Bloodstock Agents
A bloodstock agent is an independent professional who is available to advise and assist a client, for an agreed fee, in all matters connected with thoroughbred racing and breeding.
Bloodstock agents are able to provide a wide range of services including attendance at all major sales, advice on purchase of stock particularly with regard to conformation and pedigree, stud management and mating plans, valuations, representing clients at race meetings and regular reporting on clients’ horses and advising on sale of stock privately or at auction.
The Federation of Bloodstock Agents
The Federation of Bloodstock Agents (FBA) aims to establish and maintain a high level of conduct and trading practice amongst members. Clients who wish to source a bloodstock agent via the FBA can be confident they will be working to the ethics of the Federation.
Additional information can be found on the FBA website.
BLOODSTOCK AGENTS WHO HAVE SOURCED RECENT FLAT GR.1 OR Gr.2 WINNERS

Stroud Coleman Bloodstock
Anthony Stroud & Matt Coleman
Stroud Coleman Bloodstock is one of the world's leading bloodstock agencies, sourcing multiple Gr.1 winners on a yearly basis. Anthony Stroud has a portfolio featuring world-leading owners including Godolphin and HH Sheikh Khalid Al Khalifa. Gr.1 winning purchases in 2025 include Ombudsman, winner of the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot and the International Stakes, as well as 2000 Guineas winner Ruling Court. Stroud was responsible for sourcing three Royal Ascot winners in 2025.

Blandford Bloodstock
Tom Goff, Richard Brown, Stuart Boman & Tom Biggs
Blandford Bloodstock is a world-leading bloodstock agency, buying Gr.1 winners for leading international owners. Purchases include Derby hero Desert Crown as well as Royal Ascot Gr.1 winners Perfect Power, Courage Mon Ami and Bradsell. Blandford Bloodstock also secured dams of multiple Gr.1 winners including Stradivarius. The agency secured the purchase of 2025 Royal Ascot Gr.1 winners Docklands and Lazzat for Australian & Qatari clients, as well as the private purchase of dual 2025 Gr.1 winner Fallen Angel.

Oliver St. Lawrence Bloodstock
Oliver St. Lawrence & Arthur Dobell
Experienced agent Oliver St Lawrence has amassed a global client portfolio over the years, featuring HH Sheikh Nasser Al Khalifa and Fawzi Nass. Oliver’s purchases include dual Gr.1 winner Salute The Solider, St. Leger winner Eldar Eldarov, as well as dual Royal Ascot winner Bradsell. Arthur Dobell joined the agency in 2021 and the following year bought Bolt Action, who went on to race at Royal Ascot, Glorious Goodwood and the Ebor Festival.

Gordon-Watson Bloodstock
Charlie Gordon-Watson

Sackville Donald
Alastair Donald & Ed Sackville
Ed Sackville and Alastair Donald bring together years of experience. The duo has sourced winners of nearly 100 Gr.1 races and 300 Group/Graded races. Their client base includes the leading Hong Kong Siu family and Thailand’s King Power Racing. Gr.1 winners purchased include Waikuku, Durston, Donjuan Triumphant and Winter Power. 2025 highlights include Gr.2 winner Qilin Queen and Glorious Goodwood winner Seagulls Eleven.

David Redvers Bloodstock
David Redvers

McKeever Bloodstock
Johnny McKeever

Avenue Bloodstock
Mark McStay

Meah-Lloyd Bloodstock
Jamie Lloyd

Richard Knight Bloodstock Agent
Richard Knight
Richard Knight is a leading bloodstock agent and racing manager. He sourced Gr.1 winner Waikuku as a yearling and purchased Group winners for big international owners including Nurlan Bizakov and Hussain Lootah. He added Saudi-based Salhia Stud to his portfolio recently, purchasing numerous well-bred yearlings for the client. He also purchased 2025 Glorious Goodwood Gr.2 winner Jm Jungle.

Elliott Bloodstock Services
Alex Elliott
Alex Elliott founded Elliott Bloodstock Services Ltd in 2014. His top performers include Gr.1 Irish Oaks winner You Got To Me, Gr.1 Champion Stakes winner King Of Steel and Cheltenham Gold Cup winner A Plus Tard, as well as numerous stakes winners around the world. In 2023, Elliott started consigning at sales under his Imperium Sales banner, offering the top lot at the Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale. His 2025 highlights include juvenile Gr.2 winner Aylin.

JS Bloodstock Consultancy
Billy Jackson-Stops
Billy Jackson-Stops set up JS Bloodstock Consultancy in 2018 and has already sourced Stakes winners in multiple countries. His purchases include Gr.1 winner Caballo De Mar, York Ebor Festival Gr.3 winner Gewan, Gr.2 winner West Acre & Royal Ascot Gr.2 winner Rogue Millenium. Billy also sourced Isle Of Jura who won the Bahrain Triple Crown before winning the Gr.2 Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot for HH Sheikh Nasser.. He also purchased Circle Of Fire privately and he won the Gr.1 Sydney Cup.

Badgers Bloodstock
Grant Pritchard-Gordon & Tom Pritchard-Gordon

Highflyer Bloodstock
Anthony Bromley, Tessa Greatex & David Minton
Highflyer Bloodstock is a leading agency for Flat and National Hunt horses. Anthony's recent purchases includes unbeaten Gr.1 winner Zavateri, bought for 35,000gns and already a winner of over £350,000. He also secured Relief Rally who went on to win a Gr.2 race at the York Ebor Festival in 2023 having finished second at Royal Ascot. Other purchases include Gr.1 and dual Royal Ascot winner Bradsell and multiple Gr.1 winner Trueshan.

Highclere Agency
Jake Warren
Jake Warren’s Highclere Agency has established itself as a leading bloodstock advisory firm. Purchases include Classic winner Cachet and other Gr.1 winners such as Economics, Believing and Royal Patronage. Jake also acts as principal advisor for HRH Sheikh Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, joint owner-breeder of Gr.1 winner Commissioning.

Sam Sangster Bloodstock
Sam Sangster
Sam Sangster was born into the famous Sangster racing family and founded his bloodstock company in 2015. He recently purchased Diego Velazquez privately as a stallion prospect just before the colt won the Gr.1 Prix Jacques Le Marois. In 2024, his yearling purchase Jayarebe won a Gr.3 at Royal Ascot and a Gr.2 in France. That came a year after Isaac Shelby's Gr.2 Superlative Stakes win at the Newmarket July Meeting.
Will Douglass Bloodstock
Will Douglass
Will became a bloodstock agent in 2010 after various work experiences in the racing and bloodstock industry. He recently set up his own bloodstock agency and has had various elite winners. Private purchases include Gr.1 winner Al Riffa in 2022 for Qatari owner-breeder Jassim Al Attiyah as well as various Group winners in Hong Kong. Will also purchased recent Gr.2 winner Luther as a yearling.

Howson & Houldsworth Bloodstock
Matt Houldsworth
Matt Houldsworth has made a name for himself in the recent years purchasing Gr.1 winners such as Irish 2000 Guineas laureate Phoenix Of Spain and Gr.2 winner Witness Stand. The agent attends all leading sales across Europe, the USA and Australia and has developed a strong portfolio of international owners including the China Horse Club over the last few years.

Durcan Bloodstock Ltd
Ted Durcan
The Gr.1 winning jockey set up his bloodstock company in 2018 and that year purchased the dam of four-time Gr.1 winner Blue Rose Cen at the Tattersalls December Mare Sale. More recently, he jointly bought Rogue Millennium for 1,650,000 guineas at the 2023 renewal of the Tattersalls December Mare Sale for the US-based Heider family. He also purchased 2025 Gr.1 July Cup winner No Half Measures alongside trainer Richard Hughes.

Richard Frisby Bloodstock
Richard Frisby

Anglia Bloodstock
Amanda Skiffington

Lillingston Bloodstock
Luke Lillingston & Charlie Dee

Federico Barberini
Federico Barberini
Federico Barberini has worked with leading owner and breeders over recent years, securing Group winners in Britain but also across France, Italy, Germany and the USA. His purchases include Gr.1 winner Shantisara, Gr.2 German 2000 Guineas winner Maljoom for HH Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum, and recent Gr.2 Prix Robert Papin winner Arabie for Mohamed Saeed Al Shahi. The agent also works closely with leading owners Steve Parkin of Clipper Logistics and Ahmad Al Shaikh.

Armando Duarte
Armando Duarte
Armando Duarte has over 20 years of experience in the bloodstock world and his clients includes multiple owners from the Middle East. The agent acts as racing manager for Kuwait-based MM Stables, for whom he purchased Gr.1 and Royal Ascot winner Alenquer. Armando also works closely with Australia’s Ballymore Stables and has sourced Gr.3 winner and Melbourne Cup runner-up Emissary for them.