A lifetime’s involvement within the thoroughbred industry, both racing and breeding, provided Darrell Ible with the specialised knowledge necessary to create and grow a leading bloodstock agency. In 2002 he founded DJI Bloodstock, and with its first purchase, the gelding Pure Gold, who cost only $600, went on to earn $50,000 during his career. This initial success was closely followed by the purchase of Squillani for $2,750, who placed twice in the Goodwood Handicap (G1), and earnt over $400,000 in prizemoney, and this success set the characteristic that marks this agency to this day: buying thoroughbreds that consistently provide returns far above the purchase price.

Torio’s Quest, 1st Queensland Guineas. Selected by Darrell Ible.

Since those early days, DJI Bloodstock has continued to get impressive results: the Group One winners Coniston Bluebird (New Zealand Derby), and Marju Snip (South Australian Oaks), and a host of stakeswinners, which can be viewed on our purchases page.