1. Plural of bloodstock; horses, especially thoroughbreds, bred or kept for racing or breeding purposes.
Usage: Chiefly used in equestrian and racing contexts.; Often refers to high-quality or pedigree horses.

Examples

• The stud farm specializes in raising premium bloodstocks for international racing competitions.
• Breeders carefully select bloodstocks to improve the genetic quality of their herds.
• The auction house sold several valuable bloodstocks to wealthy horse enthusiasts.
• Investment in bloodstocks can be lucrative for those with expertise in equine genetics.
• The trainer evaluated the bloodstocks before deciding which horses to enter in the championship.