

Sword Of State's first crop were the talk of the sales ground at the major yearling sales this year. His first crop of youngsters averaged $172,000 with a top price of $540,000. He was the third leading first season sire by average across Magic Millions, Inglis and NZB Book 1 behind Home Affairs ($100,000 stud fee) and Stay Inside ($70,000 stud fee).
His progeny were bought by many of the best trainers and bloodstock agents in Australasia including:
Ballymore Racing NZ/Moroney/Bruggeman, Brendon McCullum & Richardson Racing (x2), Busuttin Young Racing, Cambridge Stud, Cameron Cooke B/stock, Ciaron Maher, Crawford Brothers Ltd, DC Ellis (x4), Go Racing / Blandford B/stock, Hamish Auret, Japanoz Equestrian, Kennewell Racing, Group One B/stock, KPW B/stock (x4), Lindsay Park Racing/Dean Hawthorne B/Stock, Malua B/stock, Matt Laurie Racing/ARJB Racing, Matt Vella B/stock/Riversley Park, Mick Price Racing, Mulberry Racing/Brad Widdup, Noble Racing/Robert & Luke Price, O'Brien T/breds, Pike Racing, Richard & Will Freedman, Richards Racing/Cameron Ring, Ridgmont/Bjorn Baker/S & J Gosling/Clarke B/stock, St Kilda Lodge, TAB Racing Club, VL B/stock, and Wexford Stables.
1 May
2025