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.
Tuesday, 13 to Friday, 16 January 2026 | Bundall, Gold Coast
“The Gold Coast Yearling Sale is a festival like no other celebrating equine excellence – with the the strongest buying bench in the country on hand, as the finest Australasian yearlings take centre stage in the theatre created by the buzz of the Magic Millions Carnival.” – Barry Bowditch
Sunday, 25 to Thursday, 29 January 2026 | Karaka, New Zealand
As recently announced, a new sales format will be launched at Karaka 2026, ensuring that the quality of the 100th National Yearling Sales catalogue is in line with the momentous occasion.
Book 1 will be conducted across two full days, composed of approximately 580 horses. Book 2 will immediately follow with a further 290 yearlings the next day. A third session has also been re-introduced with the Karaka Summer Sale taking place on the Thursday, cataloguing up to 200 yearlings.
NZB’s renowned Karaka Sale has produced a prolific number of modern day and all-time champion racehorses, highlighted by another incredible season on the track where 20% of Group One races in Australia were claimed by New Zealand-breds.
These results, paired with the high-octane TAB Karaka Millions Raceday, world-famous Kiwi hospitality and the popular DoubleTree by Hilton Karaka hotel, will again combine for an unforgettable Karaka experience.
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
Mitchell Bloodstock Private Purchase | Floozie has the overall record of six wins and four placings from 14 starts with prizemoney topping $470,000 with this Group victory enhancing her value as a broodmare for the future, vindicating the decision of James Mitchell to purchase the mare from Dorrington Farm.
Mitchell Bloodstock Broodmare Purchase | Shadow has returned Kate Nivision $2.18 million from her $140,000 broodmare sale investment – or 15.57 times ROI.
Mitchell Bloodstock Yearling Purchase | A $200,000 Magic Millions purchase for Mitchell Bloodstock (FBAA) from the Yarraman Park Stud draft, Madeira Sunrise is the first foal of the stakes-placed Savabeel mare Indrabeel.
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.
