Bell River Thoroughbreds

Bell River Thoroughbreds Small Farm Big Results - Bell River has bred x4 Individual Group 1 Winners to date which include Extreme Choice, Ace High, I Am Excited and Another Prophet.

Other Group Winning Graduates include Bel Merci, Prophets Thumb, Chrysaor, More Prophets etc SMALL FARM BIG RESULTS

Graduates
- Extreme Choice - Gr1 Winner x2
- Ace High - Gr1 Winner x2
- I Am Excited - Gr1 Winner
- Prophets Thumb - Gr2 Winner & Randwick Track Record Holder
- Flippant - Gr3 Winner
- Faraway Town - Gr3 Winner
- More Prophets - Listed Winner
- Biddi Babe - Listed Winner
- East I

ndiaman - Listed Winner
- Volcanic Rock - 2yo Listed Winner
- Through The Cracks - 2020 Provincial Championship Winner
- Centrefire - 2022 Listed Winner - Bred in partnership with Yarraman Park Stud

Bell River Thoroughbreds’s is located in the Glen William Valley of Dungog, New South Wales, Australia. Owned by the Ferguson Family and run by the family which includes Andrew, Georgie, James and Jock. The team has a firm belief in to keep pushing and challenging each other to get better and better as well as strong ethics and morals to create a brand that is trustworthy, full of high integrity and respected around the world.

“You don’t truly understand how powerful the foundation is until you’re there experiencing it firsthand. Even after just...
19/05/2026

“You don’t truly understand how powerful the foundation is until you’re there experiencing it firsthand. Even after just one day, it’s clear the impact it has. We’ll be proudly getting behind the cause and volunteering for the entire week in 2027” Andrew Ferguson on the 2026 Tour De Horse

There is still time to donate in the link below
https://www.kidsfoundation.org.au/tourdhorse-2026

06/05/2026

The most active female family of any mare in foal to HOME AFFAIRS offered this year.

Parading in “The Big Barn” today.


25/04/2026

Lest we forget! Today we honour the courage, sacrifice, and spirit that shaped our nation.

From the quiet strength of our horses to the bravery of those who rode before us, their legacy lives on. 🌺🐎

Bell River Graduate Extreme Choice yesterday set a new peak in Australian breeding history with a record setting fee of ...
16/04/2026

Bell River Graduate Extreme Choice yesterday set a new peak in Australian breeding history with a record setting fee of $385,000.

Despite his fertility issues, he is globally recognised as one of the most elite stallions we’ve ever seen in the thoroughbred industry where his record breaking fee is a reflection of performance not hype.

For Andrew Ferguson, it’s the culmination of a journey that started far from the winner’s circle converting from his Fairfield Grange Merino Sheep Stud at Trangie to Bell River Thoroughbreds out at Wellington and now Dungog, learning the game from the ground up and daring to believe a small farm could produce something extraordinary.

“To think about all those years ago when we made the switch from sheep to thoroughbreds… to breed a horse like this, you pinch yourself, you pinch yourself every time you hear about him, every time you see his progeny in the sale ring, winning elite races and even a poster of him where the BR brand sits that he’ll always carry which is truly an honour”


09/04/2026

2026 YEARLING SALES SEASON - A season that speaks for itself

Magic Millions Gold Coast — 6th on Vendors Average | $345,556

Inglis Classic — 2nd on Vendors Average for three or more sold | $160,000

Inglis Melbourne Premier — 1st on Vendors Average | $301,250


Well it was quite the journey to get here with the walker breaking down along the way but we dug deep, adapted and manag...
03/03/2026

Well it was quite the journey to get here with the walker breaking down along the way but we dug deep, adapted and managed to pull it off.

The 2026 Inglis Premier Sale proved to be an outstanding result for our team, highlighted by securing the Book 1 Vendors Average Title with four horses selling at an exceptional average of $301,250. It was truly a sale to remember.

Day 2 saw Lot 323, the Home Affairs x Seven Sonnets c**t realise $200,000.

And our only Book 2 offering, the Brazen Beau x Ceilidh filly sold for $150,000 bringing our overall average across both books to a strong $271,000 for x5 horses.

A special mention must go to the Liston family at for their incredible support accommodating and welcoming us with open arms during the final week of preparation to put the finishing touches on the yearlings. It wouldn’t have been possible without your generosity.

And last but not least, James’ wife Mary for helping him pull the walker for over 18km’s.




01/03/2026

Huge first day at the 2026 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale with three lots selling for an average of $335,000

Lot 126 Anamoe x Inthemidstofbiz sold for $280,000

Lot 128 Dundeel x Irithea sold for $350,000

Lot 139 Toronado x Justice Glory sold for $375,000

Thank you to our loyal clients, both longstanding partners and those who have just joined us. Your continued trust and support mean everything to us.

To those who placed competing bids, we sincerely appreciate the confidence you showed in our product and the time you invested.

And to the buyers, we wish you every success on the racetrack!


A busy few days down at Premier Sale in Melbourne as the horses and team pound the pavement. An Elite team of 5 Horses ...
26/02/2026

A busy few days down at Premier Sale in Melbourne as the horses and team pound the pavement.

An Elite team of 5 Horses are presented and if you haven’t laid eyes 👀 on them yet, be sure to on the final 2 days of parading before the sale begins on Sunday.


18/02/2026

Watch for love as James had to call in the big guns when the walker broke down. And yes, in case you’re wondering… they’re still happily married.

We’re incredibly grateful to the Three Bridges family for welcoming us and allowing us to base and finalise the Melbourne team’s preparation during the final week of their prep with James on the ground in Victoria.


And just like that, the next generation is underway with our first batch of weanlings weaned this week
30/01/2026

And just like that, the next generation is underway with our first batch of weanlings weaned this week


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50 Old Pine Brush Road
Glen William
2321

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0428649475

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