Elser Breezing Down Under
September 20, 2017
Horse racing is a global sport, heralded for its international festivals where the world's greatest come to compete. Not only has racing become more of an international affair, but so, too, have sales. No matter what sale you go to in the world it is becoming increasingly common to see industry leaders from each jurisdiction [...]
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The Meeting of Two Foxes
September 18, 2017
The fox is a symbol associated with Tattersalls both in England and Ireland, but for many people this symbol also bears an association with Tally-Ho Stud, one of Ireland's premier stud farms. Owned and managed by Tony and Anne O'Callaghan, along with their sons Roger and Henry, the stud boasts an impressive business portfolio that [...]
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Work the Sale for Success
September 17, 2017
Ask anyone, horse racing is about a dream; a dream of breeding, buying, owning or training a winner. The yearling sales season offers plenty of opportunity for the dream to remain alive as vendors and buyers flock from one sales complex to the next. Countless hours spent preparing, showing, inspecting, shortlisting and bidding all culminate [...]
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Moyglare Over The Moon With Chiara
August 17, 2017
Known for its impressive results as an owner/breeder, it was no wonder that Moyglare Stud Farm's representative for Thursday's Irish Stallion Farm's EBF Fillies Maiden, Chiara Luna, at Leopardstown was highly fancied. Being by War Front out of Princess Highway (Street Cry {Ire}), winner of the 2012 G2 Ribblesdale S. and third in the G1 [...]
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Keeping It In The Family
August 16, 2017
Family: it's a word used to describe those people held closest to one's heart. In horse racing, the word 'family' is often linked to the stalwarts of the breeding industry, like the Aga Khan or Juddmonte, who have built up their broodmare band from the original few with which they started. The story of Haras [...]
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Club Members Enjoying Racing Success
August 6, 2017
Horse racing has often been cited as “The Sport of Kings.” We've found it hard sometimes to engage the public, be it through media or just getting people to go racing, but one innovator may have the answer. Irish-based trainer, Michael O'Callaghan, is being proactive about encouraging people to get involved in our sport. His [...]
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