Charming Native began the Juddmonte story

His Highness Prince Khalid Abdullah, the driving force behind Juddmonte Farms, purchased his first yearlings in 1977 and had his first winner in Britain with the Jeremy Tree-trained Charming Native at Windsor in May, 1979, and that was soon followed by an initial stakes success when Abeer took the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot the following month.

Royal Veterinary College researches what made Eclipse so great

Scientists from the Royal Veterinary College and the University of Cambridge are researching what made the undefeated 18th Century horse, Eclipse, such a great champion. The genetics research is giving insights into the origins of the world's thoroughbred racing stock, including the sensational 1867 Derby winner, Hermit.

Alex Wilson from Thoroughbred International LLP takes a tour through historic Normandy and indulges in a bit of cow-spotting.

Jimmy Lithgow delves into the pedigree of July Stakes hero, Strategic Prince.

Sue Cameron takes a look at the stallions standing at one of France's oldest studs - the Haras du Petit Tellier.

Sue Cameron takes a look at the evolution of one of the most influential studs in the world - the Head family's Haras du Quesnay.

Bill Cameron takes a look at the differences between the British and French breeding industries and discovers that there's a lot to like about the way business is conducted across the Channel.

This week, we examine the pedigree of the Eclipse hero.

Grecian Sea is perhaps best known for producing Hellenic, but two of her grandchildren made a big impact at Royal Ascot this year. Ed Prosser takes a look at this productive mare.

This week, we take a look at the lineage of an exciting French juvenile.

Under the spotlight this week is Champlain, who enjoyed a sparkling success in the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot.

This week, we delve into the pedigree of My Typhoon, the winner of this year's Mint Julep Handicap.

This week, we take a look at the world's leading broodmare, dam of Belmont winner Cacique.

This month, bloodstock expert Ed Prosser charts the revival of one of Britain's finest studs, Cheveley Park.

This month, Ed Prosser assesses the impact Shouk, dam of Oaks heroine Alexandrova, has made at stud.

This week, we take a look at the pedigree of an exceptional middle-distance performer.

Male and female equines regularly compete against each other in racing, but are allowances for fillies and mares fair? And do they provide a level playing field?

Araafa, winner of the Irish 2000 Guineas, is under the spotlight this week.

Cheveley Park Stud's Peeress, a top-class daughter of Pivotal, is in the spotlight this week.

This week, we look at the pedigree of Dee Stakes hero, Art Deco.

George Washington, the brilliant 2000 Guineas winning son of Danehill, comes under the spotlight.

Many in the breeding world believe that the current market is becoming - or has already become - susceptible to overproduction. Are too many foals being born? Our bloodstock expert Ed Prosser investigates.

In this month's column, we continue the Classic theme by looking at the stamina issues surrounding the main fancies for the Derby.

This month, Ed Prosser looks at the dam of two exciting, if very different, prospects for the 2006 Flat season.

This week, we take a look at the pedigree of Mubtaker, a son of Silver Hawk with amazing longevity.