ABOUT US

Silverdale is a private broodmare and spelling farm located in the beautiful region of Southern Highlands of NSW, southwest from Sydney near Bowral and close to the coastal area of Kiama.

Silverdale is uniquely situated for Thoroughbred breeding with lush, naturally irrigated pastures which extend to rich undulating paddocks. The property has an abundance of underground water from seven natural springs, a vital natural resource that this valley is renowned for.

Our excellent facilities provide the best possible environment for raising thoroughbreds of the highest quality. Clients can keep in regular contact via our 10 accessible cameras, our website or directly with our passionate team.

OUR FARM

At Silverdale, every horse receives individualised care to manage their nutrition, health and training. Safety and security are our top priorities. Our world-class facilities are designed to safeguard breeding stock from the moment of their arrival, including foaling down, handling, training and transportation. In addition, our professional on-site staff are equipped to intervene immediately during any emergency event, with two large equine hospitals within close proximity. Our clients and partners receive regular reports and photos of their breeding stock. Using our advanced monitoring technology, owners receive access to live webcam feeds to monitor their horses in real time 24/7.

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OUR MISSION

To facilitate the enjoyment & wide-ranging rewards available to our clients in the thoroughbred industry

OUR VISION

To maintain an exceptional environment on our farm that drives positive effects for the lives of our horses & provides them every opportunity of success in their racing & breeding careers.

OUR UNIQUE LOCATION

Climate

The Southern Highlands Regions has more rain all year round than the Upper Hunter Valley. The average rainfall for the area is 1050 millimeters a year (compared to 650mm at Scone). This means that we have grass growing better and longer in this area compared with the Scone Region. Our temperatures are cooler and our horses acclimatise better with the cold than with the heat. Silverdale has been compared more to the area around Cambridge NZ more so than the Hunter.

Soil

The soil on the property is rich in minerals, trace elements and nutrients ensuring the best nurturing for growing stock and providing them every opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our location: in the Southern Highlands is a major advantage being closer to the racetracks in Sydney. From an international perspective the racing environment in NSW is right up there with the best in the world for facilities, prize money and production of world class bloodstock. Our owners and partners find the farm very accessible allowing them to keep in touch with their horses.

Environment

OUR HORSES

Tarabai
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Tarabai
Date
July 8, 2019
Tarabai was trained by Michael Hawkes who thought she was a genuine Group horse. She has since retired to become a broodmare. Tarabai is out of […]
Sweet Scandal
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Sweet Scandal
Date
November 21, 2018
She is out of Bacchanal Woman (by Encosta De Lago) who has won 9 races and she is a multiple Listed winner. Sweet Scandal is herself […]
Sound Check
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Sound Check
Date
November 21, 2018
He is a full brother to horse the year in Germany, Scalo (Scalo is standing in Germany). Sound Check is also half brother to Sexy Lady, who […]
Power of Love
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Power of Love
Date
November 15, 2018
She is the dam of a group 3 placed called Anaphora, of Vaucluse Bay who won multiple races and of Everlasting Love who is a rising […]
Ostentatious
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Ostentatious
Date
November 15, 2018
She is by Shamardal, she is a half-sister to 4 other winners. Her dam is a group 2 winner by Lonhro. Click here for more information
Ring Da Belle
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Ring Da Belle
Date
November 15, 2018
She is a half-sister to 2 stakes winners. Karacatis won 11 races. RDB is by Sebring out of a Redoute’s Choice mare. Click here to view […]

OUR LATEST NEWS

May 6, 2019

Published by Danielle at May 6, 2019

A Winning Weekend!

We’re all celebrating two fantastic wins over the weekend… A second Wagga Cup win in a row for us when ‘Abdon’ proved his power over 2000m […]

March 26, 2019

Published by Danielle at March 26, 2019

Safety on the Farm

Safety at Silverdale Farm is taken very seriously. We recently put our staff though rigorous quad bike training with the Department of Primary Industries. With quad […]

March 13, 2019

Published by Danielle at March 13, 2019

Our unique stable built for our horses at Silverdale

At Grant Bloodstock, we have custom built our facilities to the highest standards to ensure our stock are extremely well cared for. A full security and […]