Highgrove Stud at Westbrook near Toowoomba on the rich and fertile Darling Downs has rapidly established a niche as one of Australia’s pre-eminent thoroughbred nurseries – and as one of the most successful yearling consignors in the country. Foundation mare Verocative, the dam of leading Queensland Stallion Jet Spur, set a high standard that owners Ron and Debbie Gilbert are determined to maintain and enhance.