Stuart Boman appointed to key role for HK International Sale
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has appointed Mr Stuart Boman, of Blandford Bloodstock, as the contracted agent in the Northern Hemisphere to assist with selection and oversight of preparation of horses for the Hong Kong International Sale (HKIS).
Highly-regarded in the horse racing industry, Mr Boman is a partner in UK-based Bloodstock Agency, Blandford Bloodstock.
His many successes include multiple Group 1 winner Zaaki, who won more than AU$ 11 million (approx. HK$56.6 million) in prizemoney, recent Royal Ascot Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes winner Docklands, Group 1 Epsom Handicap winner Top Ranked as well as Euro Charline and Crackerjack King.
The HKJC extends its gratitude to Mr Michael Kinane for his six years of service as the contracted agent in the Northern Hemisphere for the HKIS.
Mr Kinane’s expertise saw the retired champion jockey identify, select and purchase Hong Kong global champion Romantic Warrior, winner of 10 Group 1s across four different jurisdictions and holder of the world record with prizemoney of HK$214.7 million. Romantic Warrior, who was sold at the 2021 HKIS, is the sale’s most decorated graduate.
The Hong Kong International Sale is an annual event which provides the opportunity for HKJC Permit Holders to purchase high quality horses sourced from the world’s premier yearling sales. Apart from reigning Hong Kong Horse of the Year Romantic Warrior, other notable top graduates include Pakistan Star, The Duke, Good Ba Ba, Scintillation and, more recently, Patch Of Theta who have cemented the sale as trusted source of success.
The Hong Kong International Sale has not yet had its date confirmed for 2026, but it was held in May this year, meaning it is likely to be around this same time next year.
Hong Kong racing is unique in that every horse racing is imported, with no local breeding taking place, meaning roles like Boman’s are crucial.
