Rebecca Sargeant brings a rare blend of hands-on horsemanship and academic excellence to Astute Bloodstock. Raised on a horse farm near Cambridge, New Zealand, she has been immersed in the thoroughbred industry from a young age and remains deeply passionate about every aspect of it — from breeding and early education to elite-level racing.

Rebecca holds a degree in Equine Science from Massey University, where she specialised in Equine Performance and Physiology. Her practical experience is equally impressive. She played a key role in the early development and pre-training of Group 1 winners Roch ‘N’ Horse and Jimmy Star during her time at Little Avondale Stud. She then worked as a respected foreman for Stephen Marsh Racing for 18 months before making the move to Australia in 2022.

Rebecca continues to hone her horsemanship by riding trackwork for Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott at Randwick each morning. In 2023, she broadened her international experience with a 3-month stint in France, working for top trainer Francis-Henri Graffard — where she left a lasting impression with her dedication and skill.

Now part of the Astute Bloodstock team, Rebecca manages all owner registrations, administrative tasks, payments, marketing, and in-depth research. Her exceptional work ethic, “can-do” attitude, and genuine love for the industry make her an invaluable member of the team.

We’re thrilled to have someone of Rebecca’s calibre helping drive our business forward.