Julian Blaxland's passion for racing and breeding began when he first worked for champion trainer Gai Waterhouse as an 18 year old at Tulloch Lodge

Growing up with horses from a young age on New South Wales' Southern Tablelands, Julian Blaxland's passion for racing and breeding began when he first worked for champion trainer Gai Waterhouse as an 18 year old at Tulloch Lodge in Sydney. After university, Julian joined Magic Millions as a Bloodstock Consultant and auctioneer, learning his trade and gathering skills that would enhance his ability to select successful horses in the future. After a year in Ireland working with world renowned bloodstock agent Adrian Nicoll (of the BBA Ireland) attending sales in the UK, France and the US, Julian returned to Australia to form Blue Sky Bloodstock with partners in 2006, whilst remaining as a Premier Sale contract auctioneer with Magic Millions for a further 7 years.

Julian enjoyed early success with yearling purchases SHE'S MEANER (Stakes Winning 2yo and Magic Millions Classic runner up), MASTER ARCHIE (Stakes winning 2yo) and BLACK AND BENT (Twice Australian Champion Hurdler), quickly earning a reputation with peers and clients as an astute judge of horseflesh.

In 2012, Julian bought out his partners and created Julian Blaxland Bloodstock. Since then he has purchased over 60 stakes performers, most notably Champion SUNLIGHT, Group 1 winners Prompt Response, Artorius, Shamal Wind, and commercial stallions Better Than Ready, Beneteau, Gold Standard and Lean Mean Machine. As a leading buyer both locally and at international sales, Julian regularly selects, advises and purchases on behalf of some of Australia’s biggest trainers, owners and breeders. Formerly the retained Bloodstock agent for Champion trainer Gai Waterhouse, Julian has been the retained agent for the leading Australian training partnership of Anthony & Sam Freedman.