It took time for trade to gather pace on the second day of the Tattersalls July Sale, as the six-figure mark was reached belatedly at 6 p.m. The obliging parties were Gassim Mohammed Ghazali and the Richard Fahey-consigned Mr Diamond (Ire) (Bated Breath {GB}), with Wednesday's leading buyer outbidding Jamie Lloyd of Meah Lloyd Bloodstock [...]

At Last (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), a half-sister to Australian sire sensation Zoustar (Aus) (Northern Meteor {Aus}), was widely expected to top trade on the first day of the Tattersalls July Sale and she did not disappoint, as Badgers Bloodstock were forced to concede to a winning bid of 420,000gns from Mick Flanagan. Offered as a [...]

As documented in Emma Berry's recent TDN Look feature, 'July week' sees Newmarket spring to life, as the Tattersalls July Sale and three days of top-class racing draw the crowds back. Parties and stallion parades add to visitors' social calendars and the week can usually be relied upon having beautiful summer weather, though I'm disappointed [...]

Throughout the history of horse racing, the industry has constantly developed to serve the horse and improve the breed. New developments in feed and healthcare, stricter welfare rules and modern technology all add to the top-class care Thoroughbreds enjoy to make sure they are always at their very best. It is, then, rather amazing that [...]

It's often said that who you know is the key to success, but it must be said that being liked by who you know is all the more important. Sonny Carey is arguably one of the most well-liked people in Irish racing circles, the one-time amateur jockey and all-round funny man having carved himself a [...]

The vast crowd swarming to congratulate Kevin Prendergast after his G1 Irish 2000 Guineas win with Awtaad (Ire) (Cape Cross {Ire}) was testament to the veteran trainer's popularity. Though popularity is not always a measure of merit, in this case there's no room for doubt. This wasn't Prendergast's 'first rodeo', as they say. In 1976, [...]

The evolution of Paddy Twomey reached a new milestone this winter when he welcomed 32 juveniles to his Athassel House Stables outside Golden in County Tipperary. The one-time breeder, pinhooker and breeze-up consignor took out a training licence in 2012 and has forged an excellent record of maiden winners from limited numbers. To illustrate his [...]

Despite being quiet on the racing front, winter can still be an exciting time for those in the flat business. Racing fixtures may be limited to the all-weather, but in the background, hopes remain high for the newly turned 2-year-olds learning their trade. The ever-optimistic Luke Barry of Manister House Stud expressed such excitement on [...]

Paul and Sara Thorman of Trickledown Stud have offered one of the largest consignments at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale for a number of years. The Hampshire-based couple are known for selling quality, as well as quantity, for a broad range of clients, with Trickledown sales graduates including Cockney Rebel, Compton Place and George Washington. [...]

The Tattersalls December Sale provided Bobby Flay with his first graded stakes winner back in 2009. Her name was Mrs Kipling (Ire) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}), her price was 165,000gns and her finest hour came in the Grade III Senorita S. at Hollywood Park. Just as Park Paddocks assisted the celebrity chef on his way [...]

Since its inception in 1935, Rathbarry Stud has been synonymous with breeding high-class horses, whose talent stand the test of time, as do their top-class stallions. The family-run operation was established by Paul Cashman, grandfather of current Rathbarry residents Paul Cashman and Niamh Woods, after purchasing 159 acres of prime land in the Blackwater Valley, [...]

With the major European yearling sales having been and gone, Amy Lynam caught up with seven bloodstock agents to get their highlights of the past few months. Having bought at all levels of the market in multiple countries, they take a moment to reflect on the yearling action before looking ahead to the foal and [...]