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bloodstock

American  
[bluhd-stok] / ˈblʌdˌstɒk /

noun

  1. racehorses of Thoroughbred breeding, taken as a whole.


bloodstock British  
/ ˈblʌdˌstɒk /

noun

  1. thoroughbred horses, esp those bred for racing

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Etymology

Origin of bloodstock

First recorded in 1820–30; blood + stock

Example Sentences

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He leaves the decision making to Mott and Michael Banahan, who heads Godolphin’s bloodstock operation, and they decided to wait for New York.

From Los Angeles Times

In the end, it comes back to the bloodstock agent, Restrepo, who called upon his family and racing heritage to make this happen.

From Los Angeles Times

Tylicki continues to work in horse racing as a broadcaster and a bloodstock agent.

From BBC

"They’re a classy organization that obviously is dealing with some high-end bloodstock, some of the best bloodlines in the world," Cox said.

From Fox News

“They’re a classy organization that obviously is dealing with some high-end bloodstock, some of the best bloodlines in the world,” Cox said.

From Seattle Times