McMahon & Hill
Mar 141 min read


McMahon & Hill Adds Two Fillies on Day 1 of OBS March
On the opening day of the OBS sale, McMahon & Hill Bloodstock secured two fillies by Midshipman and Cyberknife to begin their 2026 2-year-old purchases.
McMahon & Hill
Mar 101 min read


Bold Journey Delivers Again in G3 Tom Fool Stakes
McMahon & Hill Bloodstock purchase Bold Journey added to his impressive resume with a determined victory in the Grade 3 Tom Fool Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack, showcasing the grit and turn of foot that have defined his career.
McMahon & Hill
Feb 281 min read


Bourbon Lane Stable: Current Roster Update
Below is a current overview of the Bourbon Lane roster across New Zealand, United States yearling and two-year-old partnerships, and co-ownership ventures.
McMahon & Hill
Feb 272 min read


On the Road to the 2-Year-Old Sales
The spring 2-year-old sales mark one of the most important stretches on the Thoroughbred calendar.
McMahon & Hill
Feb 272 min read


El Potente Repeats in Style in G3 Thunder Road S.
EL POTENTE once again proved his class on the turf, delivering a dominant performance in the Grade 3 Thunder Road Stakes at Santa Anita Park, powering home by 3 ¾ lengths in impressive fashion.
McMahon & Hill
Feb 72 min read


Preparing for the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale
As the winter sales season comes to a close, McMahon & Hill Bloodstock will be on the grounds this weekend ahead of the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale, taking place Monday, February 9, in Lexington, Kentucky. This sale marks the final live breeding stock auction of the season and consistently provides an important opportunity for breeders, owners, and investors to position themselves for the year ahead. A Sale That Rewards Smart Buying Over the years, this February m
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Feb 72 min read


Tale of the Gypsy Delivers at Te Rapa
Tale of the Gypsy (NZ) continued her upward trajectory on Friday, January 30, with a strong win at Te Rapa Racecourse.
McMahon & Hill
Jan 301 min read


2026 Bourbon Lane Racing Partnerships Are Now Open
Bourbon Lane Stable is excited to officially open our racing partnerships in New Zealand and the United States for 2026.
McMahon & Hill
Jan 292 min read


McMahon & Hill Add Two Mares at Fasig-Tipton January Digital Sale for Showcase Breeding Package
McMahon & Hill Bloodstock made two targeted purchases at this week’s Fasig-Tipton January Digital Sale, acquiring mares selected specifically to be bred to Showcase and offered as a packaged opportunity that includes a share in the stallion.
McMahon & Hill
Jan 222 min read


Keeneland January Sale Recap | 2026 Purchases
McMahon & Hill Bloodstock approached Keeneland January with that mindset and came away with eight horses for a total of $255,000, focusing on value, pedigree strength, and horses that offer multiple paths forward across racing and breeding.
McMahon & Hill
Jan 192 min read


Bourbon Lane NZ: A Perfect 3-for-3 Start to 2026
The 2026 racing season has started in the best possible way for Bourbon Lane Stable New Zealand, with our runners delivering three wins from three starts to kick off the year.
McMahon & Hill
Jan 82 min read


A Look Ahead: 2026 Bourbon Lane New Zealand Partnership
We are excited to be heading back to New Zealand at the end of the month for the Karaka Sale, where we will be purchasing horses for the 2026 Bourbon Lane New Zealand Partnership.
McMahon & Hill
Jan 62 min read


Bourbon Lane: 2025 Wrapped
As we put a bow on 2025, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what has been a meaningful year for Bourbon Lane Stable.
McMahon & Hill
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Queen Zou Prevails in a Thrilling Finish at Pukekohe Park
Saturday, November 22 at Pukekohe Park proved to be a big one for Queen Zou, who captured Race 10 in dramatic fashion, winning by a short head in the Rating 65 Benchmark for 3yo & Up over 1400 meters.
McMahon & Hill
Nov 23, 20251 min read


Thoroughbred Ownership, Done the Right Way
At Bourbon Lane Stable, we believe Thoroughbred ownership should feel like more than a transaction. It should be a partnership built on transparency, communication, and a genuine commitment to doing right by our horses and the partners who invest in them.
McMahon & Hill
Nov 19, 20252 min read
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