Bill, growing up on Yarraman Park Stud before pursuing a career as a trainer, then bloodstock agent, following a successful seven Group 1 winners of 13 Group 1 races.
James grew up in the hustle and bustle of FW Mithell Racing’s Royal Randwick stables before Bill opened stables at Caulfield. Working at Waikato Stud, Little Avondale Stud and Yarraman, James worked for Moody Racing, remembering Black Caviar as a two-year-old in the stable before spending seven years with Inglis, being awarded the Bloodstock Intern position in 2011.
In 2018, Mitchell Bloodstock (FBAA) was formed and the father-son duo have been a formiddable force since.
Sunday, 8 February to Tuesday, 10 February 2026 | Riverside Stables, Sydney Australia
Sunday, 1 March to Tuesday, 3 March 2026 | Oaklands Junction, Melbourne Australia
Thursday, 19 February 2026 | Perth, Australia
Thursday, 19 March & Friday, 20 March 2026 | Adelaide Australia
Sunday, 29 March & Monday, 30 March 2026 | Riverside Stables, Sydney, Australia
Hidrix’s explosive juvenile debut has him Golden Slipper bound, rewarding Kate Nivison’s breeding vision and the expert judgement of Mitchell Bloodstock’s Bill and James Mitchell, who sourced Shadow and planned the mating, highlighting their skill in identifying elite racetrack and commercial success.
Mitchell Bloodstock Broodmare Purchase | Apocalyptic (Extreme Choice x Shadow) wins the G2 Furious Stakes on debut. Shadoow was purchased for Etak’s Kate Nivison as well as the breeding right in Extreme Choice.
Mitchell Bloodstock’s (FBAA) most recent successful private purchase was FLOOZIE, who now holds a valuation of over $2.5 million and will target the Sydney spring and Brisbane autumn carnivals.
We look at pedigree, type and market appeal to find the best options for your mares. We’ll also handle stallion bookings and negotiations, so you know the decisions are made in your best interests.
Managing a group of horses can be time-consuming, so we take the pressure off. From racehorses to broodmares, we keep track of the details, help shape the bigger picture and make sure your bloodstock is working towards both your racing and breeding ambitions.
When it comes to sales, it can be hard to know which horses to focus on. We put together shortlists that highlight the ones worth your attention. Need your bloodstock or bloodstock portfolio valued? We provide official valuations and documentation for your needs.
A bloodstock agent acts as a trusted advisor in the thoroughbred industry. They provide expert guidance on selecting, purchasing, selling, and breeding thoroughbreds. With a deep understanding of pedigrees, conformation, and market trends, their role is to help clients make well-informed decisions that align with their racing or breeding objectives.
The thoroughbred industry is complex and fast-moving. A bloodstock agent brings experience, objectivity and market insight to the table, ensuring clients don’t just buy or sell on instinct or under the influence of vested commercial interests. By engaging an agent, you gain access to industry networks, informed evaluations and strategies that can maximise both success on the track and long-term breeding value.
In most cases, a bloodstock agent is paid a commission, usually a small percentage of the purchase or sale price of a horse. This performance-based structure ensures that the agent’s incentives are closely aligned with the client’s. For additional services – such as ongoing management advice or breeding strategy – tailored fee arrangements may also apply.
Every purchase involves weighing up a number of factors: the horse’s pedigree and athletic potential, its physical strengths and weaknesses, temperament and suitability for your specific goals – whether that’s racing, breeding, or both. A skilled bloodstock agent evaluates all of these elements within the context of current market conditions, helping you invest with confidence.
