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FROZEN FIRE (3yo), Irish Derby-Gr.1MONTMARTRE (3yo), Grand Prix de Paris-Gr.1FAME AND GLORY (2yo), Criterium de Saint-Cloud-Gr.1

ALBISOLA (3yo), Prix de Flore-Gr.3CLOWANCE (3yo), Swettenham Stud Fillies’ Trial-L.R., 4th Epsom Oaks-Gr.1ENTICEMENT (2yo), Montrose Fillies’ Stakes-L.R.SNOQUALMIE GIRL (2yo), Stonehenge S.-L.R., 2nd May Hill S.-Gr.2

Other exciting prospects for the fillies’classics in 2009 include:MOOAKADA (John Gosden/Hamdan Al Maktoum),HEART OF ICE (Andre Fabre/Gestut Ammerland),TAKE THE HINT (John Gosden/Khalid Abdullah) etc.

“ even if he has sired more top class colts than fillies to date, Montjeu fillies are still a great deal better than those of most sires”JOCELYN DE MOUBRAY, PACEMAKER, DECEMBER 2007.

�ENTICEMENT... a daughter of Montjeu bred tocome into her own over middle distances nextseason, there was plenty to like about the way shedug deep under pressure�RACING POST, NOVEMBER 2, 2008.

All Coolmore Stallions nominated to the European Breeder’s Fund.

STALLIONS FOR 2009 • AD VALOREM • ANTONIUS PIUS • AUSSIE RULES • CATCHER IN THE RYE • CHOISIR • DANEHILL DANCER • DUKE OF MARMALADE • • DYLAN THOMAS • EXCELLENT ART • FOOTSTEPSINTHESAND • GALILEO • HIGH CHAPARRAL • HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR • HURRICANE RUN • IVAN DENISOVICH •

• MONTJEU • ONE COOL CAT • ORATORIO • PEINTRE CELEBRE • ROCK OF GIBRALTAR • STRATEGIC PRINCE •

FROZEN FIRE

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Timeform’s highest-ratedsons of Montjeu

“ he could become a truly effective sire in the future ”JAMES UNDERWOOD, EUROPEAN RACING & BREEDING DOGEST, AUGUST 2006.

Contact: Coolmore Stud, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. Tel: 353-52-6131298. Fax: 353-52-6131382. Christy Grassick, David O’Loughlin, Eddie Fitzpatrick, Tim Corballis, Maurice Moloney, Gerry Aherne or Mathieu Alex.

Tom Gaffney, David Magnier or Joe Hernon: 353-25-31966/31689. Kevin Buckley (Newmarket Representative) 44-7827-795156.E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.coolmore.com

Unbeaten at 2, World Champion, Irish Derby & ‘Arc’ winner at 3, ‘King George’ & Tatts Gold Cup winner at 4 - just like his sensation sire.

First crop foals in 2008 sold for:

€95,000, €92,000, €90,000 etc.


THE AGA KHAN STUDSSuccess Breeds Success

Stallions for 2009

www.agakhanstuds.comIreland: Pat Downes (Manager) or Julie White, Gilltown Stud. Tel: +353 45 481216 E-mail: [email protected]

France: Georges Rimaud (Manager) or Pierre-Yves Gibert, Haras de Bonneval. Tel: +33 2 31 48 18 60 E-mail: [email protected]

AZAMOUR• Champion Older Horse of Europe

• Multiple Gr.1 winner from 8-12f

• Unbeaten Gr.2 winner at 2 years

• First crop yearlings made up to 400,000gns in 2008

First Crop are 2-y-o’s of 2009

Fee: €15,000

DALAKHANI• Champion at 2 and 3 years• Two Classic winners from his first crop• Leading 2nd Crop Sire in Europe 2008

(prize money worldwide)• Leading Active Sire in Europe 2008

(% Stakes winners/runners), ahead of Kingmambo, Galileo, Monsun, Pivotal

• 2008 yearlings made up to €500,000

Fee: €50,000 (Fully booked for 2009)

SINNDAR• Gr.1 winner at 2 years

• European Champion at 3 years

• Sire of Gr.1 winners SHAWANDAand YOUMZAIN (in 2008)

• Sire of 55% 3yo winners/runners in 2008

• Sire of three sales toppers in 2008,including a yearling which made €280,000

Fee: €10,000

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JANUARY 2009 THOROUGHBRED OWNER & BREEDER 3

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Richard GriffithsEditor

Illustrating the finerpoints of horseracing

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THE importance of photography to thismagazine is hard to exaggerate, especiallyin an issue that features Arnhel de Serra’sprofiles of the winners at this year’s ROAAwards.

And in this month’s Big Interview, fourof the very best racing photographers,our own George Selwyn, plus Ed Byrne,Trevor Jones and Edward Whitaker,discuss the thought and passion that goesinto their job.

According to Byrne, a veteran at 70and still much respected, racing is wellserved by the current generation ofphotographers. “The major differencewith racing photographers today is thatthe ones now are passionately interested,”he said. “The amount of time and effortthat the lads give to trying to be the bestphotographer they can be is amazing.

“I got fired out of Royal Ascot so manytimes by a former clerk of the course thatI was ordered to appear in his office, on anon-racing day and on my day off. Istood there in front of him – he didn’task me to sit down – and he told me hewas fed up having problems with me andthat I was more trouble than the rest ofthe photographers put together because Ikept standing in the wrong place.

“I said to him, ‘Well, why do you thinkthat is? It’s probably because I care twoor three times more about this subjectthan anybody else.’ And I did.”

Having each selected some of theirown, favourite pictures, the fourphotographers also give their views onswitching from film to digitalphotography, their best-liked faces andhorses to capture, and the overlookedissue as how to judge when a photoshould or shouldn’t be used, especially inthe case of injured horses or riders.

Elsewhere in this issue, Philip

Freedman brings the curtain down on atraumatic sales season with analysis of amajor fall in the market.

Estimating that overall bloodstockvalues have dropped by at least 33%,Freedman argues: “No one withbloodstock assets will welcome a fall ofsuch magnitude, but a precipitate drop ofthis nature may, in fact, be better for thelong-term health of the market than amore gradual adjustment which persistsover several years.

“If the decline mirrors that of the bearmarket for bloodstock in the mid-1970s,which was also caused by an externalshock originating in the wider economy,the recovery should prove tobe a good deal swifter thanthat which followed on fromthe ending of the next bullmarket, in the mid-1980s.

“In that case the correctionled to over five years of fallingprices, albeit on a much moremodest scale than thoseexperienced this year.”

At a time when thisindustry is abuzz withrumour about unwantedhorses being left stranded atsales rings, both in Europeand America, plus talk of some trainersowing millions on horses they have yet tofind buyers for, and suggestions in thepress that Dubai is experiencing financialdifficulties, some positive news is alwayswelcome.

It comes in the form of a Free LeaseExchange that is exclusive to ROA andTBA members, and is outlined on pages7 and 8.

And finally, hoping this magazinereaches you before Santa does, a veryMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

“ “Racing is wellserved by itscurrentphotographers,says Ed Byrne

Cover photo of TonyMcCoy, JP McManusand Nicky Hendersonat the ROA Awards, byArnhel de Serra

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Features18 The Big Picture

Master Minded and Tony McCoy

24 Talking to…Bill Bromley

28 The Big InterviewRacing’s photographers

37 ROA Awards Eleven pages of glamour and glitz

52 Sales CircuitMajor correction in bloodstock market

64 Second-season Sires for 2009Your guide to the stallions on offer

Forum76 ROA News

Racecourse Badge Scheme expanded

79 Racecourse Prize-money TableHow Britain’s 60 courses compare

80 Owners of the MonthOur Friends in the North syndicate

News and Views7 News Focus

Free Lease Exchange launched

10 ChangesYour essential news round-up

13 ROA LeaderMarketing must focus on star turns

15 TBA LeaderWorking together to ease the burden

17 Lysaght’s PeoplePhil Smith the giant-killer

21 Going GlobalInnovative US breeders

112 Your Say Rachel Hood on preserving Newmarket

Our average monthly circulation is certified bythe AuditBureau of Circulation at 9,698*Can any other magazine prove theirs?*based on the period July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008

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81 Owners in the News Howard Hunt, for Numide

82 TBA NewsNational Hunt stallion parade at Cheltenham

87 Breeders’ PrizesYour latest Flat winners

88 Breeder of the MonthWilliam Wilkinson, for My Petra and Lake Legend

89 Breeders in the NewsDanny Charlesworth, for Crack Away Jack

90 Vets ForumThe Thoroughbred Racing & Breeding Seminar

Data Book94 Caulfield Files

Focus on Dynaformer and his son Lucarno

98 Stakes ResultsFlat and jumps from Europe and the US

105 Stallion StatsNational Hunt sires analysed

107 British/Irish-bredsYour victories overseas


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He was one of the handful that I really liked from the entire catalogue. He ticked all the right boxes for me. Tony Nerses. Purchaser of Lot 930 - c Araafa ex Frond at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale.

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Scheme will act as a matchmaker for yearlings, pairing breeders and owners for mutual benefit

opportunity to have a horse in training, while breeders with unsoldyearlings can get them racing and increase their value.”

Former TBA Chairman PhilipFreedman, owner of Cliveden Stud,welcomed the scheme. “The FreeLease Exchange is a great idea,” hesaid. “Some breeders may not want tosell all of their fillies and this way theycan have them returned for breedingwithout incurring training costs.

“Meanwhile, an owner can have ahorse in training without having tomake a major capital outlay. It can helpto retain existing owners who are finding it difficult to stay in racing atthe moment.

“The exchange will be particularlyhelpful in the case of physically soundyearlings with unfashionable pedigreesthat failed to find buyers.”

Free Lease Exchangelaunched for ROAand TBA members

Anew service that will enable owners to lease for free racehorses unsold by theirbreeders at public auction,

thereby only incurring training costs, isbeing championed by ROA Councilmember Sally Rowley-Williams.

The Free Lease Exchange, designedby the ROA and TBA exclusively fortheir membership, is initially focusingon those yearlings not sold in 2008.

Rowley-Williams, who already has afilly in training with Alan King via afree lease, believes the exchange couldpotentially provide a “win-win situation” for owners and breeders.

She said: “The ROA and TBA willact as matchmakers and point peoplein each other’s direction. The FreeLease Exchange will give owners whomay not have the funds to make a significant capital outlay the

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Rowley-Williams (below) also stressed the importance of welfare withthe Free Lease Exchange. “The welfare angle is a vital aspect of thisconcept,” she explained. “I think thata lot of owners worry about what willhappen to their horse when his/herracing days are over and this scheme

offers the perfect solution, becauseresponsibility for the horse will revertto the breeder after racing.

“In the current economic climate itmakes sense for racing to be proactiveand try to encourage people to stay inthe sport by easing the financialpressure on them. Racing may also beable to broaden its reach with thisstrategy and attract new participants. Ithink it could be a win-win situationfor everyone.”

NTF Chief Executive Rupert Arnoldis another to give his support to theinitiative. He said: “The NTF is verysupportive of the Free LeaseExchange. Trainers already help tofacilitate the leasing of horses betweenbreeders and owners, but to put aproper structure in place can only be apositive thing.

“Having had conversations with trainers, you get a feel for the difficulties some owners are facingright now, and the exchange wouldseem an obvious way to alleviate someof the current problems.”

Why is it being launched now?The ROA/TBA Free Lease Exchange isbeing launched in response to the increasing number of yearlings that aregoing unsold at British thoroughbred auctions. The aim is to get those yearlingsinto training yards that otherwise would nothave been given the opportunity. In time, itis hoped the scheme will be extended toinclude store horses and National Hunthomebreds.

How will it work?The ROA and TBA will act as a thoroughbred ‘dating agency’ for their members, helping to pair up prospectivebreeders and owners, by utilising their respective websites, direct mailing, emailand Thoroughbred Owner & Breedermagazine to promote those yearlings available on a free lease. As leases areagreed, the member must inform either theTBA or ROA so that the horses can beremoved from the system.

Where can I register?All ROA and TBA members will receive inthe post an introduction to the Free LeaseExchange. Breeders will be sent a formenabling them to sign up and providingdetails of the yearling(s) to be offered on afree lease.

What are the benefits?Owners who have customarily bought yearlings at public auction, but have beenunable to do so in 2008 due to economicconcerns and are happy to pay trainingfees, have the opportunity to continue inownership, either as individuals or in syndicates. Breeders with unsold yearlingscan see them enhance their value throughracing, without having to pay training fees,in the knowledge that they will retain possession after their racing career is over.

Will the ROA and TBA get involved indrawing up free lease agreements?No. The ROA and TBA manage the Free

Lease Exchange, but will not be involved inlegal matters. Each free lease agreement is the concern of the respective owner and breeder. The ROA and TBA strongly recommend that the terms of all free leases are set out in a written contract or agreement.

Who should I contact for more information?ROA: Sadie Ryan, [email protected], 020 7408 0903www.racehorseowners.netTBA: Samantha Knight,[email protected], 01638 661321www.thetba.co.uk

Justin Wadham (Edmondson Hall 01638560556) and Rachel Flynn (Taylor Vinters01223 423444) advise the ROA and TBA respectively on legal matters, and arethe suggested legal advisers on leaseagreements (all advice sought at member’scost).

ROA/TBA Free Lease Exchange

“It makes sense for racing to be proactive and encourage people to stay in the sport by easing the financial pressure onthem, whilst trying to attract new participants” – Sally Rowley-Williams Partnership can help

industry to prosper ROA and TBA members are beingencouraged to support the Free LeaseExchange as the economic downturncontinues to affect racing and breeding (see TBA Leader, page 15).

TBA Chief Executive Louise Kemble(above right) said: “The significant increasein the number of unsold and bought-in yearlings has been in the minds of therespective TBA and ROA Councils.

“Whilst it is accepted that some breederswill have to respond to market forces andplan accordingly for the longer term, a short-term measure has been devised by the associations to put breeders/vendorsand prospective owners in contact to establish free leasing arrangements.

“We believe this positive initiative will helpto support the industry at a time when thewelfare implications of overproduction areuppermost in people’s minds.”

ROA Chief Executive Michael Harris(above left) commented: “This is a wonderfulexample of racing bodies working togetherfor their mutual benefit. We hope that ROAand TBA members will take advantage ofthe Free Lease Exchange.”

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Tweenhills TimesJanuary 2009

Tweenhills Farm & Stud

Tweenhills Racing

David Redvers Bloodstock

Suppliers of top quality hay and haylage to the racing industry. Clients include Venetia Williams, Whitsbury Manor Stud, Tweenhills Farm & Stud, Wickfield Stud and Trickledown Stud. Contact Ben Rich on 07774 725332 to discuss your requirements.vale hay

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SLEEPING INDIAN FOALS PROVE POPULAR Sleeping Indian’s first foals provided some bright lights during difficult economicmarket conditions at Goffs and Tattersalls Breeding Stock Sales.

At Tattersalls Trickledown Stud’s colt out of Hidden Meaning, realised 52,000 Gns(Lot 988). He was purchased by agent Geoffrey Howson for shrewd pin-hookerPaddy Twomey of Hawthorn Villa Stud, who said: “I bought two foals by SleepingIndian and both are exceptional, probably the nicest stock by a first season stallion.They should make very impressive yearlings.”

Sleeping Indian’s foals also had plenty of admirers at Goffs with an attractive coltout of a Stakes-placed daughter of Moscow Ballet from The Castlebridge Consignmentmaking €26,000 (Lot 404). Purchaser Jimmy Murphy of Redpender Stud commented:“I was delighted to get him, he’s a really grand foal and a lovely, free mover. I thoughtthere’s a lot of Indian Ridge in him too.”

Sleeping Indian colt foal ex Hidden Meaning realises 52,000 Gns

THE NEXT HELLVELYN A cracking colt foal by Ishiguru realised 27,000 Gns at the TattersallsDecember Foal Sale. Not dissimilar in many ways to Coventry winnerHellvelyn from Ishiguru’s exceptionalfirst crop, he is certainly one to watchin the future.

Purchased by Luke Lillingston forowner Richard Pegum, the weanling is out of the dam of Gr.2 Queen Mary4th Sparkling Eyes.

Lillingston was thrilled with the colt and said of Ishiguru: “I doubt there will be better value anywhere. He is amuch better stallion than many horsesstanding for far more. Every breedershould have Ishiguru on their radar.”

EVEN THE STABLE RATIS A WINNER!‘Bwlch Herald’, bred by Mary Redversand stud groom Roisin Close, continuedthe Tweenhills winning tradition recentlyby taking two Championships and threefirst prizes at the Avon & Borders Foaland Youngstock Show. By the Tweenhills’teaser, a cob named Tireinon Diplomat,out of an old national hunt mare (whoshall remain nameless!), he has givenmuch pleasure to his owners who arenow dreaming of Wembley!

BROCHURE OUT NOW To receive our new brochure for 2009,simply call the office or download it fromwww.tweenhills.com. Not only does it feature details of our stallions, butalso more information on the farm, ourteam, and our bloodstock investmentsyndicates which are popular withowners making their first venture into the breeding industry.

STARS AT DECEMBER SALES It was not all doom and gloom at the Tattersalls December Sales, as more Tweenhills’ stars illustrate.

The Stakes placed filly Shivering boughtby David Redvers from Tattersalls July Sale 2008 for 35,000 Gns made a quick profit realising 58,000 Gns this time round. Purchased by JohnWarren for Newsells Park Stud, shewas owned by ‘Bloodstock Trading and Investments’, an EIS syndicate run at Tweenhills.

The three-time winner and consistentlyplaced filly, Swift Princess, part-ownedby Tweenhills Racing sold to JohnBromley Bloodstock for 30,000 Gns.She had originally been purchased for 21,000 Gns as a yearling.

At the Foal Sale, an exceptionalCadeaux Genereux foal realised 50,000 Gns to JC Bloodstock, having been purchased in utero for only 17,000 Gns at the 2007Tattersalls December Sale.

Ishiguru colt foal ex Lady Georgia realises 27,000 Gns

Tweenhills Racing’s Swift Princess provided fun anda profit selling for 30,000 Gns

Teaser’s foal wins two Championships

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CHANGESRacing’s news in a nutshell

Kieren Fallon (pictured) Ex-champion free to resume race-riding in September, after BHA opt to bring no further charges relating to the collapsed Old Bailey trialNicholas Wrigley 53-year-old investment banker will succeed Julian Richmond-Watson as Senior Steward of the Jockey Club in July 2009Alan Dempsey Retired jump jockey, 31, appointed a stipendiary steward on the northern circuit Betfair The new sponsor of Ascot’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes, now worth £1 million, as part of a five-year deal, but drops Brigadier Gerard backing Jason Edmunds Jockey who shattered his right knee in a fall at Thirsk in April 2007 is forced to retire, aged 37, on medical grounds Chris Munce Rider jailed in Hong Kong’s ‘tips for bets’ scandal is granted licence by New South Wales stewards, despite the HKJC banning him until September Paul Blockley Trainer withdraws appeal against two-and-a-half-year ban, imposed by the BHA following an investigation into corruptionMertoun Paddocks Formerly home to the Equine Fertility Unit, it has been taken over by Caroline Green’s Templeton Stud as an extension of her Berkshire-based businessChris Popham West Country trainer relinquishes his licence; he trained 1989 Scottish National winner Roll-A-Joint and prolific winning chaser Panto PrinceCoral Bookmaker decides to scale down racecourse operation in preparation for “tougher economic times ahead”Management Academy Jockey Club launches specialised training programme, in conjunction with the British Racing School, for selected key managers within the organisation Gary Tanaka High-profile owner is convicted of three counts of securities fraud; sentencing is expected in the new yearNon-thoroughbreds Horses who have run in AQPS Flat races in France will be allowed to compete in bumpers and novice hurdles from January 1Damian Walker Tote PR manager to launch online betting venture with ex-Tote PR executive Paul Petrie; Walker is replaced by George Primarolo, formerly of Blue Square Spreadfair Cantor Index closes the world’s only online spread-betting exchange, launched in 2004Oscar Urbina Jockey, 36, attached to James Fanshawe’s yard for a decade, accepts job in Spain to ride for a leading owner Jane Chapple-Hyam Leaves Jim and Fitri Hay’s Uplands Stables in Upper Lambourn to return to train in NewmarketAndrew Brown Racing UK’s chief operating officer leaves in search of a new challenge; his departure follows that of Simon Bazalgette, who moved to the Jockey ClubTim Vaughan Up-and-coming trainer parts company with owner Dai Walters, the driving force behind the new Ffos Las racecourse in WalesAIG Company’s 16-year sponsorship of Leopardstown’s Champion Hurdle comes to an end owing to the economic downturnSteve Asmussen US trainer breaks own world record for winners in a year when saddling his 556th of 2008Stephen Gill Leaves as managing director of Rabbah Bloodstock Ltd after over 22 years of service with Gainsborough/Rabbah

News

People and business

Exit To Nowhere 20-year-old is to stand at Coolmore’s Grange Stud for 2009, following disbandment of Scarvagh House Stud; Mahler is also on Coolmore’s NH booksReveillez Cheltenham Festival winner joins Jonjo O’Neill stable from James FanshawePrecious Kitten Grade 1 winner is retired and will be bred to Street Cry in the springCurlin World’s top-rated racehorse is retired to join his sire Smart Strike at Lane’s End Farm in Kentucky, where he will stand at a fee of $75,000Spirit One Four-year-old son of Anabaa Blue, who secured his biggest win in the Arlington Million in August, is retired to Haras de Lonray in France Kicking King 2005 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner is retired after failing to show old sparkle following two-year injury layoffPatavellian 2003 Prix de l’Abbaye hero is retired; bred and owned by John Deer, he won eight times, also including the Bunbury Cup and Stewards’ CupSaddex Dual Group 1-winning son of Sadler’s Wells is retired to Gestut Westerberg in Germany, where he will stand at a fee of €5,000Helissio 15-year-old stallion, winner of the 1996 Arc, moves from Scarvagh House Stud to Larkinglass Farm in Dorset, along with PasternakClerkenwell Augheronan Stud takes in ex-Scarvagh sire, while Lahib temporarily returns to Derrinstown and Winged Love moves to Tullyraine House Stud Dixieland Band Lane’s End Farm stallion retired at the age of 28; his best performers include Drum Taps, Egyptband and Dixie UnionBlack Sam Bellamy Nine-year-old son of Sadler’s Wells moves to Shade Oak Stud in Shropshire, where he will stand at a fee of £4,500Zambezi Sun Khalid Abdullah’s Group 1 winner moves from Pascal Bary in France to Bobby Frankel in the US

Racehorse and stallion – movements and retirements

Roman Ark 10 Winner of eight races and almost £100,000 in prize-moneyJodami 23 1993 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner. He landed 18 races in all, including Ireland’s Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup three years running, from 1993 to 1995Young Spartacus 15 High class chaser, owned and bred by Bert Hellyer, whose ten wins included the 2001 Racing Post Chase and 2003 Mildmay Of Flete ChaseWingwalker 2 Suspected heart attack claims Khalid Abdullah’s 2,000 Guineas hope, trained by Henry Cecil to win two of his three juvenile starts

People obituaries Age

Bobby Brewis 83 Owner, trainer and former amateur rider, who rode the winner of the Aintree Fox Hunters’ and Cheltenham FoxhunterSandy Cramsie 67 Former amateur rider who won the 1976 Grand Military Gold Cup at Sandown on Lucky EdgarElaine Walsh 61 Stalwart of the northern bookmaker circuit with husband Ken and daughter RebeccaTommy Gosling 82 Champion apprentice who rode Sir Winston Churchill’s high-class stayer Colonist, and trained Ardent Dancer to win the 1965 Irish 1,000 Guineas John Hunter 89 Rider of 1954 Welsh Grand National winner Blow Horn

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CAMACHO

EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD LOOKING GR.1 WINNING 2-Y-O BY ACCLAMATION

PRECOCIOUS SOURCE OF SPEED BY DANEHILL

Leading First Season Sire at DBS St Leger Sale 2008Fee: €3,000 1st Oct. terms

Dark Angel completed a uniquehat-trick of wins when taking• Gr.1 Middle Park Stakes, 6f• Gr.2 Mill Reef Stakes, 6f• £300,000 St.Leger Sales Race, 6fConfirming him the leading 6f 2-y-o colt in England.

A fast precocious 2-y-o from a2-y-o producing Sire line

Fee: €7,500 1st Oct. terms

“With the combination of a goodrace record, excellent family

and good looks, Camacho could bethe next Danetime” Irish Field July 08

Highest rated 3-y-o sprinterto stud in 2006

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“For someone from a racing family to have the best horse in the world is really awesome. It's a dream come true,” Steve Asmussen, trainer of Dubai World Cup winner Curlin.

“My first Dubai World Cup night was pretty special, you always remember the first one of anything, but I guess this year was something else – the greatest night of my racing career, no doubt about it,” Mike de Kock

US$21,000,000… The world’s richest racemeeting

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Generous subsidies and incentives provided for all invited horses and connections.

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Dubai World Cup Group 1 US$6million 2000m Dirt

Dubai Sheema Classic Group 1 US$5million 2400m Turf

Dubai Duty Free Group 1 US$5million 1777m Turf

Dubai Golden Shaheen Group 1 US$2million 1200m Dirt

UAE Derby Group 2 US$2million 1800m Dirt

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ROA LEADER

Paul DixonPresidentRacehorseOwnersAssociation

Potential new fans can be attracted to racing by learningabout the beauty, endeavour and mystique of horses

Star performers are theideal marketing tool

Some awards ceremonies can bedull. The ROA Awards are neverdull. The vintage year of 2008reminded us that racing at its

highest level is very exciting. To watch brilliantly consistent, top-class

horses like Raven’s Pass and Denmanlocked in competition with the likes ofHenrythenavigator and Kauto Staremphasises racing’s ability to match anyother sporting activity worldwide inachieving drama and excitement.

The thrill of watching great horses andjockeys engage in intense competition atfamous racecourses was heightened at theROA event by the sensational films on bigscreens, set to music and viewed by a veryappreciative audience. The atmosphere atthe 27th ROA Awards was electric.

To those of us smitten by the bug ofracing, the wide distinction between thebest and the moderate is self evident.Those of us who spend our lives trying toaspire to having a horse good enough torun at Royal Ascot or Cheltenham areprone to exist in a world where everybodyknows how horseracing works, with all itsmany layers, definitions and complexities.

It is both the natural drama of racing,combined with all these complexities, thatmakes it a fascinating pursuit for everyreader of this magazine. Yet racing’stendency to be introspective is one of thedilemmas facing those charged to marketour sport. How to keep the mystique ofBritish racing alive but welcome in a newaudience so vital to our future?

Anybody going racing once a year toone of the big festival meetings would notrecognise the problem to which I amalluding. Big crowds, TV coverage andlots of betting would make you ask:where is the problem? But avid followersof this sport recognise that you can’t havethe best without having most of the layersthat exist underneath. And it is thisfoundation that is showing definite signsof erosion. We stare into the face of arecession with trepidation, knowing thatthings weren’t that good for those

operating on the domestic level of theindustry even during the times ofeconomic buoyancy.

To a degree, racing can be shored up bymarketing itself as a great day out. Thismay be a tangible route to makinghorseracing more popular and improvingits finances. I wonder, however, whetherthis will ever get us to a stage where wecan say this sport has embraced a hugenew audience. It may be that such anobjective is not within the art of thepossible and we shouldcontinue to concentrate ourefforts on a micro level.

Yet, watching those filmsthe other evening, I remainconvinced that the mosteffective route for racing tofind a new audience isthrough the promotion ofits star performers. It isthrough making a widerworld understand whatthese horses have achieved,what they aspire to achieve,and what the various factorsare that make one racehorse run fasterthan another.

Combine that with the sheer beauty ofthe spectacle, and you are onto a winner.

How, then, do we reach this newfanbase and whet its appetite sufficientlyto build a momentum that becomes selfperpetuating? Simple. We do it through acombination of betting and movingpictures. As long as people are attracted insufficient numbers, the platform on whichthe moving pictures are delivered is ofsecondary importance.

But the first step must be to find a wayof packaging our premier product moreeffectively so that greater numbersbecome familiar with the top performersand performances, and are urged to backup their judgement and enthusiasmthrough placing a bet.

Perhaps the ROA Awards ceremonyshould be the starting pointing for thosein charge of marketing British racing.

“ “You can’thave the bestracing withoutthe layersunderneath

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TBA LEADER

Kirsten RausingChairmanThoroughbredBreedersAssociation

TBA and ROA Councils and executives come togetherto help ease the economic burden of unsold yearlings

Free Lease Exchangea wonderful initiative

The last quarter of 2008 provedto be the reality check that theindustry had been expecting forsome time, given the worsening

economic climate. My predecessor, Philip Freedman,

wrote eloquently on the yearling salesmarket in the last issue of this magazine,and these observations were reinforcedwhen the industry witnessed an almosttotal absence of demand for foals at thelower level and an extremely selectivemiddle market. Thankfully, quality foalscontinued to attract plenty of interest.

This trend was underlined again duringthe following week’s four-day sale ofbroodmares and fillies out of training.The breeding stock sales are thebarometer of the industry’s health andshould have left producers in no doubtabout demand for their products.

I liken the breeding industry to anocean-going liner, travelling gracefullyonwards in the same direction, yet anychange of course takes an age toaccomplish. So it will be with breeding.

Sales reports and analysis have givenbreeders what they require to address anyconcerns, but with 2008 matings plannedwell before the cruel change of fortunes,Flat breeders will surely be taking theirpunishment for another season at least.

One positive measure is a joint initiativeby the ROA and TBA to offer a freeleasing service for unsold yearlings fromthe 2008 sales, called the Free LeaseExchange. Whilst a number of breedersand owners have enjoyed these relationships for many years, a large percentage of ROA members do not havedirect contacts with breeders and haveexpressed an interest in getting involved.

For them, the purchase price this yearmight not have been attainable, butthrough the ROA they have expressed aninterest in meeting training fees, eitherindividually or in syndicates. I would urgeTBA members with unsold yearlings toembrace this valuable commodity! I hopewe can call on the NTF’s support and

that trainers will have a part to play in thisinitiative, which has positive welfareimplications for an industry which needsto be fully conscious of the damage overproduction can have on all aspects ofits business, not least its public image.

In December, TBA members receivedinformation on this initiative and wereinvited to submit details of unsoldyearlings to the TBA, with the aim ofpublishing details on the TBA and ROAwebsites, as well as forwarding direct toROA members via theiremail service. Through mycolumn and the news pagesof this magazine, I wouldencourage more breeders totake advantage of this freeservice. These are just thesort of initiatives thatdevelop contacts within theindustry and can lead to theformation of long-termbusiness relationships.

It is essential that bothsides reach a mutuallysatisfactory agreement, interms of commitment and peace of mind,and we have asked TBA legal adviserRachel Flynn, and her opposite number atthe ROA, Justin Wadham, to be availablefor those members who would like toextend the formality of their arrangementover and above an exchange of letters, toinclude a legally binding contract.

I hope TBA members will embrace thisconcept, which I feel could provide ahelpful, short term, immediate measure toease the financial burden associated withthe commitment to stay in business, for itis livelihoods that we are aiming to save.

I offer no cast iron solutions, butmaintain that our aim is to support thesupply of sufficient durable, quality racingstock, for which British breeders arefamous, and without which the racingindustry could not survive. Forging closerrelationships with owners can only help toboost our industry, both from a political,and more importantly, practical level.

“ “This is just thesort of initiativethat can buildlong-termrelationships

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To breed an excellent horse, breed to an excellent horse.

The highest-rated young miler at stud in Britain.The horse who swept from last to first in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot.

And he did it again in the Sussex Stakes: a jaw-droppingperformance deemed worthy of a 130 rating from Timeform, better than Shamardal, Dubawi and Footstepsinthesand –better, even, than his grandsire Kingmambo.

Proclamation

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LYSAGHT’S PEOPLE

CorneliusLysaghtRacing correspondentof BBC Radio

The man from the Beebbrings us all the patterfrom the racecourse

Lysaght’sPeople

Watching out for a touch ofromance in the next round ofthe FA Cup will be theBHA’s senior handicapperPhil Smith.

January’s third round, withits chance for the minnows toflex their giant-killingmuscles against the big boys,is sure to re-kindle fondmemories for Smith, 59.

In the mid-1970s, in aflurry of long hair and ludicrous sideburns, the CheGuevara lookalike was part ofCup runs enjoyed by non-league clubs Altrincham andNorthwich Victoria.

Especially poignant was1975, when Scouser Smithlined up for Northern

Premier Leaguers Altrinchamin a third round tie againsthis boyhood idols Everton attheir home ground,Goodison Park.

Sadly, on this occasion,there was no romantic ending. Although ‘Alty’ didinitially get a 1-1 draw, theywent down 2-0 in the replay, staged in front of35,000 fans at Old Traffordbecause their own groundwas too small.

A maths teacher beforejoining the handicappingteam, trainers haven’t alwaysliked Smith’s sums, and oneclaims to have gainedrevenge by sticking a photograph of the official

onto a golf ball. “I hit it 25yards further then usual,” thetrainer boasted. The bigquestion is whether he’dhave done the same if Smithstill resembled a Marxist revolutionary?

Powell a perfect patient? It’s been welcome back to the racingpressroom in recent weeks for theMail On Sunday’s Jonathan Powellafter a spell on the injury list. Whileworking in his garden, the long-servinghack and acclaimed author slipped, inthe process breaking a leg badlyenough to think he might have beenmoonlighting in a beginners’ chase.

Although a trustee of the InjuredJockeys’ Fund, the energetic Powellwas never going to be the most stoical of invalids. It’s said that one visitor, given directions to his hospitalbed, was informed in reassuring tonesby a nurse that he was the “perfectpatient”. Said visitor replied: “No, Ithink you’ve got the wrong Mr Powell.”It was his wife, Charlotte.

Truth not so perfectAs winter closes in, team Coolmoreare dreaming about 2009. Amongtheir ranks of big-race hopefuls is theGalileo filly Perfect Truth, who shapedwith promise in a Dundalk maiden.

When news reached Ballydoyle thather half-brother had landed a decentrace in the UK, there was more than afrisson of interest, not least becausePerfect Truth runs for the trainer’s wifeAnne-Marie.

But that winner was Endless Power,who clung on bravely in the GrandSefton Chase at Aintree. A GrandNational tilt itself is now beckoning.

“Whatever we do, we are not goingto be helping Perfect Truth’s paddockvalue,” jested trainer Jim Goldie.

Phil Smith:70s FA Cupgiant-killer

Old Etonian:Charles Egerton was

the school bookie


Tough draws no handicap for Smith

Egerton reminded of Eton messNews comes through of an unlikely bid for a place on racing’s after-dinner circuit. Charles Egerton, whose publicutterances away from Heads Farm Stables can accurately bedescribed as rare, had members of the Old Etonian Racketsand Tennis Club rocking in the aisles at their annual dinner.

Assessing the current economic crisis, Egerton declared hefirst became aware of the existence of the credit crunch whileat Eton. As the school bookmaker, he recalled accruing a four-figure debt while receiving an income of just £20-a-termin pocket money.

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NOT A BAD DEPUTYWith Ruby Walsh injured and Sam Thomas recentlyprone to misfortune, there was only one man to turnto for trainer Paul Nicholls and owner Clive Smith.

The pair chose Tony McCoy to partner ChampionChase winner Master Minded on his return to actionin the Grade 1 Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown onDecember 6, and their faith in the champion jockeywas not misplaced, McCoy guiding Master Minded toan impressive ten-length victory over last season’sArkle Trophy winner Tidal Bay.

Just as he had at Cheltenham, Master Mindedjumped safely and economically, and he wassubsequently cut to 1-2 to defend his ChampionChase crown.

The race itself failed to match the drama of thebuild-up, which focused on the issue of whetherThomas should be given the ride after a series ofhigh-profile blunders. Ultimately, Nicholls and Smithfelt he would be better off away from the limelight.They were right. And what better deputy could theyask for than McCoy?

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As the world economicmeltdown hits home,some North Americanbreeders are looking

south as they seek new ways toprosper.

Adena Springs, the cluster offarms owned by Frank Stronachthat won top breeder awards inthe United States and Canadafor the past three years, mated agroup of 32 mares to the farm’sstallions on southernhemisphere time and has beenactively marketing them toSouth America and Australia.

At the same time, formerThree Chimneys FarmPresident Dan Rosenberg hasbeen honing a new ventureambitiously called La Leyenda,or “the legend”, with goals ofeventually racing and sellingArgentine-bred horses in Dubaiand the US.

The southern hemisphere initiative undertaken by AdenaSprings is driven by a desire togive the Adena stallions exposure to that region withoutshuttling the horses.

General Manager EricHamelback said: “The decisionto do this obviously rested withMr Stronach. He is, and alwayshas been, an innovator in tryingto do things ahead of the curve.The reaction has been quitepositive.

“Hopefully, we’ll be able toget our stallions out into theglobal marketplace more thanthey have been.”

Included in the AdenaSprings plan are five mares infoal to leading sire El Prado,two to Epsom Derby winnerNorth Light, three to top sireAwesome Again and one toHorse of the Year Ghostzapper.

The challenging economic climate could help spur the LaLeyenda project, founded byAlberto Stein.

Stein is developing a “world-class facility based on Kentuckyand European standards” in SanAntonio de Areco, the centre ofArgentina’s breeding industrythat is located about an hourfrom Buenos Aires, accordingto Rosenberg.

The Leyenda plan involvesrecruiting shuttle stallions andassembling about 70 maresfrom North America for theArgentine farm. Owners whocontribute mares to the programme will not be billedfor board, veterinary services orstud fees, but will retain ownership in the mares as wellas partial ownership in theirprogeny.

Over a planned seven-yearperiod, about 350 runnerscould be produced for training,with resulting stakes winnerstargeted for racing or sales inDubai or the US. Among themany high-profile Argentine-bred runners to make asuccessful transition to thenorthern hemisphere is 2007Dubai World Cup hero Invasor.

“I have no doubt we can putthis together very quickly,” saidRosenberg.

“The timing is really right. Intoday’s changing world this is avery creative business modeland it has a tremendous chanceof being successful.”

Drastic times, new strategiesUS breeders look to develop new ways of marketing their stallions andselling young stock as economic pressures demand innovative thinking

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GOING GLOBAL

Following the climax of Keeneland’sNovember breeding stock sale, NorthAmerica’s largest auction house was leftto ponder the steepest declines onrecord for overall annual sales.

Combined gross for Keeneland’s fourauctions – the January mixed sale, Apriltwo-year-olds in training, Septemberyearlings and the November sale –decreased by a staggering $215.1 million from 2007, plunging to$600.3m from a record $815.4m.

Keeneland Director of Sales, GeoffreyRussell, said after the November saleended with a drop of 45.6% inaggregate, to $185.6m from $340.9min 2007, that the declines were “notonly the result of an industryadjustment; they are additionally owedto external market forces, the likes ofwhich we’ve never seen before.”

He continued: “Globally, there is alack of liquidity, a lack of consumer confidence and a strong US dollar.Those are dynamics we cannot control.

“They are affecting the conduct of

business at every level and in every corner of the world, and thethoroughbred industry is notimmune.”

European buyers, who have significantly bolstered Keeneland’s salessince the 1980s, pulled back, withEurope’s economy being “in the toilet,” according to Russell.

“We’ve never before had three majorareas of the world in recession at thesame time, including North Americaunder that label.

“Without the support of buyers fromracing’s developing countries, saleswould have been down even further.”

Fasig-Tipton also reported declineson six of its eight major sales in 2008.

Overall, Fasig turnover from thosemarkets dropped from $196.5m to$189.1m, with the mixed sale inNovember – which was up about $18mthanks largely to Southern EquineStables buying out partner Hill ‘n’ DaleFarms on a number of expensive horses– boosting the bottom line.

International owner Gary Tanaka, whohas campaigned runners in major racesin Europe, Turkey, the UAE, HongKong, Singapore, Japan, the UnitedStates and Canada, may have torelinquish his US-trained horses afterbeing found guilty on three of 12charges of securities fraud.

Although hisattorney, GlennColton, said anappeal will probablybe forthcoming,Tanaka’s complexlegal ordeal hasalready extended

over more than threeand a half years and

will not beconcludedrapidly.

Owners

convicted on felony charges cannot belicensed in American racing.

Tanaka’s partner in AmerindoInvestment Advisors, Alberto Vilar, wasfound guilty on all 12 counts, includingwire fraud, money laundering and lyingto the US Securities and ExchangeCommission, in a trial that ended onNovember 19 in a district court in NewYork. The pair had been accused ofstealing $20 million from clients andface sentencing of up to 20 years inprison on the most serious charges.

A resident of London before he wasarrested in 2005, Tanaka enjoyed mostof his racing success with horsespurchased in Europe and then raced inAmerica. Ranking among the top tenNorth American owners by purses wontwice in the past six years, Tanaka racedthe earners of approximately $16mbetween 2002 and 2007.

He owned or co-owned Americanchampion mares Golden Apples andGourmet Girl, as well as multipleEuropean Group 1 winner Rakti.

William S Farish moved his Lane’s Endoperation further ahead in the NorthAmerican stallion market by securing Curlin,the 2007 Horse of the Year who is likely toearn that title again for 2008.

Even though a 20% ownership share inthe colt remains the subject of court wrangling, Curlin will stand alongside hissire Smart Strike for a fee of $75,000.

Curlin’s original owners, Bill Gallion andShirley Cunningham Jnr of Midnight CryStable, face a $42 million judgment in connection with alleged ethical violationsand have been permanently disbarred frompractising law, thus their 20% share hasbeen held by a court receiver.

Curlin earned a North American record$10,501,800 and won seven Grade/Group1 races before his retirement following hisfourth-placed effort behind Raven’s Pass inthe Breeders’ Cup Classic. Curlin’s additionexpands the Lane’s End roster to 21stallions, headlined by A P Indy, NorthAmerica’s leader by fee at $300,000, andKingmambo, who stands for $250,000.

In an era when there is mounting publicconcern over the welfare of former racehorses, the American Jockey Club hascreated a programme under which it willmatch breeders’ 2009 contributions to afund for care of retired thoroughbreds.

Breeders will be given the chance tomake a donation when they submit foal registration applications next year. TheJockey Club has agreed to match contributions up to a total of $200,000 andadminister the programme, supplying thefunds to the Thoroughbred RetirementFoundation and Thoroughbred Charities ofAmerica, which support re-training,adoption and ongoing care initiatives.

Jockey Club President Alan Marzelli said:“We applaud the efforts of these twoorganisations through the years to retire,retrain and find suitable homes for thoroughbred racehorses.”

Keeneland in the doldrums

Tanaka convicted of fraud

Curlin

Welfare

Massive declines for historic auction house sound severewarning note to the industry as buyers opt to stay at home

High-profile owner could lose US string after court verdict


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Impressive, imposing European Champion miler.Fantastic-looking St James’s Palace winner who was also top class at two.

He’s from the stallion-making Gone West sire line that produced Raven’s Pass and Zarkava – and rated superior to the sires of both!

ZafeenZafeen Zafonic – Shy Lady (Kaldoun)

£3,000 October 1st, Special live foal


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Talking to…

Bill Bromley

Lucarno’s arrival at Wood Farm Stud inShropshire is a massive fillip for theBritish National Hunt breeding industryBy Tim Richards

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Was Lucarno’s arrival at Wood Farm Stud asurprise to you?Yes. Simply because we knew that there hadbeen strong offers to purchase him from someof the top jump studs in Ireland and France, andthe deal to stand him at Wood Farm Stud wascompleted within seven days.

How did he come to stand at your stud?David Minton recommended us to JamesWigan, who is George Strawbridge’s (Lucarno’sowner) bloodstock agent.

How is he settling in?No problems. He came straight from the stallionparade at Cheltenham and settled in very well.

Give us your impressions of him?Lucarno is an imposing individual, a greatlooker and a perfect gentleman.

It is very early days, but has there been muchinterest in him, being a son of Dynaformer?Tremendous interest. Look out Kayf Tara!

What does the fact that his owner GeorgeStrawbridge is standing his St Leger winneras a National Hunt stallion in Shropshire sayabout British breeding?It is clearly a big boost for British jumps breeders. Mr Strawbridge is an avid fan and topowner in US jumping. It’s great that he is soenthusiastic about this whole project with one of his own homebreds.

Has there ever been such strength in depthwith stallions at Wood Farm? Only time will tell if we’ve never had it so good.But we are very much looking forward to nextseason as I am lucky enough to also standNorse Dancer as well as three other Classic

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winners: Erhaab, Sir Harry Lewis and SilverPatriarch. It might be worth recalling thatClassic Cliché, who was sold to Kilbarry LodgeStud (Ireland) in 2004 after standing at WoodFarm, was one of the first British jump stallionsto cover over 100 mares, and that was in hisfirst season here in 1997.

To what extent has the Irish Derby winner SirHarry Lewis made his mark?Sir Harry Lewis is now 24 and his results speakfor themselves. He is the sire of Mighty Man,champion staying hurdler of 2006 and 2007,Burntoakboy, the Coral Cup winner, andnumerous others including the progressiveDiamond Harry, Champagne Harry, DiamantNoir, Harringay, Cetti’s Warbler and Sir HarryOrmesher, who we bred ourselves.

Your father Cecil established the stud in the1950s. Do you consider National Huntbreeding in Britain to be stronger now thanit was in those early years of Wood Farm?Most definitely. My father started this stud initially as a pleasurable pastime, his main business being farming. His other pleasure washunting, which he would have done eight days aweek if he could.

What were you doing before you took overthe stud?After leaving school in 1959 I went to mygrandparents to learn dairy farming, initially forsix months, but it lasted 20 years. I came back tothe stud after my father had a brain haemorrhage and the following year (1981)Space King was the inaugural winner of theWhitbread Silver Salver (presented at the TBA

awards)– a feat repeated in 2007 with Sir HarryLewis.

What does Wood Farm consist of, do youfarm as well?We used to be arable farmers until eight yearsago, when we were lucky enough to purchasethe stud (we had been tenants), and we relinquished the arable land tenancy in order toconcentrate on the stud side of the business.

Now, we own 150 acres and rent a further 60acres and are always on the lookout for moreland, but so far no suitable pasture land hascome on the market locally; land seems to bethe only thing that is going up in price at themoment.

We own a dozen or so broodmares and ourcurrent policy is to sell the geldings as three orfour-year-old stores. But the fillies are notoriously hard to sell so we try to lease themor race them ourselves for a maximum of twoyears; all of our stock is always on the market.We currently have four horses in training – twowith Chris Down in Devon and two withDonald McCain in Cheshire. We have alsoleased a half-sister to Lough Derg to Lets LiveRacing for two years.

Is it tough competing with the Irishstallions?Yes, extremely tough. But we have been fortunate to have a band of very loyal ownerswho regularly support us.

Our son Anthony, and David Minton, whorun Highflyer Bloodstock, are a big help inguiding owners in our direction if they thinkone of our stallions is a suitable match for one of their client’s mares.


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Lucarno (right) joins SirHarry Lewis, Erhaab,Silver Patriarch and NorseDancer at Wood Farm


The likes of Oscar and Heron Island regularlycover massive books (in excess of 300). Isthis healthy for the breed and would youever allow your stallions to cover so manymares?No, I don’t agree with such massive numbersand I don’t think it has helped the industry. It isnot so many years ago that 40 mares was considered to be a full book. However, now youmust have larger books in order to produce achampion sire because there is so much naturalwastage with injuries, etc. I suppose between 80and 100 mares per stallion would be ideal. Weown Sir Harry Lewis and now limit him to amaximum of 50 mares.

Would you ever set a limit for Lucarno?That would be a decision for Mr Strawbridgeand his advisors.

How tough is it operating in the industry witha recession looming?What recession? The top end of the market is asstrong as ever. I think it will be tough next season, but in the long run it will be good forthe industry as we have all been guilty of covering moderate to useless mares. But wework in a very passionate industry and who am Ito tell an owner that his ‘pride and joy’ is notgood enough to breed from.

What are the attractions of being a Britishbreeder?It must be pride as it certainly isn’t prize-money.

Is there one stallion you wish you could havestood at Wood Farm?We ought not to dwell on the past, though itdoes bring me back to the aforementioned KayfTara, who is flying. But I don’t think I havemuch chance of standing him as SimonSweeting at Overbury is doing a great job withhim and Simon is much younger than I am!

What stars have you bred?Two ‘highflying’ sons – Anthony, of HighflyerBloodstock, and Christopher, who is in seniormanagement at Elsevier Scientific Publications.And proud of them we are, too.

Do you hold a position on any of the TBANational Hunt committees or councils? If sowhat are your responsibilities?I have just completed my three years on theTBA National Hunt Committee and I am notstanding for re-election due to business commitments. I enjoyed my stint and found itvery interesting; I now appreciate how much the TBA put into supporting the industry.

Where do you visualise British National Huntbreeding in ten years?I cannot see a great change if we all continue tooverproduce. However, I do think the recessionwill sort this out for us. We must try to retainthe top sires here in the UK to prevent the bestmares always going across the Irish Sea.

Who in your view has done most for BritishNH breeding?The late David Nicholson was an avidsupporter of British breeding. Henever failed to telephone a breederafter they had bred a winner and he also encouragednew breeders into the industry.His wife Dinah has continuedthis and is ever present atNational Hunt sales andmany race meetingsspreading the gospel.

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Behind The LensRarely do horseracing photographers make the

headlines – unless of course they have just beenboshed around the head by a trainer – but the rolethey play within the sport is immense. Imagine

reading about the Grand National without any kind of imageto illustrate the perils and skills that accompany each year’srace. Imagine, even, this very magazine. How much lessappealing would it be without the great waves of colour thatphotography brings?

Talk to four top photographers – Edward Whitaker, GeorgeSelwyn, Trevor Jones and Ed Byrne – and you quickly realisehow much strategy is involved in producing such pictures asare featured here. Each one has been chosen by thephotographers themselves and include a blend of film anddigital. All demonstrate a love of horses and racing, andemphasise the essential mystique of ‘light’.

You also realise how much responsibility they face: racing isa dangerous sport that throws up brutally thrillingopportunities. It is also one that is under the animal welfaremicroscope. A balance has to be struck.

Photography does much tohighlight the colour and glory thatgoes with horseracing. We talk tofour professionals about their craft

Words Richard Griffiths

Newmarket, July 6, 2004: “You only get that kind of light in thiscountry once every two years”

Edward Whitaker George Selwyn Trevor Jones Ed Byrne

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THE BIG INTERVIEW

The son of well-known royalreporter James Whitaker, Edwardhad his first taste of equinephotography at the 1978Badminton horse trials.

“Tim Graham, a top royalphotographer, knew I was verykeen and lent me a Nikon F2, thebest professional camera therewas at the time,” Whitaker recalls.

“Princess Anne was competingat Badminton and so he told me toposition myself down by the waterjump and as soon as I sawPrincess Anne...blast.”

Luckily for Whitaker, the royalrider fell, meaning that he had hisfirst picture published aged 12.

Whitaker left school after his A-levels for a Saturday job with asports agency, although at the time“horses were not really my thing”.

They became his thing onfinishing a prestigious photographycourse at Sheffield University, afterwhich he began freelancing for theRacing Post. He has been thereever since (now staff photographer),four times winning the HWPAPhotographer of the Year, and theSports Journalist AssociationSpecialist Portfolio Award.

The picture on the left was takenat Newmarket’s July meeting, andWhitaker explains: “You get thatkind of light in this country about

once every two years. As soon as Isaw the sky I knew I had to getdown to the start and take thewide open expanse of the course. Ilove the clouds because theyremind me of floating battleships.”

The picture of Danehill belowwas taken by chance after Whitakerhad been invited to Coolmore totake shots of Rock Of Gibraltar.

“While I was there this horseappeared having just covered amare,” he says. “It was a fleetingencounter and I love the way hecomposed himself, turning his headvery, very slowly so that the waterseemed to massage a point on hisneck.”

Edward Whitaker

Danehill enjoying a hose downat Coolmore in January 2003



It was interesting that in our October issue, JohnReardon, a much respected portrait photographer whoalso takes the Darley stallion shots, said he had neverbeen able to make a racing picture the way you guys do.What would you say makes a good horseracingphotographer?Ed Byrne: I used to come across a lot of newspaper guys whotook racing pictures but they didn’t love horses – and theynever really wanted to, it was just another job and fair play,they were usually doing three different jobs in a day.

The one major difference with racing photographers todayis that the ones now are passionately interested. The amountof time and effort that the lads give to trying to be the bestphotographer they can be is amazing.

So passion for the subject is a big part of what you do?EB: I got fired out of Royal Ascot so many times by a formerclerk of the course that I was ordered to appear in his office,on a non-racing day and on my day off. I stood there in frontof him – he didn’t ask me to sit down – and he told me hewas fed up having problems with me and that I was moretrouble than the rest of the photographers put togetherbecause I kept standing in the wrong place.

I said to him, “Well, why do you think that is? It’s probablybecause I care two or three times more about this subjectthan anybody else.” And I did.

I used to get these letters from a guy, which I should havereplied to but never did. The final letter he sent asked mehow I took the pictures I took. He’d decided to get a cameraand said, ‘I know what I want to show but I don’t know howto do it’, and that he was giving up. I wish I had written backto him and said, ‘You have now won 70% of the battle if youcan see what you want to take.’ That’s the difficult bit.

George, what’s to stop me going up to Newmarket racestoday and taking a good racing shot, especially in thisdigital age?George Selwyn: Well, you could technically stand about twoor three furlongs after the finish, stand on top of the hill, doa panoramic view, shoot the thing at a 1,000th at 5.6 at 5/6,200ASA and get a perfectly adequate picture, assuming youget the exposure right, of horses toddling up to the winningpost with the grandstand on the right.

You might think that’s great but for me I couldn’t doanything with that picture. Nobody would want it, theywould want good action of the Group 1 races. You need avariety of pictures, showing the race emerging, but also tightin on the winner.

Edward Whitaker: The way I take a picture, you have got toshoot largely against background. The really goodhorseracing pictures are against very clean backgrounds, orthe background adds to the actual subject.

Today (at Newmarket on Cheveley Park and Middle Parkday), it’s rainy, it’s grey. So the object is to try to bring outthe definition in the horseflesh, correct exposure, beautifulcolours – in fact, colours can be beautiful if you are shootingagainst a dark background. Here at Newmarket, it’s open,it’s quite flat, so it’s quite hard to find that background, youhave got a problem with white hospitality tents on that farrail, then there’s signage, which is a huge problem forphotographers but obviously is essential to the sport.

So what you have is really the grass. Hence you giveyourself the best chance by a bit of elevation. Ed (Byrne) hasgot the hugest stepladders of all us, so he’ll be high on his

ladders and he’ll be shooting the action down onto the grass.It’s going to liven up the horseflesh, the silks and the jockeys.

We all have our own little agendas. Me, working for a dailynewspaper, I might be shooting to a given shape.Composition is very important. Head-on, for example, yougive yourself the best chance of getting an upright picture.

So we are looking for clean backgrounds, sharp images,filling the frame. You have got really a very small amount ofusage within the frame, so filling the frame is very much atechnique that you learn from shooting on film.

A lot of people have come into photography withoutshooting on film. You can shoot an image, pull it up on acomputer and it’s adequate. But it’s not a real technique.

You say digital photography doesn’t require as muchtechnique as shooting on film, but surely it makes thejob easier?EW: Yes, because of autofocus. Largely in actionphotography, the autofocus system has totally transformedthings.

Trevor Jones: At Cheltenham I once gave a camera to myassistant, who is not a trained photographer but knows herway around horses much better than anyone here.

Because the last fence had a hoarding on it I went to thesecond last. I didn’t get much of a picture but at the last thishorse hits the fence and does cartwheels. I think, ‘Ah well,Laura is there with her autofocus’. But she didn’t get thepicture.

So autofocus is good to a degree, but just giving someonean autofocus camera doesn’t answer all the questions. I thinkit takes away the need for that technique that you used toneed. A digital file can be worked on, whereas a colourtransparency, if you haven’t got it there, there’s nothing youcan do.

EW: When I took ‘the four As’ (a famous picture of theblanket finish to the 1982 Arc won by Akiyda, with Ardrosssecond, Awaasif third and April Run fourth), you never hadsuch a skinny filly as the winner and her nose was virtuallytouching the edge of the frame. It was that tight to get thefour in. Basically, that was just luck, to get them all in frame.The new equipment takes a lot of the luck out of it becauseyou can edit your picture afterwards (you could, for example,zoom in on a digital image to create a much closer crop thanyou had originally, thereby negating the need for the ‘luck’Byrne had with his Arc picture).

And Trevor, you specialise in bloodstock photography aswell. What do you try to bring to that sphere?TJ: I have a completely non-horsey background so I try touse my experience with other sports to take a stallion andmake it look like an athlete. One way of doing that is to havethe stallion walked around for some time before the pictureso that he is warmed up and his veins are popping out. Ithelps him stand out in what otherwise is a flattish picture.

I did it with Motivator (the picture appeared on page 13 oflast month’s Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder) and SirMichael Oswald, who used to manage the Royal Studs, calledit the finest stallion picture he’d seen, so I must be doingsomething right.

When you are advertising a stallion it’s very important toget the conformation pose just right…TJ: Yes, stallions can obviously be quite twitchy so you can be



George SelwynAs the retained, and highly valued, photographerfor Thoroughbred Owner & Breeder, GeorgeSelwyn plays a central role in our attempts tocapture racing’s colour and glory.

“The good thing about shooting for a monthlyis that you have more scope for in-depthcoverage, you have the time to try somethingdifferent,” he says.

Although he comes from an unlikely background – his father was a classical oboist –Selwyn left school at 16 to work in a dark room.A subsequent six-month spell as a stable ladended when “I realised fairly soon I wasn’t goingto be a jockey” and Selwyn returned tophotography. “It started very haphazardly in theearly days but in 1973 I got my first picture intwo papers,” he recalls.

The importance of light is demonstrated withSelwyn’s February 2008 photo of the waterjump at Leicester. “You can only do that at acertain time of year,” he says. “I like the way thesun is framed by the water and I don’t think itwould have worked nearly as well without thatsplash.”

Selwyn has also chosen the “brotherlysymmetry” of Pat and Paul Eddery, taken atRoyal Ascot using a slow shutter speed, and“France’s own Frankie Dettori”, ChristopheSoumillon, whose camera awareness is aphotographer’s dream.

The last race of the day atLeicester in February this year:capturing the right light is the

photographer’s holy grail

Number one:ChristopheSoumillon

Paul (nearside) and Pat Eddery in action

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Trevor JonesAfter leaving school with one ‘O’ level, Jonesworked on building sites and at an opticians for18 months before he switched to workingbehind the counter at a camera shop inEastbourne.

He became involved in the photographystudio upstairs, developing his interest byjoining a local agency, before switching toLondon’s Hampstead & Highgate Express.Having worked also for Today newspaper,Jones has since contributed to specialist racingpublications such as Thoroughbred Owner &Breeder, Pacemaker, and Racing Post.

The main picture of Frankie Dettori was takenafter he won the 1999 Sussex Stakes on Aljabrand marked one of Jones’s last big shoots usingfilm rather than digital. Unusually in daylight, healso used a flash to make the most of the bluethat dominates the image. Dettori has ordered“thousands” of prints to accompany autographrequests.

Similarly, John Magnier is reported to haveJones’s Sadler’s Wells image hanging on one ofhis many walls. The crop is “pretty much as Ishot it”, according to Jones.

“You’re conscious of the value of the horseand the eyes in the back of your head when you take a picture like that. You don’t want topush your luck. So aim to have just two or threenice shots. This was Sadler’s Wells in hisprime.”

The image below of a Newmarket Julyevening meeting was the result of years oftrying. “It was one of those rare occasions whenall the elements came together,” says Jones. “Allthe clouds give it a ‘grungy’ feel that bring outthe colours. No matter how many times I try, Iknow it can’t be bettered.”


“No matter how manytimes I try, I know thispicture can’t be bettered”



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standing around for half an hour waiting for the right shot.Like all these things, until you start doing it you think it’s apiece of cake: just another picture of a horse. A boringpicture of a horse standing still, but it’s not that easy!

EB: It amazes me that people don’t always do a proper jobwith their stallions, like the people who stand a stallion for£2,000 or £3,000. They get some idiot from down the roadto take a picture with his Instamatic and that’s exactly what itlooks like. I always say, ‘For God’s sake, spend a little bit ofone covering fee and get it done properly.’

I wanted to ask you all about your favourite places,horses and people to photograph. George, having seenyou take pictures of the Grand National fences inFebruary when they were just stumps, I presume Aintreemust be up there...why do you get so excited about it?GS: Basically because it’s such a unique event and I have beencovering it for so long. No picture is the same, with thepossible exception of Valentine’s. The light is always sodifferent and then there is the danger…you just hope everyhorse and rider returns safely.

And your favourite person?GS: Lester Piggott’s face when he’s not smiling.

What about you Ed?EB: That’s very difficult…the difference between the horsesand the characters in racing is that the people can talk forthemselves. I have always felt much more pushed towardsdoing the talking for the horses. I have never been thatbothered about the people. The face that I remember withcharacter was Angel Penna. He had an amazing, weatheredface to photograph. Without the horse, none of us wouldhave a job.

Edward?EW: Face, Tony McCoy because he’s got the face of a fighter.He has amazing features, timeless features. His face willalways look the same. It’s the cheekbones, the skeletal look,but it’s hard, there’s a real hard grit about him. I like that. Buthe’s also a kind guy as well. A total winner and he goesthrough it every year.

The horse would be Danehill. He was the most majesticstallion I’ve ever seen (see page 29).

And Trevor?TJ: I have heroes possibly more than favourite faces. SteveCauthen and Henry Cecil. They both make great pictureswithout necessarily having gaunt or lined faces. You couldlook at a picture of a finish from across the room and seewhich rider is Steve Cauthen. I spent a lot of time with him inKentucky so when you get to know someone you want themto win as a result. It’s along the same lines with Henry Cecil; Iam just itching for him to have another Group 1 winner so Ican go and photograph the flag at Warren Place again (whichis raised every time the stable has a Group 1 winner).

In terms of stallions? Sadler’s Wells.The picture I have givenyou is of him powering around his paddock (see opposite).

EW: The good ones really liked to be photographed.

EB: Like great sportsmen, great horses make greatpictures…Arkle, Mill House, Secretariat. They are the picturespeople look at.

Frankie Dettori celebrates winningthe 1999 Sussex Stakes with Aljabr

Sadler’s Wells struts his stuff inthe Coolmore paddock in 1998


One thing that strikes me is how responsible you have tobe in terms of injured jockeys and horses. How consciousdo you have to be to the sensitivities of others?GS: An awful lot, I think.

TJ: I was at Cheltenham one day and there was a horse lyingon the floor, probably dead. And a girl from the local paperwas taking the picture. I said to her, ‘Excuse me, you have gota picture of a dead horse…you really don’t need it and whyare you doing it? It is so intrusive. What is the point ofphotographing a dead horse?’

George, I know you had pictures of poor old GeorgeWashington at Monmouth Park and that you wouldn’thave let me use them even if I’d wanted to... GS: I did take a couple of pictures before the screens went up.It was obvious that he was fatally ill by the way he wasstanding. But I thought ‘the picture’ was of Mick Kinanewalking away holding his saddle and number cloth which toldthe story, without needing to use any gruesome pictures.

I know there was one photographer who did go behind thescenes and take pictures, which the Breeders’ Cup organiserswere very upset about.

EW: The bible of sports photography, which is SportsIllustrated, their best ever coverage of racing, the Breeders’Cup in particular, was of a dead horse, Go For Wand. So themindset of a lot of photographers, because people want tomake a living, is to capture something that might bepublished, albeit in totally wrong circumstances. So maybethat was his excuse.

TJ: You might have taken a picture that turns out to be a horsedying, but once you have twigged what’s been going on, it’shard to justify using it.

EB: You might have a really fantastic fall picture which youwould have every right to use. But if the horse dies, bin it. Iam my own editor. I was censured only once at The Telegraphin nearly 17 years there as a contracted freelancer. There wasthis big campaign about the safety of horses at the GrandNational. Funnily enough it was in two hurdle races on theFriday that horses were killed. Away the horses went in theknackers van, but I didn’t take any pictures. The picture deskasked: “Have we got these pictures?” I said: “You’ve come tothe wrong person, I don’t do things like that”. They gotsome pictures from the Liverpool Echo in the end but if that’swhat it takes to earn a living, I don’t want anything to dowith it. No way.

GS: I remember Brown Trix when he died, being draggedout of the ditch at Becher’s Brook (in the 1989 National).That was a very dramatic picture. What happened? Theychanged the structure of the fence to make it safer.

EB: It wasn’t necessary to have that ditch. There was a guyholding his head out of the water.

GS: But it made great pictures?

EB: It was the only time I have ever done such a thing, but Igave the pictures to the RSPCA of him falling into the ditchand being pulled out. I said I would never go to anotherGrand National until the fence was changed. It was changedthe next year, thank God.

Ed ByrneHaving turned 70 in October, Ed Byrnedescribes himself as in “semi-retirement”, butsuch a tag belies the impact he has had onhorseracing photography, not least throughhis seminal picture of Pendil’s soaring leap atKempton in 1973.

The pictures he has chosen here reflect hislong-term involvement in the sport, showing ablack and white of Phil Tuck completing acircuit with the horse’s headgear hanginguselessly under his belly, right up to a pictureof a theatrical fall from Leopardstown lastChristmas. Note how the signage intrudes onthe picture.

The Irish course figures appropriatelybecause it was where many of the cows thatwere reared on his family’s farm in Blackrock,Dublin, used to graze.

Byrne’s love of France allowed him tocapture the juxtaposition of the chateau atPompadour, built for and named after themistress of Louis VI, and the racecourse thatit overlooks. While the jumping track blendsin quite well with the chateau, the all-weathersurface is positively incongruous. “It’s the oldand the new and you couldn’t get a betterillustration of it,” says Byrne.

Byrne, who recently received the GeorgeEnnor Trophy for Outstanding Achievement,together with fellow photographers AlecRussell and Gerry Cranham, recalls: “Fromthe time I could walk I never wanted to doanything else than just be around horses."

Although "pretty wild" as a child, he usedto collect newspaper pictures of racehorses,using the Yellow Pages as his scrapbook.

Byrne says: “The sad thing is I never keptthe captions of the races because I couldn’tread them. I went to a gaelic school anddidn’t learn English until I was ten."

He is also proof that hunger, dedicationand enthusiasm are as vital to a career as anytraining or qualifications.

Having left school at 15 to work as amechanic, Byrne moved to England in 1962to work as a bus conductor.

Soon after, he married Ellie and bought acamera, “a tiny Ilford Sportsman”, to takepictures for their honeymoon in Ireland.

It was the first camera that Byrne hadowned and the start of a passion that hasnever dimmed. “All I have ever wanted to dois show everybody else what I could see inhorses,” he says. “You might think it’s an easything, but it’s not.”



Phil Tuck jumps the last, having completed a circuit without bridle or

blinkers, both hanging under the saddle

The old and the new atPompadour racecourse

“All I want to do is to show everyone else whatI can see in horses”


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experienced this year mirrors thatof the bear market for bloodstockin the mid-1970s, which was alsocaused by an external shockoriginating in the wider economy,the recovery should prove to be agood deal swifter than that whichfollowed on from the ending of thenext bull market, in the mid-1980s.

In that case, the correction led toover five years of falling prices,albeit on a much more modestscale than this year.

Notwithstanding the decline invalues, many prospective buyerswere surprised at the level ofcompetition they encounteredwhen looking for mares,particularly at the higher end of themarket. At the end of the sale anumber of high value ordersremained outstanding. Thisconfirms the pattern of recentyears, whereby top class mares andfillies out of training attract a

premium price in excess of thatwhich commercial producers,looking to the values of theirprospective foals, could justify.

Looking to the future, theposition of those aspiring toproduce for the top of the market islikely to be further strengthened,relative to those producing, eitherby choice or the misfortune ofnature, cheaper horses.

Not only has demand held upbetter at the top end of the market,costs are also likely to fall more.With nomination fees beingreduced broadly in line withbloodstock values, those foals oryearlings where the nomination feeis a higher proportion of the totalcost – which by definition will bethe offspring of more expensivestallions – will enjoy a greater dropin their production costs than thosewhere the relatively fixed costs ofkeep make up the bulk of thebreeder’s expense.

The experience of both this year’syearling and foal sales hashighlighted the extent to whichhorses are being produced whichcannot now even cover the costswhich they accrue between entryfor the sale and passing through thering, let alone the cost ofproducing them. That is the caseeven if the nomination was free andno allowance for any depreciationof the mare is taken into account.

While the speed of the downturnin both the real world and thebloodstock world may have takeneveryone by surprise, with entriesfor the December Sales havingclosed before the collapse ofLehman Brothers, in 2009 the salescompanies will need to consider ifit is in either their financialinterests, or those of their clients,to continue putting on days wherethe returns are so small.

While many of us in the industrymay have been aware that for yearswe have been producing morehorses than the market could take,overproduction was in some ways arational response to increasingprices. Just as a rising oil pricemakes it profitable to drill frompreviously uneconomic oil wells, sorising prices at the yearling salescaused breeders to produce frommares which previously they wouldhave shunned. As prices fall andthese mares are taken out ofproduction, not only will breeders

benefit, so too should the breed.The December Sales helped

reinforce the message that themarket no longer has a bottom. Allweek there was evidence of maresbeing worth less than the cost ofthe foals they were carrying. Thatbreeders were willing to sell themshows an acceptance of theirrelevance of historic costs in afalling market, when all a breedershould be concerned with is ananimal’s future earning potential.

There are at least some signs ofrealism: a number of studs inBritain, Ireland and America havealready had to reduce the feeswhich they had announced asrecently as November.

For British breeders the equationhas been complicated by currencymovements, which in the 12months to the end of Novemberhave led to a 14% fall in the value ofsterling against the euro and a 25%devaluation relative to the dollar.

Where stallion managers in themajor markets of Britain, Irelandand North America have reducedtheir fees by similar amounts in

“Even allowing for the decline invalues, many prospective buyerswere surprised at the level ofcompetition they encountered”

local currencies, the result is thatstallions standing in Britain havebecome appreciably cheaper relativeto their overseas competitors. Theadvantage for British stallions reallyhas to be emphasised and marketedaggressively.

Throughout the latter half of2008 bloodstock values have fallenpretty much in line with other assetclasses, like equities and property.

Given that horses are a luxuryproduct dependent ondiscretionary income, it is bothsurprising, and encouraging for thefuture, that they have shown suchresilience, which is indicative of thelong-term commitment of so manyin the industry. While any recoveryin bloodstock values is likely to bedependent on a return to moregeneral economic prosperity, atleast the scale of the shock providedby this downturn may have createdthe conditions necessary for thatrecovery to take place.


the next generation...

Top left:b.c Razzle (13/4/08)30,000gns, bought by David Brown

Top right:b.c. Right Answer (14/2/08)17,000gns, bought by Thomas Whitehead

Bottom left:b.c. ex Cyclone Flyer (9/2/08)16,000gns, bought by Jill Lamb B’stock

Pictures taken 13th and 14th August

First foals sold at the December Sales averaged in excess of7 times his fee.

Fee for 2009: £3,000 October 1st SLF

the next generation...

Enquiries: Terry or Margaret Holdcroft or Mark Pennell, Bearstone Stud, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9 4HF

Tel: 01630 647197 (office) 01270 812345 (home) Mobile: 07974 948755e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.bearstonestud.co.uk

or Martin PercivalTel: 01284 735322 Mobile: 07810 812 553 e-mail: [email protected]

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Tattersalls Breeding Stock

£4 million to £8,796,661 from£12,853,885.

� Both the foal and breeding stocksales were hit by a large number ofwithdrawals made by wary vendors.A total of 714 lots (26% of thecatalogue) were withdrawn thisyear, compared to 535 (17.4%) lastyear.

The Lynam View Bloodstock economist John Lynamproduced a daily assessment of thebreeding stock sales. Here are some ofhis key points.

Day one saw 27 lots make at least100,000gns, compared to 36 last year;14 lots made at least 200,000gns,compared to 18 last year; seven lotsmade at least 400,000gns, comparedto 11 last year. Only 32% of the maresin foal covered their basic costs.

On day two, 35 lots made at least100,000gns, compared to 85 in 2007,while 17 lots made 200,000gns,compared to 48 last year. Seven lotsmade 400,000gns (18 last year). Onthe same day, 49% of mares coveredtheir basic costs. Unrealistic vendors ora tough market? Your call.

On day three, only 29% of the mares infoal managed to cover their basis costsof nomination fee plus £5,000 keep;32% of those offered failed to sell. Theday’s average was up by 17.5% to46,358gns but the median was down54% to 13,000gns. Perplexed? It’sbecause more good horses sold onthis day.

being knocked down to JohnWarren for 500,000gns.

� German-born and Monaco-basedAndreas Putsch was another bigspender. Using US agent CecilSeaman, he paid 650,000gns forLancashire Oaks winner AnnaPavlova to head to his recently-purchased Haras de Saint Pair duMont in Normandy.

� The December Sale turnover of49,901,250gns was the lowestsince 1999. Meanwhile, Tattersalls’2008 turnover fell by 77.3 milliongns to 167.6 million gns. Thecompany’s commission fell by over

Top lotsHorse Vendor Buyer Price gns

Saoirse Abu (3f Mr Greeley) Glebe House Stables John Ferguson 1,950,000

Lady Marian (3f Nayef) Ronald Rauscher John Ferguson 1,800,000

Princesse Dansante (4m King’s Best) Castlebridge Consignment John Ferguson 1,700,000

Unsung Heroine (3f High Chaparral) Thomastown Castle Stables De Burgh/Farrington 950,000

Anna Pavlova (5m Danehill Dancer) Musley Bank Stables Cecil Seaman 650,000

Arch Swing (4f Arch) Currabeg Stables Shadwell Estate Company 600,000

Reflective (5m Seeking The Gold) John Troy Anthony Stroud 550,000

Tenderly (9m Danehill) New England Stud Gestut Fahrhof 525,000

Our Queen Of Kings (11m Arazi) Marston Stud John Warren 500,000

So Silk (4m Rainbow Quest) Eydon Hall Farm Fittocks Stud 480,000

Aggregate 33,355,150gns (-52%); Sold 610 (67.5% clearance);Average 54,681gns (-40%); Median 12,500gns (-45.6%)

Home runArch Swing was bought by MagsO’Toole for owner Pat Garvey as afoal for $55,000, was bought in for€45,000 as a yearling, and went onto win more than £200,000 inprize-money. She was sold toShadwell for 600,000gns.

ReactionRonald Rauscher: “Lady Marianobviously went very well but forother horses there was nobodythere; these included mares whohad produced Group winners inBritain. Last year they would havemade double the money at least. Ifyou didn’t tick all the boxes, and Imean everything – conformation,broodmare sire, covering sire andpage – there was nothing, and it isgoing to get even more select. Themarket in Europe compared toAmerica is small if you take thenumber of players at the top end.We are lagging behind the States bytwo or three years because theirfoal crop has been reducing whileours goes up.”

Highlights� The sale was more reliant thanever on the Maktoum family. JohnFerguson bought all three seven-figures lots, while UnsungHeroine, knocked down to Hubiede Burgh for 950,000gns, isexpected to race for SheikhHamdan Al Maktoum in Australiawhen joining trainer David Hayes.

� Top-end trade was noticeablylighter than at last year’soutstanding sale. In 2007, 69 filliesand mares made 200,000gns ormore, but this year there were 36.

� Away from the Maktoum family,German-born Andreas Jacobs wasone of the biggest top-endspenders. His purchases included525,000gns mare Tenderly, boughtby the family’s German farmGestut Fahrhof, and Our QueenOf Kings, who will head toNewsells Park Stud (set up byJacobs’s late father Klaus) after


Bay 1999 15.3 h.h. by Charnwood Forest - Breakaway (Song)

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First foals realised up to 45,000gns

First yearlings AVERAGED £22,950 at DBS and TattersallsBook 1 with a top price of £44,100

GROUP 1 WINNER of £1,500,000from the Warning sire line of Group 1 stallions Piccolo and Averti

PRECOCIOUS - Group winner at 2CONSISTENT - Group winner every year he raced from 2-5CLASSY - International Group 1 winner

A DARLEY STALLIONSTANDING AT BEARSTONE

First two-year-olds in 2009 - now that’s something to look forward to!Fee: £3,000 October 1st SLF

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Tattersalls December Foals

for an owner with William Knight.She was offered from BarronstownStud, as she had been when making€280,000 at the Goffs Million Saleearlier in the autumn.

� The 1,997,000gns yearlingaggregate and 19,388gns averagewere the lowest for this sale since2001. The median of 8,500gnsdropped by 43% on last year, whilethe 55% clearance rate comparedwith 66% 12 months ago.

� There were 28 six-figure foals,compared to 59 in 2007. HolyRoman Emperor fared best of thenewcomers, with three100,000gns-plus offerings, headedby a 425,000gns colt bought byCoolmore.

� After buying a handful of maresfor non-paying convicted fraudsterMichael Baker at last year’sDecember Sale, agent CharlieGordon-Watson now owns PrixVermeille winner Sweet Stream.Her Monsun filly foal recouped440,000gns of the 1.1 million gnsher mother had cost.

The Lynam ViewSeven foals made 200,000gns,compared to 20 last year.

On day three, 59 of the 215 foalsoffered managed to cover their costs.Withdrawals rose to 22% from 16%.Some people couldn’t face reality.

Day four saw 42.3% of foals make aprofit (nomination fee plus £5,000keep).

£1,500 for them over the firstcouple of days.”

Highlights� Galileo dominated at the top endof the market, accounting for six ofthe top ten lots. Demi O’Byrnebought three of them, PaulShanahan and Timmy Hyde gotone each, while County Kildare-based Eugene McDermottpurchased the sale’s dearest resaleprospect in the shape of a200,000gns brother to St Legersecond The Last Drop.

� Just as at the Goffs NovemberSale, the bottom-end foal tradereached an unprecedented low.There was a clearance rate of just40% on the opening day, whenturnover dropped by 75%.

� The one-day December yearlingsale was topped by a 170,000gnsSinndar filly bought by Liam Norris

Aggregate 14,549,100gns (-49.3%); Sold 562 (60.2% clearance rate);Average 25,888gns (-29%); Median 8,750gns (-56%)Home run Sitara was bought for just10,000gns at the 2002 DecemberSale from Fittocks Stud by RobertPocock, who owns Stringston Farmin Somerset. Ten black-type horseshave appeared in the pedigree sinceand he sold a Galileo colt out ofher for 380,000gns to DemiO’Byrne.

ReactionTed Voute: “The last three dayswere actually better than I wasexpecting, I didn’t think it wouldbe that strong. When you thinkwhat’s happening in the rest of theworld, we actually got off lightly bybeing 50% down. Other businessesare much worse off. I’m probablymore positive than some peoplebecause we had a good salegenerally but the sad thing for mewas that people who had foals thathad cost £20,000 to produce incovering fees and keep were getting

Top lotsSex, pedigree Vendor Buyer Price gns

f Monsun–Sweet Stream Voute Sale John Ferguson 440,000

c Holy Roman Emperor–Tarascon Churchtown House Stud Demi O`Byrne 425,000

c Galileo–Sitara Stringston Farm Demi O`Byrne 380,000

f Galileo–Doula Marston Stud Demi O`Byrne 280,000

f Galileo–Alessia Ballintry Stud Demi O`Byrne 210,000

c Oasis Dream–Merle West Blagdon Stud Shadwell 200,000

c Galileo–Epping Newtown Stud Kennycourt Stud 200,000

f Galileo–Mermaid Island Norelands Stud Ashtown House 190,000

c Galileo–Honorine Trickledown Stud Camas Park Stud 180,000

c Oasis Dream–Alexandrine St Simon Stud Shadwell 180,000



Goffs NovemberAggregate €798,100 (-46%); Sold 815 (74% clearance rate);Average €21,838 (-28%); Median €12,000 (-37%)Home runBalanka was bought from the AgaKhan for €60,000 at the 2007Goffs November Sale by McKeeverSt Lawrence. The Dalakhani fillyshe was carrying was resold for€190,000 by Charlie and AliceMason’s Silfield Bloodstock.

ReactionBobby O’Ryan: “There wasnobody there for the rubbish foals,but if people had seen them theywould know why they were notselling and there was nothingwrong with the market overall.Anything decent was selling finebut people didn’t want the rest,which is as it should be.”

Highlights� George Washington’s only foalpredictably attracted plenty ofinterest. The filly out of Flawlesslywas bred by Italian Stefano Lucianiand sold through the Irish NationalStud. Gerry Burke of GlidawnStud, who specialises in pinhookingfillies, was the buyer at €280,000.

� Michael Finn offered a pair of

Top foalsSex, pedigree Vendor Buyer Price €

f George Washington–Flawlessly Irish National Stud Gildawn Stud 280,000

c Dalakhani–Balanka Silfield Bloodstock Camas Park Stud 190,000

f Dalakhani–Etizaan Jockey Hall Stud Rathmoyle Export 165,000

c Shamardal–Indian Express Ballylinch Stud BBA Ireland 130,000

c Marju–Princess Mood Collegelands John Ferguson 120,000

f Exceed And Excel–Wolf Cleugh Ringfort Stud Lynn Lodge Stud 120,000

c Montjeu–Najmati Riversfield Stud Ashtown House Stud 115,000

f Exceed And Excel–Flamanda Banagh House Stud John Ferguson 105,000

c Elusive Quality–Am I Fortbarrington Stud Meadowlands Stud 105,000

f Danehill Dancer–Sniffle River Downs Stud Kern/Lillingston 105,000

Top breeding stockHorse Vendor Buyer Price €

Four Sins (4m Sinndar) Aga Khan Studs John McCormack 620,000

Chiming (10m Danehill) J K Thoroughbreds Marlhill House Stud 240,000

Bestowal (3f Unbridled’s Song) Darley Emerald Bloodstock 240,000

Almatinka (4m Indian Ridge) Aga Khan Studs James Delahooke 130,000

Kassana (14m Shernazar) Aga Khan Studs Barronstown Stud 130,000

Covet (8m Polish Precedent) Darley MAB Agency 130,000

Leo’s Spirit (5m Fantastic Light) Kilcarn Stud Christopher Maye 115,000

Dixie Girl (3f Green Desert) Aga Khan Studs MAB Agency 110,000

Rayina (3f Sinndar) Aga Khan Studs Spratstown Stud 100,000

Million Spirits (4m Invincible Spirit) Kilabbey Stud Sarah Callanan 92,000

Orpen twin colt foals fromDrummond House Stud out of themare Fancied. They were bothunsold at €2,000.

� Goffs’ main shareholder the AgaKhan once again played a majorpart in the breeding stock sale’ssuccess. His studs consigned five ofthe top ten lots and sold 31 maresand fillies for €1.72 million, 22% ofthe whole sale’s turnover. Darley’s42 lots offered accounted for afurther 20% of the trade.

� Blandford Stakes winner FourSins was a rare sales purchase by theAga Khan when costing €120,000as a yearling at Goffs in 2005. Shetopped the sale when bought for€620,000 by John McCormack forJapanese clients.

� Swordlestown Stud, whosefounder Cathal Ryan died this year,offered several choice mares atGoffs and Tattersalls through J KThoroughbreds. US Grade 3winner Chiming was bought for€260,000 by Eddie Irwin’sMarlhill House Stud.

� Gloucestershire-based DominicBurke, who bred ChampionHurdle winner Katchit, wasanother shopping for maresthrough agent James Delahooke.He bought Almatinka for€130,000 from the Aga Khan’sdraft.

The Lynam ViewOn day two of the foal sale, 9% of lotscovered their costs; on day three it was13.7%; 23.5% on day four; 43% onday five.

Overall, the clearance rate fell from61.7% to 50%, the median fell by 44%to €10,000, and the gross fell by 51%to €10,058,100.

One Galileo foal went through the ringthis year, compared to 15 last year,when he had five of the top ten lots.

This year one foal sold for €200,000 orhigher, as opposed to four in 2007; 11lots sold for at least €100,000,compared to 41 last year. Only one ofthe top six lots was by a Coolmorestallion, compared to all six 12 monthsago.

“There was nobody therefor the rubbish foals butif you saw them you’dknow why. Anythingdecent was selling fine” – Bobby O’Ryan



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Keeneland NovemberAggregate $185,552,300 (-45.6%); Sold 3,019 (72.1% clearance rate);Average $61,462 (-39.0%); Median $20,000 (-42.9%)Home run Hystericalady (pictured right) made$125,000 as a yearling atKeeneland in 2004, and earned$2.4 million in prize-money beforebeing sold to John Ferguson for$3m.

ReactionEamonn Reilly, BBA Ireland:“You really had to wade throughthe catalogue because there werenot many pedigrees that suitedEurope. There were noticeably lessEuropean pinhookers there butthey were all after the same thing. Igot two foals by Speightstown, thesire of Lord Shanakill, but they willboth be kept to race.”

Highlights� Taylor Made headed theconsignors’ table after getting$31,894,400 for 322 lots sold.

Top lotsHorse Vendor Buyer Price $

Hystericalady (5m Distorted Humor) Taylor Made Sales Agency John Ferguson 3,000,000

Away (11m Unbridled’s Song) Three Chimneys Sales John Ferguson 2,500,000

Mushka (3f Empire Maker) Eaton Sales Brushwood Stable 2,400,000

Shadow Cast (7m Smart Strike) Lane’s End John Ferguson 2,300,000

Baroness Thatcher (4m Johannesburg) Eaton Sales Patrick L Biancone Racing 1,800,000

Oatsee (11m A P Indy) Belvedere Farm Inc My MeadowView LLC 1,550,000

Apasionata (10m Affirmed) Taylor Made Sales Agency SKAS 1,500,000

Bernardini-Teeming Hill ‘n Dale Sales Agency Chesapeake Partners 1,475,000

Kiss A Miss (10m El Corredor) Hill ‘n Dale Sales SKAS 1,400,000

Romance Is Diane (4m In Excess) Taylor Made Sales Agency Adena Springs Farm 1,350,000

Indeed, the five biggest salesagencies – Taylor Made, EatonSales, Lane’s End, Hill ‘n’ Dale andThree Chimneys – accounted for44% of turnover and 29.8% of thelots sold.

� John Ferguson ended up theleading buyer with seven lots for$9.01m, including three of the topfour lots.

� Reiley McDonald of Eaton Salessigned for the dearest weanling, a$1.475m Bernardini filly.McDonald was buying on behalf ofChesapeake Partners, a syndicate looking to buy top classfillies.

� The 2002 Prix d’Ispahan winnerBest Of The Bests has moved toCanada and he had two maresoffered from Bernard

McCormack’s Cara Bloodstock.The ex-Barry Hills trained SookeLady brought $10,000, whilePugilistic realised $8,500.

“There were not manypedigrees suited to Europe.There were noticeably lesspinhookers but they wereall after the same thing”– Eamonn Reilly


● Dual Gr.1 winner (10-12f) at 3 and 4 years.● 2nd Gr.1 at 2. Total £389,848. TFR 121.● Multiple Group/Classic winners with his first crop.● The Full-Brother to Champion Sire GALILEO.

Britain's Leading Sire of Chasers

Fee: £3,000

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David Shekells (above)Old Mill Stud “Librettist looks interesting. One of ourmares had a foal by him and it was the bestshe’s ever had from three or four foals, sowe’ve got two in foal to him this year. I thinkhe could end up with some nice yearlings.”

Bill DwanThe Castlebridge Consignment“We sold two Sleeping Indians at Goffs,who sold well and were really goodwalkers. I’d say they could be early sorts.Holy Roman Emperor is another stallion Ilike a lot and I think Iffraaj could do wellnext year.”

James Delahooke (above)Agent“There’s one that stands out a mile andthat’s Shirocco. They’re very nice, well-made, good-walking horses. He’s obviouslynot going to be leading first-season sire butI think there will be some very nice yearlingsfrom him.”

Emma O’GormanBreeze-up pinhooker“There aren’t that many fast horses amongthe first-crop stallions but Majestic Missilewas a fast horse by Royal Applause, whohas done so well via Acclamation, so I thinkthey might be ones who will be out early.

His yearlings will be worth looking at.”

Clive Webb-Carter (above)Pedigree consultant “I think Shirocco’s a lovely horse and sowell put together – and he was obviously avery smart racehorse himself. The feedbackfrom the foal sales is that he’s producedsome nice foals and I think at the backendof the two-year-old season of his first-season runners I think he could have somegood performers. He would have coveredsome nice mares and I think he mightsurprise a few people with one or twosmart two-year-olds once his offspring startto race.”

Charlie Mason (above left) Silfield Bloodstock “Pressure will come from breeders. But thestallion farms have to make a pound or two aswell. I sold good foals by the right stallions andthey made a bit of money, but it is a differentstory at the bottom end with cheaper stallions.I think if fees are going to come down it will beat the lower end of the market. You might seestallions that were standing for £3,000dropping to £1,000, but I envisage stallions atthe £40,000 mark will stay the same.”

Jim Mitchell (above right)Beechgrove Stud“I think stallion fees want modifying

completely. The way I look at it, we are infor a tough two or three years and mareowners need a little help. Stallion ownersshould drop fees to be accommodating.”

Charlie Gordon-WatsonAgent“There has been a major improvement inwhat they were but they still need to comedown a bit more, especially at a higherlevel. But if they come down too far at thelower end it will encourage people to covermares they shouldn’t be breeding from.Market forces will ultimately solve theproblem but let’s not forget the marescovered this year will be producing the

yearling crop of 2010, so we are alwaystwo years behind. Hopefully, the currentsituation will make people sit up and realisethe harsh realities.”

David PowellCatridge Farm Stud“No they haven’t. In light of the six weeks ofsales ending at Tattersalls in Decemberthey need to come down, otherwise studsjust won’t be getting the mares. Otherstallion studs need to follow the lead ofShadwell, who announced a reduction ontheir fees, because the mares simply won’tbe covered unless prices come down.”

Ted VouteConsignor“The Irish National Stud set a great lead byreducing their fees, for instance droppingInvincible Spirit to €50,000, and I hope afew second-season sires, in particular, willfollow suit. Proven stallions like Pivotal andRoyal Applause, and the first-season sires,are fully booked and they are fine, but theothers need their fees to come down.Everyone needs to do it.”

VOXPOP

Which first-season sire with foals couldprove to be the ‘dark horse’ of its crop?Reporting by Ed Prosser, Emma Berry and David Morgan

Have stallion fees come down far enough?



ANNA PAVLOVA’S last publicappearance came on the Wednesdayof the December mares’ sale and,despite selling for 650,000gns, herdeparture caused mixed emotionsfor her owner/breeder RaymondCowie.

“I’m excited and alsodisappointed to lose her,” he saidafter she was sold to AndreasPutsch to join his farm in France.

“We’ve had so many wonderfuldays with her. I did considerbreeding from her but I was a bitworried she’d end up getting a kickfrom one of the other mares.”

Cowies’s other mares include twoof her half-sisters, the three-timewinner Cyclonic Storm and MarieCamargo, who is at home with himnear Chester for the winter but willgo back into training with RichardFahey next year.

Cowie’s association with Fahey,who trained Anna Pavlova to sixstakes wins including the Group 2Lancashire Oaks and Group 2 Prixde Royallieu, was established at theDoncaster St Leger Sales as thetrainer was starting out in England.

Cowie said: “I took the firsthorse I bred to Doncaster and

Tales from the front lineThe people behind the scenes with tales to tell

Richard said, ‘I like your filly but Ihaven’t got any money’.

“I told him to come and see meif she didn’t sell and that’s how wegot started together. He’s beenvery successful for me and we’vehad lots of fun.”

Cowie has been breedingracehorses for 14 years and racedAnna Pavlova with a syndicate offriends known as Galaxy Racing.

Her dam Wheeler’s Wonder diedlast year and the mare’s final foal,by Lucky Story, sold at the Octoberyearling sales for 48,000gns.

Despite bidding farewell to thefamily’s star turn, Cowie willcontinue to race her relations. Hehas a Reset yearling filly fromCyclonic Storm, who has also justjoined Fahey’s stable.

“I’ve named her True Love OfMine – it’s a bit sentimental but Ithink it’s because I knew Anna wasgoing,” added Cowie.

“I’ve named her True Love Of Mine –it’s a bit sentimental but I think it’sbecause I knew Anna was going”– Raymond Cowie



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inspired her love of the game with atrip to the Newmarket Links as ayoung child.

She said: “We lived in Dubai forfive years from when I was sevenand that’s when I started havingproper lessons. I’m only an amateurbut in the summer it’s full-time. Ihope one day I will turn profes-sional. I’m going to a tour schoolin January at La Manga.

“There was absolutely nopressure from my parents to gointo racing but that’s what’s greatabout working at Tattersalls as Ican be involved and stillconcentrate on my golf throughoutthe season.”

PITCHALL FARM STUD has a newrecruit from the December mares’sale and an exciting potential matefor its resident National Hunt sireMidnight Legend.

David and Kathleen Holmes,who run the Stratford-based stud,signed for Giving, a daughter of therecently deceased Madiyla and ahalf-sister to the dam of ChampionHurdler Katchit. The BloomsburyStud-consigned Generous marehad special appeal to jumpsbreeders as she is in foal toKatchit’s sire Kalanisi, but theimmediate family also boastsLingfield Oaks Trial winner MiracleSeeker and Burn The Breeze, also adecent Flat performer.

“We prefer a mare with dual-purpose possibilities,” said KathleenHolmes. “It’s an exciting familywith an awful lot happening.”

The couple plan to keep and racethe resultant foal if it is a filly and

THE JUDDMONTE hospitalitymarquee is always a draw duringthe marathon December salessession for much-needed warmthand sustenance, but it had extraappeal this year in the form of agolf competition, eventually wonby Michael Swinburn (longestdrive) and which raised £2,010 forthe Teenage Cancer Trust.

High up on the leaderboard wasHermione Fitzgerald, who hasworked as a runner at Tattersalls forthe last five years, a job whichdovetails perfectly with her otherrole as full-time amateur golfer.

“It’s very handy as it starts whenthe golf season finishes,” said the23-year-old, whose mother Barbararecently joined the Tattersallsmarketing team. Her brotherEdward also did a season bid-spotting in the sales ring last year.

“I find the mare sale the mostinteresting and I love feeling part ofit. You remember a horse goingthrough the ring and making a lotof money. I did the docket forSatwa Queen last year when shemade 3.4 million gns. I timed itwell and made sure I was on theright shift for all those big mares.”

The reigning Newmarket ladies’champion and former countychampion of Cambridgeshire isclose to being a scratch golfer, andcurrently plays off one, so she wasnot pleased to be overtaken in theJuddmonte competition byauctioneer Simon Kerins.

She is also on the lookout for anew caddy as she has ‘sacked’ herfather Lord John Fitzgerald, theLanwades racing manager, who

will probably sell if they end upwith a three-parts brother toKatchit, whose trainer Alan Kingalready handles a filly for them,named Call Me A Legend, by theirown stallion.

Holmes said: “Midnight Legendis flying – we’ve had lots of interestin him this year and his foals havebeen selling well. Giving is from areally nice middle-distance familyand is by Generous, who is a goodbroodmare sire, so we were reallypleased to get her.”

HENRIETTA MICHAEL has been aregular on the sales scene foralmost two decades through herassociation with Charlie Gordon-Watson and Darley, and hasrecently joined the McKeever StLawrence agency in Newmarket.

It’s been a busy year for Michael,who returned to Newmarket earlierthis year and spent the Flat seasonassisting one of the town’s newarrivals Gerard Butler by riding out,helping in the office andrepresenting the trainer at the races.

She had also been working as anindependent bloodstock advisoruntil joining MSL full-time.

“I still really love riding out,”said Michael.

“Fortunately, Gerard’s stringpulls out early enough for me to doso and then go on into the office.

“Mind you, I haven’t missed ittoo much while the sales have beenon and the mornings have been socold. I’m really enjoying being backin Newmarket and am very excitedabout working with the team atMcKeever St Lawrence.”

Hermione Fitzgerald Henrietta Michael



BargainhuntBreeders wanting a value-for-money stallion shouldconsider those entering their second term at stud Second-season sires can often be obtainedat a reduced rate compared with their firstseason. This despite the genes of thesestallions being the same, their ability asrunners not having altered and breedersautomatically possessing more informationabout them, principally concerning howmany mares were covered.

In this feature, we look at the qualitycollection of stallions who were retired tostud in Britain or Ireland at the end of 2007,

including their fees where they have beenannounced.

Nearly all are cheaper this time around,some significantly so, including high-profileduo Dylan Thomas and Manduro, whocertainly did not lack for patronage, leadingthe way in terms of mares covered lastseason.

Data about mares covered has beengleaned from Weatherbys’ publicationReturn of Mares.

Windsor Knot gains one of hisfour wins. He stands in Irelandfor €4,000 at Rossenarra Stud

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Amadeus Wolfb 2003 Mozart-Rachelle (Mark Of Esteem).Irish National Stud. €8,000Amadeus Wolf’s has been dropped by €2,000 on hisoriginal 2009 fee. He covered 143 mares, animpressive tally but not one that comes as any surprisegiven his impressive profile. The best of short-livedchampion sprinter Mozart’s progeny, he won theGimcrack Stakes and Middle Park Stakes as a juvenile,finished placed three times in Group 1 company atthree and captured the Duke of York Stakes at four. Heshould sire no shortage of runners who stay a mile, butundoubtedly part of his appeal is that he promises tobe a commercial proposition, with plenty of two-year-old performers.

Authorizedb 2004 Montjeu-Funsie (Saumarez).Kildangan Stud. €25,000After spending a year at Dalham Hall Stud at£25,000, Authorized has been switched to KildanganStud for €25,000, a cut in fee even allowing for thedrop in value of the pound against the euro. Mandurohas done the reverse trip. Authorized covered 141mares in his first season, including 17 from Darleyand 15 from Rabbah Bloodstock, with such leadingcommercial operations as Cheveley Park Stud andMeon Valley Stud also represented. To recapAuthorized’s marvellous achievements, he landed theRacing Post Trophy as a two-year-old, then the DanteStakes, Derby and Juddmonte International at three.


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AssertiveRichard Hannon – Trainer

“ I've trained 8 Bold Edge's and at least half a dozen

have won and they've all had plenty of ability.

The best of them, Assertive, is off to stud to replace Bold Edge.

He was a high-class Gr.2 winning sprinter and

just missed out on landing the Gr.1 Sprint Cup recently.

Extremely sound and robust, he's been a joy to train

and I will certainly look forward to seeing his yearlings!”

GROUP 2 & multiple Stakes Winning Sprinter at 2, 3, 4 & 5 yearsBEAT 60 individual Group Winners (10 Gr.1; 23 Gr.2; 27 Gr.3)2nd (nk) Gr.1 SPRINT CUP, 2008 –

beating ALL the colts.

WON £229,945 * Timeform 121 (final Black Book)

NEW SPRINTING SIRE 2009

Fee: £4,000(1st Oct with generous concessions for Stakes winning/Stakes producing mares)

Standing at: THROCKMORTON COURT STUD, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 2JX.

Contact: Peter or Simon Balding Tel: 079 57 868159 or 01386 462559 email: [email protected]

or: Martin Percival Tel: 01284 735322 Mobile: 078 10 812553 email: [email protected]

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the Queen Anne Stakes for earnings of nearly£750,000. Game, consistent and blessed with anexcellent turn of foot, he has a fair bit more pace thanstamina in his pedigree, so is an interesting dual-purpose stallion. He covered 39 mares in his firstseason.

Crosspeaceb 2002 Cape Cross-Announcing Peace(Danehill). Dairy House Stud. £1,000Crosspeace won six of his 29 starts from six furlongsto a mile and a half, notably the Listed Serlby Stakesat Doncaster and Glorious Stakes at Goodwood. Hewas also Pattern-placed several times and boasts anintriguing pedigree since he is inbred 3 x 3 to themost popular sire in modern European stallionpedigrees, Danzig. It is impossible to predict how farhis progeny will stay, which is quite a bonus forbreeders using any stallion.

Dark Angelgr 2005 Acclamation-Midnight Angel(Machiavellian). Morristown Lattin Stud.€7,500A rarity in covering a full book as a three-year-old afterbeing retired sound at the end of a juvenile campaignthat saw victories in the Mill Reef Stakes and MiddlePark Stakes, Dark Angel was in plenty of demand at€10,000 but has had his fee reduced to €7,500 forhis second season. His book consisted of 124 maresand, given his own speed and precocity, there mustbe every prospect of his progeny making a big markas youngsters. Acclamation continues to be a forcewith his two-year-olds, while Dark Angel’s damsire,Machiavellian, is rarely other than good news in apedigree.

Baltic Kingb 2000 Danetime-Lindfield Belle (Fairy King).Tally Ho Stud. €3,500Baltic King was as tough as they come and in a longcareer he won eight of his 49 starts, mostly inhandicap company but highlighted by Listed events atWindsor and Beverley. His sire, a decided influencefor speed, is also responsible for Vital Equine,Myboycharlie and Bushranger. Baltic King, whocovered 51 mares in 2008 and is out of a juvenilefive-furlong winner, is odds-on to get horses who dobest over short distances.

Cockney Rebelb 2004 Val Royal-Factice (Known Fact).National Stud. £8,000Cockney Rebel has also seen a reduction in his fee,from £10,000 to £8,000, having covered 65 mares inhis first season. He dominated the Classic milers of2007 until injury intervened, gaining emphaticvictories in the 2,000 Guineas and the Irish 2,000Guineas, delivering a striking turn of foot each time.Cockney Rebel was a decent two-year-old as well,finishing third in the Champagne Stakes. His sire ValRoyal stayed a mile and a quarter and that trip mustbe on the cards for Cockney Rebel’s runners, whocan be expected to show merit at two as well.

Court Masterpieceb 2000 Polish Precedent-Easy Option (PrinceSabo). Woodlands StudCourt Masterpiece started fairly modestly butimproved by leaps and bounds to become one of thebest of any age at around a mile, winning the Prix dela Foret in 2005 and the Sussex Stakes in 2006. Healso landed the Betfair Cup and finished runner-up in

Court Masterpiece improvedwith age to win Group 1 races at five and six

Crosspeace showed versatilityin his racing career, makinghim an interesting propositionfor breeders



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Dutch Artch 2004 Medicean-Halland Park Lass(Spectrum). Cheveley Park Stud. £6,000Dutch Art covered 120 mares in his initial season at£10,000, so cutting his fee dramatically to £6,000should make him even more of a draw. He was one ofthe fastest of Medicean’s progeny to date, with anunbeaten career at two culminating in victories in theGroup 1 Prix Morny and Middle Park Stakes. He wasalso beaten only half a length by Sakhee’s Secret inthe July Cup at three. If his progeny take after him, heshould be a major factor in the first-season sires tablein 2011. There is speed on the distaff side of hispedigree, since his dam is out of that very fastracemare Palacegate Episode.

Dylan Thomasb 2003 Danehill-Lagrion (Diesis).Coolmore Stud. €35,000Jump sires apart, Dylan Thomas led the way innumbers for the freshmen of 2008 with a quality bookof 170, including mares from such European giants asthe Aga Khan, Ballymacoll Stud, Dayton Investments,Haras d’Etreham and Meon Valley Stud. This waspredictable, since even at €50,000, the highest of all,he had great appeal on pedigree as well as form. By

a champion stallion and a half-brother to top fillyQueen’s Logic, Dylan Thomas won ten of his 19starts, led by the King George & Queen ElizabethStakes and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, amassing £3.3million. His fee has been reduced to €35,000 andDylan Thomas should continue to attract the stars.

Echo Of Lightb 2002 Dubai Millennium-Spirit Of Tara(Sadler’s Wells). Dalham Hall Stud. £4,000There aren’t many stallions from the one crop byDubai Millennium but the handsome Echo Of Lightwas second only to Dubawi in merit, picking up sevenraces from a mile to 11 furlongs, headed by theGroup 2 Prix Daniel Wildenstein and four Group 3s.He was a popular order in his first season, covering118 mares, including nine from Darley, and with hisfee having been reduced to £4,000 from £5,000 helooks a fair option for mare owners, not least becausethe distaff side of his pedigree is impressive – SpiritOf Tara is a sister to Salsabil and half-sister tosuccessful sire Marju.

Excellent Artb 2004 Pivotal-Obsessive (Seeking TheGold). Coolmore Stud. €17,500Excellent Art had a lot going for him on his retirement;high-class form at two and three, including victories inthe Mill Reef Stakes and St James’s Palace Stakes,and a decidedly commercial pedigree. He covered152 mares at €25,000 and, with his fee having beendropped to €17,500, there is no reason to think hewill be any less popular in his second season.Excellent Art had won two races by the end of Mayas a juvenile, notably Sandown’s National Stakes, sohis offspring should be up and running quickly at two.

“The handsome Echo Of Light isone of the few stallions fromDubai Millennium’s first crop andlooks a fair option for breederswith his fee reduced in 2009”


A high-class two-year-old andSt James’s Palace Stakes winner, Excellent Art provedpopular in his first stud season


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Expectation

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The best son of Invincible SpiritHalf brother to a Gr.1 winner

He has the ammunition to succeed...

Fee: €20,000 (1st October)

Flaming SongDam of Gr.2 winner Fight Club and Gr.3 winner Flambo

Mood IndigoDam of Gr.3 winning 2-y-o Luminous Eyes

LAWMAN covered 120 high quality mares in his first season at stud including

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with Paul Dixon, who raced the horse with his wifeYvette, keen to help breeders at a time of marketupheaval. Travel and keep incentives will also beoffered to mare owners using the horse.

Moss Valeb 2001 Shinko Forest-Wolf Cleugh (LastTycoon). Rathbarry Stud. €5,000Moss Vale ran 42 times, winning eight and beingplaced in 13. He won two Listed races and wastwice Pattern-placed at three; gained another Listedevent and was placed in four Pattern races at four;won the Group 3 Greenlands Stakes and PhoenixSprint at five, when a close third in the Group 1 Prixde l’Abbaye de Longchamp; and was five timesPattern-placed at six. His sire was a six-furlongperformer and there is speed on the distaff side aswell, so it was predictable he would be wellpatronised, with an initial book of 113. His progenyshould do well at two.

Notnowcatoch 2002 Inchinor-Rambling Rose (CadeauxGenereux). Stanley House Stud. £6,000Notnowcato had a good first season, attracting 75mares at £8,000, and with his fee having beenreduced by 25%, the appeal should still be there. Hewon three Group 1s at his ideal trip of a mile and aquarter, namely the Juddmonte International,Tattersalls Gold Cup and Eclipse Stakes, in which hewas ridden superbly to defeat Derby winnerAuthorized. Notnowcato is well bred on both sides ofhis pedigree, by a sire who surpassed his creditablerecord on the track at stud out of a Galtres Stakeswinner.

Heliostaticch 2003 Galileo-Affianced (Erins Isle).Oak Lodge StudHeliostatic showed smart form in winning three of his16 races, notably a Listed event at The Curragh andthe Group 3 Meld Stakes at Leopardstown. By thechampion sire Galileo, from the family of juvenileGroup 1 scorer Sholokhov, who was also Classic-placed, he was effective from a mile to a mile and ahalf.

Jeremyb 2003 Danehill Dancer-Glint In Her Eye(Arazi). Irish National Stud. €8,000Unlike his fellow Irish National Stud resident AmadeusWolf, Jeremy’s fee has been cut, from €12,500 to€8,000. He had a first book of 112, a promising start.A consistent and classy runner, successful in theJersey Stakes and the Betfred Mile, and a closesecond in the Queen Anne Stakes, he is by one ofthe most sought-after stallions in Europe. DanehillDancer’s progeny excel as two-year-olds. €

Lawmanb 2004 Invincible Spirit-Laramie (Gulch).Ballylinch Stud. €20,000Down from €25,000, Lawman showed high-classform to pick up four of his seven starts, notably theGroup 1 Prix du Jockey Club, in which he made all,and the Prix Jean Prat, in which he showed ascintillating burst of speed. He stayed further thanmost of Invincible Spirit’s offspring and, given hiscombination of stamina and speed, as well as a quality pedigree – he is a half-brother to Prix de Dianewinner Latice – Lawman is an intriguing prospect.Plenty of breeders obviously thought so in his firstseason, too, since he covered 118 mares.

Mandurobr 2002 Monsun-Mandellicht (Be My Guest).Dalham Hall Stud. £20,000Just as Authorized has switched to Kildangan fromDalham Hall, Manduro has done the reverse, with hisfee reduced quite markedly, from €40,000 to£20,000. No-one complained about his starting price,since he covered 163 mares, second only to DylanThomas among the newcomers. Besides Darley,breeders using him included Cheveley Park Stud,Juddmonte and the Aga Khan, so he has been givenevery chance. Manduro, blessed with a superior turnof foot, was not precocious, reaching his peak at five,when winning the Prince of Wales’s Stakes and PrixJacques le Marois among others.

Milk It Mickb 2001 Millkom-Lunar Music (Komaite).Lone Oak Stud. £2,500As game as they come, Milk It Mick raced for fiveseasons in Britain and the USA, winning six racesand being placed in ten of his 28 starts. He was atough and top-notch two-year-old, landing the Group1 Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket, while he alsomade his mark Stateside when picking up the Grade1 Frank E Kilroe Handicap over a mile at Santa Anitain 2006. His fee has been cut by £1,000 for 2009,


Manduro, the second most popular freshmen sire in 2008,has been switched fromKildangan to Dalham Hall

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Milk ItMICKMilk ItMICKA real trainer’s racehorse, MILK IT MICK defeatednumerous Gr 1 winners during his racing career including 2,000 Guineas and Champion Stakes winner Haafhd, multiple Gr 1 millionaires Aragorn and Cacique, Irish 2000 Guineas winner Bachelor Duke (twice), plus top three-year-old Antonius Pius, top two-year-old and multiple stakes winnerThree Valleys, Gimcrack Stakes winner Balmont, leading American Grade-winning turf horses Chinese Dragon and Willow O Wisp, andmultiple Group-winner Imperial Stride.

First foals due in 2009

“Milk It Mick’s first crop at the sales will bevery good value for money” Richard Hannon

“I will give Mick It Mick’s progeny a serious look at the sales” Kevin Ryan

“It will be no surprise to see his talentreflected in the sales ring” Barry Hills

“He was a pleasure to train and Ilook forward to training some of his progeny” Jamie Osbourne

Outstanding valueat £2,500 (Live Foal)

East Green, Great BradleyNewmarket, Suffolk CB8 9LUTel: 01440 783963

For further information contact Paul Dixon: 07850 207316

Bay 2001 Millkom – Lunar Music, by Komaite

Champion Two-Year-Old Timeform highest ratedtwo-year-old in Europe(120), BHB champion two-year-old and dualGr 1 winner on bothsides of the Atlantic

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“Red Clubs, who had a first book of 159 mares,was best at six furlongs, although he can beexpected to sire runners who stay a mile”

Red Clubsbr 2003 Red Ransom-Two Clubs (FirstTrump). Tally Ho Stud. €10,000Red Clubs raced more than most top modernthoroughbreds, landing six of his 25 races in threeseasons, notably the Coventry Stakes, DiademStakes and Haydock Sprint Cup. As this indicates, hewas best at six furlongs, but he can be expected tosire runners who stay a mile. Red Clubs, who had afirst book of 159, which should give him a flying startwith his initial crop in 2011, is an outcross to mareswith Northern Dancer in their pedigree.

Sir Percyb 2003 Mark Of Esteem-Percy’s Lass(Blakeney). Lanwades Stud. £7,000Sir Percy, whose fee is down £1,000 from his firstseason, was among the best of his generation at bothtwo, when his tally included the Dewhurst Stakes,and three, when runner-up in the 2,000 Guineasbefore landing the Derby. There is no shortage ofstamina in the pedigree and this, combined with hisown proven effectiveness from seven furlongs to amile and a half, plus the excellent quality of his distaffbreeding from the Horama family, should continue tostand him in good stead. He covered 61 mares thisyear.

Strategic Princeb 2004 Dansili-Ausherra (Diesis).Coolmore. €6,000With his fee cut by 33%, Strategic Prince is an evenmore interesting commercial prospect than before.He had a typically big Coolmore book this year, 157mares, and no doubt breeders will be hoping that hisprogeny do as well in their first season on the track ashe did. He showed excellent pace to win three of hisfive juvenile starts, notably the July Stakes andVintage Stakes, and he also finished third in theDewhurst Stakes. The pedigree reads well too – hisdam is a sister to brilliant filly Ramruma.

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Orientorb 1998 Inchinor-Orient (Bay Express).Portbury Stud. £2,500By the same sire as Notnowcato, Orientor was adifferent kettle of fish, racing almost entirely at fiveand six furlongs. He showed smart form too, with hismain victories coming in the Group 3 ChipchaseStakes and Champagne Laurent-Perrier SprintStakes. The dam was a smart sprinter by a topspeedster in Bay Express, so Orientor’s racing profilewas fairly predictable as regards distance. His feehas been reduced from £3,000.

Rail Linkb 2003 Dansili-Docklands (Theatrical).Juddmonte Farms. £12,000Rail Link developed into one of the best of any age inEurope in 2006, winning five in a row including theGrand Prix de Paris, the Prix Niel andthe Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, inwhich he showed courage aswell as great ability whengetting the better of Pride.Dansili is commercial andthe dam is from Dahlia’sfamily, so there can be nocomplaints on that score.Rail Link, whose fee hasbeen reduced by £500,had a first book of 97mares.


Strategic Prince alliesachievement on the trackwith a top pedigree, and hashad his fee cut by a third



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Teofilob 2004 Galileo-Speirbhean (Danehill).Kildangan Stud. €25,000Teofilo has had a marked reduction in fee, from€40,000 to €25,000, but don’t imagine that he wasunpopular in his first season. Not a bit of it, since hecovered 161 mares, numerically behind only DylanThomas and Manduro among these freshmen.Predictably, there were some good ones in the team,with 18 from Darley and others from such breedersas The Queen, Vincent O’Brien and the NiarchosFamily. Teofilo was an exceptional two-year-old, beingunbeaten in five races headed by the National Stakesand the Dewhurst Stakes. He did not race at threebut was bred to stay middle distances and has a fineprofile for a stallion, by Galileo out of a Danehill mare.

Vital Equineb 2004 Danetime-Bayalika (Selkirk).Bearstone Stud. £3,500Vital Equine’s fee has been almost halved from£6,000 to £3,500. He covered 37 mares in his firstseason. He was very smart at two, landing his firstthree races, highlighted by the Group 2 ChampagneStakes at Doncaster, in which he defeated top classduo Eagle Mountain and Cockney Rebel, beforefinishing close up in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere andDewhurst Stakes. The following season he finished acracking second to Cockney Rebel in the 2,000Guineas. Danetime and the damsire Selkirk have both been highly successful, and Vital Equine shouldget progeny who make a mark as juveniles and stay amile.

,Windsor Knotch 2002 Pivotal-Triple Tie (The Minstrel).Rossenarra Stud. €4,000Windsor Knot, who covered 54 mares in his firstseason, has an attractive pedigree to breeders, by asuperior sire in Pivotal out of a mare by The Minstrel,from the family of such good runners as Faliraki andTyphoon. He showed consistent and very smart formon the track with four wins from 11 appearances,including the Solario Stakes at two and the DarleyStakes at five, both Group 2 events. He stayed atleast a mile and a quarter, winning over that trip atNewmarket, and his progeny should show similarability.

Three Valleysch 2001 Diesis-Skiable (Niniski).Juddmonte Farms. £6,000The fee of Three Valleys stays the same in the wakeof his covering a book of 117 mares, 12 of them fromJuddmonte. Three Valleys was a runaway winner ofthe 2003 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot, scoring byeight lengths, and was just beaten by Milk It Mick inthe Dewhurst Stakes. In the States he landed aGrade 2 at Del Mar. Three Valleys stayed ninefurlongs and comes from a superb distaff family, sincehis dam Skiable is closely related to the mostsuccessful broodmare of the modern era, Hasili, damof one good sire already in Dansili.

“Teofilo’s feehas beenmarkedlyreduced, eventhough hecovered 161mares in hisfirst season atstud”

Vital Equine (red cap) shouldsire runners who shine at twoand stay a mile; his stud feehas been almost halved



Britain’s surest ever source of winning juveniles.Champion first-crop stallion, whose best ever crop are two-year-olds of 2009.

Sire of G1 Cheveley Park winner Donna Blini, G1 runners-up Juice and Moorhouse Lad, plus the lightning-fast Hong Kong sprinter Medic Power: in short, quantity and quality.

Bertolini

Bertolini Danzig – Aquilegia (Alydar)£4,000 October 1st, Special live foal


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Members of the Racecourse BadgeSchemes for owners, breedersand permit trainers will each beable to gain free entry to a

minimum 1,281 race fixtures in 2009. This increase in the number of fixtures has

come about because the majority of racecourses have raised the number of daysincluded in the scheme – and 29 coursesoffer all fixtures.

RCA Chairman David Thorpe said: “I amdelighted that the badge scheme is goingfrom strength to strength, which is only possible because of the generous support ofracecourses with the number of free entrydays increasing once more.

“Owners, breeders and permit trainers arevital to our sport, and the racecourses’ dedication to this scheme, together with thecontinuing development of owners’ and trainers’ facilities, demonstrates recognitionand appreciation of their support.”

Co-operation keyMichael Harris, Chief Executive of the ROA,said: “The Racecourse Badge Scheme forOwners is a great example of how racingconstituents can work together to theirmutual advantage. This is particularly important in the current economic climate.

“Next year the scheme will allow allqualifying owners free access to a recordnumber of fixtures that includes the newracecourses, Great Leighs and Ffos Las.

“We hope the benefits for owners will beshared by the participating racecourses,

because when owners go racing they tend tospend more money in the bars and restaurants than the average racegoer. Also,most owners like to have a bet. I like to thinkthe financial benefit the courses receive fromthis spend helps to pay them back for theirgenerosity with this scheme.”

“Our sincere thanks to all of theseracecourses and to the RCA for the help andsupport they have given the ROA withthis important and valuable benefit for ourmembers.”

Racecourse Badge Schemefor Owners is expanded Number of race fixtures that owners, breeders andpermit trainers can access free of charge increasesto a minimum 1,281 in 2009

ROA members voted Newbury MostOwner-Friendly Racecourse of the Year forthe fifth successive time at the 2008ROA/Racing Post Horseracing Awards.

Newbury is one of 14 racecourses to havereceived the ROA’s Gold Standard Award.The track offers a generous badge allocationfor owners, while ROA privilege card holdersare entitled to two badges at most meetings.

Stephen Higgins, joint Managing Director,said: “We are delighted to have received thisprestigious award for the fifth consecutiveyear. It reflects the continued efforts made byour staff to welcome owners and trainers,their horses and staff throughout the year.We are against some tough opposition andwe are grateful to ROA members for theirsupport and votes.”

“Dedication to this scheme,together with the continuingdevelopment of owners’ andtrainers’ facilities, demonstratesrecognition and appreciation of their support” – David Thorpe

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The meeting began with the Councildiscussing various marketing initiativesrelating to ROA membership and events.The Council was given a full briefing on theimpending ROA Awards evening whichwas to include a silent and grand auction toraise money for the Animal Health Trust.

The Council heard how the Third PartyLiability Insurance as an automatic right ofmembership was continuing to attract newmembers. There was general agreement weshould continue to push this benefit, notjust for the benefit of the association, butbecause it was extremely important forracing in general.

There was further discussion aboutBetfairClub ROA. Although on many levelsthe club is doing really well, there wasbroad agreement that it was time to look atfuture overall policy for the club and, to thisend, a new committee will be formed.

The Council discussed the Gold StandardAwards and a debate ensued with regardto Ayr racecourse. There had beenconsiderable concern expressed about thestate of the ground at Ayr and this hadinfluenced the Gold Standard Committee'sattitude as to whether Ayr should receive aGold Standard. However, the Council feltthat, because Ayr ticked all the other GoldStandard boxes, and the state of theground was largely a consequence ofthe weather, Ayr should receive the award.

The Council were informed there had beennearly 100 replies to an ROA-conductedtraining cost survey and that the results ofthis would be published early in the NewYear. The ROA would carry out a similarsurvey relating to veterinary costs in 2009.

The Chief Executive said he was due tohave a meeting with the Tote's MarketingDirector in December to discuss areas ofmutual interest between the ROA and Tote.

An idea about the ROA and TBA acting asa type of “dating agency” was discussed insome detail. This would involve breeders ofyearlings, who were TBA members, offeringROA members free annual leases. It wasfelt this could provide a valuable service formembers of both associations and might

also assist in helping racing to cope with apotential welfare problem caused by a largenumber of unsold horses.

The Council's attention shifted to subjectson the political agenda and, in particular,the outcome of the 48th Levy Scheme. TheCouncil were intrigued to hear that aneminent barrister had given a very positivejudgement relating to the Secretary of Statebeing able to consider non-racing itemswithin the terms of the Levy Act. TheCouncil agreed the most obvious target forchanges to the current levy related toforeign racing shown in British bettingshops. This used to be leviable. There wasno question that it fell within the Act, butlevy on foreign racing had never beenreinstated after it ceased four years ago.The Council heard that the next step in thelevy modernisation process would beracing and bookmakers making separatesubmissions to the independent mediator,Sir Philip Otton, who would then meet withthe two parties. From this, Sir Philip wouldwrite a report to the Levy Board.

The Council discussed jockeys' riding feesand agreed to go back to the PJA with anoffer.

The Council held general discussions aboutthe BHA budget; the instigation of a cut-offtime for reserves of 9am the previous day; aproject from the Racing Department abouta new procedure relating to the saving ofmajor races; and the 48-hour declarationagreement between the Horsemen'sGroup, RUK and ATR. It was, the Councilheard, part of a three-year agreement forracing's two TV companies to discuss withthe Horsemen's Group their projections foroverseas earnings in order for the 48-hourdeclaration agreement to continue.

A letter from a member with regard to theapportionment of prize-money relating tothe winner and places was discussed. Themember believed the differential was toohigh. Although some members of Councilthought it a valid point, it was decided thishad implications for the prize-moneypercentages of trainers, jockeys and stablestaff. They therefore concluded we shouldnot propose changing the current prize-money apportionment.

The November Council meeting,by Chief Executive Michael Harris

COUNCILAGENDA

In brief:Car park label The 2009 ROA/RCA car park label will beeffective from January 1. The label allowsfree parking at almost all race meetings forROA members. We extend our thanks to theRacecourse Association and racecoursesfor their assistance with this valuable andpopular benefit. Any members who have notyet applied for their new car park labelshould contact the ROA office.

Totesport sponsorshipThere are a few places available on the Totesport owner-sponsorship scheme starting on January 1. The scheme allowsmembers to register for VAT, and reclaimtheir VAT outlay, in return for carrying Totesport branding on the chest and collar oftheir silks. The scheme is straightforward tojoin and Totesport covers the cost of fixingbranding onto the chest and collar of owners’ silks. The scheme covers 250horses. To apply, please contact KeelyBrewer on 020 7408 0903 or [email protected]

Cheltenham marquee badgesWe are delighted to report that we will beholding prices for the ROA members’marquee at the Cheltenham Festival at 2008 levels. Marquee badges are on salenow. Members pay £27 a day, or £80 forfour days. Guest badges are £38 per day, or £125 for four days. Avoid delay, booktoday! Visit www.racehorseowners.net orcontact the ROA office on 020 7408 0903.

Thursday, January 1The new ROA/RCA car park label takeseffect.Tuesday, March 10 - Friday, March 13ROA marquee at the Cheltenham Festival.Thursday, June 25ROA AGM, London.


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Ch 2001, 16.0hh, by Distant View – Promptly (Lead On Time)

Fantastic ViewA LEADING TWO-YEAR-OLD

WON 3 races at 2 over 7 & 8 furlongs, £103,526 and was placed 3 timesWON Gr.3 Autumn Stakes, Ascot - by 4 lengths

“Easily, cruising upsides.... quickly taking charge” – Racing PostWON LR Stardom Stakes, Goodwood

“travelled very strongly off the pace before looming up... to assert inside the last” – Raceform.WON EBF Maiden, Ascot on 2yo debut2nd Gr.1 Racing Post Trophy, 8f, Doncaster (to AMERICAN POST).Racehorses of 2003: 113 “smart performer.... game”

By European Champion Miler – DISTANT VIEW, won Gr.1 Sussex Stakes, etc. Rated 126.Also sire of Gr.1 winners Observatory, Distant Music (both siring winners), Distant Way, Sightseek, etc.

Top dam – PROMPTLY, 4 wins, £48,020, LR Silver Spoon Stakes, etc. Dam of 6 winners, including FANTASTIC VIEW and WEALD PARK, a leading 2yo of 2008; 2nd Gr.2 Superlative Stakes.

Grandam – GHARIBA, won Gr.3 Nell Gwyn Stakes; 4th 1,000 Guineas. Rated 112

Immediate family of:CENTRAL PARK (Champion: Gr.1 Derby Italiano, sire), MOON BALLAD (Gr.1 Dubai World Cup, sire)BRAASHEE (Champion: Gr.1 Prix Royal Oak, etc.), BASSENTHWAITE (Gr.1 Middle Park Stakes, sire)KEEN HUNTER (Gr.1 Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp), ALTIBR (Gr.2), ETLAALA (Gr.2), etc.

Firstfoals2009

PROVEN FERTILITY – Fee for 2009: £2,000 (1st October)

Throckmorton Court StudContact: Peter or Simon Balding

Throckmorton Court Stud, Pershore, Worcestershire WR10 2JXMob: 079 57 868159 • Tel: 01386 462559 • Fax: 01386 462566

Email: [email protected] • www.throckmortonstud.com

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This table sets out the three maincontributors to prize-money withpercentages of the total: 1Racecourses’ executive andsponsorship; 2 Levy Board; 3Owners. A small additionalcontribution is also made by theDivided Race Fund and the BHADevelopment Fund. The order istaken from the percentage in thesecond column of figures. Thisshows how much each racecoursehas contributed to prize-money,expressed as a percentage of theiroverall prize-money. The arrows atthe end of each line are based on acomparison between thepercentages for the two rolling yearperiods. If a racecourse hasimproved its position by this criteria itreceives a green ‘up’ arrow. If theyear-on-year percentage hasdecreased it receives a red ‘down’arrow.Note: All of the figures are producedon an ‘as originally programmed’basis, i.e. where any transferredfixtures were originally programmedrather than where the fixtures haveactually taken place. However, anytransferred BHA ‘National’ fixturesand ‘Regional’ fixtures are attributedto the courses where the fixtureshave actually taken place. Pleasenote, however, that the rearrangedYork August meeting races areshown against host courses.

RACECOURSEOWNERSHIP KEY

JCR Jockey Club Racecourses

North Northern Racing Ltd

Arena Arena Leisure Ltd

I Independently ownedracecourse

Gold Standard Award

EXPLANATION OF TABLE

In order of racecourses’percentage contributionsto overall prize-money

Figures relate to prize-money for the 12-month period December 1, 2007 toNovember 30, 2008

Ptn Racecourse Racecourse Exec + % of Levy Board % of Owners % of Total 2007/8 Total 2006/7 % total Up/ownership Sponsors (£) Total (£) Total (£) Total (£) (£) 2006/7 down

1 Cheltenham JCR 3,167,999 52.4 1,861,980 30.8 933,195 15.4 6,042,174 5,604,602 55.5 �

2 Aintree JCR 1,648,337 50.4 1,180,520 36.1 414,741 12.7 3,273,598 2,815,616 60.4 �

3 Ascot I 4,624,834 46.5 2,853,660 28.7 2,350,991 23.6 9,951,985 9,196,910 51.0 �

4 Epsom Downs JCR 1,160,120 39.1 736,780 24.8 1,040,762 35.1 2,965,662 3,026,583 45.4 �

5 Hamilton Park I 319,179 38.7 409,890 49.8 56,675 6.9 823,744 797,561 19.6 �

6 Goodwood I 1,470,947 38.4 1,740,060 45.4 535,903 14.0 3,832,910 3,452,474 40.0 �

7 Chester I 573,270 37.9 784,840 51.9 86,830 5.8 1,510,940 1,366,447 37.8 �

8 York I 757,003 37.9 870,350 43.6 340,472 17.1 1,995,325 4,290,913 45.1 �

9 Sandown Park JCR 1,294,524 34.2 1,913,125 50.5 513,069 13.6 3,786,718 3,540,169 40.3 �

10 Doncaster Arena 1,538,974 34.0 1,870,440 41.3 977,701 21.6 4,528,115 3,639,410 34.6 �

11 Newcastle North 468,268 33.3 755,770 53.8 152,094 10.8 1,405,632 1,393,343 23.5 �

12 Thirsk I 204,567 32.4 339,200 53.7 66,183 10.5 632,050 720,250 27.8 �

13 Newmarket JCR 3,433,466 30.7 3,361,990 30.1 4,127,283 36.9 11,182,239 7,785,901 38.0 �

14 Newbury I 1,432,772 30.6 2,439,940 52.0 619,765 13.2 4,688,977 3,073,542 25.8 �

15 Bath North 206,382 30.4 392,890 57.9 66,167 9.8 678,639 645,705 14.5 �

16 Ripon I 237,655 30.0 481,920 60.8 43,291 5.5 792,366 736,371 27.2 �

17 Haydock Park JCR 915,849 29.1 1,743,020 55.4 387,476 12.3 3,147,345 3,219,483 33.3 �

18 Ayr I 568,452 27.8 1,148,017 56.2 294,035 14.4 2,043,004 1,925,421 23.2 �

19 Carlisle JCR 183,202 27.7 399,190 60.4 64,008 9.7 661,400 673,223 16.4 �

20 Windsor Arena 307,810 27.3 652,090 57.8 123,777 11.0 1,127,677 1,083,000 24.5 �

21 Yarmouth North 199,823 26.5 440,380 58.4 84,779 11.2 753,942 687,378 11.3 �

22 Hexham I 88,069 26.4 215,190 64.6 29,841 9.0 333,100 583,700 15.6 �

23 Salisbury I 250,325 26.1 544,150 56.8 83,343 8.7 957,818 824,813 23.2 �

24 Musselburgh I 301,586 25.4 767,340 64.5 84,999 7.2 1,189,425 1,197,452 19.0 �

25 Stratford-on-Avon I 219,724 25.4 570,110 65.9 68,290 7.9 865,124 775,500 17.8 �

26 Pontefract I 207,335 23.9 564,690 65.2 57,139 6.6 866,664 1,007,359 24.8 �

27 Great Leighs I 403,957 23.6 1,126,000 65.9 123,351 7.2 1,709,108 0 0 N/A28 Fakenham I 74,200 21.9 261,800 77.3 0 0 338,500 408,200 15.5 �

29 Beverley I 174,967 20.6 573,660 67.6 65,488 7.7 849,115 929,879 21.4 �

30 Chepstow North 216,011 19.8 737,675 67.6 111,674 10.2 1,091,360 1,076,885 11.9 �

31 Lingfield Park Arena 709,818 19.7 2,462,140 68.2 303,290 8.4 3,612,217 4,069,620 15.9 �

32 Warwick JCR 207,140 18.4 749,870 66.7 131,124 11.7 1,123,634 1,018,383 11.0 �

33 Wincanton JCR 199,983 18.2 766,890 69.7 102,241 9.3 1,100,614 1,039,520 22.3 �

34 Leicester I 237,856 17.7 933,693 69.4 108,853 8.1 1,345,902 1,153,189 14.6 �

35 Kempton Park JCR 808,717 17.5 3,174,780 68.6 427,319 9.2 4,628,093 3,759,431 22.2 �

36 Wetherby I 151,373 17.3 606,960 69.5 84,655 9.7 872,988 982,326 14.8 �

37 Kelso I 115,594 16.6 527,120 75.7 40,700 5.8 696,414 707,897 11.2 �

38 Redcar I 144,246 16.5 463,460 52.9 235,044 26.8 876,300 906,350 5.7 �

39 Cartmel I 33,314 16.4 152,355 74.9 17,714 8.7 203,383 199,550 9.8 �

40 Bangor-on-Dee I 113,446 16.3 537,480 77.1 44,274 6.4 696,700 617,950 13.9 �

41 Market Rasen JCR 146,860 15.9 689,190 74.5 86,250 9.3 924,800 918,914 15.6 �

42 Brighton North 88,746 15.6 424,110 74.5 56,169 9.9 569,025 524,932 3.3 �

43 Perth I 102,216 15.1 537,990 79.4 30,694 4.5 677,900 651,500 12.3 �

44 Nottingham JCR 101,950 14.7 442,210 63.9 93,267 13.5 691,927 660,985 11.7 �

45 Fontwell Park North 110,101 14.2 590,430 76.0 73,932 9.5 776,963 775,733 8.0 �

46 Folkestone Arena 107,517 14.1 553,320 72.5 80,055 10.5 763,142 873,243 21.6 �

47 Ludlow I 93,954 13.4 550,860 78.7 47,470 6.8 699,784 666,145 14.1 �

48 Taunton I 70,452 13.0 414,750 76.6 38,713 7.2 541,615 570,303 10.3 �

49 Exeter JCR 121,327 12.7 694,650 72.5 103,056 10.8 958,033 802,196 13.0 �

50 Uttoxeter North 114,917 10.9 796,540 75.5 138,743 13.2 1,055,200 1,100,200 7.1 �

51 Huntingdon JCR 75,083 10.1 556,895 75.1 90,668 12.2 741,646 680,077 9.4 �

52 Catterick Bridge I 70,397 9.7 577,690 80.0 46,955 6.5 722,542 887,280 11.7 �

53 Towcester I 43,135 7.6 465,475 82.5 47,890 8.5 564,500 577,836 2.6 �

54 Plumpton I 39,853 7.2 468,530 85.1 32,520 5.9 550,403 566,206 1.7 �

55 Newton Abbot I 40,524 6.7 545,970 90.3 4,972 0.8 604,666 594,165 5.1 �

56 Sedgefield North 26,430 4.9 446,725 82.0 53,091 9.8 544,746 615,280 6.2 �

57 Southwell Arena 60,843 3.1 1,729,290 88.5 132,217 6.8 1,954,500 1,946,800 4.1 �

58 Worcester Arena 12,412 2.0 530,270 84.7 75,932 12.1 626,214 342,289 -1.8 �

59 Hereford North 5,795 1.6 318,290 85.8 38,918 10.5 370,753 553,000 5.6 �

60 WolverhamptonArena -36,888 -1.3 2,624,655 91.0 237,280 8.2 2,884,947 3,344,773 7.3 �

Total 30,766,715 28.9 56,069,255 52.7 16,907,328 15.9 106,404,204 98,584,159 29.7 �

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Words: Edward Rosenthal

and he was fit enough to dosome damage – there’s certainly no-one better atconditioning a horse thanNigel Twiston-Davies.

“He’s a very good horse,but if he’s going to be top-class, he’ll need to becompetitive off a highermark in future races.”

InceptionRobinson, who was born inNewcastle, started OurFriends In The North –named after the BBC television series – with fourfriends, having previouslyowned a share in theTwiston-Davies-trainedCorroboree.

Bobby Dazzler, the syndicate’s first purchase, wasa progressive hurdler wholooked set for a promisingchase career. But disasterstruck and he died afterdamaging an artery in a fightwith another horse, whichled Robinson to consider hisfuture in ownership.

He said: “I was all for giving up after what happened to Bobby Dazzler.He was a gorgeous horsewho could have been anything. It was a hard blowto take.

“However, I was persuaded by our agent

Owners of the Month

Our FriendsIn The NorthSyndicate recovers from loss of highly promisingnovice hurdler to enjoy Paddy Power Gold Cupglory with exciting chaser Imperial Commander

Nigel Twiston-Davies hasenjoyed a cracking start tothis jumps season and inImperial Commander, thestriking winner of the PaddyPower Gold Cup atCheltenham, he could have achaser capable of taking onthe very best around.

The imposing son ofFlemensfirth, who was making his seasonal return inthe Grade 3 event, is ownedby eight-strong syndicateOur Friends In The North.

“We wanted to aimImperial Commander at theRoyal & SunAlliance Chaselast year but had to miss outthrough injury, so the PaddyPower Gold Cup is a great consolation,” said spokesmanIan Robinson (above, thirdleft), who is the CEO ofAND Group plc, provider ofmarine satellite technology.

“To be honest, I couldn’tbelieve we got away withbeing allotted only 10st 7lb!We knew he loved the track

Kevin Ross, who is based inNorthern Ireland, to go andlook at a horse he knew wasfor sale with ColinMcKeever.

“We went to WilsonDennison’s LoughanmoreEstate and this exceptionallooking animal came galloping out of the mist!

“I should have bought himthere and then but I left itfor a few days. Althoughthere were other – and better– offers on the table, wemanaged to buy ImperialCommander for £30,000.”

The Our Friends In TheNorth strategy is to buystore horses and educatethem at Ross’s Mount TopStud in Newtonabbey,County Antrim.

Currently, the syndicatehas six horses in training,including Valerius withGordon Elliott andDefinitive Edge with WillieMullins.

Imperial Commander, whowon his only point-to-pointeasily at Summerhill in 2005,made a big impression on hisbumper debut atCheltenham, and provedhimself a useful hurdlerwhen third in an AintreeGrade 1. But chasing wasalways going to be his forte.

Robinson said: “He had

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Owners in the NewsHoward HuntFormer high-class Flat performer Numide landsthe Grade 3 Greatwood Hurdle to provide hisowner with a first ever Cheltenham winner

Numide (nearside) andAigle D’Or jump the lasttogether at Cheltenham

no respect for hurdles andwas a big shell of a horse thatneeded fences. He’ll be athree-miler in time.

Fragile“Imperial Commander had aproblem with his hock thatrequired bone remodellingtreatment and this led to himdisplacing vertebrae in hisback. He went back toIreland for treatment,though, and seems to havecome back stronger andstraighter.

“As a syndicate, we are notinterested in campaigninglower-grade horses. It coststhe same to keep a bad horseas it does a good one.

“Although it may be a bitof a hopeful ambition, theaim is to try to buy aCheltenham Gold Cup winner. I don’t think there isanything wrong with settingyour sights high.”

Paddy Brennan certainlyhopes he has a Gold Cupcontender on his hands, having described ImperialCommander, who he partnered for the first time in

the Paddy Power, as the bestchaser he had ridden.

Yet he was quick to paytribute after the race to TonyEvans, the horse’s previousrider and former stablejockey to Twiston-Davies,who is currently out ofaction with an injured elbow.

“Tony did a lot of work onthe horse at home and theyhad a great relationship,”said Robinson. “It’s unfortunate that things didn’t work out for him, butI’m pleased we kept him onthe horse when we did.

“However, I think Paddyhas brought a lot to the stable; he’s the best jockey tohave sat on ImperialCommander. Tony wasstanding with us when hewon the Paddy Power andthere was no-one moredelighted for the horse.

He added: “The pressureis off now we’ve landed a bigone. To own a horse likeImperial Commander, whojust wants to go out andjump, it takes the breathaway, and it’s why we’re allinvolved in the game.”

Numide’s thrilling neck victoryover Aigle D’Or in theGreatwood Handicap Hurdlegave owner Howard Hunt hisfirst ever Cheltenham victory.

The result was a deservedchange of luck for Hunt, whohad watched his Altilhar chasehome Gaspara in the FredWinter Juvenile Novices’Hurdle at the 2007 Festival.

“We knew Numide had ahell of a chance because heloves soft ground and had noweight, so if he put his bestfoot forward, he had to take alot of beating,” said Hunt, 64,who sold his print managementbusiness in 2002, whichenabled him to indulge in his passion for racehorses.

“At the last flight I knew hewould win and it was a feelingof elation when he passed thepost in front. To win a big raceat Cheltenham is special – it’swhy you buy racehorses.”

Hunt, who grew up inFulham, west London, nowresides in Banstead, not farfrom Epsom racecourse,although he much prefers theNational Hunt racing scene.

It was enigmatic chaser NewEntic that kick-started the association with Gary Moore,Numide’s trainer.

Hunt said: “New Entic was avery frustrating sort. When hehad the mind to put it in hewas very good, but often hejust didn’t bother.

“It got to the point where younever knew which New Enticwould turn up at the races, so Isold him at the Ascot Sales.”

Numide, partnered in hisjump races to date by GaryMoore’s son Jamie, wasbought off the Flat in France,where he had shown high-class form, winning a Group 2prize at Longchamp and finishing a close fifth in the French Derby.

Hunt added: “AlthoughNumide was a class horse onthe Flat, he was a little quirky,so we gelded him straightaway, which calmed him down.He cost €100,000, but Ithought it was worth the risk.

“The handicapper will havehis say now, but he is progressive. The LadbrokeHurdle at Ascot and the ToteGold Trophy are on theagenda.

“I find jump racing moreexciting than the Flat. Mychances of buying a Derbywinner would be remote, butover jumps you’ve always got achance of getting a good one.”

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ALL THE NEWS AND EVENTS FOR TBA MEMBERS

Chairman Michael Falkiner was until very recently manager of Downclose Stud in Somerset.Prior to this he managed Sandley Studfor the Wingfield Digby family in the late60s and then Clobemon Hall stud inCounty Wexford, before heading toDownclose 33 years ago.

Regional representatives Diana du Feu is a small breeder in

TBA Region Profile –The South WestEncompassing Avon, Devon, Dorset, Cornwall,Somerset and the Channel Islands

Devon and Richard Williams ownsScorrier House Stud in Cornwall. Inthe past Richard has also sat on theTBA Council.

Regional eventsThe South West region has had visits toa number of studs over the years,including Sandley and East Burrow, racing yards, including Rod Millman’sPaddock Stables and Kimpton Downracing stables, plus veterinary clinics andspeakers from local practices.

The days have generally been wellsupported and we would like toencourage more members in this regionto attend these days; they are an idealopportunity to meet other membersand to discuss the issues facing theindustry.

In 2009 the South West Region Dayis very kindly being hosted by DavidPipe at his Pond House stables. Thispromises to be a fascinating day, especially as it is only a few days beforethe Aintree Grand National meeting.

Regional Chairman’s priorities Michael Falkiner feels that it is important to encourage younger members of the industry to join theTBA, ensuring the future of a thrivingbreeding industry. He suggests thatstud owners could consider makingtheir employees members.

He admits to being “rather horrifiedto read how many stallions covered inexcess of 200 mares in 2008,” andwould like to urge all breeders to carefully consider which mares theybreed from in 2009.

Contacts The regional representatives are available to help and advise members onany subject covered by the TBA.Members are encouraged to contact theChairman or representatives if they haveany ideas, problems, or complaints.

� Michael Falkiner, Maples, NorthPerrott, Crewkerne, Somerset TA187SP. Tel: 01460 76457� Diana du Feu, Sedgecroft,Hawkchurch, Axminster, Devon EX135XB. Tel: 01297 678267� Richard Williams, Scorrier House,Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall TR165AU. Tel: 01209 820264

South West Regional Chairman Michael Falkiner (left), with Henrietta Knight and David Jenks at a prize-giving for a TBA sponsored race

The 2009 South West Region Day will include avisit to the Pond House stable of Grand National-and Hennessy-winning trainer David Pipe

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Wilson elected to Council

Offer on Business Guide

Julian Wilson (pictured), who runs GroveFarm Stud near Newmarket, has beenelected to the TBA Council and will take upthe role in January 2009. In an incrediblyclose count, he beat the other candidate,Miles Littlewort, by only four votes.

The TBA would like to thank MilesLittlewort for his participation in the election

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Industry training in 2009

The 2009 Regional Day venues and dateshave been set. We are looking forward toan exciting line-up of events and hope thatas many members as possible will join uson these days, not only for the visit but alsoto meet fellow members and the TBA staff,and to discuss any regional issues.

Central region – Tuesday, February 10The Defence Animal Centre, Army Schoolof EquitationSouth West – Monday, March 30David Pipe’s Pond House StablesYorkshire – Thursday, May 7 Ferdy Murphy’s Wynbury Stables, aspeaker over lunch and a tour of aTheakston BreweryScotland – Wednesday, May 20 Royal Dick Veterinary School, plus aspeaker over lunchThe North – Thursday, May 21Seminar at Haydock Park racecourse, followed by racingWales – Thursday, May 28 A tour of the new Ffos Las racecourse followed by lunchThe West – To be confirmedRichard Hannon’s yardEast Anglia – Tuesday, July 14 Godolphin Stables and the NewmarketEquine HospitalSouth East – Thursday, June 25Whitsbury Manor Racing Stables, home toRalph Beckett, followed by a tour ofWhitsbury Manor StudWest Midlands – Thursday, July 23George Baker’s Far Westfields Farm, followed by Upton Viva Stud

Application forms for the Regional Day inyour area will be sent to you in duecourse, but if you would like to registeryour interest for any of the other daysplease email [email protected] ordrop a line to Stanstead House.

Regional Days

Tuesday, January 6 –AGM & Awards LunchTBA AGM and Annual Awards Luncheon atthe Regency Hyatt Churchill Hotel. TheAGM will commence at 10.45 am and willbe followed at 12.15pm by a Champagnereception and lunch, for those that havebooked tickets.Saturday, January 10 – Wetherby TBA Golf Day Fillies Only ‘Junior’ StandardOpen NH Flat Race. The prize-money fromthis race was raised during the 2008 GolfWeekend, which took place at The Belfry.Wetherby have very kindly offered a limitednumber of badges for racing on that day. Ifyou would like to attend please contactSamantha Knight at Stanstead House([email protected]). Tuesday, January 13 – Ascot sales raceEntries close for the Watership Down StudSales Race. The race will be run on Friday,September 25 at Ascot and is open to allfillies nominated to the race with the TBAprior to going under the hammer at yearling

sales in the UK between August 26 andDecember 31, 2008. To check if your filly iseligible please contact Samantha Knight atStanstead House.

TBA New MembersPlease contact Stanstead House on01638 661321 if you have any queries.HOME: Mr M Barrett, Hampshire. Mr W Dand Mrs A C Hockenhull, Shropshire. Mr MWalton, Northumberland. Mrs H Dalgety,Somerset. Moorley East, Suffolk. MoorleyWest, Suffolk. Mr N Whiteside, Suffolk. MrC Coley, Gloucestershire. W A and C HGreensit, North Yorkshire. Mr N Cable,Lancashire. Mr P Webb, Essex. Mrs RKelvin-Hughes, Northumberland. Mr RMakin, South Yorkshire. Mr J M and MrsDavenport, Yorkshire. Mr A Tombs,Gloucestershire. Mr J Wilson,Northumberland. Mr R Wilding,Shropshire. Mr D Popely, Kent.

ABROAD: Mr A Smith, France.

DATES, REMINDERS AND NEW MEMBERS

and all memberswho submitted theirballot paper.

The TBA NationalHunt Committee saw there-election of previous committee memberJuliet Minton, and the election of AndrewSansome from Leicestershire.

Thoroughbred Advertising is once again offering TBA members acomplimentary copy of the Stallion Guide and a discount on theThoroughbred Business Guide. Domestic members will be sent acopy of the Stallion Guide during December. Any overseas memberswill need to pay postage and packing. Please visit the TBA website orcontact Samantha Knight for further details. Members are also eligiblefor a 25% discount on the Thoroughbred Business Guide 2009.Please contact Lorna Bradburne on 01638 561869 or [email protected]

Supervisory/Head Lad Course, TheBritish Racing School, January 20-21Suitable for anyone supervising staff on astud farm or in a racing yard. Contact theBRS on 01638 665103.The Racing Industry Course, BritishRacing School, February 2-6A week long residential course for thosewanting to gain an in-depth knowledge ofthe racing and breeding industry. Contact

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Now in its seventh year, the parade presentsthe ideal opportunity to see a selection ofthe leading National Hunt sires at one venue.

The TBA marquee was well supportedthroughout the day and gave members andguests the chance to talk directly to the stallions’ connections. A silent auction ofnominations, generously donated by the

stallions’ owners, proved popular, with sixnominations being sold on the day. To purchase any of the remaining seven nominations, please contact PaulineStoddart at Stanstead House.

In addition to the 12 stallions publicised toparade, the assembled crowd were intriguedover the identity of a late line-up addition.

Henry Beeby and Stephen Hadley wereable to reveal that it was St Leger winnerLucarno, who had arrived straight from JohnGosden’s yard en route to Bill Bromley’sWood Farm Stud, where he will stand in2009. The TBA was delighted to be able toaccommodate Lucarno, giving everyone theopportunity of seeing a first-season sire.

Stallion parade proves a big hit St Leger winner Lucarno featured among a stellar line-up of British-basedjumps stallions on view at Cheltenham racecourse on November 14

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Breeder Prize (£) Horse Sire Dam Date CourseCar Colston Hall Stud 7,500 Crowded House Rainbow Quest Wiener Wald 25/10/08 DoncasterCheveley Park Stud Ltd 5,600 Virtual Pivotal Virtuous 01/11/08 Newmarket

Axiom Pivotal Exhibitor 27/10/08 LeicesterGallantry Green Desert Gay Gallanta 30/10/08 Lingfield Park

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A Smith 2,700 Merchant Of Dubai Dubai Destination Chameleon 11/10/08 MusselburghWoodcote Stud Ltd 2,100 Inchwood Dubai Destination Inchiri 20/10/08 WindsorR Hollinshead 2,100 Viper Polar Prince Maradata 31/10/08 NewmarketSheila Oakes 2,000 Amour Propre Paris House Miss Prim 11/10/08 AscotDarley 1,600 Jaadull Dubai Destination Malcesine 06/10/08 Pontefract

Mastery Sulamani Moyesii 08/10/08 NottinghamGainsborough Stud Management Ltd 1,600 Box Office Storming Home Dream Ticket 14/10/08 Leicester

Sirocco Breeze Green Desert Baldemosa 07/10/08 LeicesterLady Hardy 1,500 Ellmau Dr Fong Triple Sharp 19/10/08 SouthwellWhatton Manor Stud 1,400 On Our Way Oasis Dream Singed 17/10/08 NewmarketR S A Urquhart 1,400 Suits Me Bertolini Fancier Bit 01/11/08 AyrBroughton Bloodstock 1,400 Izzibizzi Medicean Sleave Silk 25/10/08 NewburyM Barrett 1,400 Rileyskeepingfaith Hunting Lion Keeping The Faith 11/10/08 AscotA M Tombs 1,200 Henderson Park Bertolini Armada Grove 24/10/08 DoncasterCapt A L Smith-Maxwell 1,200 Penny's Gift Tobougg Happy Lady 31/10/08 NewmarketMeon Valley Stud 1,200 Crusoe's Return Selkirk Colorsnap 16/10/08 BrightonMrs S Emmet & Miss R Emmet 1,200 Definightly Diktat Perfect Night 25/10/08 DoncasterJohn Guest Racing Ltd 1,200 Imperial Guest Imperial Dancer Princess Speedfit 25/10/08 DoncasterLady Fairhaven 1,000 Countdown Pivotal Quiz Time 15/10/08 Kempton ParkR A Bonnycastle & Marston Stud 1,000 Amber Queen Cadeaux Genereux Our Qeen Of Kings 01/11/08 NewmarketMiss B Swire 1,000 April Fool Pivotal Palace Affair 29/10/08 Kempton ParkLittleton Stud 1,000 Opera Prince Kyllachy Optaria 13/10/08 WindsorCapt J H Wilson 900 Hotham Komaite Malcesine 11/10/08 MusselburghPillar To Post Racing 900 Skhilling Spirit Most Welcome Calcavella 24/10/08 DoncasterC A Cyzer 900 Judge ‘N Jury Pivotal Cyclone Connie 25/10/08 DoncasterP Newton 800 Jedi Pivotal Threefold 29/10/08 NottinghamLady Bamford 800 Sariska Pivotal Maycocks Bay 01/11/08 NewmarketStetchworth Park Stud Ltd 800 Act Green Haafhd Roaring Twenties 12/10/08 Great LeighsYvette Dixon 800 Thunderball Haafhd Trustthunder 27/08/08 Great LeighsMinster Stud & Mrs Hugh Dalgety 800 Hazy Dancer Oasis Dream Night Gypsy 10/10/08 Lingfield ParkAston House Stud 800 Surrealism Pivotal Dali’s Grey 22/10/08 BathSouthhill Stud 800 Amber Sunset Monsieur Bond Quantu Lady 18/10/08 Catterick BridgeG Strawbridge & London 800 Pivka Pivotal Ghariba 27/10/08 Lingfield ParkThoroughbred Services Wretham Stud 800 Worth A King’s Red Ransom Top Romance 29/10/08 Great LeighsC Humphris 800 Covert Ambition Singspiel Super Tassa 16/10/08 NottinghamDukes Stud & Overbury Stallions Ltd 800 Bombina Lomitas Firebelly 21/10/08 YarmouthMs R A Myatt 800 Allformary Tobougg Bollin Rita 14/10/08 NewcastleDullingham Park 800 Dulcie Hernando Dulcinea 12/10/08 GoodwoodUsk Valley Stud 800 Anthology Haafhd Annapurna 11/10/08 MusselburghTaker Bloodstock 800 Cape Tribulation Hernando Gay Fantastic 08/10/08 Nottingham


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Siblings My Petra and Lake Legend score 24hours apart to deliver a fabulous November to their Todenham-based breeder

Words: Alan Yuill Walker and Edward Rosenthal

WilliamWilkinson

William Wilkinson, apostmaster atMoreton-in-Marsh

for 29 years, is November’sTopSpec NH Breeder of theMonth. He wins a year’s freenutritional consultancy fromthe company and 20 sacks offeed balancer.

Within three weeks, theWilkinson-bred My Petralanded two big Saturdayprizes – a Listed mares’ hur-dle at Wetherby and theGrade 2 Amlin 1965 Chaseat Ascot – while the day afterWetherby, her own-brother,Lake Legend, also bred byhim, won on his debut overhurdles.

Their dam, Lac Marmot,was bred by Sam Vestey, butshe never ran. Wilkinson

explained: “She sustained ahairline fracture to a hindleg, but in due course shebecame sound and LadyVestey gave her as aChristmas present to theirvet, Greg Staniek. For awhile he kept her at the practice, but he did not reallyhave the room, and so hepassed her on to me.

“She was such a good-looking mare that I thoughtshe was worth taking achance with. I had bred show-jumpers and also didthe county show circuit forhunter mares with foals atfoot, and I have alwaysworked on the basis that onemust always use a good-looking stallion.”

Wilkinson used to assist

My Petra (alsoright) and BarryGeraghty clearthe last at Ascot

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As a boy, Danny Charlesworthremembers being given a copyof the Dandy comic annual byhis father for Christmas, whichfeatured ‘Crackaway Jack’, thehorse with amazing abilities.

Fast forward 50-odd yearsand his namesake, bred byCharlesworth in partnershipwith French racing punditClaude Charlet, is rapidly turning fiction into reality, with astring of fine performancesmarking him out as one of themost exciting hurdlers around.

Crack Away Jack, owned byCharlesworth with sonsGregory and Daniel Jnr, andnephew Michael Smith, hasalready tasted CheltenhamFestival glory, having landed the2008 Fred Winter JuvenileNovices’ Handicap Hurdle forthe Emma Lavelle stable. TheChampion Hurdle in March isnow the prime target.

“I always thought that if ever Iowned a horse, he would becalled Crack Away Jack,” saidCharlesworth, 57, the founderof Citipost, the global mailingdistribution business.

“He’s done everything we’veasked of him so far and I thinkthat had he jumped the secondlast in the Ascot Hurdle (Grade2, beaten a length by ChombaWomba) he would have won.

“It’s fantastic that the firsthorse I bred with Claude is soexceptional. We hope thatpotentially he could be a GoldCup horse one day.”

Charlesworth, who wasbrought up in south Londonand now lives in Kent, went intobusiness with Charlet when heasked him to find a couple ofracing prospects. TheFrenchman returned withLabelthou, a high-class mareand multiple Grade 2 winner.

Having “got the flavour” forracing, Charlesworth decidedto have a crack at breeding,and bought into Charlet’s smallbroodmare band in France,which included Jolly Harbour.Her first foal by Gold Away,born at trainer Guy Cherel’sNormandy farm, was soon displaying his star quality.

Charlesworth said: “Theyused to call Crack Away Jack‘The Daddy’ at Guy’s place,because out of about 30 yearlings they all used to followhim about!

“We have his three-year-oldhalf-brother by Golden Nureyevto look forward to, a sister totop chaser Sleeping Nightnamed Sleeping Doll, whileLabelthou, who we havedecided to retire, will visit GoldAway. Claude is very bright onthe breeding side and withGuy’s input we pick out thebest stallions for our mares.”

The size and scope of CrackAway Jack, who has put young conditional jockey Jack Doyle inthe spotlight, has left his trainerand her partner, former riderBarry Fenton, excited about theprospect of sending him overfences.

Indeed, he is regularlyschooled over the larger obstacles at home, although hisowner is not so sure aboutwhen to send his star chasing.

“I would be happy to keephim over hurdles for a while,”said Charlesworth. “My perspective has actuallychanged since I’ve becomeinvolved in racing; my main priority is to see all my horsescome back safe and sound.”

He added: “I recognise thatI’ve had a lot of good fortune sofar with the likes of Labelthouand Crack Away Jack, but thenI’ve always been a lucky sort ofbloke.”

Danny CharlesworthDavid and Kathleen Holmesat their Pitchall Farm Stud innearby Evesham, whereMidnight Legend stands.

Wilkinson sent LacMarmot to MidnightLegend in her first three studseasons, producing MyPetra, Lake Legend and theirretained own-brother,Midnight Appeal. All startedoff in training with AlanKing, but My Petra has sincejoined Nicky Henderson.

Wilkinson said: “I sold allthree privately, My Petrabeing bought by Steve andPetra Wallace. Later theysold her for 75,000gns atDoncaster in 2007. Afterreceiving all that moneythey then said that theywould like to buy LacMarmot, which they did.

“Unfortunately she lostthe Midnight Legend foalthat she was carrying, butshe is now in foal to ActOne. I have retained herthree-year-old by Hamas,and I still have one brood-mare, Disco Danehill, who isdue to Midnight Legend.”

Lac Marmot’s grandam,Laugharne, and the nextfour dams in the female line,Boathouse, Ripeck, Felsettaand Felucca, are all namessynonymous with the lateDick Hollingsworth.

The Felucca line wasrenowned for producingexceptional middle-distanceand staying horses, headedby Ascot Gold Cup winner,Longboat, and Oaks winnerBireme. The family gained anew dimension whenBindaree (a great grandsonof Ripeck) won the 2002Grand National.

Last season My Petrafinished a game second inthe Grand Annual Chase atthe Cheltenham Festival, soit would be rather special forher breeder if she could goone better in March.

Breeders in the News

Entente cordiale still alive to deliver fairytale outcome for cross-Channelpartnership in the shape of Champion Hurdle contender Crack Away Jack

The two Jacks:Crack Away Jackand Jack Doyle inaction at Ascot

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Somethingfor everyone


The credit crunch might be curtailing ouractivities, but that didn’t stop a bumpercrowd from turning out for theCheltenham Thoroughbred Racing &

Breeding Seminar on November 13. Now in itseighth year, the seminar has become firmlyestablished as the leading forum for gaining scientific information and exchanging ideasrelating to the thoroughbred industries.

In opening the seminar, Chairman PeterWebbon expressed his pleasure at seeing 460registrants, noting that this reflected the thoroughbred industry’s commitment to horsehealth and welfare, which no economic downturn must ever dent.

Doubtless the high level of participation waslargely due to what has become recognised as thisseminar’s greatest strength, a roster of excellentspeakers addressing subjects of topical interest.

The format of this year’s programme incorporated two innovations, the first of whichwas a fast-paced news bulletin, presented jointlyby Peter Webbon and Geoff Lane. The aim wasto highlight recent events and developmentswhich were of interest but not suitable for full

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A bumper crowd enjoyedthe 2008 CheltenhamThoroughbred Racing &Breeding Seminar

presentations. These included the banning ofgreyhound racing in Massachusetts which,together with the rumours of a ban on jump racing in Victoria and Tasmania, should serve asa warning of the changing tide of views aroundthe globe.

A review of new projects funded by the LevyBoard led Webbon to ask participants not to beput off by titles, assuring them that the researchinvolved invariably provides a wealth of information of practical use to trainers andbreeders. He cited a project entitled ‘A wholegenome scan for loci influencing susceptibility toinflammatory airway disease in the thoroughbred’. A bewildering title, but theresults will allow vets to identify horses who aregenetically susceptible to lower respiratory tractdisease.

Other topics included mycotoxin-producingmould in cereals, a new competitive fundingscheme to encourage undergraduates to becomeinvolved in research, jet lag in horses, colic,lameness and emergency service protocols.

Strangles and grass sickness were also on theagenda, and it was encouraging to learn that the

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and those who were given a fat and fibre diet. The latter reacted far more calmly to the

stresses of weaning and appeared more curiousand confident when encountering strangeobjects and situations.

Although the major feed companies are veryresponsible with regard to claims made abouttheir products, relying only on scientific evidence, many supplements are advertised ashaving a ‘calming effect’ based on nothing butanecdotal evidence.

Oral behavioursThere is, apparently, growing evidence of theimpact of diet on abnormal oral behaviours.Crib-biting and wind-sucking have been shownto be associated with diet and Professor Nicolended by stating that, in her opinion, crib-bitingand wind-sucking are not caused by boredom,as is commonly thought. Instead, giving a highconcentrate feed immediately after weaningresults in a four-fold increase in the chances ofthese vices developing. She appealed to thosepresent to participate in her current studies ifthey are planning to wean foals in the nearfuture. Survey forms were available at the seminar for this purpose.

Those with concerns about the advent ofequine genetic research will, hopefully, havebeen reassured by Tim Morris’s overview of thecurrent stage of research and the future potential of work being undertaken under theauspices of Equine Genetic Research Ltd, a co-venture between the Animal Health Trust,British Horseracing Authority and the LevyBoard. He explained that the aim of the currentresearch is to look for genetic markers which willindicate a predisposition to such conditions as‘tying up’, osteochondrosis and fractures.

While some may fantasise about finding the ‘performance gene’, this is entirely unrealistic asno single gene or group of genes will be the soleinfluence of speed and stamina.

The importance of making genetic information widely available was emphasised andthis is the basis for the BHA’s support for theresearch programme.

The second new feature was a ‘QuestionTime’-style session immediately after lunch.Questions had been submitted prior to the seminar and a selection was put to panellists.

These covered topics as diverse as the use oftranquilisers in young stock being sold at auction; heritability of the Wobbler Syndrome;appropriate levels of warm up and warm downbefore and after racing; the use of Cornell collars; and the role of Manuka honey in woundhealing. Each of these topics induced a gooddeal of discussion, as well as considered opinionsfrom the panellists.

In a session entitled ‘Monitoring on theMove’, Alan Wilson, Sam Franklin and GeoffLane described the use of highly sophisticated technology to measure and record data fromhorses at exercise.

Animal Health Trust is working on vaccinesagainst both diseases.

It was a smart move on the part of the organisers to begin and end the programmewith presentations by Liverpool Vet School’sDerek Knottenbelt, surely one of the mostentertaining speakers on the circuit. His firstcontribution had the rather uninspiring title of‘Understanding the Immune System’ and nodoubt many of the audience were wonderingwhether they either wanted to or needed to!

However, after 20 minutes of ProfessorKnottenbelt’s explanation, drawing analogiesbetween the body’s natural defence system andcastles, immunity had become a much moreinteresting subject. He likened attacks by invading forces to the threat of infection andcompared walls, moats, captains and soldiers toskin, mucous membranes, secretions and cells.

Miraculously, he made antigens and antibodiesseem interesting and, having imparted a degree,albeit basic, of understanding of the immunesystem, he went on to explain how and why itsometimes goes wrong.

Immune system His talk was complemented by Nick WingfieldDigby’s description of a practical approach tomonitoring and managing the immune systemin young foals. This related largely to the necessity for newborn foals to gain adequate levels of protective immunoglobulin via maternal colostrums. As a practitioner, heunderstood the value of practical informationand explained how to test colostrum qualityusing a colostrometer, and how to recognise theearly signs of haemolytic disease.

He also reported the apparent increase in

incidence of Rhodococcus equi on studs innorthern Europe and discussed the optimalregimes for the use of hyperimmune plasmawith high levels of antibody. Unfortunately, thedreaded computer glitch struck midway throughWingfield Digby’s presentation, but hecontinued unabated.

The link between nutrition and behaviour isnot one that is immediately obvious andChristine Nicol, from Bristol University, was ofthe opinion that nowhere near enough researchhas been conducted in this area. However, following recent studies by her group, she hadbeen able to show behavioural differencesbetween foals fed a largely sugar and starch diet,

“I come every year, I simplycan’t afford to miss it now thatI’m involved in training youngermembers of the industry” – Derek Christopher




Wobbler Syndrome is a term used to covera range of neurological conditions whichresult in compression of the spinal cord andcause gait instability. Hind limbs areaffected more than forelimbs. Although theexact cause is unknown, suggested factorshave included genetic predisposition,nutritional imbalance, rapid growth andphysical trauma. Some research hasindicated that neck length is important, witha higher incidence in long-necked horses. Itis more common in males than females andin rapidly growing, young thoroughbreds.

The classic form is produced by spinalcord compression in the neck, whichobstructs messages from the brain. It isreferred to as wobbler syndrome becausethe horse may seem wobbly when walkingor exercising. The severity of the clinicalsigns varies. Some may seem to have a stiffneck, appear weak or lazy, and stumbleeasily. Others may be reluctant to stand orlie down. Some appear drunk, as they haveno perception of where their limbs are.Clinical signs may appear suddenly orgradually over a period of time.

A veterinary examination will indicate thelocation of the problem and this can beconfirmed by a myelogram, which involvesinjecting a special contrast media aroundthe spinal cord, immediately followed byradiographs.

There is currently no cure for thecondition. Some cases can be treatedsuccessfully with nutritional and medicalmanagement, whereas others requiresurgery. A wobbler that is not treated islikely to deteriorate, sometimes to the pointof injuring itself or others.

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Wilson focused on the use of high speedvideo, GPS systems and inertial sensors. Thiswas illustrated with video clips showing thedetailed information which can be obtainedfrom such techniques. Their advantages anddrawbacks were discussed. Professor Wilsondrew the distinction between purely researchtools, and developments that have a genuineapplication in the field.

Treadmill benefitsIn a joint presentation by Sam Franklin andGeoff Lane, the benefits bestowed by highspeed treadmill exercise were outlined and contrasted with the use of overground endoscopes.

Treadmills have been in use for around 20years and, for most of that time, have been theonly means by which to monitor respiratoryfunction during exercise. This is a necessary procedure because many respiratory conditionsdo not manifest themselves in horses at rest,even if they are endoscoped immediately afterexercise.

There is a misconception in some quartersthat the use of high speed treadmills isdangerous but Lane pointed out that, providingcorrect procedures are followed, it is safer thanexercise on the training grounds – mile for miletravelled. However, the facilities are not widelyavailable and they are relatively expensive.Therefore, an alternative to its use becamedesirable and Franklin described thedevelopment, over four years, of an endoscopewhich can be attached to the horse and accessedremotely during fast exercise.

The current prototype consists of an insertiontube with LED lighting, a head-mounted boxcontaining video transmission and controlequipment, and a saddle-mounted battery pack.

The total weight is 2.25kg and the headmounted box is just 800g, making it safe andeasy to use. Recordings are transmitted directlyto the control box, which can be at a distance ofup to 200m. The optimal method of use is tohave the control box in a car travelling alongsidethe gallops and Dr Franklin showed videofootage which had been obtained in this way.

From this, it was easy to identify the presenceof mucus, partial laryngeal collapse and palateinstability. An advantage of the system is that itcan re-play images in slow motion.

Knottenbelt addressed the issue of woundmanagement and had some very clear messagesfor those responsible for horse husbandry. Thestrongest of these was “do not use chemical onwounds”. His advice to everyone present was todispense with all wound powders and purplesprays, and seek advice from a veterinarysurgeon with regard to the essential componentsto cover emergency situations.

He stressed the importance of examining allwounds that are present, regardless of size.Some very small wounds can be extremely dangerous, whereas much larger and more dramatic wounds are often very straightforwardand pose far less of a threat.

Modern wound management encompassesthe use of advanced dressings and particularmention was made of hydrogels, which maintaina moist environment, and Aquacel AG, a silverdressing which is very effective against such bacteria as MRSA.

Value of dataThe annual review of data from the EquineWelfare Database and the Training and WelfareSystem Database reinforced the value of datacollection in relation to introducing safety-enhancing measures. Although a vast amount ofdata has now been collected, there is still a considerable amount of analysis required and itis hoped that funding for this stage will be forthcoming.

This year’s programme was a well-balancedmixture of research findings and practical information, with relevance to both the trainingand breeding fraternities. The organisers andChairman were keen to point out that the seminar is greatly facilitated by the generoussponsorship of the Horserace Betting LevyBoard, Cheltenham racecourse, IntervetSchering-Plough Animal Health and Dodson &Horrell. Thankfully, they are willing to supportthis top quality educational resource – despitethe credit crunch.

Jargon Buster – Wobbler Syndrome

“A great programme– I think this year’s

was the best yet”– Mark Johnston


The latest developments in

the bloodstockworld


Classform, an excellent butshort-lived Americanequivalent to Timeform’sRacehorses Annual, didn’tmince words in its 1988 essayon Dynaformer, which began:“A moderately useful,decidedly one-paced animal,Dynaformer was simply notgood enough to competewith the best of hisgeneration. However,benefiting from thetremendous opportunitiesavailable to three-year-oldcolts in America, he was stillable to win two graded races.”

Classform rated him 104,all of 26lb below championRisen Star, but The Blood-Horse handicappers took amuch kinder view ofDynaformer’s efforts, rating

Dynaformer’s potential as a stallion was dismissed before heeven began, but sons like Lucarno have proved critics wrong

From $5,000 to $150,000

had he raced in the latenoughties rather than thelate eighties? It’s doubtful.Stallion books have escalatedin the interim and it is nowvery hard for a horse with aless-than-fashionablebackground to competeagainst the blue-bloodedtop-grade winners whichattract massive support.

But the recession may gosome way towards changingattitudes, as breeders areforced to tackle the problemof over-production. While aproportion of the breederswho rush to use the blue-blooded Grade 1 winners arerewarded with excellentprices at the yearling sales,many others are not. Theyare going to have to ask

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him 116. Fortunately,Dynaformer had more tooffer than very useful form.

He was also a son of twoGrade 1 winners in Robertoand Andover Way, and wasclosely related to a successfulstallion. Consequently, hefound a place as a stallion at afee of only $5,000, at one ofthe less well-known farms.

Nearly 20 years later,Dynaformer’s fee is$150,000. He has sired over90 stakes winners, hasprogeny earnings in excess of$80 million and wasresponsible for one of themost impressive KentuckyDerby winners of moderntimes in Barbaro. But wouldhe have been given hischance to prove his worth

Lucarno, who surelyhas as much to

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themselves a couple ofquestions. Is their mareworthy of being bred from?And if so, would she stand abetter chance with a stallionwhich covers a smaller book?

Tara Madgwick, in anarticle entitled ‘Too much ofa good thing’ on theAustralian Breednet website,said: “Every stallion isdifferent and book size verymuch depends on theindividual and his attitude inthe breeding shed, butconsensus seems to suggesta figure around the 125mark might be close to idealin terms of being achievablefor the stallion and inavoiding a future oversupplyof his stock.”

Such a change might alsoresult in a wider range ofstallions becoming available– several of this year’s top tenstallions, such as Galileo,Montjeu, Sadler’s Wells andDalakhani, were outstandingmiddle-distance performerswho improved markedlyfrom two to three.

I have to admit to beingrather disappointed thatLucarno has become yetanother St Leger winner whois being aimed directly at theNational Hunt sector. Whilethis is a considerable boostfor the British jumpingindustry, Lucarno also has

plenty to offer Flat breeders. There is little Northern

Dancer blood in thepedigree of this Dynaformercolt, who is out of a mare byDiesis. He thereforerepresents the very successfulcross which combinesRoberto and Sharpen Up –two outstanding stallionswho aren’t over-representedin the Anglo-Irish industry.

Three things which mayhave been held againstLucarno as a potential Flatstallion are his size, hisstamina and his failure torace at two. But this ignoresthe fact that Dynaformerstands 17 hands and stayedvery well by Americanstandards (he set a trackrecord for a mile and a half atfour). It also ignores the factthat Lucarno appeared towin the St Leger despite thedistance, rather than becauseof it. He had, after all, wonover a mile and a mile and aquarter earlier in the season.

Being based at a jumping-oriented stud doesn’t meanLucarno can’t be used byFlat breeders. Perhaps theyshould note that theWildenstein family has beensending some good mares totheir grand stayer Westerner,even though he’s aimedprimarily at the jumpingmarket.

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“A figure around 125 might be closeto ideal in terms of being achievablefor the stallion” – Tara Madgwick


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Sunday Silence may nolonger be with us, but theleading sire lists in Japanillustrate the scale of thelegacy he bequeathed to theJapanese industry. Up toNovember 29 (the daybefore the Japan Cup), hissons Agnes Tachyon, FujiKiseki and Dance In TheDark respectively held first,second and fourth places,and Sunday Silence’sbroodmare daughters havealso been ruling the roost,with earnings roughlydouble those of the nextstallion on the list.

We have also seenNatagora, a filly by aninexpensive French-basedson of Sunday Silence, winthe 2008 1,000 Guineas, soLanwades Stud is to beapplauded for importingVita Rosa (right), the firstson of this great stallion tostand in Britain or Ireland.

Like Natagora’s sire DivineLight, Vita Rosa didn’t win aGroup 1, but he did the nextbest thing, taking the Group2 R F Radio Nippon Sho StLite Kinen over 11 furlongsas a three-year-old, when healso won the Grade 3 Radio

Tampa Sho over ninefurlongs. And, like DivineLight, Vita Rosa was soundenough to hold his form upto the age of seven, addinganother Group victory to hiscollection as a six-year-old.

Unlike Divine Light, VitaRosa has a female line whichis very familiar to Europeans.His third dam Riverqueenwas an outstanding three-year-old in 1969, when shewon the French 1,000

Guineas and Prix Saint-Alarybefore beating the males inthe Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud. Altieri and Rouvresare two European Group 1winners descending fromher.

Vita Rosa’s dam Rosa Nayis by Lyphard, so Vita Rosashares the same broodmaresire as successful stallionsBering, Candy Stripes, Cee’sTizzy, Common Groundsand Groom Dancer.

With French-bred jumpers now sofashionable in Britain and Ireland followingtheir many important successes, it is good tosee that the traffic hasn’t all been one way.

Remember Rose, one of France’s leadingyoung steeplechasers, carries the (IRE)suffix after his name and is acting as anexcellent advertisement for his sire,Insatiable.

Remember Rose was born as recently as2003 but is already a veteran of 22 races atAuteuil, where he scored twice at Gradedlevel in November.

He was gaining the second Grade 1success of his career when he took the Prix

la Haye Jousselin over nearly three and a halfmiles and he quickly followed up in theGrade 3 Prix Georges Courtois.

If he can maintain this type of form, he isgoing to be a major contender for the GrandSteeple-Chase de Paris, in which he finishedfourth in 2008.

Remember Rose’s sire Insatiable was oneof the horses who added to Sir MichaelStoute’s reputation for helping horsesimprove with age.

The son of the dual Guineas winner Don’tForget Me managed only two appearancesin each of his first three years on the track,but then made the transition from very useful

handicapper to high-class Group performerat five in 1998.

That was the year he won the Group 3Brigadier Gerard Stakes and the Group 2Prix Dollar before being narrowly beaten byAlborada in the Champion Stakes.

Another Group victory came his way atsix, this time in the Blandford Stakes, but hisTimeform rating of 124 wasn’t enough tomake him appeal to Flat breeders.

His destiny instead was to covercomparatively small numbers of mares atClonmahon Stud in County Wexford.Presumably Remember Rose’s exploits willhave earned him greater respect.

Vita Rosa breaks new ground

Insatiable strikes Gallic chord

“Lanwades Stud isto be applauded forimporting Vita Rosa,the first son of thegreat SundaySilence to stand inBritain or Ireland”

It will be fascinating to see how Lanwades Stud’s new stallion will fare, even if his female line will be familiar to Europeans already

Greater respect is due, thanks to Remember Rose’s French exploits


DATA BOOKEuropean Pattern


SAINT-CLOUD. Nov 2. 3yo+. 1600m.1. VERTIGINEUX (FR) 4 9-3 £29,412

bbr c by Nombre Premier - Very Gold (Goldneyev)O-Mme C & P Dufreche B-Patrick Dufreche TR-Mme C Dufreche

2. Gris de Gris (IRE) 4 9-5 £11,765gr c by Slickly - Deesse Grise (Lead On Time)O-JC Seroul B-JC Seroul TR-A de Royer-Dupre

3. Racinger (FR) 5 9-3 £8,824b h by Spectrum - Dibenoise (Kendor)O-Hamdan Al Maktoum B-Mme Rene Geffroy TR-F Head

Margins Head, 0.75. Time 1:45.70 (slow 7.70).Going Heavy.

Age Starts Wins Places Earned2-4 12 6 3 £109,908

Sire: NOMBRE PREMIER. Sire of 4 Stakes winners.In 2008 - VERTIGINEUX Goldneyev G3.

1st Dam: Very Gold by Goldneyev. Dam of 1 winner:2004: VERTIGINEUX (c Nombre Premier) 6 wins at

3 and 4 in France, Prix de la Porte Maillot G3,Prix Perth G3, Prix de Tourgeville LR.

2005: Vent d’Affaire (c Charge d’Affaires)2006: Voyante (f Coroner) unraced to date.2007: Very Astair (f Astair)

2nd Dam: VERY FLIGHT by Direct Flight. 1 win at 3in France. Dam of Volona (c Solicitor: 3rd Criteriumdu Bequet LR). Grandam of CHOPASTAIR.

Broodmare Sire: GOLDNEYEV. Sire of the dams of 7Stakes winners. In 2008 - ROYAL OATH KingmamboG2, VERTIGINEUX Nombre Premier G3.

470 PRIX PERTH G3

KalamounBelle of IrelandGay MeceneDjaka BelleWittgensteinThe LarkMon FilsSt IsabelNorthern DancerSpecialRivermanGlaneuseBaldric IIFelicia IICambremontRevoquee II

NOMBRE PREMIER gr 94

VERY GOLD d/b 98

Kendor

Sabiola

Goldneyev

Very Flight

Kenmare

Belle Mecene

The Wonder

Mon Isabel

Nureyev

Gold River

Direct Flight

Renommee

VERTIGINEUX b/br c 2004

SAINT-CLOUD. Nov 2. 2yoc&f. 1600m.1. ZAFISIO (IRE) 9-0 £105,037

b c by Efisio - Goldthroat (Zafonic)O-H Downs B-Airlie Stud, Sir Thomas Pilkington TR-PA Blockley

2. Prince Siegfried (FR) 9-0 £42,022b c by Royal Applause - Intrum Morshaan (Darshaan)O-David Brownlow B-Haras Saint Pair Du Mont TR-AM Balding

3. Silver Frost (IRE) 9-0 £21,011gr c by Verglas - Hidden Silver (Anabaa)O-JD Cotton B-Ecurie Skymarc Farm TR-Y de Nicolay

Margins Head, 0.5. Time 1:46.10 (slow 8.10).Going Heavy.

Age Starts Wins Places Earned2 5 3 2 £134,548

Sire: EFISIO. Sire of 42 Stakes winners. In 2008 -ZAFISIO Zafonic G1, CALRISSIAN Royal AcademyG3, FAIRY EFISIO Fairy King LR, PERFECT POLLYPrince Sabo LR.

1st Dam: GOLDTHROAT by Zafonic. Winner at 2.Dam of 3 winners:2004: NEW BEGINNING (g Keltos) 2 wins at 2

and 3.2005: HARALD BLUETOOTH (c Danetime) 2 wins

at 3.2006: ZAFISIO (c Efisio) Sold 27,000gns foal at

TADEF. 3 wins at 2 at home, France, CriteriumInternational G1, Bluebay Stardom S LR.

2007: (f Antonius Pius)2008: (f Verglas)

471 CRITERIUM INTERNATIONAL G1

2nd Dam: WINGER by In The Wings. 1 win at 3.Grandam of Warriors Key.

Broodmare Sire: ZAFONIC. Sire of the dams of 27Stakes winners. In 2008 - ZAFISIO Efisio G1,WATAR Marju G2, ZAMBEZI SUN Dansili G2,MARUKA SHENCK Sunday Silence G3, PHOENIXTOWER Chester House G3, ALBAHRI Bahri LR,MEYDAN PRINCESS Choisir LR, PRUDENZIADansili LR, TALKING HANDS Mujahid LR.

AristophanesTrevisaRaise A NativeDinner PartnerDerring-DoCamenaeRagusaKilifiMr ProspectorSecrettameThe MinstrelMofidaSadler’s WellsHigh HawkTap On WoodReprocolor

EFISIO b 82

GOLDTHROAT b 99

Formidable

Eldoret

Zafonic

Winger

Forli

Native Partner

High Top

Bamburi

Gone West

Zaizafon

In The Wings

Rappa Tap Tap

ZAFISIO b c 2006

Efisio died aged 24 in October2006 but this underrated stallionhas still exerted a profoundinfluence on 2008’s top two-year-old races. One of his daughters isresponsible for Bushranger, winnerof both the Prix Morny and MiddlePark Stakes, and Zafisio, a colt fromEfisio’s last sizeable crop, has alsoscored at Gr1 level, taking theCriterium International.

Zafisio is the eighth Gr1 winnerby Efisio, whose lengthy stallioncareer started in Kent in 1988 at afee of only £2,000. AmongZafisio’s predecessors are thatremarkable filly Attraction (1,000Guineas in Britain and Ireland),Pips Pride (Phoenix Stakes), Tomba(Prix de la Foret), Hever Golf Rose(Prix de l’Abbaye), Pearly Shells(Prix Vermeille), Frizzante (JulyCup) and Le Vie dei Colori. Thisamounts to a considerableachievement for a comparativelyinexpensive stallion whose output inhis first 18 crops amounted to nomore than 654 named foals, anaverage of only 36 foals per crop.

Zafisio adds another chapter tothe epic story of Reprocolor, thecelebrated broodmare whose careerwas detailed in the September issue.His dam Goldthroat is a great-grand-daughter of Reprocolor, andthis two-year-old seven-furlongwinner comes from the Rappa TapTap branch of the family. AlthoughGoldthroat was unexceptional, thedaughter of Zafonic is bred alongsimilar lines to Zafonic’s Prix del’Opera winner Zee Zee Top, whowas out of Reprocolor’s daughterColorspin. When Rappa Tap Tapvisited Zafonic she produced KillerInstinct, fourth in the 1999 StJames’s Palace Stakes. Zafonic isalso the broodmare sire of suchgood 2008 performers as PhoenixTower, Papal Bull, Zambezi Sun,Watar, Traffic Guard andCopperbeech.

Zafisio has already shown morestamina than several of Efisio’s bestwinners, perhaps because his seconddam Winger was a daughter of InThe Wings.

MAISONS-LAFFITTE. Nov 4. 3yo+. 1200m.1. UTMOST RESPECT (GB) 4 8-13 £29,412

b g by Danetime - Utmost (Most Welcome)O-The Rumpole Partnership B-Heather Raw TR-RA Fahey

2. Tiza (SAF) 6 8-13 £11,765b g by Goldkeeper - Mamushka (Elliodor)O-JC Seroul, R Plersch B-Daytona Stud TR-A de Royer-Dupre

3. Dunkerque (FR) 3 8-11 £8,824b c by Highest Honor - Dissertation (Sillery)O-Alec Head B-Alec & Mme Ghislaine Head TR-Mme C Head-Maarek

Margins 0.5, 0.75. Time 1:14.40 (slow 5.40). Going Heavy.


Sire: DANETIME. Sire of 25 Stakes winners. In2008 - BUSHRANGER Efisio G1, DARK TARGETProtos G3, LOOK BUSY Komaite G3, TRIPLEASPECT Distant Relative G3, UTMOST RESPECTMost Welcome G3, DANERIP Rory’s Jester LR,DIMENTICATA Don’t Forget Me LR, LE CADRENOIR Indian Ridge LR, MEGATIC Old Spice LR.

1st Dam: Utmost by Most Welcome. Dam of 1 winner:2003: New Blood (g Beckett) ran and ran 3 times

over hurdles.2004: UTMOST RESPECT (g Danetime) Sold

3,000gns foal at TADEF. 6 wins at 2 to 4,Chipchase S G3, Prix de Seine-et-Oise G3,3rd Ladbrokes Sprint Cup G1.

2005: (c Helissio)2006: Burning Flame (f Tumbleweed Ridge).2007: (f Mirio)2008: (f Intikhab)

Broodmare Sire: MOST WELCOME. Sire of thedams of 13 Stakes winners. In 2008 - UIGUR AstorPlace G1, UTMOST RESPECT Danetime G3,MAGIC EYE Nayef LR.

472 PRIX DE SEINE-ET-OISE G3

Northern DancerPas de NomHis MajestySpring AdieuRobertoWacBe My GuestBold SandsNorthern DancerWhat A TreatHabitatFuriosoBlushing GroomHeight of FashionFabulous DancerEl Mina

DANETIME b 94

UTMOST ch 98

Danehill

Allegheny River

Most Welcome

Bint Alhabib

Danzig

Razyana

Lear Fan

Allesheny

Be My Guest

Topsy

Nashwan

El Fabulous

UTMOST RESPECT b g 2004

MAISONS-LAFFITTE. Nov 4. 2yo. 1200m.1. SMOOTH OPERATOR (GER) 8-13 £79,632

b c by Big Shuffle - Salzgitter (Salse)O-Stall Jenny B-M Hofer TR-M Hofer

2. Dalghar (FR) 8-13 £30,735gr c by Anabaa - Daltawa (Miswaki)O-HH The Aga Khan B-HH The Aga Khan’s Studs SC TR-A de Royer-Dupre

3. Lui Rei (ITY) 8-13 £14,669b c by Reinaldo - My Luigia (High Estate)O-Scuderia Siba B-Azienda Agricola Antezzate TR-A Renzoni

Margins 2, head. Time 1:15.30 (slow 6.30). Going Heavy.


Sire: BIG SHUFFLE. Sire of 59 Stakes winners. In2008 - PRECIOUS BOY Surumu G2, SMOOTHOPERATOR Salse G2, ABBADJINN Goofalik G3,KONIG TURF Ile de Bourbon G3, BEST JOKINGSolarstern LR, LIPS ARROW Ashkalani LR,SALISBURGO Alzao LR, KALDERON Acatenango LR.

1st Dam: SALZGITTER by Salse. 4 wins at 4 and 5in Germany. Dam of 3 winners:

473 CRITERIUM DE MAISONS-LAFFITTE G2

2004: SUGAR BABY LOVE (f Second Empire) 2wins at 2 and 4, Oppenheim-Rennen LR, 2ndMaurice Lacroix-Trophy G2.

2005: SOMETHING STUPID (g Big Shuffle) Winnerat 2 in Germany, Rudolf-August-OetkerGedachtnisrennen LR.

2006: SMOOTH OPERATOR (c Big Shuffle) 3 winsat 2, Criterium de Maisons-Laffitte G2, PrixEclipse G3, Kronimus Rennen LR.

2007: Shadow On The Wall (c Next Desert)2008: Sensa Ma Donna (f Lord of England)

Broodmare Sire: SALSE. Sire of the dams of 12Stakes winners. In 2008 - SMOOTH OPERATORBig Shuffle G2, KING LAUGH King of Tales LR.

BoldnesianReason To EarnPrimeraHomeward BoundRaise A NativeWhite PeakTudor MinstrelTimalinNorthern DancerDrumtopPrince JohnCarnival QueenBlushing GroomI Will FollowPrince IppiAntwerpen

BIG SHUFFLE b 84

SALZGITTER b 97

Super Concorde

Raise Your Skirts

Salse

Anna of Brunswick

Bold Reasoning

Prime Abord

Elevation

Strings Attached

Topsider

Carnival Princess

Rainbow Quest

Anna Paola

SMOOTH OPERATOR b c 2006

MAISONS-LAFFITTE. Nov 4. 2yof. 1400m.1. STEFER (USA) 8-11 £29,412

ch f by Johannesburg - Ardere (El Prado)O-Wafic Said B-F Benillouche, Woodside Farms Llc TR-D Smaga

2. Entre Deux Eaux (FR) 8-11 £11,765gr f by Ange Gabriel - Goutte d’Eau (Vacarme)O-R Jesus B-R Jesus TR-R Collet

3. Aiboa (IRE) 8-11 £8,824ch f by King Charlemagne - Spirit Of Hope (Danehill Dancer)O-A Urbano-Roldan B-Miss N Cullen TR-L Urbano-Grajales

Margins Head, 2. Time 1:29.40 (slow 7.40). Going Heavy.


Sire: JOHANNESBURG. Sire of 18 Stakes winners.In 2008 - SAGEBURG Linamix G1, EATON’S GIFTCarson City G2, LOOKY YONDER Vice Regent G2,TURFFONTEIN Dr Grace G2, AFRICAN SKIESWoodman G3, STEFER El Prado G3, TENMEROPA Danehill G3, INGRID THE GAMBLERForest Wildcat LR.

1st Dam: Ardere by El Prado. ran once at 3. Dam of1 winner:2006: STEFER (f Johannesburg) Sold 38,610gns

yearling at ARAUG. 2 wins at 2 in France, PrixMiesque G3.

2nd Dam: FLAMING TORCH by Rousillon. 5 wins at2, 4 and 5 in France and North America, Athenia HG3, 2nd La Prevoyante Invitational H G2. Dam ofArdere (see above).

Broodmare Sire: EL PRADO. Sire of the dams of 11 Stakes winners. In 2008 - LADY DIGBY GrandSlam G3, STEFER Johannesburg G3, FORMALARRANGEMENT Formal Dinner LR, LARAGHTapit LR.

474 PRIX MIESQUE G3

Storm BirdTerlinguaHawaiiT C KittenDamascusGonfalonMr ProspectorNarrateNorthern DancerFairy BridgeSir IvorCap And BellsRivermanBelle DorineLyphardPeace

JOHANNESBURG b 99

ARDERE ch 2001

Hennessy

Myth

El Prado

Flaming Torch

Storm Cat

Island Kitty

Ogygian

Yarn

Sadler’s Wells

Lady Capulet

Rousillon

Flaming Peace

STEFER ch f 2006

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Caulfield on Zafisio: “He’s the eighth Group 1 winner by Efisio, whose lengthy stallion career

started in Kent in 1988 at a fee of only £2,000”

MILAN. November 8. 2yo+. 1400m.1. WHITE SNOW (IRE) 4 9-3 £22,780

b f by Orpen - Trop Chere (Distinctly North)O-LPA Stud B-Razza Del Velino TR-G Miliani

2. Gesture (GB) 6 9-10 £10,023b g by Bahri - Stark Ballet (Nureyev)O-Giordano Grilli B-Cheveley Park Stud TR-E Russo

3. Remarque (IRE) 3 9-7 £5,466b c by Marju - Run For Me (Danehill)O-Allevamento La Nuova Sbarra B-Razza del Pian del Lago TR-L Riccardi

Margins Short neck, 1.75. Time 1:24.00. Going Heavy.


Sire: ORPEN. Sire of 30 Stakes winners. In 2008 -ROCKS OFF Java Gold G1, ENJOY LOVE EqualizeG2, MISSIT Shirley Heights G2, ORIZABA ElbioG2, DON LETAL Candy Stripes G3, SOVIET FILLYSlewsville G3, WHITE SNOW Distinctly North G3,APRO LUNARE Last Tycoon LR, GOIN TOJACKSON Kenvain LR, JAKOR Horage LR,LESSING Medaaly LR, ZENONE Alzao LR,NOBILITA Konigsstuhl LR.

1st Dam: Trop Chere by Distinctly North. Dam of 1 winner:2004: WHITE SNOW (f Orpen) Sold 21,614gns

yearling at ANSEP. 6 wins at 2 to 4 in Italy,Premio Chiusura G3, 2nd Criterium FemminileLR, Premio Giubileo LR, Premio Royal MaresLR, 3rd Premio Seregno LR.

2005: Immi Ruah (f Daggers Drawn)2007: Torrian (f Intikhab)2008: (f Tiger Hill)

Broodmare Sire: DISTINCTLY NORTH. Sire of the dams of 3 Stakes winners. In 2008 - SOUTER’SSISTER Desert Style G3, WHITE SNOW OrpenG3.

475 PREMIO CHIUSURA G3

Northern DancerPas de NomAlydarChappaquiddickHaloBalladeHoist The FlagNatalmaNorthern DancerTappahannockDistinctiveNew LoveLord GayleAreolaNever BendMatch Game

ORPEN b 96

TROP CHERE b 99

Lure

Bonita Francita

Distinctly North

Break For Tee

Danzig

Endear

Devil’s Bag

Raise The Standard

Minshaanshu Amad

Distinctiveness

Executive Perk

Match Bend

WHITE SNOW b f 2004

ROME. November 9. 3yo+. 2000m.1. ESTEJO (GER) 4 9-2 £67,500

b c by Johan Cruyff - Este (The Noble Player)O-G Martone B-Gestut Schallern TR-R Rohne

2. Permesso (GB) 3 9-0 £29,700bbr c by Sakhee - Persian Filly (Persian Bold)O-Allevamento La Nuova Sbarra B-Razza del Sole TR-F & L Camici

3. Once More Dubai (USA) 3 9-0 £16,200bbr c by E Dubai - Go Again Girl (Broad Brush)O-San Carlo Investments B-Cashel Stud TR-Gianluca Bietolini

Margins 0.75, nose. Time 2:06.70. Going Heavy.


Sire: JOHAN CRUYFF. Sire of 3 Stakes winners. In2008 - ESTEJO The Noble Player G1.

1st Dam: Este by The Noble Player. 2 wins at 2 inWest Germany, 2nd Preis der Winterkonigin LR,Berberis Rennen LR, Schwarzgold Rennen LR, 2ndtop rated 2yr old filly in Germany in 1990. Dam of 6winners:1993: Esmonda (f Mondrian) ran on the flat.1994: ERCOLE D’ESTE (c Mondrian) 2 wins at 3

and 5 in Germany.

476 PREMIO ROMA G1

1995: ESTON (c Law Society) 6 wins in Germany.1997: ESTENSTERN (c Sternkoenig) 8 wins at 4 to

7 in Germany.1998: ESTENORA (f Highest Honor) 3 wins at 4 in

Germany. Broodmare.2000: Estor (c Highest Honor) ran on the flat in Italy.2002: ESTEMONA (f Oxalagu) 3 wins at 2 and 3 in

Austria, Hungary.2003: (f Medicean)2004: ESTEJO (c Johan Cruyff) 5 wins at 3 and 4 in

Italy, Premio Roma At the Races G1, GranPremio d’Italia LR.

2nd Dam: Ermione by Surumu. 2 wins at 3 in WestGermany, 2nd Jacobs-Kaffee-Rennen LR, Preis derStadt Berlin LR, 4th Preis der Diana - DeutschesStuten Derby G2. Own sister to EICIDORA. Dam ofERMINIUS (c Highest Honor: Grosser Kaufhof PreisG2), ERMBOLD (c Never So Bold: Behr MemorialLR), Eton (g Suave Dancer: 3rd Ittlingen Pokal LR),Este (f The Noble Player, see above)

Broodmare Sire: THE NOBLE PLAYER. Sire of thedams of 4 Stakes winners. In 2008 - ESTEJO JohanCruyff G1.

Northern DancerPas de NomHis MajestySpring AdieuDamascusGonfalonNijinskyRosetta StoneNorthern DancerFleurOn Your MarkNoble JoanLiteratSuramaYoggiElektra

JOHAN CRUYFF b 94

ESTE ch 88

Danehill

Teslemi

The Noble Player

Ermione

Danzig

Razyana

Ogygian

Martha Queen

The Minstrel

Noble Mark

Surumu

Envira

ESTEJO b c 2004

Johan Cruyff the racehorse wasnowhere near as famous as hishuman namesake, but he was stillvery smart. One of the first todemonstrate that Danehill couldsire good performers with muchmore stamina than himself, JohanCruyff won the Beresford Stakesover a mile at two and the GallinuleStakes over a mile and a quarter atthree, when he was also fourth inthe Irish Derby. The colt was thensold to Hong Kong, where he wonthe Derby at four and was placed inseveral other important events.

Tickets to Hong Kong are usuallyone-way for racehorses but JohanCruyff moved on to Eliza ParkStud in Australia, where he diedduring his fourth season in 2003.

He had shuttled to Germany forthe 2003 northern hemisphereseason, and his German cropincluded Scoubidou, a Group-winning juvenile in Italy, and thesmart Estejo.

Estejo has done most of hisracing in Italy, where he won theGran Premio d’Italia at three andnow the Gr1 Premio Roma. Hecomes from a first-rate Germanfamily. His fourth dam Elektraproduced the Preis von Europawinner Ebano and is also thesecond dam of Elle Danzig, winnerof the Premio Roma in 1999 and2000, after winning Germany’s1,000 Guineas and Oaks in 1998.

ROME. November 9. 3yo+. 1600m.1. PRESSING (IRE) 5 9-2 £35,858

bbr h by Soviet Star - Rafif (Riverman)

477 PREMIO RIBOT G2

O-Gary A Tanaka B-Azienda Agricola Del Parco TR-MA Jarvis

2. Project Dane (IRE) 4 9-2 £15,777ch c by Dane Friendly - Sweet College (College Chapel)O-L Polito B-M Borella TR-L Polito

3. Farrel (IRE) 3 9-1 £8,605b c by Fruits of Love - Folcungi (Mukaddamah)O-Scuderia Zenor B-Allevamento dei Sei SRL TR-B Grizzetti

Margins 4.5, 1.5. Time 1:39.80. Going Heavy.


Sire: SOVIET STAR. Sire of 41 Stakes winners. In2008 - PRESSING Riverman G2, BORIS DEDEAUVILLE Royal Academy G3, BUCCELLATISelkirk G3, EVA’S REQUEST Taufan LR, ROSINKALast Tycoon LR, KANDINSKIY Love The Groom LR,PACO JACK Kenmare LR.

1st Dam: RAFIF by Riverman. Winner at 3. Dam of 5winners:1995: KADIR (c Unfuwain) 2 wins..1996: Azimah (f Unfuwain). Broodmare.1997: Tabashir (f Cadeaux Genereux) unraced.1998: Rajam (g Sadler’s Wells) 9 wins, 2nd Prix

Roland de Chambure LR.1999: Al Wadood (f Cadeaux Genereux). unraced.

Died at 3 years.2000: Lady Machiavellian (f Machiavellian) unraced.2001: Land of Nod (f Barathea)2002: Ebaaraat (f Sinndar) ran once.2003: PRESSING (c Soviet Star) Sold 23,474gns

yearling at ANSEP. 8 wins at 3 to 5, PremioRoma G1, Premio Ribot G2, PremioAmbrosiano G3, Premio Federico Tesio G3,Topkapi Trophy LR, 2nd Premio Presidentedella Repubblica G1 (twice), Grosser DallmayrBayerisches Zuchtrennen G1, Premio delDado LR, Premio Emanuele Filiberto LR,Premio Giuseppe de Montel LR, BosphorusCup LR, 3rd Gran Premio d’Italia LR.

2004: MAKE ME AN OFFER (c Fasliyev) 3 wins at 3in Spain.

2005: ROUGHTING (c Celtic Swing) Winner at 3.2008: (f Celtic Swing)

2nd Dam: REVES CELESTES by Lyphard. 3 wins at3. Dam of MATAHIF (g Wassl: Jennings TheBookmakers Zetland S LR, Milka Steher Cup LR,Dansk Eclipse S LR, Fyenslob LR, 3rd StockholmsCup International G3), Keswa (f Kings Lake: 3rdPremio Giovanni Falck LR). Grandam ofMASTERCRAFTSMAN, GENUINE DEVOTION,MAZUNA, Nobilissime. Third dam of Esplendido.

Broodmare Sire: RIVERMAN. Sire of the dams of174 Stakes winners. In 2008 - MUSKET Redoute’sChoice G2, PRESSING Soviet Star G2, SOLSISTEVettori LR, YANA Razeen LR, QUARTINODynaformer LR.

NearcticNatalmaForliThongRelicRose O’LynnVandaleMarigoldNasrullahLalunPrince JohnNile LilyNorthern DancerGoofedRibotHeavenly Body

SOVIET STAR b 84

RAFIF b 90

Nureyev

Veruschka

Riverman

Reves Celestes

Northern Dancer

Special

Venture

Marie d’Anjou

Never Bend

River Lady

Lyphard

Tobira Celeste

PRESSING b/br h 2003

KREFELD. November 9. 2yo. 1700m.1. PELIGROSO (FR) 9-2 £22,059

ch c by Trempolino - Pitpit (Rudimentary)O-M Hofer, Stall Steigenberger B-Stall Undosa TR-M Hofer

2. Mantoro (GER) 9-2 £7,353b c by Dashing Blade - Mistic World (Monsun)O-G Merkel B-G Merkel TR-M Hofer

3. Anjella (GER) 9-1 £4,044b f by Monsun - Attilia (Tiger Hill)O-Gestut Schlenderhan B-Gestut Ravensberg TR-J Hirchberger

478 HERZOG VON RATIBOR-RENNEN G3

Margins 4.5, 2.5. Time 1:51.43. Going Heavy.


Sire: TREMPOLINO. Sire of 56 Stakes winners. In2008 - PELIGROSO Rudimentary G3, LOUTKABluebird LR, STARMAN Baligh LR, DON LINOSaumarez LR, FRANCHOEK Vacarme LR, MADOXTurgeon LR.

1st Dam: PITPIT by Rudimentary. Winner at 2 inGermany. Dam of 2 winners:2003: Provocador (c Bluebird) 2 wins at 2 and 3 in

Germany, Italy, 2nd Wettenleip Preis derDreijahrigen LR.

2006: PELIGROSO (c Trempolino) Herzog vonRatibor-Rennen G3.

2007: (f Sinndar)

2nd Dam: PROVACATRICE by Irish River. 1 win inFrance. Dam of Pardus (g Unfuwain: 2nd GrosserKarstadt Meile G2, 3rd Grosser Preis von KarlshorstChase LR), Provolino (c Trempolino: 2nd Preis derDeutschen Bank AG LR, 3rd Europachampionat G3),Pacific Blue (f Bluebird: 3rd Kolner Stuten Meile LR).Third dam of PRECIOUS BOY, Prema.

Broodmare Sire: RUDIMENTARY. Sire of the damsof 5 Stakes winners. In 2008 - PELIGROSOTrempolino G3, CRACK AWAY JACK Gold Away LR.

Native DancerMixed MarriageRockefellaChambigesNorthern DancerVictoria ReginaMolvedoLa ChausseeNorthern DancerSpecialReliance IISoft AngelsRivermanIrish StarGraustarkDinner Partner

TREMPOLINO ch 84

PITPIT ch 98

Sharpen Up

Trephine

Rudimentary

Provacatrice

Atan

Rocchetta

Viceregal

Quiriquina

Nureyev

Doubly Sure

Irish River

Don’t Sulk

PELIGROSO ch c 2006

TOULOUSE. November 11. 3yo+f&m. 2100m.1. LA BOUM (GER) 5 8-11 £29,412

bbr m by Monsun - La Bouche (In The Wings)O-E Trussardi B-Gestut Karlshof TR-R Collet

2. Rainbow Dancing (GB) 3 8-8 £11,765b f by Rainbow Quest - Danceabout (Shareef Dancer)O-Duchess of Bedford B-Bloomsbury Stud TR-Mlle H Van Zuylen

3. Folle Allure (FR) 3 8-8 £8,824b f by Poliglote - Irish Arms (Irish River)O-Mme R Ades B-Mme Dominique Hazan Ades, Mme Lily Ades TR-J-C Rouget

Margins 1, neck. Time 2:17.52. Going Very soft.


Sire: MONSUN. Sire of 64 Stakes winners. In 2008- GETAWAY Unfuwain G2, LAURO Shirley HeightsG2, AXXOS Rainbow Quest G3, LA BOUM In TheWings G3, MIMETICO Lycius G3, ART MARTIALPriolo LR, SERETH Sadler’s Wells LR, SOUDAINEFioravanti LR, TERTULLUS Be My Guest LR,MONSUN AIR Nebos LR.

1st Dam: La Bouche by In The Wings. 2 wins at 3 inGermany, 2nd Premio Giovanni Falck LR. Dam of 4winners:2002: LA GRANDE DAME (f Monsun) Winner at 3

in Germany.2003: LA BOUM (f Monsun) 4 wins at 4 and 5 in

France, Prix de Flore G3, Prix Fille de l’Air G3,Prix Panacee LR, 2nd Prix Corrida G2.

2004: L’HOMME DE NUIT (g Samum) Winner at 3in Germany.

2005: LA TOURNESOL (f Samum) 2 wins at 3 inGermany.

2007: Love And War (f War Blade)2008: (c Samum)

2nd Dam: La Mesa by Sharpo. 1 win at 3, 2nd IDEE Festa Rennen LR, foaled in Germany. Dam ofLa Bouche (f In The Wings, see above)

479 PRIX FILLE DE L’AIR G3


DATA BOOKEuropean Pattern


Broodmare Sire: IN THE WINGS. Sire of the damsof 18 Stakes winners. In 2008 - DUSHANBERiyadian G2, TREAT GENTLY Cape Cross G2, LABOUM Monsun G3, SRI PUTRA Oasis Dream G3,ANTONYM Bahri LR, RAYDIYA Marju LR, GAUTAMIMtoto LR.

TamerlaneDonna DianaTiepolettoKronungLiteratSuramaAuthiMonacensiaNorthern DancerFairy BridgeShirley HeightsSunbitternSharpen UpMoiety BirdCaracolLoanda

MONSUN br 90

LA BOUCHE b 95

Konigsstuhl

Mosella

In The Wings

La Mesa

Dschingis Khan

Konigskronung

Surumu

Monasia

Sadler’s Wells

High Hawk

Sharpo

Leticia

LA BOUM b/bm f 2003

SAINT-CLOUD. November 12. 2yoc&f. 2000m.1. FAME AND GLORY (GB) 9-0 £105,037

b c by Montjeu - Gryada (Shirley Heights)O-Derrick Smith B-Ptarmigan Bloodstock, Miss K Rausing TR-AP O’Brien

2. Drumbeat (IRE) 9-0 £42,022b c by Montjeu - Maskaya (Machiavellian)O-Derrick Smith B-Epona Bloodstock Ltd TR-AP O’Brien

3. Feels All Right (IRE) 9-0 £21,011b c by Danehill Dancer - Zagreb Flyer (Old Vic)O-Pegasus Farms Ltd B-J Mulligan TR-A Fabre

Margins 0.5, 0.75. Time 2:19.90 (slow 15.50).Going Heavy.


Sire: MONTJEU. Sire of 63 Stakes winners. In 2008- FAME AND GLORY Shirley Heights G1, FROZENFIRE Woodman G1, MONTMARTRE Linamix G1,NOM DU JEU Prized G1, GUILLOTINE DefensivePlay G2, HONOLULU Darshaan G2, JUKEBOXJURY Kenmare G2, KING OF ROME Forty NinerG2, MACARTHUR Gone West G2, ALBISOLADanehill G3, ALESSANDRO VOLTA MachiavellianG3, BALLACK Last Tycoon G3, FULMONTIGrosvenor G3.

1st Dam: Gryada by Shirley Heights. 2 wins at 2,3rd Premio Dormello G3. Own sister to GolanHeights. Dam of 7 winners:1998: Guaranda (f Acatenango) 2 wins at 3, 3rd

EBF Upavon S LR. Dam of GRAVITATION (fGalileo: 2 wins at 3, Lillie Langtry S G3)

1999: Grampian (c Selkirk) 4 wins at 2, 3 and 6,2nd Manchester Evening News July S LR,John Smith’s Extra Smooth Silver Cup H LR.

2001: GRAHAM ISLAND (g Acatenango) 2 wins at3 and 4.

2002: GRYSKIRK (g Selkirk) Winner at 2.2003: GAZE (f Galileo) 2 wins at 4 in Germany.2005: YUMMY MUMMY (f Montjeu) Winner at 3.2006: FAME AND GLORY (c Montjeu) Sold

190,000gns foal at TADEF. 2 wins at 2 athome, France, Criterium de Saint-Cloud G1.

2007: (c Sadler’s Wells)

2nd Dam: GRIMPOLA by Windwurf. 2 wins in WestGermany ARAG Schwarzgold-Rennen (1000Guineas) G2. Own sister to GRIMBEAU. Dam ofGolan Heights (g Shirley Heights: 2nd ParfettsAnniversary July Trophy S LR), Gryada (f ShirleyHeights, see above). Grandam of GONBARDA,GLOBAL DREAM, GONFILIA, GONLARGO,GORLOR, Gondoro, Global Dancer, Global World.Third dam of GOATHEMALA.

Broodmare Sire: SHIRLEY HEIGHTS. Sire of thedams of 162 Stakes winners. In 2008 - FAME ANDGLORY Montjeu G1, LAURO Monsun G2, MISSITOrpen G2, PROSPECT WELLS Sadler’s Wells G2,OFFENBACH Danehill G3, STOTSFOLD BaratheaG3, CAPTAIN WEBB Storming Home LR, BORDERCASTLE Grand Lodge LR.

The Montjeu/Shirley Heights cross has produced:ANTON CHEKHOV G1, FAME AND GLORY G1,MONTARE G1, Washington Irving G2, Red Peony G3.

480 CRITERIUM DE SAINT-CLOUD G1

NearcticNatalmaBold ReasonSpecialHigh TopSega VilleTennysonAdele ToumignonNever BendMilan MillHardicanuteGrand CrossKaiseradlerWiesenweiheZankGoldhenne

MONTJEU b 96

GRYADA b/br 93

Sadler’s Wells

Floripedes

Shirley Heights

Grimpola

Northern Dancer

Fairy Bridge

Top Ville

Toute Cy

Mill Reef

Hardiemma

Windwurf

Gondel

FAME AND GLORY b c 2006

Aidan O’Brien sent three sons ofMontjeu to France for the Gr1Criterium de Saint-Cloud and thesecolts – Fame And Glory, Drumbeatand Hail Caesar – respectivelyfinished first, second and sixth.

Fame And Glory, now unbeatenin two starts, has a great deal to liveup to, as he is the third son ofMontjeu to become a Gr1 winnerat two and both his predecessors,Motivator and Authorized, went onto win the Derby. Fame And Glorybeat Authorized’s brotherSirgarfieldsobers on his debut.

Fame And Glory is Classicallybred, as his dam, the Group-placedGryada, is by Shirley Heights. He isMontjeu’s second Gr1 winner outof a Shirley Heights mare,following the Prix Royal-Oakwinner Montare.

Gryada was owned by LordHoward de Walden’s PlantationStud, which sent a German mare toShirley Heights to produce theDerby-winning Slip Anchor.

Gryada’s dam Grimpola wasanother acquisition from Germany,where she had won the 1,000Guineas and finished third in theGerman Oaks. Seven of Grimpola’seight foals were by members of theMill Reef male line. A mating toSlip Anchor produced Gryada’sthree-parts-sister Gonfalon, whoreturned to Germany to producethe top filly Gonbarda and twoother Group winners in Gonfiliaand Gonlargo.

Gryada was sent to Tattersalls’December Sales in 2005, in foal toMontjeu, as part of the de Waldendispersal. The mare sold for160,000gns and duly producedFame And Glory.

Gryada was mated to Sadler’sWells in 2006 before being re-soldfor 180,000gns. The resultant coltwas bought by Demi O’Byrne for200,000gns as a yearling.

ROME. November 16. 2yo+. 1200m.1. OVERDOSE (GB) 3 10-2 £22,780

b c by Starborough - Our Poppet (Warning)O-SCH Racing Team B-Mr & Mrs G Robinson TR-S Ribarszki

2. Black Mambazo (IRE) 3 9-8 £10,023b c by Statue of Liberty - Rich Gift (Cadeaux Genereux)O/B-Azienda Agricola Valle Falcone TR-L Riccardi

3. Titus Shadow (IRE) 4 9-12 £5,466ch c by Titus Livius - Mujadil Shadow (Mujadil)O-Scuderia Blueberry B-Scuderia Blueberry TR-B Grizzetti

Margins 10, nose. Time 1:10.00. Going Heavy.

481 PREMIO C E F ALOISI G3


Sire: STARBOROUGH. Sire of 5 Stakes winners. In2008 - OVERDOSE Warning G2, APPEL AUMAITRE Crystal Glitters G3.

1st Dam: Our Poppet by Warning. ran once at 2.Dam of 4 winners:2001: NOBLE MOUNT (g Muhtarram) 2 wins at 3

and 4.2003: POPPET’S BOUNTY (f Bahamian Bounty)

Winner at 3 in France.2004: POPPETS SWEETLOVE (f Foxhound) 3 wins

at 3 and 4.2005: OVERDOSE (c Starborough) Sold 2,000gns

yearling at TADEY. 11 wins at 2 and 3 inAustria, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Slovakia,bestwetten.de Goldene Peitsche G2, PremioCarlo e Francesco Aloisi G3, Lotto HamburgTrophy G3, Lanson Cup LR.

2006: Poppet’s Lovein (f Lomitas) unraced to date.2007: (f Dansili)2008: (f Bertolini)

2nd Dam: UPEND by Main Reef. 3 wins at 3 StSimon S G3. Dam of MUSICANNA (f Cape Cross:William Hill Atalanta S LR, 2nd Vodafone PrincessElizabeth S G3, 3rd UAE Equestrian Racing Fed.Falmouth S G1, Kingdom of Bahrain Sun Chariot SG1), Shortfall (f Last Tycoon: 2nd Daniel Prenn RoyalYorkshire S LR). Grandam of CONTRABAND. Thirddam of SUMMER FETE.

Broodmare Sire: WARNING. Sire of the dams of 34 Stakes winners. In 2008 - MODERN LOOKZamindar G2, OVERDOSE Starborough G2,MORES WELLS Sadler’s Wells G3, SENLIS HighChaparral G3, DONATIVUM Cadeaux Genereux LR,POCKET MONEY Namid LR.

Northern DancerSpecialVentureMarie d’AnjouDamascusAnne CampbellSadairHurry CallIn RealityTamerettRobertoWhere You LeadMill ReefLovely LightCharlottownMerry Mate

STARBOROUGH ch 94

OUR POPPET b 97

Soviet Star

Flamenco Wave

Warning

Upend

Nureyev

Veruschka

Desert Wine

Armada Way

Known Fact

Slightly Dangerous

Main Reef

Gay Charlotte

OVERDOSE b c 2005

HANNOVER. November 16. 3yo+. 2000m.1. LADY DEAUVILLE (FR) 3 8-7 £23,529

gr f by Fasliyev - Mercalle (Kaldoun)O-PJ Hughes Developments Ltd B-Aerial Bloodstock et al TR-PA Blockley

2. Prince Flori (GER) 5 9-3 £7,353b h by Lando - Princess Liberte (Nebos)O-Stall Reni B-HA Wacek TR-S Smrczek

3. Lord Hill (GER) 4 9-1 £3,676b c by Tiger Hill - Lady Fox (Monsun)O-Stall Enorm In Form B-Klaus Bert Et Al TR-C Zeitz

Margins 3, 2.5. Time 2:12.30. Going Soft.


Sire: FASLIYEV. Sire of 26 Stakes winners. In 2008- LADY DEAUVILLE Kaldoun G3, CITY LEADERKenmare LR, CLUB LIQUID Sir Ivor LR, PRIDEDANCER Rainbow Quest LR, MAJKOV Lahib LR.

1st Dam: MERCALLE by Kaldoun. Champion oldermare in Europe in 1990 (14f. & up). 8 wins in France,Prix du Cadran G1. Dam of 5 winners:1993: FABULOUS LA FOUINE (f Fabulous Dancer)

Champion 3yr old filly in Japan in 1996. 4wins in Japan, New Zealand Trophy Yonsai SLR, Shuka Sho LR, 2nd Japan Cup G1.Broodmare.

1994: CROOM SAINT PIERRE (c Groom Dancer)Winner at 3 in France.

1995: Croom Clos Pointu (c Groom Dancer) ran onthe flat in France and over jumps in France.

1996: Le Saumurois (c Saumarez) unraced.

482 LANDO-TROPHY G3

1998: Le Florentais (c Saumarez) ran on the flat inJapan.

1999: La Saumuroise (f Kendor) ran on the flat inJapan.

2000: JOROBADEN (g Poliglote) 5 wins.2001: Exit To Saumur (g Exit To Nowhere) ran once

in a NH Flat Race and ran 3 times overhurdles and ran twice over fences.

2002: POLICALLE (f Poliglote) Winner at 2.2003: Black Tree (g Grape Tree Road) ran on the flat

in France.2005: LADY DEAUVILLE (f Fasliyev) Sold

59,113gns yearling at AFAUG. 6 wins at 2and 3, Lando-Trophy G3, Doonside Cup LR,Radley S LR, S LR, EBF Dick Hern Fillies SLR, Prix Zeddaan LR, 2nd Prix Miesque G3,Star S LR, Prix Le Fabuleux LR, 3rd FredDarling S G3, Prix du Calvados G3.

2006: (f Diableneyev)2007: (f Zieten)

2nd Dam: EOLE DES MERS by Carvin II. 4 wins.Dam of MERCALLE (f Kaldoun, see above)

Broodmare Sire: KALDOUN. Sire of the dams of 33Stakes winners. In 2008 - LADY DEAUVILLEFasliyev G3, MARIOL Munir G3, ONLY ANSWERGreen Desert G3, ATLANTIC SPORT MachiavellianLR, CLAIRE ET BLEU Anabaa Blue LR, CHANT DELUNE Cadoudal LR, MONKERHOSTIN ShiningSteel LR, STODOUN Pistolet Bleu LR.

NearcticNatalmaForliThongRaise A NativeGold DiggerNever BendRepercussionFortino IIChambordLe HaarEmbellieMarinoCoralineNeptune IIBrise de Mer

FASLIYEV b 97

MERCALLE gr 86

Nureyev

Mr P’s Princess

Kaldoun

Eole des Mers

Northern Dancer

Special

Mr Prospector

Anne Campbell

Caro

Katana

Carvin II

Deesse Des Mers

LADY DEAUVILLE gr f 2005

HOLLYWOOD PARK. Nov 28. 8f 110yds. Firm (turf).1. HYPERBARIC (USA) 5 b g

Sky Classic - Teasing Charm (Skywalker)O-Prestonwood Farm B-W Chamblin TR-J Canani

2. Formal Decree (GER) 5 bbr gDiktat - Formida (Highest Honor)

3. Becrux (ITY) 6 b gGlen Jordan - Rebecca Parisi (Persian Heights)

483 CITATION H G1

NearcticNatalmaBull PageFlaring TopNoholme IIAbla-JayOuting ClassQuillopolyIn RealityFoggy NoteBoldnesianCaptive AudienceHail To ReasonCosmahThe Axe IIBlossom Morgan

SKY CLASSIC ch 87

TEASING CHARM dkb 91

Nijinsky

No Class

Skywalker

Heather’s Halo

Northern Dancer

Flaming Page

Nodouble

Classy Quillo

Relaunch

Bold Captive

Halo

Heather Road

HYPERBARIC (USA) b g 2003

North AmericanGrade Ones



Caulfield on Hyperbaric: “The Citation Handicapwinner cost only $10,000 as a foal in 2003, the same

year that his dam Teasing Charm was sold for $4,500”

AQUEDUCT. November 29. 8f. Fast.1. TALE OF EKATI (USA) 3 b c

Tale of The Cat - Silence Beauty (Sunday Silence)O/B-Charles E Fipke TR-Barclay Tagg

2. Harlem Rocker (CAN) 3 grro cMacho Uno - Freedom Come (Lit de Justice)

3. Bribon (FR) 5 ch hMark of Esteem - Rowat Arazi (Arazi)

See race 54 in the June issue for analysis

484 CIGAR MILE H G1

Northern DancerSouth OceanSecretariatCrimson SaintRaise A NativeGold DiggerHonest PleasureStateHail To ReasonCosmahUnderstandingMountain FlowerNorthern DancerFlaming PageMr ProspectorStick To Beauty

TALE OF THE CAT bbr 94

SILENCE BEAUTY b 97

Storm Cat

Yarn

Sunday Silence

Maplejinsky

Storm Bird

Terlingua

Mr Prospector

Narrate

Halo

Wishing Well

Nijinsky

Gold Beauty

TALE OF EKATI (USA) b c 2005

Although Kauto Star was producedcomparatively cheaply, he has acomplex pedigree which featuresinbreeding within the first fivegenerations to several outstandingperformers. He is inbred 3 x 3 toMill Reef through his sons Moulin(winner of the Gr1 Grand Prix deSaint-Cloud at five) and PortEtienne (runner-up in the Gr2 PrixDollar at four). Bearing in mindthat Mill Reef’s achievementsincluded five wins at two, it isn’tsurprising that Kauto Star wasprecocious enough to win overhurdles in the April of his three-year-old season.

Kauto Star’s sire Village Star wasout of Glitter, a three-parts-sister toProverb. Proverb, a son of RelianceII, stayed well enough to win theGoodwood Cup over 21 furlongsas a three-year-old, beforedeveloping into a fine sire of stayingchasers, with three Whitbread GoldCup winners to his credit. Reliancewas an outstanding stayer whonumbered the Prix Royal-Oakamong his victories, as did histhree-parts-brother Relko. Relkoappears in the bottom half of KautoStar’s pedigree as the grandsire ofthe gelding’s second damKautorette, who won twice overjumps during a career which yielded13 victories. Kauto Star’s dam,

With 13 victories (plus ten secondsand five thirds) from 36 starts,Hardy Eustace has now earnedmore than £1 million, even thoughhe cost the equivalent of onlyaround 12,500gns when sold atGoffs as a four-year-old. HardyEustace is one of a sizeablecollection of high-class hurdlerswho have sprinters as their sire.

He is by Thatching’s fast sonArchway, who earned the title ofchampion Irish sprinter at three,when he won the GreenlandsStakes and finished fourth in thePrix de l’Abbaye. Archway provedmuch more versatile as a stallion,no doubt helped by being a half-brother to the Derby winner DrDevious. His Australian progenyincluded several smart middle-distance horses, such as RomanMaze (VRC Australian Cup),Grand Archway (VRC Oaks andthe AJC Australian Oaks), Tails OfTriomphe (SAJC South AustralianDerby), Rose Archway (AJCAustralian Oaks) and She’s Archie(SAJC South Australian Oaks).

Sterna Star, the dam of HardyEustace, won a ladies race over amile and a half. However, she is ahalf-sister to Star Spartan, a Listedwinner over a mile. Moresignificantly, she is a grand-daughterof Sterna, a successful broodmare

Old Vic may have lost one of hisbattery of smart staying chaserswhen his Cheltenham Gold Cupwinner Kicking King was retired inNovember 2008, but the veteranSunnyhill Stud stallion had recentlycome up with a suitable substitutein Snoopy Loopy. Although theten-year-old gelding had won a pairof Listed chases during thesummer, he achieved a new careerhigh when he gamely wore downTamarinbleu in the Betfair Chase.

Snoopy Loopy had sold for£120,000 at Doncaster as a seven-year-old in May 2005, by whichtime he had won a pair of point-to-points, a bumper and two racesover hurdles. He was immediatelyswitched to fences.

Snoopy Loopy’s dam LovelySnoopy never raced but she has alsoproduced the useful hurdler RoyalSignature to Royal Fountain. Shehas several youngsters by thechampion sire Presenting, so couldadd to her tally of five winners.

Snoopy Loopy’s second damLovely Bio was a talented andversatile performer who earnedblack type on the Flat and overhurdles. Her half-brother AltoVolante won the Yorkshire Cup andSnoopy Loopy’s fourth dam Gritliwas a sister to the Prix de l’Arc deTriomphe winner Sica Boy.

DOWN ROYAL. November 1. 24f.1. KAUTO STAR (FR) 8 b g

Village Star - Kauto Relka (Port Etienne)O-Clive D Smith B-Mme H Aubert T-PF Nicholls

2. Light On The Broom 12 b g Aristocracy - Montevelle (Montelimar)

3. Knight Legend 9 b g Flying Legend - Well Trucked (Dry Dock)

1 CHAMPION CHASE G1

Never BendMilan MillHautainPaladrinaTantiemeRelance IIIAureoleCauserieNever BendMilan MillCanisbaySaigonRelkoCranberryLionelTyrolina

VILLAGE STAR ch 83

KAUTO RELKA b 93

Moulin

Glitter

Port Etienne

Kautorette

Mill Reef

High Fidelyty

Reliance II

Glistening

Mill Reef

Sierra Morena

Kautokeino

Verdurette

KAUTO STAR b g 2000

PUNCHESTOWN. November 16. 16f. Heavy.1. HARDY EUSTACE 11 b g

Archway - Sterna Star (Corvaro)O-Mr Laurence Byrne B-Patrick Joyce TR-DT Hughes

2. Sizing Europe 6 b g Pistolet Bleu - Jennie Dun (Mandalus)

3. Jered 6 ch g Presenting - La Noire (Phardante)

2 MORGIANA HURDLE G1

ForliThongAbernantDarricaHoist The FlagPrincess PoutNorthern DancerCambrienneViennaNoble LassieSir GaylordPenitenceSovereign PathTudor GleamNeckarStammesart

ARCHWAY ch 88

STERNA STAR b/br 84

Thatching

Rose of Jericho

Corvaro

Star Girl

Thatch

Abella

Alleged

Rose Red

Vaguely Noble

Delmora

Sovereign Gleam

Sterna

HARDY EUSTACE b g 1997

HAYDOCK PARK. Nov 22. 24f. Good to Soft.1. SNOOPY LOOPY 10 ch g

Old Vic - Lovely Snoopy (Phardante)O-Walters Plant Hire Ltd Egan Waste Ltd B-Mrs M Doran TR-P Bowen

2. Tamarinbleu 8 b g Epervier Bleu - Tamainia (Lashkari)

3. Exotic Dancer (FR) 8 b g Turgeon - Northine (Northern Treat)

3 LANCASHIRE CHASE G1

NearcticNatalmaBold ReasonSpecialDariusSipsey BridgeVimyMadrileneLyphardComelyTaj DewanCavadongaMajor PortionRenouncePrince BioGritli

OLD VIC b 86

LOVELY SNOOPY b 89

Sadler’s Wells

Cockade

Phardante

Lovely Bio

Northern Dancer

Fairy Bridge

Derring-Do

Camenae

Pharly

Pallante

Double-U-Jay

Lady Bio

SNOOPY LOOPY ch g 1998

National Hunt Grade Ones

The decision to sidestep theBreeders’ Cup Mile to wait for theCitation Handicap paid offhandsomely for Hyperbaric’sconnections, with their five-year-oldgelding leading throughout to landhis first Gr1 success. The son of SkyClassic was winning his fourthconsecutive race and now boasts arecord of seven wins from 12 starts.He has clearly had his troubles, ashe had raced only four times priorto the age of five.

Hyperbaric is the fourth son ofSky Classic to become a Gr1winner, following Thornfield,winner of the CanadianInternational Stakes, Nothing ToLose, a versatile performer whotook the Shadwell Turf Mile, andSky Conqueror, whose careerhighlight came in the WoodfordReserve Turf Classic. It is nocoincidence that all four of theseGr1 winners are turf performers.

Sky Classic was a champion onturf as a five-year-old, when he wonthe Rothmans International andTurf Classic, as well as beingnarrowly beaten in the ArlingtonMillion and Breeders’ Cup Turf.

Hyperbaric cost only $10,000 asa foal in 2003, the same year thathis dam Teasing Charm was soldfor $4,500 – a minuscule amountfor a mare who earned over$220,000. Second dam Heather’sHalo was a half-sister to Bull In theHeather, a Florida Derby winner byFerdinand (like Sky Classic, achestnut son of Nijinsky).

Kauto Relka, never raced but she isa half-sister to Kauto Ray, winner ofthe Prix James Hennessy, a Listedchase at Auteuil.

best known as the dam of the Arcwinner Star Appeal and as thesecond dam of the outstandingNational Hunt sire Strong Gale.

Index to winners and placed horses inEuropean Pattern races and NorthAmerican and UAE Grade Ones (winsin bold face)

Aahaykid 446Abbadjinn 96 203 266 329Abbashiva 226Abbeyside 260Abraham Lincoln 107Achill Island 73Adlerflug 184 227 309

Adored 90African Rose 267 344African Skies 231Again 276 304Age of Chivalry 141 188Ahla Wasahl 207Aiboa 474Ajhar 372Akiem 150 279Al Qasi 216 272 350Alarazi 67 281Albertus Maximus 400 466

Albisola 137 295 453Alessandro Volta 76Alexandros 142Alhaban 182All The Aces 71Allegretto 339 451Alnadana 337Alpine Rose 270Alwajeeha 455Americain 332Amerigo 166Amour Propre 430

Ana Americana 291Anabaa’s Creation 426Anak Nakal 132Ancien Regime 201Anglezarke 342Anjella 478Anna Pavlova 177 202Antiquities 47Apollo Star 432Appalachian Trail 117April Pride 286Aqlaam 159

Arabian Gleam 350Arazan 290 355Arcadia’s Angle 145Archipenko 11 215 315Ariege 14 392Arkadina 263Art Connoisseur 154 234Art Princess 207Arthur’s Girl 164Article Rare 359 444Artiste Royal 12 63 131Ashantee 200 298


DATA BOOKIndex to winners and placed horses


Ashram 416Asiatic Boy 8Ask 36Aspectus 5Aspen Darlin 361 380 437Assertive 91 344Astronomer Royal 107Athanor 144 300Avanti Polonia 268Awesome I Am 395Axxos 37Backseat Rhythm 392 455Bahia Breeze 264Baila Me 151 262 377Balius 5Balkan Knight 116 343Balladeuse 135 421Balthazaar’s Gift 224Bankable 285 351 417 434Bannaby 358 381Barcola 190Baroness Thatcher 62Barshiba 50 215Basaltico 378Be Smart 409Beach Bunny 152 345Beaver Patrol 272 306Beckermet 91 179Becomes You 442Becrux 483Bel Air Sizzle 318Believe In Hope 407Believe Me 45 114 268Belle Allure 43Belle Et Celebre 99Belliflore 118 267Benbaun 181Benny The Bull 10Better Talk Now 250 317Beyond Our Reach 304Big Booster 464Big Brown 16 64 125 311Big Timer 117Black Mamba 312 402Black Mambazo 85 481Black Seventeen 404Blue Bresil 18 69Blue Monday 360 445Blythe Knight 142 178 275Bob Black Jack 55Bobs Surprise 30Bonnie Charlie 240 433 446Borderlescott 108 282 385Boris de Deauville 19 148 228 274Bribon 484Brisant 104Briseida 134Brownie Points 57Bsharpsonata 56Buccellati 445Bufera 444Burnwynd Boy 179Bushranger 218 234 294 379Bustin Stones 58By The Light 199Callwood Dancer 411Calvados Blues 364Campanologist 76 168 233Canwinn 364Caparroso 204Cape Amber 92Capt Chaos 66Captain Gerrard 52Captain’s Lover 337Carriage Trail 454Carribean Sunset 21 78 110 167 275Carte Diamond 74Cartimandua 141Casual Conquest 79 122 183Cat Junior 436Caudillo 104 222Centennial 39 293 356 420Central Station 111Cesare 215

Championship Point 72Champs Elysees 13 394 413Changing Skies 259Chantilly Tiffany 449Chantra 175Charlie Farnsbarns 434Cheyenne Star 106 188 247Chinchon 236 367Chintz 223 375Chopastair 225 426Church Service 464Cicerole 143Ciel Rouge 444Cima de Triomphe 83City Leader 236 292Cityscape 371Claire Et Bleu 45Classic Blade 209Clearly Foxy 195Coal Play 311Coast Guard 55Coastal Path 41 101 163 296Cocoa Beach 398 460Collegiate 326Colonel John 55 320Comic Strip 9Commentator 127 254Communique 313 397Conduit 168 239 346 465Conference Call 24Connie Mac 158Conquest 429Contat 180 266Control Zone 416Cool Coal Man 311Copper State 255 391Copperbeech 386Coronet Of A Baron 390 467Corrybrough 224Cost of Freedom 401Cottonmouth 114Counterclaim 153Court Canibal 18 425Court Vision 54Cowboy Cal 60Creachadoir 97Cribnote 389 414Cristal Island 305Crossharbour 148 274 443Crowded House 447Crystal Capella 435Cuis Ghaire 140 169 229Curlin 8 190 250 325 405Da’ Tara 132Dalghar 473Dancing Abbie 153Dancing Forever 3 130 465Dandy Man 244Danehill Destiny 361Danidh Dubai 169Dar Re Mi 92 185 270 284 357 421Darjina 11 101 156 261 310 383Dark Islander 96Dawn After Dawn 15Dawn Dew 298Daytona 126Deauville Vision 6 275Democrate 69Denis of Cork 64 132Denomination 359Derbaas 416Derison 82Desert Code 469Desert Key 321Desert Lord 108 181Devotee 409Diabolical 373 469Diamond Diva 128Dickens 44Diglett 173Dimenticata 188Distinction 46Diva Cattiva 173Divine Park 127

Docksil 40Doctor Dino 9 139 186 302Doctor Fremantle 71Donativum 467Donegal 239 273Double Trouble 2 15Dream Day 31Dream Eater 159Dream Empress 409 458Dream Rush 251Dreamtheimpossible 368Drumbeat 480Drumfire 351Duellant 331Duke of Marmalade 42 112 161 232 288Dunelight 238Dunkerque 472Dwilano 20Dynaforce 256 397Eagle Mountain 417 465Eastern Romance 40 141Egerton 109 184Eight Belles 64Einstein 3 59 63 190Eldest 33Elite Squadron 198Elnawin 334Elusive Wave 291 386Emily Blake 68Enforce 143Enticing 52 244Entre Deux Eaux 474Enzio 441Equiano 136 157Equitable 197Eradicate 274Estejo 476Eustachione 33 138Evasive 446Ever A Friend 12 126Excelerate 77Excellerator 231Executive Fleet 58Express Wish 306Ezima 202Fabulous Strike 404Fair Breeze 45 114 237 297 366Fairy Efisio 102Falco 80Fame And Glory 480Famous Name 17 119 336 423Fantasia 286 368Farrel 174 477Fatal Bullet 462Feared In Flight 39Feels All Right 480Ferneley 77Ferocious Fires 324Festivale 27Final Fling 14Finalmente 116Finjaan 240 440Finsceal Beo 112 156First Defence 324Firth of Fifth 214Fiulin 438Flaming Slew 252Flashing Colour 187Fleeting Spirit 108 157Flying Clarets 93Folk Opera 245 297 411Folle Allure 479Forever Together 129 256 408 459Formal Decree 483Forthe Millionkiss 226 269 376Four Winds 428Freemusic 103Frost Giant 194Frozen Fire 94 183Fuisse 427Full of Gold 18 367Gagnoa 22 99 123 219Galactic Star 51 248Gallagher 246 294 362

Game Face 133Garnica 118Gemswick Park 412Geordieland 95 163Georgebernardshaw 216 280Gesture 85 475Getaway 51 302Gimmy 84 149Ginger Punch 57 191 255 319 398Globus 441Gluteus Maximus 452Go Between 13 193 322Goathemala 151 298 431Golden Doc A 1 14Golden Titus 37Golden Velvet 191Goldikova 81 123 206 261 310 463Goose Bay 153Gottcha Gold 124Grand Couturier 317 406Grand Ducal 290Grasshopper 254Gravitation 166 245Great Hawk 4Great War Eagle 66 147Grecian Dancer 106 160Greeley’s Conquest 324Gris de Gris 7 48 138 470Halfway To Heaven 21 81 110 249 249307 383Hallie’s Comet 375Hamsa 395Hapsburg 228 297Haradasun 156Hard Rock City 424Harlem Rocker 484Harvest Queen 50Hasanka 263Hattan 4 36 335Heart Shaped 456Heatseeker 13Heaven Sent 50 160 208Hebridean 17 34 111 239Hello Morning 25Henrythenavigator 49 105 155 241 369468High Maintenance 358High Rock 23Hobby 164Hoh Mike 201Hold Me Love Me 339Holocene 300Honolulu 343Huntdown 379Hyperbaric 126 483Hystericalady 62 399I Can See 312Icabad Crane 125Ice Queen 152 219Ideal World 356Idiot Proof 10Idolino 146Il Divo 146Il Warrd 159Illustrious Blue 335I’m So Lucky 321In Chambers 89 174In Summation 257 401Incanto Dream 70 222 381Indescribable 255Indian Blessing 133 199 258 457Indian Daffodil 174 426Indian Way 199Indiana Gal 78Infallible 27 167 208Infamous Angel 287Intangaroo 62 323Intense Focus 154 182 387 440Interpatation 317 406Intrepid Jack 224Inxile 301It’s Gino 109 184 227 309 388Jardin 326Jargelle 240

Jay Peg 11Jobe 283Jukebox Jury 338 371 447Jumbajukiba 26 216 353 424Jungle Prince 257Just Rushing 393Kamado 218Kamsin 65 205 279 309Kasbah Bliss 358Katiyra 78 121 345 384Kentucky Bear 60Kenz 204Key To Pleasure 449King Jock 138King of Dixie 178King of Rome 76 230 281 377King of Sydney 442King’s Apostle 373Kingsgate Native 171 282Kip Deville 59 463Kirklees 434Kite Wood 428Kocab 228Kodiak Kowboy 404Konig Concorde 86 269Konig Turf 7Kylayne 27 75Kyniska 280La Boum 114 479Laa Rayb 271 300 376 436Lady Deauville 31 482Lady Gloria 143 351Lady Grace 212Lady Marian 200 262 295 384Lady of Venice 129Lahaleeb 340 375 437Lancetto 65Langs Lash 158 287Laragh 456Lava Man 131Lemon Drop Mom 319 398Leo’s Starlet 47 185Lessing 24Lethal Heat 318Liang Kay 35 86 150 331Light Green 352 453Lindner 366Linngari 237 439Lion Sands 248Lisvale 111Little Belle 56 61 252 316Little Fighter 150Look Busy 303Look Here 121 346Lord Admiral 77 230Lord Hill 328 432 482Lord Shanakill 154 242 294 362 440Lord Snowdon 127Loup Breton 19 101 422Love Academy 87Love Intrigue 40Love of Dubai 102 134Love To Dance 345Lovelace 330Lovely Isle 1Lucarno 210Lui Rei 173 235 473Luminous Eyes 223Lush Lashes 92 167 249 249 284 307384Macarthur 74 120 170Macho Again 125Mad About You 110 177Mad Rush 296Madame Trop Vite 342Madda’s Force 260Magadan 221Magical Fantasy 318Major Cadeaux 26 38 117 241 278 350Mambo In Seattle 320Mambo Light 333Mani Bhavan 326Mantoro 478Maoineach 305



Maraahel 72 115 170Maram 456Marchand d’Or 136 213 267 385Mariol 203 211 301Marjalina 6Mark of An Angel 223Marquesa 140Marsh Side 413Mast Track 193 322Masta Plasta 244 303Master Noverre 283Mastercraftsman 182 234 355Masterofthehorse 374Mauralakana 313 397Mayweather 89Merchant Marine 405Metropolitan Man 38Michita 164 284Midnight Lute 462Midshipman 390 407 461Milanais 338 387Mimetico 114Minor Vamp 265Miracle Seeker 245Miraculous Miss 251 323Misdaqeya 265Mistical Plan 191 251Model 454Modern Look 137Moiqen 17 34 79Monba 60Montalegre 84Montmartre 162 221Monzante 131 253Mood Music 82Moonlife 419Moonstone 121 219Mooretown Lady 106Moorhouse Lad 363 385Mores Wells 67 176 277 308Mount Nelson 144 189 315Mourayan 374Mourilyan 335Mousse Au Chocolat 137Mr Medici 66 336Mrs Kipling 430Ms Margaret H 258Muhannak 464Multidimensional 170 264 360Munnings 389 414Murcielago 25Music Note 192 252 316 395 460Mustameet 217 230Muthabara 31My Central 114My Princess Jess 455Mystical Lady 353Mythical Border 342Naaqoos 387Nahoodh 208 307Nashmiah 419Nashoba’s Key 15Natagora 53 119 261 278 382National Colour 282Naval Officer 364 442Never On Sunday 365Never Retreat 192New Approach 49 105 122 288 308439New Zealand 348Next Vision 441No Pardon 65Noble Prince 70 222Nolas Lolly 187Not Just Swing 70 139On Our Way 371Once More Dubai 476Only Answer 82 211 354Ordnance Row 271 417Oriental Tiger 20 44Orion Star 41 101 381Orizaba 242Oro Blanco 396Ostland 205

Oui Say Oui 276Our Faye 212Out of Control 63 130 403Overdose 203 329 481Paco Boy 30 238 272 310 382Palacio de Amor 327 396Pallodio 367Pampas Cat 71Papal Bull 210 232 279Papetti 83Passage of Time 249 249Passified 312Past the Point 325Patkai 166Patrician’s Glory 299Pays To Dream 130Peace Royale 87 187 330Peligroso 478Penny’s Gift 169 287Peppertree Lane 46 176 425Percolator 204 235Perihelion 339Permesso 83 476Persistently 412Petara Bay 210Philatelist 36Phoenix Tower 28 97 161 189 288Pioneerof the Nile 415Pipedreamer 28 115 161 189 233Plan 217 314Playfellow 347Please Sing 207Ponte Tresa 41 101 296Poseidon Adventure 44 109 302 377443Precious Boy 35 86 376Precious Kitten 128 408Prema 450Premium Wine 58Presious Passion 197Pressing 103 237 477Prima Luce 68 353Prime Defender 201Prince Flori 328 418 482Prince Shaun 147Prince Siegfried 471Profound Beauty 90 152 277Project Dane 477Prolific 165 209 246Promising Lead 93 177Proportional 386Prospect Wells 88 221Proud Spell 56 61 192 316Proviso 43 99 206 259Psalm 424Pure Clan 61 195 392Purple Moon 443Pursuit of Glory 380Pyro 320Queen America 291Queen of Naples 202Quijano 149 227 394Racer Forever 178Racinger 225 470Radhakunda 113Ragiam 113Rahy’s Attorney 393Rainbow Dancing 479Rainbow View 265 340 368Rare Ransom 276Raven’s Pass 29 155 220 241 285 369468Rayeni 452Ready’s Echo 132Rebellion 466Red Alert Day 30Red Giant 403Red Moloney 348Red Rock Canyon 112Red Rocks 250Redolent 172 271 331Regime 67 217Remarque 475Reve de Soleil 246

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Soneva 359Soul City 338Souter’s Sister 419 437South Central 165Spacious 53Spanish Moon 264 360Spice Route 72 413Spin Cycle 165Spirit One 5 19 148 315Spirito Del Vento 7 48 144 225 337 423Splash Mountain 151Square Eddie 334 415 461Sri Putra 299Stage Luck 391Star Crowned 10Stardom Bound 327 396 458Starlish 69Starlit Sands 329Stefer 474Stella di Quattro 431Stern Opinion 211 354Stimulation 238 436Storm Military 253Storm Mountain 378Storm Treasure 469Stotsfold 289Stream of Gold 3Street Boss 198 257 401 462Street Hero 390 407 461Strike a Deal 197Stubbs Art 49 105Student Council 124 193 254Sub Rose 135Sugar Ray 372Sugar Swirl 323Summer Patriot 406Summit Surge 147Sun Classique 9Supaseus 233Supersonic Dave 74Sweet Hope 258Sworn Pro 450Taameer 428Tajaaweed 73Takeover Target 157Takhir 333Tale of Ekati 54 484Tamayuz 25 220 278Tariq 97Tartan Bearer 94 122 183Tasha’s Miracle 1Tax Free 181Tempelstern 32 273Terrain 415The Bogberry 29 336 422The Cheka 299Third Set 285Thorn Song 59 410Thunderous Mood 341Tiago 400 468Tiffany Diamond 90Titus Shadow 85 481Tiza 96 118 301 472Tizdejavu 314Tomcito 16Toms Laughter 363Top Lock 168 205 293Top Toss 22 206 259Topclas 427Toque de Queda 313Tough Tiz’s Sis 2 196 391Traffic Guard 28 289 308Transduction Gold 403Treasure 341Treat Gently 135 185 295 357Tres Rapide 421 453Trincot 89 365 422Triple Aspect 341Trois Rois 88Tropic Storm 198Tungsten Strike 243Turfrose 48 268Twice Over 29 94 155 236 439Two Step Salsa 466

Umirage 200Unbridled Belle 319Undaunted Affair 140Under The Rainbow 93Unnefer 73 289Unsung Heroine 263 346 435Unwritten Rule 34Us Ranger 26 213 382Utmost Respect 179 344 472Vacare 402Valdino 425Vattene 102Ventura 129 393 457Veracity 438 451Verba 75Vertigineux 175 470Vilasol 229Vineyard Haven 389 414Vision d’Etat 119 356Visionaire 321Visit 247 383Vitruvian Man 452Voila Ici 149 378Waffle 430Wait a While 402 459Wait And See 43Waky Love 98 269Waldvogel 104Walzertraum 146 418Wanderin Boy 325 405War Artist 91 171 213War Monger 12 410War Pass 54Washington Irving 79 277Watar 23 162 332 420Weald Park 214Weatherstaff 334Well Armed 8 322 400Welsh Emperor 306Westphalia 218 347 467Whatsthescript 253 463Whistledownwind 39White Lightning 20 448White Snow 475Wi Dud 303 363Wiesenpfad 98 172 328 432Wildfahrte 450Will O Way 327Winchester 314Yeats 163 243 451Yorktown 145Youmzain 120 186 232 388Young Pretender 142Zacinto 347Zack Dream 162Zafisio 471Zaftig 133 457Zaham 32Zambezi Sun 139 352Zarkava 24 81 123 357 388Zaungast 366 418Zenyatta 57 196 399 460Zidane 179 429Zulu Chief 281



I WAS FRAMED★ TB - Thoroughbred

★ Brown Frame Overo - 2002

★ Height: 168cms approx.

★ Bone: 21.5cms

★ Stud Fee for 2009: £1500 + vat nffr

★ Fully Registered with Weatherby's Studbook, following Approval by the International Stud Book Committee in 2006.

★ Registered with The Jockey Club (U.S.A.).

★ EBF nominated

★ The First Coloured TB. Stallion EVER registered with Weatherby's. ‘It was the first time we'd ever seen anything like this’, admitted Weatherby's Stud Book Director Andrea Mercer. ‘I Was Framed's parentage has been verified and fully qualifies.’

THATS SHOWBIZ, first crop colt by I Was Framed, to race as a 2yr oldin 2009.

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Leading sires of chasers 2006-08 by earnings

Name YOF Sire Rnrs Wnrs %WR Races AWD Earnings (£) Top horse Earned (£)

Old Vic 1986 Sadler's Wells 105 39 37.1 68 22.3 2,015,397 Comply Or Die 486,400Presenting 1992 Mtoto 186 60 32.3 95 22.1 1,601,941 Denman 448,326Accordion 1986 Sadler’s Wells 102 42 41.2 67 21.6 1,150,202 Albertas Run 148,135Roselier 1973 Misti IV 111 35 31.5 59 23.5 1,120,351 Monet’s Garden 258,692Flemensfirth 1992 Alleged 101 34 33.7 56 21.0 1,107,322 Tidal Bay 217,406Lord Americo 1984 Lord Gayle 107 29 27.1 46 20.9 945,067 Knowhere 203,928Village Star 1983 Moulin 1 1 100.0 8 22.5 893,548 Kauto Star 893,549Anshan 1987 Persian Bold 123 42 34.2 61 21.9 753,824 McKelvey 196,142Supreme Leader 1982 Bustino 159 48 30.2 69 22.5 746,268 Fundamentalist 81,959Beneficial 1990 Top Ville 98 38 38.8 57 19.5 723,198 Gungadu 157,483Villez 1992 Lyphard’s Wish 19 13 68.4 24 20.4 710,888 Voy Por Ustedes 453,242Turgeon 1986 Caro 20 7 35.0 17 22.2 693,752 Exotic Dancer 498,594Oscar 1994 Sadler’s Wells 137 42 30.7 63 20.5 687,891 Big Zeb 58,022Mister Lord 1979 Sir Ivor 79 29 36.7 52 21.9 655,601 Cailin Alainn 122,440Zaffaran 1985 Assert 105 30 28.6 45 22.5 653,762 Heltornic 99,787Alderbrook 1989 Ardross 52 19 36.5 43 22.1 623,276 Kings Brook 96,446Saddlers’ Hall 1988 Sadler’s Wells 111 32 28.8 50 22.0 619,282 Barbers Shop 65,971Bob Back 1981 Roberto 71 28 39.4 46 21.9 572,686 Thisthatandtother 55,447Norwich 1987 Top Ville 45 19 42.2 40 19.9 505,949 Bishop’s Bridge 78,776Glacial Storm 1985 Arctic Tern 84 30 35.7 50 21.7 499,468 Gemini Lucy 51,131Clearly Bust 1980 Busted 4 3 75.0 8 21.3 443,869 Silver Birch 409,097Dom Alco 1987 Dom Pasquini 8 4 50.0 9 24.4 429,410 Neptune Collonges 270,294Epervier Bleu 1987 Saint Cyrien 13 7 53.9 17 21.0 419,563 Tamarinbleu 187,254Nikos 1981 Nonoalco 21 9 42.9 15 19.7 417,711 Master Minded 269,412Un Desperado 1983 Top Ville 65 19 29.2 27 22.0 408,715 Nil Desperandum 63,164Moscow Society 1985 Nijinsky 63 13 20.6 17 21.1 403,817 Snowy Morning 181,816Unfuwain 1985 Northern Dancer 15 10 66.7 21 20.0 398,728 Hoo La Baloo 154,600Sadler’s Wells 1981 Northern Dancer 44 15 34.1 24 20.2 391,314 Cane Brake 136,452Be My Native 1979 Our Native 73 18 24.7 26 22.3 376,529 Sir Oj 56,121Video Rock 1984 No Lute 28 11 39.3 23 21.1 373,487 Iron Man 116,631Luso 1992 Salse 70 20 28.6 26 21.5 373,402 Hear The Echo 127,908Carroll House 1985 Lord Gayle 47 17 36.2 24 20.7 336,862 Roll Along 109,450Overbury 1991 Caerleon 66 18 27.3 29 22.7 336,844 Simon 108,056Good Thyne 1977 Herbager 58 17 29.3 21 22.0 336,163 Far From Trouble 84,000Weld 1986 Kalaglow 23 8 34.8 15 23.2 316,556 Hot Weld 188,166Cloudings 1994 Sadler’s Wells 31 14 45.2 26 21.6 314,575 Cloudy Lane 125,336

Leading NH sires 2006-08 by earnings

Name YOF Sire Rnrs Wnrs %WR Races AWD Earnings (£) Top horse Earned (£)

Presenting 1992 Mtoto 490 145 29.6 271 20.2 3,304,615 Denman 617,640Old Vic 1986 Sadler's Wells 278 85 30.6 155 20.6 3,229,046 Comply Or Die 486,400Oscar 1994 Sadler’s Wells 413 129 31.2 227 19.7 2,668,222 Refinement 203,958Accordion 1986 Sadler’s Wells 264 91 34.5 176 19.9 2,359,098 Albertas Run 218,610Supreme Leader 1982 Bustino 440 143 32.5 251 20.0 2,281,184 Pettifour 87,674Flemensfirth 1992 Alleged 261 84 32.2 158 19.7 2,270,216 Tidal Bay 297,098Saddlers’ Hall 1988 Sadler’s Wells 387 109 28.2 192 19.8 1,860,153 Abragante 97,591Lord Americo 1984 Lord Gayle 258 63 24.4 115 20.5 1,597,189 Knowhere 220,800Beneficial 1990 Top Ville 246 76 30.9 149 18.7 1,597,016 Gungadu 160,414Roselier 1973 Misti IV 132 42 31.8 82 23.2 1,538,784 Monet’s Garden 304,157Bob Back 1981 Roberto 238 82 34.5 137 19.4 1,396,486 Farmer Brown 146,567In The Wings 1986 Sadler’s Wells 95 39 41.1 79 18.3 1,345,219 Inglis Drever 408,852Zaffaran 1985 Assert 205 61 29.8 111 20.8 1,303,021 Aran Concerto 115,756Anshan 1987 Persian Bold 296 68 23.0 112 20.6 1,268,813 McKelvey 205,250Sadler’s Wells 1981 Northern Dancer 156 56 35.9 98 19.0 1,262,070 Cane Brake 136,452Village Star 1983 Moulin 1 1 100.0 10 22.8 1,145,207 Kauto Star 1,145,207Villez 1992 Lyphard’s Wish 29 17 58.6 44 20.2 1,078,353 Voy Por Ustedes 531,157Alderbrook 1989 Ardross 126 42 33.3 87 20.7 994,294 Ollie Magern 97,136Kahyasi 1985 Ile de Bourbon 73 24 32.9 56 18.5 986,254 Afsoun 174,614Mister Lord 1979 Sir Ivor 111 41 36.9 81 21.4 984,694 Mister Top Notch 157,828Pistolet Bleu 1988 Top Ville 153 44 28.8 83 18.9 967,084 Sizing Europe 171,649Norwich 1987 Top Ville 122 38 31.2 83 19.2 923,625 Bishop’s Bridge 87,749Overbury 1991 Caerleon 205 60 29.3 116 19.9 918,077 Simon 131,054King’s Theatre 1991 Sadler’s Wells 127 52 40.9 95 18.6 915,184 Wichita Lineman 133,749Taipan 1992 Last Tycoon 160 44 27.5 88 19.5 906,570 Alexander Taipan 70,112Glacial Storm 1985 Arctic Tern 143 47 32.9 81 21.0 887,727 Gemini Lucy 129,047Good Thyne 1977 Herbager 102 31 30.4 50 20.7 848,343 Brave Inca 192,123Video Rock 1984 No Lute 42 17 40.5 36 20.3 834,709 Osana 271,532Turgeon 1986 Caro 26 10 38.5 23 21.2 832,364 Exotic Dancer 571,771Moscow Society 1985 Nijinsky 139 33 23.7 55 19.3 823,565 Snowy Morning 241,577Mansonnien 1984 Tip Moss 31 13 41.9 26 20.3 764,784 Taranis 276,551Luso 1992 Salse 191 40 20.9 61 20.0 753,009 Hear The Echo 156,655Daylami 1994 Doyoun 69 33 47.8 69 17.5 735,962 Pigeon Island 119,561Sir Harry Lewis 1984 Alleged 73 28 38.4 57 20.7 708,872 Mighty Man 174,082Dr Massini 1993 Sadler’s Wells 155 37 23.9 66 19.3 697,172 Massini’s Maguire 106,320Fourstars Allstar 1988 Compliance 159 23 14.5 47 19.9 687,780 Chomba Womba 212,928

To some extent superiority ofnumbers always provides astallion with a better chance ofcoming out on top, particularlyin jump racing, given the hugebooks of mares covered.

It is hardly coincidental thatthree of the top five over thelast three seasons have hadmore than 400 runners(Presenting is nearer 500), sothe achievement of Old Vic andAccordion in coming so closewith fewer than 300 apiece isespecially creditable. Last yearOld Vic won the overall titlewith 174 runners, compared torunner-up Presenting’s 276,which was a feather in his cap.

Equally, the percentage ofwinners to runners is prettyuniform among the best sires,varying between 28.2% withSaddlers’ Hall and 34.5% withAccordion. Old Vic has a figureof 30.6% and Presenting 29.6%,so in other words the differenceis minimal.

Fewer numbersno bar to Old Vicand Accordion

Comparing the proportion ofearnings gained by the bestchasers, as opposed to hurdlers,gives a fascinating insight intothe leading sires. The youngerthe stallion the less likely he isto have a high number of goodchasers. Oscar, 15 in January,can be supposed to prove thepoint since his chasers haveearned less than £700,000 outof his overall £2.67 million.

Chasers by Presenting andFlemensfirth, 17 in January,have earned £1.6m and £1.1m,around 50% of the overall sum.

The long-dead Roselier, whowas always much better with hischasers, is still prominent,which says something about thelongevity of his progeny.

Perhaps surprisingly given hisbackground (a miler by PersianBold), deceased Anshan’schasers have bagged more thanhalf of his overall earnings, withan average winning distance ofalmost 22 furlongs. Who saidbreeding was predictable?

Chase/hurdlescomparison isilluminating

DATA BOOKLeading sires

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Nr Shaftesbury,

Dorset SP7 9HY

enquiries to Liz Harrington

01747 854666 mob 07876023355

Email : [email protected]

www.larkinglass.com

Parading at Noon and 2.30pm

The Directors of

(Fairy King x Helice) (Soviet Star x Princess Pati)

BEECHWOOD GRANGESTALLIONS FOR 2009

Paris HouseGrey 1989, 16.1 h.h. by PETONG – FOUDROYER (Artaius)

DesideratumBay 2002, 16.11⁄2 h.h. by DARSHAAN – DESIRED (Rainbow Quest)

FEE 2009: £2,000 October 1st (Non vat) FEE 2009: £2,000 October 1st (Non vat)

Group winner of 6 races at 2 years:WON Gr.2 Flying Childers StakesWON Newbury Sales Super Sprint Trophy

Arlington Stakes, Newmarket, 5f.Strawberry Hill Stakes, PontefractFountains Stakes, Ripon, 5fEBF Grey Friars Stakes, Doncaster

Stakes winner at 3 years:WON LR Field Marshal Stakes, Haydock, 5f. Dual Group winner from 5 starts at 4 years:WON Gr.2 Temple Stakes, SandownWON Gr.3 Palace House Stakes, Newmarket

Already sire of the winners of over 375 races, totalover £3.7m.

Winner of 4 races and £152,677 incl:

Won Gr.3 Prix du Lys, 12f, Longchamp

Won Prix de Gravelle, 12f, Longchamp by 4l

Won Prix des Marronniers, 12f, Longchamp

Won Prix de L’Avre, 12f, Longchamp

2nd Gr.1 Grand Prix de Paris, 12f,Longchamp to Classic winner SCORPION

Dam DESIRED, is half-sister to Gr.1 winning juvenile MEDAALY and high-class CHARNWOOD FOREST– a top class stallion producing family 19 Group winners under the first 3 dams.

FIRST YEARLINGS 2009.

21 GROUP WINNERS UNDER FIRST THREE DAMS

And in 2008 sire of one of the fastest 2-Y-Os in training:

AMOUR PROPRE (left)– brilliant winner of the Gr.3 Cornwallis Stakes at Ascot. Also set new juvenile records at Bath and Warwick!Trainer Henry Candy said at Ascot "He's made unbelievable physicalprogress in the last year and I don't see why he shouldn't train on in 2009 as a 5f horse, pure and simple. He is fully entitled to bementioned in the same breath as Kyllachy and Airwave".

STEVE KNOWLES,

BEECHWOOD GRANGE STUD, Malton Road, York YO32 9TH.Tel: 01904 424573 Fax: 01904 427079Website: www.beechwoodgrangestud.comE-mail: [email protected]



Breeder Winner Sire Age/sex Dam Ctry Date Racecourse Distance Prize-money (£)Abbey, John Tryandstopme Fraam 5 m Heavenly Abstone Aut 7/9/08 Freudenau 7f110y £1,324Agricola Del Parco Dyaphora Xaar 5 m Miss Caerleon Ity 30/11/08 Livorno 1m1f165y £1,575Agricola Dell 'Olmo Srl Destination Place Dubai Destination (USA) 2 f Pleasure Place Fr 14/11/08 Maisons-Laffitte 7f £8,088Airlie Stud Admire Golgo Fasliyev (USA) 4 c Cinnamon Rose (USA) Jpn 12/10/08 Kyoto 7f £33,276Airlie Stud Admire Golgo Fasliyev (USA) 4 c Cinnamon Rose (USA) Jpn 26/10/08 Kyoto 7f £47,216Alder, R. H Batten Boom Mark Of Esteem 5 h Irish Fountain (USA) Ity 11/11/08 Rome 1m3f £5,625Al-Khalifa, Sheikh Abdulla Bin Isa Juicy Gene High Chaparral 3 f Miss Queen (USA) Jpn 1/11/08 Mizusawa 6f110y £630Al-Khalifa, Sheikh Abdulla Bin Isa Juicy Gene High Chaparral 3 f Miss Queen (USA) Jpn 17/11/08 Mizusawa 6f110y £630Allevamento Gialloblu S R L Rastignano Spartacus 3 c Ravana (GER) Ity 18/11/08 Rome 1m110y £4,375Allevamento La Cuchetta Great Challenge Intikhab (USA) 6 h Monica Cozzi Ity 25/11/08 Rome 1m £5,625Almagro de Actividades Commerciales Audaz Oasis Dream 3 f Albahaca (USA) Fr 13/11/08 Fontainebleau 1m2f £8,456Almagro de Actividades Commerciales Entre Copas Sakhee (USA) 4 c Priena Spa 23/11/08 Zarzuela 1m7f £6,618Amizette Partnership, The Mo Cheoil Thu In The Wings 4 f Amizette (USA) Usa 8/11/08 Beulah Park 6f £1,809Azienda Agricola Cappelli Fabio Lasciatelapassare Celtic Swing 4 f Pyjama Girl (USA) Ity 9/11/08 Rome 1m £6,875Azienda Agricola delle Groane American Fisi Efisio 6 m American Dance (FR) Ity 20/11/08 Varese 7f110y £1,250Azienda Agricola delle Groane Bluvet Vettori 6 h Blue Guard Ity 23/11/08 Livorno 1m1f165y £1,114Azienda Agricola delle Groane Fair Doctor Dr Devious 5 h Fairynice Ity 20/11/08 Varese 1m1f165y £1,875Azienda Agricola Ginestress The Tricky Master Namid 5 h Imco Saycoon Ity 27/11/08 Varese 5f £1,562Azienda Agricola Luciani Loreto Fermi Falbrav 2 c Captivating Ity 28/11/08 Naples 1m1f £4,375Azienda Agricola Luciani Loreto Little Red Hen Indian Ridge 2 f Chenille Ity 9/11/08 Rome 7f110y £3,750Azienda Agricola S Giamcomo Srl Ciano Fasliyev (USA) 2 c Histoire d'Amour Ity 27/11/08 Varese 7f110y £1,875Ballygallon Stud Limited Key Of Solomon Machiavellian (USA) 6 g Minerva Usa 8/11/08 Laurel 1m £4,010Ballylinch Stud Kayd Kodaun Traditionally (USA) 3 f Danaskaya Usa 29/10/08 Hollywood Park 1m £13,266Barnett Enterprises Steel Fantasy (USA) Fusaichi Pegasus (USA) 5 h Lyric Fantasy Den 1/11/08 Copenhagen 1m1f £983Barnett Ltd, W and R Never Kingdom King's Best (USA) 4 c Pure Grain Jpn 15/11/08 Kyoto 1m2f £47,216Baydon House Stud Nordic Affair Halling (USA) 4 g Affair Of State Jer 13/7/08 Les Landes 1m1f £1,460Beaton & Mr D Thom, Mrs P Rabbit Bounty Bahamian Bounty 3 c Dancemma Chr 2/11/08 Velka Chuchle 6f £829Beechgrove Stud Farm Ltd Puntaldia Kyllachy 4 f Mystique Ity 14/11/08 Rome 6f £1,250Beever, J M Bounty Med Bahamian Bounty 3 c Bee Gee Ity 30/11/08 Siracusa 1m2f £968Begley & Mrs T Stack, M A Ask The Clerk Turtle Island 7 g Some Fun Hol 19/10/08 Duindigt 6f110y £515Berger, G Acafan Royal Academy (USA) 12 h Fanny Blankers Nor 6/11/08 Ovrevoll 1m £1,843Berglar, C Lanoline Kahyasi 4 c La Capilla Ity 8/11/08 Milan 1m7f £3,750Bernadini & R Brogi, L Atamura Dane Friendly 3 f Arabella Forever Ity 24/11/08 Naples 1m2f £1,250Blows, P A D'Mon Systematic 2 f Dispol Evita Hun 19/10/08 Budapest 6f £581Bolger, F Hill Of Holly Rock Of Gibraltar 4 c Marionnaud Qtr 5/1/08 Al Rayyan 7f £3,145Bounty Hunters, The Romantic Light Fantastic Light (USA) 4 c Rose Bounty Jpn 22/10/08 Funabashi 7f110y £3,597Brazier, Exors of the Late A J and Mrs L Rapich Josr Algarhoud 5 m Vax Rapide Hol 12/10/08 Duindigt 1m2f £511Brennan, L Oligarch Monashee Mountain (USA) 6 h Courtier Chr 2/11/08 Velka Chuchle 2m £5,525Brennan, P Singer Of Songs Spartacus 3 c Waratah Hun 16/11/08 Budapest 1m £1,220Breslin, J Blusher Fraam 2 f Quickstyx Swe 4/11/08 Taby 6f £9,362Brinkley Stud SAS Gamba Grigia Polish Precedent (USA) 4 c Rosi Quest Ity 13/11/08 Albenga 1m3f £1,114Brown, D J Rehia Desert Style 7 m Goes A Treat Bel 15/11/08 Mons 5f £1,103Brown, D J Treat Me Wild Loup Sauvage (USA) 6 m Goes A Treat Jer 30/3/08 Les Landes 1m £1,460Brownstown Stud Partnership Amadeus Mozart Mozart 5 h Lindesberg Sin 19/11/08 Kranji 6f £13,994Butler, T C Hawk And I Hawk Wing (USA) 3 c Dos Talas (USA) Swe 28/10/08 Taby 1m2f £1,942Buttinelli, Pietro Bennerman Celtic Swing 5 h Trixmare Ity 25/11/08 Albenga 1m3f £994Caley, Exors of the Late W L Dark Point Pivotal 5 h Ziara (FR) Uae 13/11/08 Nad Al Sheba 1m £5,745Casieri, Rodolfo Gioconda Fasliyev (USA) 4 f Silvia Diletta Ity 25/11/08 Albenga 6f £1,846Castlefarm Stud Super Robin Hood Daylami 2 c Aljazeera (USA) Ity 18/11/08 Rome 1m1f £3,125Castlemartin Stud & Skymarc Farm El Classico Peintre Celebre (USA) 3 c Slewcie (USA) Swe 28/10/08 Taby 1m £11,538Castlemartin Stud & Skymarc Farm Emirates Gold Royal Applause 5 h Yara Uae 16/11/08 Abu Dhabi 1m £5,745Castleton Group Green Lyons Green Desert (USA) 4 f Spinnette Usa 8/11/08 Hollywood Park 1m £15,377Chandris, Mrs J Live Concert Singspiel 4 c Dance Lively (USA) Jpn 1/11/08 Fukushima 1m110y £49,640Cheng & A Smith, N Miss Maybe Hawk Wing (USA) 3 f Pintada de Fresco (FR) Fr 13/11/08 Fontainebleau 1m3f £7,721Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Medico Highest Honor (FR) 5 h Doctor Bid (USA) Hk 23/11/08 Sha Tin 1m2f £51,418Cheveley Park Stud Ltd Virgil Machiavellian (USA) 6 h Mystic Goddess (USA) Aus 4/11/08 Eagle Farm 1m2f149y £3,722Chevington Stud Alava Anabaa (USA) 2 f Cerita Fr 6/11/08 Bordeaux Le Bouscat 1m £5,147Clark, Mrs P A Avendrace Hernando (FR) 6 h Peryllys Ity 30/11/08 Siracusa 1m2f £968Clark, Mrs P A Island Spell Singspiel 7 m Shifty Mouse Qtr 5/1/08 Al Rayyan 1m2f £3,145Clarke, B Faramir Celtic Swing 3 c Perfect Fun Spa 9/11/08 Zarzuela 1m6f £13,235Cockburn, Jim High Octave Piccolo 5 h Flight Sequence Jer 27/6/08 Les Landes 1m6f £1,500Coles & Mrs A Blanchard, D Naming Problems Forzando 3 f Basheera Swe 4/11/08 Taby 6f £1,942Cosgrave Jnr, T Vekesa City On A Hill (USA) 4 f Drawing Room Ity 23/11/08 Varese 1m1f165y £1,250County Down Bloodstock Imperatore Jones Foxhound (USA) 6 h Stolen Music Ity 10/11/08 Varese 7f110y £1,250Dalton, M Aiko Intikhab (USA) 2 f Royal Bossi Ity 21/11/08 Rome 1m £3,750Darley Atheneum Noverre (USA) 4 c Anno Luce Hun 26/10/08 Budapest 1m1f £1,569Darley Baronial King's Best (USA) 6 h Intrepidity Chr 2/11/08 Velka Chuchle 7f £1,174Darley Country Dance Machiavellian (USA) 5 h Gold's Dance (FR) Jpn 19/11/08 Funabashi 1m £4,497Darley Criticism Machiavellian (USA) 4 f Innuendo Usa 1/11/08 Aqueduct 1m4f £45,226 (Gr3)Darley Dahteer Bachir 6 g Reematna Uae 21/11/08 Jebel Ali 7f £4,924Darley Dark Dawn Sunday Silence (USA) 5 h Ejlaal Jpn 29/10/08 Sonoda 7f £1,349Darley Euphony Commander In Chief 2 f Musical Fr 16/11/08 Nantes 1m £5,882Darley Expeditious (HK) Anabaa (USA) 6 h Mistle Song Hk 2/11/08 Sha Tin 1m £22,954Darley Fujisan Fuji Kiseki (JPN) 4 c Appreciation Swe 4/11/08 Taby 6f165y £3,108Darley Street Talk Machiavellian (USA) 4 c Helen Street Uae 27/11/08 Nad Al Sheba 1m £4,103Darley Trondheim Halling (USA) 4 c Ethelinda Jpn 18/11/08 Funabashi 1m £11,692Davis, J G and Mrs Skins Game Diktat 2 c Mouriyana Fr 6/11/08 Bordeaux Le Bouscat 1m £5,147Dawson, M J Honeyblood Where Or When 2 f Screen Idol Spa 23/11/08 Zarzuela 1m £4,412Dayton Investments Ltd Annenkov Danehill (USA) 6 h Agathe (USA) Aus 4/11/08 Flemington 1m1f £39,648 (L)Dayton Investments Ltd Mission Secrete Galileo 3 f Miss Tahiti Fr 6/11/08 Amiens 1m6f110y £5,882Dayton Investments Ltd Vichy Hawk Wing (USA) 3 f Veleni Fr 24/11/08 Argentan 1m4f110y £8,456Deer Forest Stud Ltd Kyniska Choisir (AUS) 3 f Lunadine (FR) Usa 19/11/08 Hollywood Park 1m £12,060Deerforest Stud Ziba King Charlemagne (USA) 2 f Red Fox Ity 23/11/08 Livorno 6f165y £1,250Deln Ltd Golden Metalimo Verglas 3 c Terracotta Hut Swe 9/11/08 Jagersro 1m5f55y £28,826Dullea, M Mariscal Soviet Star (USA) 2 c Cat's Tale Spa 23/11/08 Zarzuela 1m £4,412Dunne, F Spring Style Pivotal 3 f Clear Spring (USA) Usa 20/11/08 Hollywood Park 1m £12,060Edwards, R and Mrs S Snow Lark Weld 10 m Snow Child Jer 26/5/08 Les Landes 1m £1,460

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Emily Krstina (Australia) Pty Ltd With Diktat Diktat 4 c With Fervour (USA) Jpn 26/10/08 Tokyo 1m £33,276Enqvist, Stein Bacau Bachir 6 h Gift Of Glory (FR) Jpn 25/11/08 Urawa 1m £11,692Erhardt, J Trajanus King Charlemagne (USA) 3 c Massada Spa 16/11/08 Zarzuela 7f £3,676Faeste, Mrs C Lady Teabing Traditionally (USA) 4 f Theatregoer Usa 5/11/08 Hawthorne 1m £2,864Fielding, J Stella Livia Titus Livius (FR) 4 f Sombreffe Nz 1/11/08 Waipa 7f £4,344Fieldspring Ltd Percival Danehill (USA) 6 h Springtime Ity 24/11/08 Sassari 7f110y £1,093Finnegan, Sean Danehill Dazzler Danehill Dancer 6 m Finnegans Dilemma Jer 13/6/08 Les Landes 1m4f £1,500Fitzpatrick, J New Painter Peintre Celebre (USA) 3 c Nashville Skyline Rus 17/8/08 Pjatagorsk 1m6f £498Flannery Developments, Gerry Breaking Point Choisir (AUS) 3 g Vino Veritas (USA) Hk 29/10/08 Sha Tin 1m55y £22,954Floors Farming & Side Hill Stud Comic Strip Marju 6 g Comic Hk 16/11/08 Sha Tin 1m2f £110,180 (L)Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd Canada Square Machiavellian (USA) 3 f Mall Queen (USA) Fr 1/12/08 Lyon-Parilly 5f £9,559Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd Orttia King's Best (USA) 2 f Fiaafy (USA) Slo 14/9/08 Bratislava 6f £612Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd Singdubai Singspiel 2 f Dubai Spirit (USA) Ity 30/11/08 Rome 7f £3,125Gainsborough Stud Management Ltd Valedictory Dubai Destination (USA) 2 c Melikah Fr 22/11/08 Saint-Cloud 7f £8,088Gestut Hof Ittlingen Felino Generous 5 g Felina (GER) Qtr 17/1/08 Al Rayyan 2m £15,724Gigginstown House Stud Status Pivotal 3 g Hidalguia Ity 14/11/08 Rome 1m £2,500Glebe Stud & J F Dean Sarasate Sakhee (USA) 2 c Got To Go Spa 2/11/08 Zarzuela 1m £4,412Greetham, J M Very Wise Pursuit Of Love 6 g With Care Bel 29/11/08 Mons 7f110y £735H H The Aga Khan's Studs SC Zariyan (FR) Anabaa (USA) 5 g Zarkana Fr 27/11/08 Fontainebleau 1m1f £5,515Hadi al Tajir Africanus Dubai Millennium 6 h Asfurah (USA) Uae 13/11/08 Nad Al Sheba 1m £4,103Halligan, M J Golan Knight Golan 3 c Night Rhapsody Swi 15/11/08 Avenches 1m4f £2,560Hanbury, C O P Spinning Crystal Spinning World (USA) 4 f Crystal Valkyrie Hun 2/11/08 Budapest 6f £1,220Haras de la Perelle Guerande Diesis 2 f Gracefully Fr 4/11/08 Maisons-Laffitte 1m £12,500Haras de Saint Pair du Mont Lion de L'Odet Highest Honor (FR) 4 g Josephine Star (FR) Fr 9/11/08 Durtal 1m3f £2,941Haras du Mezeray Ombrageux Anabaa (USA) 4 c Ombrie Fr 7/11/08 Marseille Borely 1m4f55y £6,618Harley, Mrs Jill M Catcando Catrail (USA) 10 g Tongabezi Jer 27/7/08 Les Landes 1m £1,500Harrington, Miss E My Kiss Wolfhound (USA) 7 g Bella Ity 22/11/08 Corridonia 5f £968Hascombe & Valiant Studs Blues Ballad Singspiel 4 c Balisada Uae 6/11/08 Nad Al Sheba 7f £4,103Hascombe & Valiant Studs Leo Pivotal 5 h Miss Penton Usa 8/11/08 Philadelphia Park 6f £14,472Hascombe & Valiant Studs Rhadegunda Pivotal 3 f St Radegund Fr 21/11/08 Fontainebleau 1m1f £20,221(L)Hayes, Mrs P Miss Gelpy Captain Rio 3 f Aesaro Ity 17/11/08 Corridonia 5f £1,093Heanen, Mr & Mrs I Crooner Titus Livius (FR) 5 h John's Ballad Uae 20/11/08 Nad Al Sheba 6f £5,745Heffernan, Mrs M Namgay Catcher In The Rye 3 f Slightly Shady Hun 12/10/08 Budapest 7f £523Hellwood Stud Farm Cosmic Art Bertolini (USA) 3 c Cosmic Song Hk 23/11/08 Sha Tin 7f £31,218Highclere Stud Dubai Twilight Alhaarth 4 c Eve Uae 27/11/08 Nad Al Sheba 1m2f £5,745Hillen, S Saphyra Tobougg 3 f Miss Pout Spa 19/10/08 Zarzuela 7f110y £3,676Hinojosa, F Flighty Fellow Flying Spur (AUS) 8 g Al Theraab (USA) Jer 27/6/08 Les Landes 1m1f £1,500His Highness the Aga Khan's Studs SC Eyshal Green Desert (USA) 4 c Ebadiyla Hk 2/11/08 Sha Tin 1m £42,236His Highness the Aga Khan's Studs SC Velkhar King's Best (USA) 4 g Vearia Qtr 24/1/08 Al Rayyan 1m2f £3,145Hitchins, J C, J R & S R Tangarita Tagula 5 m Santa Isobel Qtr 30/1/08 Al Rayyan 1m £7,862Hollington Stud Borbone Napoletano Medicean 5 h Alkarida (FR) Ity 10/11/08 Varese 7f110y £937Hong Kong Breeders Club The Big Haerth Elusive City (USA) 2 c Calypso Run Ity 30/11/08 Rome 7f £1,250Humphrys & Jedburgh Stud, C Palmeral Kendor (FR) 2 c Acola (FR) Fr 19/11/08 Toulouse 7f £5,882Hyde Park Stud Bold Champion City On A Hill (USA) 5 g Ela-Darlin-Mou Hk 23/4/08 Happy Valley 1m55y £21,669Hyde Park Stud & S M Hillen Ltd Kentucky Ray Noverre (USA) 2 c Siwaayib Ity 24/11/08 Naples 1m1f £3,750Irish National Stud Blackberry Boy Desert Prince 4 c Summer Crush (USA) Spa 1/11/08 Pineda 1m4f £8,824Irish National Stud Casino Clique Medicean 5 g Lishaway (FR) Sin 9/11/08 Kranji 1m1f £92,509 (L)James & Arnfinn Lund, J Flavin Lujain (USA) 4 c River Coln (USA) Ity 23/11/08 Varese 1m2f110y £956Jockey Hall Stud & Adrian Smith Ace A Classic Groom Dancer (USA) 4 c Cieladeed (USA) Nor 13/11/08 Ovrevoll 1m4f £2,765Jones, Mr D H L Dream Emperor King Charlemagne (USA) 3 c Tinsel Mal 23/11/08 Perak 5f110y £3,184Juddmonte Farms Ltd Out Loud Dansili 5 h Seven Sing (USA) Hun 12/10/08 Budapest 1m2f £1,220Juddmonte Farms Ltd Chasing Stars Observatory (USA) 3 f Post Modern (USA) Fr 5/11/08 Saint-Cloud 1m £20,221 (L)KI Farm Lord Rock Star Rock Of Gibraltar 2 c Lady Pastel (JPN) Jpn 30/11/08 Kyoto 1m2f £31,478Kennedy, J Medeside Medecis 2 c No Friend Spa 16/11/08 Zarzuela 6f £4,412Kildare Racing Syndicate Top Level Fasliyev (USA) 5 m Aiming Upwards Jer 13/4/08 Les Landes 1m1f £1,460Kilfrush Stud Domiziano Desert Prince 6 h Tycoon's Drama Ity 15/11/08 Siracusa 6f £1,250Kilfrush Stud Venetian Dancer Danehill Dancer 4 c Venize Bel 8/11/08 Mons 7f110y £1,103Killeen, Francis Pace Telecom Flyer Fath (USA) 4 c Contravene Gny 9/11/08 Krefeld 1m2f55y £1,728Kilnamoragh Stud Grenane Princely Heir 5 g Another Rainbow Jer 27/6/08 Les Landes 7f £1,500King Bloodstock & Janus Bloodstock Danesis Danehill (USA) 4 c Sister Dot (USA) Hk 23/11/08 Sha Tin 1m55y £51,418Knipe, Mr & Mrs R F Rochdale Bertolini (USA) 5 g Owdbetts Uae 20/11/08 Nad Al Sheba 1m £9,028L A C International Monserat Dr Fong (USA) 4 c Saluem Ity 17/11/08 Corridonia 1m2f165y £1,250L A C International Monserat Dr Fong (USA) 4 c Saluem Ity 1/12/08 Corridonia 1m2f165y £2,187Lagardere, M Alhaprince Desert Prince 4 c Alharir (USA) Spa 2/11/08 Seville 1m £4,412Latina, Mr G Salar Coolmore Second Empire 5 h Lady Dissident Ity 30/11/08 Siracusa 5f110y £968Lavington Stud, The Vetside Vettori 3 c Lonesome Spa 26/10/08 Zarzuela 1m1f £3,676Lightbody, M Fantast Win Fantastic Light (USA) 3 c So Admirable Jpn 7/11/08 Kawasaki 1m £5,396Limestone & Tara Studs Key Of Danzig Key Of Luck (USA) 2 c Elegant Bloom Swe 30/10/08 Jagersro 1m £2,719Littleton Stud Wall Street Runner Kirkwall 7 m Running Tycoon Jer 30/3/08 Les Landes 1m2f £1,500Littleton Stud Wall Street Runner Kirkwall 7 m Running Tycoon Jer 13/6/08 Les Landes 1m £1,500London Thoroughbred Services Ltd Krilim Dansili 5 h Kindle Spa 9/11/08 Zarzuela 1m2f110y £4,044London Thoroughbred Services Ltd Krilim Dansili 5 h Kindle Spa 23/11/08 Zarzuela 1m2f110y £4,044Loughtown Stud Lucano Zafonic (USA) 5 h Gentilesse Fr 15/11/08 Marseille Borely 1m1f £5,147Machikane Farm Machikane Ebessan Danehill (USA) 4 c Matikanehamatidori (JPN) Jpn 1/11/08 Fukushima 6f £49,703Magliari, Dr Francesco Lucky My Lady Rossini (USA) 6 m Imperial Graf (USA) Ity 23/11/08 Livorno 5f £1,250Martin, D P High Voltage Wolfhound (USA) 7 g Real Emotion (USA) Jer 13/7/08 Les Landes 5f £1,460Martin, D P High Voltage Wolfhound (USA) 7 g Real Emotion (USA) Jer 13/6/08 Les Landes 5f £1,500McCormack, J Derrida Catcher In The Rye 3 f Irrestible Lady Ity 19/11/08 Grosseto 1m165y £968McDonnell, D Loulan Cape Cape Cross 4 c Robin Jpn 29/10/08 Arao 7f £450McDonnell, Joe Pumalio No Excuse Needed 2 c Heart Of The Ocean Ity 15/11/08 Siracusa 6f £1,250McGlynn, M Penthouse Serenade Val Royal (FR) 4 f Misty Peak Ity 13/11/08 Albenga 1m3f £1,846McGlynn, M Penthouse Serenade Val Royal (FR) 4 f Misty Peak Ity 19/11/08 Albenga 1m £1,846McGregor, D A Barking Wolf Hawk Wing (USA) 3 c Forest Call Jpn 30/10/08 Mombetsu 6f £3,597McHale & Oghill House Stud, C Maker's Mark Invincible Spirit 4 g Certain Impression (USA) Bel 29/11/08 Mons 1m3f110y £735McLoughney, John Martin Americas Dreaming Statue Of Liberty (USA) 2 f Barnabas (ITY) Usa 23/11/08 Aqueduct 1m £13,266McPhee, S Dr Guru Ishiguru (USA) 2 c Ideal Figure Aut 7/9/08 Freudenau 6f £2,574McPhee, S Dr Guru Ishiguru (USA) 2 c Ideal Figure Hun 28/9/08 Budapest 7f £3,777Millsec Limited Sultan Treasure King's Theatre 6 m Without Fail Ity 19/11/08 Grosseto 1m3f £968


The data published in this section is restricted to breeders based in Great Britain or Ireland, asdetermined by the address used when the foal was first registered. Some foreign-based breeders

may be included if the mare was boarded in Great Britain or Ireland and is registered as being ‘careof’ a domestic breeder. Performance data covers results processed by Weatherbys during November



OrientorOrientorBay 1998 Inchinor Orient (Bay Express)

WON 5 RACES AND OVER £318,000Won Gr.3 Champagne Stakes, 5f, Sandown Park, beating THE TATLING, RINGMORE DOWN, THE KIDDYKID,

Won Gr.3 Chipchase Stakes, 6f, Newcastle, beating COUNTRY REEL, NAYYIRWon Shergar Sprint, 6f, Ascot, beating HK Gr.1 winner FIREBOLT Contested no less than 47 stakes races and 79 career starts

TIMEFORM RATED: 117

Sire: INCHINORWon Gr.3 Greenham Stakes, Gr.3 Hungerford Stakes, Gr.3 Criterion Stakes,

2nd Gr.1 Dewhurst Stakes: sire of 26 Stakes winners, incl. ORIENTOR,CAPE OF GOOD HOPE (Gr.1), NOTNOWCATO (Gr.1),

SUMMONER (Gr.1), LATICE (Gr.1), (GR.1), ON THE ACORN (Gr.2), GOLDEN SILCA (Gr.2), BANNISTER (Gr.2),

SATCHEM (Gr.3), UMISTIM (Gr.3, sire), YASOODD (Gr.3), IN CLOVER (Gr.3), ROYAL COPENHAGEN (Gr.3), FELICITY (Gr.3),

SESMEN (Gr.3), etc.

Dam: ORIENTTrack record holder at Ascot: won 3 races, 2nd Gr.3 Greenlands Stakes,

3rd Gr.1 LR Scarbrough Stakes: dam of 6 winners, incl. ORIENTOR multiple Group winner: see left).

YEAST (£139,000, incl. LR Joel Stakes, 2nd LR Doncaster Mile). ARCADE dam of:

MONTECASTILLO (£120,000, incl Gr.3 Concorde Stakes) KALAMUNDA (2nd LR Garnet Stakes, 3rd LR Knockaire Stakes)

FAIRY SONG (2nd LR Blenheim Stakes)

The immediate family of: SON PARDO (Gr.2 Richmond Stakes, sire), ATRAF (Gr.3 Cork and Orrery Stakes, Gr.3 Jaipur Stakes, successful sire),

COLONIAL GIRL (Gr.1), LORD SHIRLDOR (Gr.1), DOG ROSE (Gr.2),

Tough son of the influential Inchinor From the outstandingly fast Ahonoora family

Retired sound at the age of 10

First foals early 2009

He is a smart, resilient racehorse, who retired sound after along and successful career. I look forward to training his progeny,with the same toughness and brilliant temperment.JIM GOLDIE, TRAINER

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Minty, B Out The Ordinary Whittingham 5 g Special One Bel 8/11/08 Mons 5f £735Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum, Sheikh Machynleth Machiavellian (USA) 8 h Tanami Uae 13/11/08 Nad Al Sheba 5f110y £4,924Moroney, Shane Marblewood Statue Of Liberty (USA) 3 f Wood Sorrel Ity 1/12/08 Corridonia 5f £1,093Mount Coote Stud & Richard Pegum Ferneley Ishiguru (USA) 4 c Amber Tide Usa 29/10/08 Hollywood Park 1m £16,583Mountarmstrong Stud Varese Invincible Spirit 2 c Alexander Ridge Ity 29/11/08 Pisa 1m2f £2,500Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd Tenor Sax Darshaan 10 h Minstrels Folly (USA) Swe 16/11/08 Taby 1m £1,787Murphy, Miss J Super Nancy Refuse To Bend 2 f Crossbreeze (USA) Ity 8/11/08 Siracusa 7f £1,250Murphy, Miss J Super Nancy Refuse To Bend 2 f Crossbreeze (USA) Ity 22/11/08 Siracusa 1m £3,125Newsells Park Stud Limited Eclipse Park Rainbow Quest (USA) 5 g Gino's Spirits Swe 30/10/08 Jagersro 1m4f £1,631Newsells Park Stud Limited Lord Of The Wing Daggers Drawn (USA) 3 g Brangane Jer 13/6/08 Les Landes 1m2f £1,500Niarchos Family, The Roatan Daylami 3 g Celestial Lagoon (JPN) Fr 10/11/08 Maisons-Laffitte 1m5f £10,662Norton, Mrs C City Verse City On A Hill (USA) 5 m Common Verse Ity 22/11/08 Corridonia 1m2f165y £968NT Bloodstock Graceful Song Rock Of Gibraltar 3 f Fairy Ballade Jpn 8/11/08 Fukushima 1m1f £49,546O'Brien, M Indian Blue Fumo di Londra 4 c Blue Vista Spa 26/10/08 Zarzuela 1m3f £4,044O'Brien, Sean St Bride Night Night Shift (USA) 2 f St Bride's Bay Ity 14/11/08 Rome 5f £2,187Oostvlaamse Investeringsmaatschappj You Or No One Falbrav 2 f Desperate Virgin (BEL) Spa 16/11/08 Zarzuela 1m1f £6,618Parola, Mr Hanoicraft Desert Prince 3 c Hygirl Ity 22/11/08 Siracusa 1m2f110y £1,250Parri, Massimo La Badia Stravinsky (USA) 2 f Goldendale Ity 25/11/08 Rome 6f £3,750Pease, The Hon Mrs R Cresson Kaldounevees (FR) 6 h Balsamita (FR) Usa 13/11/08 Hawthorne 1m £4,070Penfold Bloodstock Ltd, Mr D Clark & Mrs F Gordon Lord Prospector Zamindar (USA) 4 c Lanasara Ity 22/11/08 Siracusa 1m3f110y £3,125Petra Bloodstock Agency Aristote Domedriver 2 c Abime (USA) Fr 22/11/08 Saint-Cloud 1m £7,721Philipps, Mrs Rebecca Massenzio Green Desert (USA) 4 c Monnavanna Nor 31/10/08 Ovrevoll 1m165y £2,765Pier House Stud Harlem Madness Fath (USA) 3 f Rosalia (USA) Ity 17/11/08 Corridonia 1m165y £1,875Power, T Cosmo Tenro Barathea 3 c Salviostra (GER) Jpn 18/10/08 Morioka 1m110y £6,745Ptarmigan Bloodstock & Miss K Rausing Fame And Glory Montjeu 2 c Gryada Fr 12/11/08 Saint-Cloud 1m2f £105,037 (Gr1)Raponi, G Wild Turkey Touch Of The Blues (FR) 2 c Donleole Ity 14/11/08 Rome 1m £1,250Raponi, G Wild Turkey Touch Of The Blues (FR) 2 c Donleole Ity 21/11/08 Rome 1m £2,812Rathmuck Stud Romanus Atraf 3 c Alpathar Ity 28/11/08 Naples 1m £2,500Raw, Mrs H B Utmost Respect Danetime 4 g Utmost Fr 4/11/08 Maisons-Laffitte 6f £29,412 (Gr3)Razza Del Velino Srl White Snow Orpen (USA) 4 f Trop Chere Ity 8/11/08 Milan 7f £22,780 (Gr3)Reed & Mrs A H Daniels, Guy Dimboola Averti 4 g Mindomica Mac 9/11/08 Taipa 7f110y £23,905 (L)Robins, Mrs Shirley Cherie's Dream Silver Wizard (USA) 4 f Last Dream Usa 9/11/08 Hollywood Park 6f £6,633Robinson, G and Mrs Overdose Starborough 3 c Our Poppet Ity 16/11/08 Rome 6f £22,780 (Gr3)Rozelle Bloodstock Max Rio Captain Rio 3 c My-Lorraine Jpn 17/11/08 Nagoya 5f £764Ryan, B Lady Ginevra Touch Of The Blues (FR) 2 f Lady Of Bilston Ity 9/11/08 Rome 7f110y £12,500Ryan, Mrs T V Jaasoos Noverre (USA) 4 c Nymphs Echo Uae 27/11/08 Nad Al Sheba 6f £4,924Ryan, P Mister Pyrus Pyrus (USA) 2 c Glencoagh Order Ity 22/11/08 Siracusa 1m £3,125Sarl Elevage du Haras de Bourgeauville Telluride Montjeu 2 c Bayourida (USA) Fr 25/11/08 Saint-Cloud 1m £8,088SCEA La Poterie Meadow Lodge Grand Lodge (USA) 6 m Meadowlark (FR) Bel 29/10/08 Mons 1m3f £1,103Scuderia Cesare Turri Vago Indian Ridge 5 h Vaghezza Ity 21/11/08 Rome 6f £6,875Scuderia Golden Horse S R L Golden Campagnola Revoque 2 f La Campagnola (ITY) Ity 29/11/08 Sassari 1m2f £1,405Scuderia PMZ SAS Fiskardo Night Shift (USA) 5 h Cland di San Jore Ity 23/11/08 Varese 7f110y £1,562Scuderia Sant' Ambroeus S R L Faysal Xaar 4 c Forever Midnight Ity 8/11/08 Siracusa 5f110y £1,250Scuderia Sant' Ambroeus S R L Faysal Xaar 4 c Forever Midnight Ity 22/11/08 Siracusa 6f £1,250Scuderia Tamara S A S Libano Indian Ridge 2 c Daniela Grassi Ity 11/11/08 Rome 7f110y £3,750Scuderia Vittadini srl Noshaq Mtoto 5 h Nokomis Ity 27/11/08 Varese 1m1f165y £1,250Shadwell Estate Company Limited Aamaaq Danehill (USA) 5 h Alabaq (USA) Uae 6/11/08 Nad Al Sheba 7f110y £5,745Shadwell Estate Company Limited Aamaaq Danehill (USA) 5 h Alabaq (USA) Uae 27/11/08 Nad Al Sheba 1m £5,745Shanahan, Raymond Naschiba Orpen (USA) 4 f Blues Queen Ity 10/11/08 Varese 7f110y £1,250Sharkey, M Highland Flight Missed Flight 10 m In The Highlands Jer 27/7/08 Les Landes 5f £1,500Shaughnessy, W Athlone Montjeu 4 f Almi Ad (USA) Ity 16/11/08 Rome 1m2f £12,500 (L)Skymarc Farm Inc Believe Me In The Wings 4 f Golden Wings (USA) Fr 28/11/08 Saint-Cloud 1m4f110y £19,118Skymarc Farm Inc Miss Denmark Invincible Spirit 3 f Hot Coal (USA) Fr 22/11/08 Saint-Cloud 7f £7,721Soc Finanza Locale Consulting Srl Tres Elegant Intikhab (USA) 2 c Komleva (FR) Ity 25/11/08 Rome 7f110y £2,187Southill Stud La Belle Bijou Bijou d'Inde 7 m La Belle Mystere Hol 12/10/08 Duindigt 1m1f110y £515Stall Nerce Academy Of Arts Peintre Celebre (USA) 4 c Avigail (USA) Ity 12/11/08 Grosseto 1m4f £1,752Stivali, S Miss Coccinella Desert Prince 2 f Nawafell Ity 29/11/08 Pisa 7f110y £1,405Stone Ridge Farm Sweet And Sour Kalanisi 3 f Graten Fr 17/11/08 Fontainebleau 1m1f £20,044Stonestreet Mares Llc Great Siege Rock Of Gibraltar 3 c Tosca's Impulse Usa 9/11/08 Hollywood Park 1m £12,060Stratford Place Stud Dafo Daylami 3 c Darling Harbour (USA) Spa 26/10/08 Zarzuela 1m3f £3,676Stratford Place Stud High Heel Sneakers Dansili 5 m Sundae Girl (USA) Usa 9/11/08 Hollywood Park 1m4f £21,570Stynes, Ms Audrey Frances Mia Regina Trans Island 5 m Bajan Belle Ity 19/11/08 Grosseto 5f £968Swettenham Stud & Ben Sangster Grand Archer Grand Lodge (USA) 4 g Asnieres (USA) Fr 21/11/08 Lyon-Parilly 6f165y £8,088Taylor, B Zetto Flash Fantastic Light (USA) 5 h Rohita Jpn 30/11/08 Kyoto 6f £84,117Theakston Stud Ayer Sali Medicean 3 c Sagina Spa 2/11/08 Seville 1m165y £2,941Theakston Stud Ayer Sali Medicean 3 c Sagina Spa 23/11/08 Zarzuela 1m2f110y £3,676Theakston Stud Rameses Petardia 10 g Kirkby Belle Swe 30/10/08 Jagersro 1m143y £1,165Thelema Partnership United World Spinning World (USA) 5 h Thelema Ity 28/11/08 Naples 5f £1,562Theobalds Stud Hawaajes Royal Applause 7 g Aegean Blue Qtr 3/1/08 Al Rayyan 1m £3,145Troy, John Knight Of Dance Singspiel 5 h Gentle Night Uae 13/11/08 Nad Al Sheba 7f £3,611Tucker, D R Top Pursuit Pursuit Of Love 6 g Top Of The Parkes Jer 13/4/08 Les Landes 5f £1,460Turner & Miss S J Turner, G W Prettilini Bertolini (USA) 5 m Pretiosa Jer 26/5/08 Les Landes 7f £1,460Villa Dosia S R L Ul Zincarlin Definite Article 5 h Flying Petrel (USA) Ity 16/11/08 Rome 1m6f £12,500 (L)Wayland Stud Perfect Dancer Pyramus (USA) 5 m Urban Dancer Bel 29/10/08 Mons 7f £919Weld, J Lorgan Desert Style 4 c Society Fair (FR) Spa 2/11/08 Zarzuela 7f £8,824Wickfield Farm Partnership Call Me Mary Mark Of Esteem 5 m Silver Peak (FR) Ity 19/11/08 Albenga 1m £1,079Wickfield Stud & Hartshill Stud First D Bishop of Cashel 9 m Future Options Hol 28/9/08 Duindigt 6f110y £654Wiggins, Miss Alison Another True Story Piccolo 4 c Lost In Lucca Aut 7/9/08 Freudenau 5f110y £3,676WIJI Bloodstock Yelpinari Tagula 8 h Kwaanis Tur 29/9/08 Bursa 7f £10,461Wiley, M Clever Maureen Montjeu 3 f Castellane (FR) Jpn 3/11/08 Mizusawa 6f110y £630Wiley, M Clever Maureen Montjeu 3 f Castellane (FR) Jpn 17/11/08 Mizusawa 7f £630Willment, Mrs J A M Dolin Muhtarram (USA) 3 g Loriner's Lady Fr 16/11/08 Cavaillon 1m £4,412Wilson, Capt J H Kildonan Castle Forzando 5 h Katie Komaite Swe 9/11/08 Jagersro 1m4f £1,165Wilson, F C T Jopau Dr Fong (USA) 4 c Kelso Magic (USA) Hk 29/10/08 Sha Tin 6f £22,954Wisbey, Miss D L Gaby North Puissance 4 c Diamond Vanessa Ity 18/11/08 Rome 6f £1,250Woodhaven Stud, The Apaa Compton Place 4 c Toleration Spa 2/11/08 Zarzuela 5f £4,044Woodsway Stud & Chao Racing & Bloodstock Ltd Retirement Zilzal (USA) 9 g Adeptation (USA) Jer 13/7/08 Les Landes 7f £1,790

DATA BOOKBritish and Irish-bred winners overseas


YOUR SAY

Rachel HoodROA Councilmember

Developers’ plans for Newmarket threaten the unique identityof British racing’s headquarters – let’s act before it’s too late

Action required now toprotect our crown jewel

Newmarket is synonymous withhorseracing the world over.And rightly so. It is the homeof British racing and a mecca

for owners, breeders, trainers and peoplewho love and work with horses.

The town still has two racecourses and amyriad of historic buildings, such as NellGwyn’s house, and old stables attesting toits colourful racing history. The BuryRoad, the flagship road of British racing,is a Conservation Area, and is unique withits ten Victorian/ Edwardian stables.

Perhaps not surprisingly, Newmarkethas recently been mooted as a possibleWorld Heritage site. However, perhapsmore surprisingly, for some years now ithas been under threat. The local council,Forest Heath, has become a byword forthe ineptness and arrogance that oftensymbolises local government planning atits worst. Historic buildings have beenreplaced by fast food outlets; ancient treeshave been chopped down in their scores;the traffic is in permanent gridlock; theBury Road Conservation Area is beingdesecrated by the developer HighlandHomes’ ultra-modern, wholly-out-of-keeping, Meridian Garden flats.

There is talk of the Newmarket RoyalCharter (which prohibits building onstables or land used for equine purposes)being amended to permit old stables tobe turned into hotels and paddock landbeing developed into housing estates.

Worse still, the current Lord Derby isseeking approval from Forest HeathDistrict Council and the planningauthorities to build 1,200 new houses onHatchfield Farm, a greenfield site he ownsin Newmarket.

Unaccountably, Jockey Club Estateshas, through its agent, made it clear that ifnot actually supportive of thesedestructive developments, it is supine inthe face of them. It has recently emergedthat, in fact, it is applying to have its ownPinewood Stud re-zoned for housing.

It is in light of these threats to the fabricof Newmarket and the fact that a larger,busier Newmarket will not be conduciveto the training of racehorses, that two

‘protest’ groups have emerged. Newmarket trainers (supported by the

breeders) are demanding that JockeyClub Estates give them assurances theywill fight further greenfield developmentand protect the Newmarket Charter. Thetrainers rightly argue that Newmarket ismuch larger and busier than a few yearsago, and it would be commercial suicideto allow continued, uncontrolled expan-sion at the expense of the racing industry.

Additionally, the Save HistoricNewmarket Action Group was formedearlier this year by a broad spectrum ofNewmarket residents,racing and non-racing, inresponse to total incredulitythat second-home modernflats could be built in theconservation area and over50 mature trees choppeddown by Highland Homes.

These groups have risenout of their mass inertia dueto the egregious nature ofthe level of destructionNewmarket is suffering.

Yet still Jockey ClubEstates and the localcouncil for the time being appear not justoblivious to these concerns (and theirobvious duty to value and protectNewmarket) but positively hostile tothose who question this state of affairs.

If we allow Newmarket to be destroyed,like Epsom has been in recent years, weshould all hang our heads in collectiveshame. Newmarket truly is the jewel inthe crown of British racing and training.

In a few years it will be too late. Thestables will have gone, the ruralness andgreenery of the world’s foremost historicracing town will have been replaced by asoulless dormitory town full of fast foodoutlets, bouncer-protected nightclubs,lapdancing clubs and nondescript housingestates. There’s not a moment to lose.

For further information about the SaveHistoric Newmarket Action Group, pleasecontact membership secretary JackoFanshawe on 01638 660153.

“ “If we allowNewmarket tobe destroyed,we should hangour heads


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