Graham Campbell purchased his first horse in the late 1950’s. Named Serene Image and trained by Frank Kersley (and later Meggs Elkington), she won three times and as is often the case with thoroughbred racing, once you get a taste, you develop a passion. That passion sees Blue Gum Farm now celebrating it’s 32nd year of service.

In 1980 the Campbell’s purchased land in Euroa and named the property Blue Gum Farm. At the Melbourne Premier Yearling Sales, Graham had been selling under Gramar Lodge as a broodmare operation with solid success. His 1981 draft however set new standards and really put the operation on the map. Six colts were prepared by Philip from their Wonga Park property near Warrandyte.

They realised a State record average of $45,916. Amongst the six was the Planet Kingdom colt out of Fairway Fun who was the first yearling to sell for over $100,000 in Victoria. Accompanying the draft were many innovative ideas for the time including; a video of the yearlings, brochures, stall cards and brass name plates for the head collars. Read more