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StAllIONS 2021
Hindsight Is 2020
H
indsight is twenty-twenty, so they say. For many, there will be relief when 2020 In these reflections on the year, we thank stalwarts of the INS, Daffer Kelly and Peter
becomes hindsight. Bracken for their many years of dedicated service and wish them a long, happy and well-
earned retirement.
There is no denying that this year has been a tough one. The pandemic has
played havoc with so much of our lives and for those of us who earn our living We remember too, those no longer with us, especially Pat Smullen and Gerry Dilger. Their
trading horses, the market has been difficult. With that in mind, we present our colossal achievements in racing were only eclipsed by their achievements in life. We are
stallions for 2021 with all fees significantly reduced, by up to 66%, to allow breeders to find delighted to be welcoming Normarie Santiago, the first recipient of the Gerry Dilger Equine
value and profit in the years to come. Scholarship, to partake in the 2021 Breeding Course.
Invincible Spirit will once again headline the roster. Amongst another plethora of stakes The course itself will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. We have dedicated some pages
winners and sharp two years olds, his exponential growth rate of Group 1 winners reached to this and look forward to many more students passing through the gates of Tully in the
20, led by the teak tough Falmouth and Sun Chariot stakes heroine Nazeef and followed up coming years. This thought provides a timely reminder, to look forward and persevere. It’s
by Digital Age. His yearlings sold for up to 600,000 guineas and averaged 290,000 at Book what we do.
1. Where he leads, we all follow.
And we remember too, that there is comfort in recollection. Twenty years from now, we
Phoenix of Spain cemented his place as the potential torch-bearer to the great one, will look back on the Italians singing from their windows, the banana-bread explosion and
covering 148 mares sent to him by some of the world’s best breeders. As the highest rated the streams of Seamus Heaney poetry recited, not least by the next President of America,
son of Lope de Vega at stud, we wait in great anticipation of the arrival of his first crop of Joe Biden. Although raised and grazed in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he is yet another fine
foals. example of an Irish thoroughbred, succeeding on the world stage. We must all now “believe
that a further shore is reachable from here.”
Free Eagle, Dragon Pulse and Elusive Pimpernel are now established in their spheres and
represent tremendous value. That theme continues as we welcome Equiano, new to Ireland
for 2021. He is proven, with 2 Group 1 winners and 29 stakes performers to date. His sons
and daughters are fast and he will offer breeders a gateway to the Acclamation sire line at a
knock down price.
The first runners by Decorated Knight and National Defense will hit the track in 2021. They
are in the hands of masters such as John Gosden, Roger Varian, Joseph O’Brien, Mark
Johnston, Sir Mark Prescott, Roger Charlton and Richard Hannon among others. We await
their arrival with great anticipation.
“ To Define Is To L imit” Oscar Wilde
I
t is difficult to define what has made the Irish
The 2020 sales consignment National Stud a birthplace of Champions.
included this colt by Invincible
Spirit out of Aimhirgin Lass. Maybe it is the limestone beneath one
Sold at Goffs Orby sales for thousand acres of nurtured soil. It could
£420,000 to Ben McElroy on be the biodiverse ecosystem that creates a balanced
behalf of Stonestreet
environment for bees, flora, fauna and horses to thrive.
Stables, USA
Could it be the great beech and oak trees that provide
shelter in the winter and shade in the summer for
our resting yearlings? Perhaps the link is rooted in the
passion of our team and their deep knowledge and skill,
built up and passed through generations.
Possibly it is the clean and clear water babbling through
limestone springs or the quality of our hay, carefully
tended and saved at just the right time.
As custodians of this extraordinary farm, we are
challenged by its history to harness the gifts of nature
to uncover the next champion. Whether it is boarding,
foaling or sales preparation, our expert team possesses a
wealth of expertise, tailored specifically to you and your
bloodstock requirements.
Get in touch, visit the farm, make a plan and we'll do the
rest. There is no limit to what we might achieve.
This year we welcomed 700 mares to our covering barns and over 270 foals took their first steps in our nursery
Mare Syndicate Investment
MARE SYNDICATE INVESTMENT
The Irish National Stud (INS) Mare Syndicate offers
unique investment vehicles and opportunities to join
the premium end of the industry in owning, breeding
and selling high quality bloodstock. Through a high
calibre portfolio of mares and capped costs, we aim
to lower the overall risk of bloodstock ownership.
This structure is accessible, appeals to a wider
network and is an attractive option equally for leisure
or business investment.
Trends in the bloodstock market are showing that
now, more than ever, there is a greater demand for
quality in pedigree and physical stock. To meet this
demand, the focus for the INS Mare Syndicate will
be on the acquisition of premium mares, with strong
bloodlines mated to commercial, high class and
proven stallions. For the relatively small investment
of €5,000, the Mare Syndicate allows you to partner
in and build a portfolio of mares. By investing in the
portfolio you are reducing and spreading the risk
that comes with ownership of single mares, whilst
partnering on mares that average 20 times that
original investment price.
To discuss INS Mare Syndicate
investments please contact:
Patrick Diamond
pdiamond@irishnationalstud.ie
+353 (0)85 129 9236
+353 (0)45 521251
2019 Colt by Invincible Spirit ex Boldarra. Sold at Goffs November Foal Sales for €360,000 to Godolphin
IT’S WHAT WE DO HOW IT WORKS WHY CHOOSE INS?
Although the INS Mare Syndicate concept is in its infancy, • Ownership of high class mares and foals
the INS is not. We have been raising, nurturing and preparing • Mares mated to quality and commercial stallions
premium bloodstock and racehorses for over a century.
• Deleveraged risk across a portfolio of stock
Between our rich limestone land, the wealth of expertise in
the team and the honesty and trust that comes with the • All costs fully capped
Irish National Stud brand, we are uniquely placed to offer the • All stock professionally managed and grazed on the
opportunity to invest and partner with us. highest quality land
• Consistent updates on stock progress
With our first two INS Mare Syndicates still in full swing,
• Insight into the management of bloodstock, mating
shareholders have enjoyed great success in just the two sale
plans and sales selection
seasons since our first launch. Shareholders have received a
dividend each year to date and enjoyed selling the 6th most
expensive foal sold in Ireland in 2019. Currently with foals for
sale and mares in foal to Invincible Spirit, Night Of Thunder, Your stock will be raised and handled by our expert team
Showcasing, Phoenix Of Spain, Starspangledbanner, Expert Eye
and Exceed And Excel, we look forward to building on our The INS offers a new mare syndicate annually. Each year
early success. the INS will purchase a portfolio of mares for a total of
€500,000 during the Breeding Stock Sales both locally and
internationally and offer this portfolio for syndication.
2019 Colt by Invincible Spirit ex Boldarra.
Sold at Goffs November Foal Sales for €360,000 to Over a five year cycle, those mares will be covered and
Godolphin (to be trained by Charlie Appleby) resultant foals will be entered at the most suitable sales.
The syndicate mares are then sold with the intention that
2019 Colt by Invincible Spirit ex Love Street. progeny will have produced updates to the mare’s pedigree
Sold at Goffs Orby Sale for £120,000 to Charles following success on the track.
Gordon Watson (trained by James Ferguson)
Expenses each year include all keep, vet, farrier, insurance
and nominations fees. These costs are fully capped at €3,000
2018 Colt by Awtaad ex Love Street. per share with the guarantee of no further call on funds.
Sold at Goffs November Foal Sales for A statement is sent to each shareholder at the end of the
€95,000 to Lynn Lodge Stud year setting out proceeds of sales and costs. Any excess will
be distributed to shareholders.
Our Dedicated Team
For Nominations/Boarding enquiries talk to one of the team on +353 (0)45 521251
CATHAL BEALE GARY SWIFT PATRICK DIAMOND SINEAD HYLAND HELEN BOYCE INÈS GOUPIL DE BOUILLÉ PAUL CROKE
CEO Director of Sales Bloodstock & Nominations Marketing Breeding Manager Jonathan Fitzpatrick Head Stallion Man
+353 (0)86 603 1979 +353 (0)85 129 9236 Business Intern
ANNETTE BOLAND P. J. DREELING EMMA HANNON COLIN BARRETT ANNE LAWLOR PATRICIA GUILFOYLE HELENA HENDY
Stud Manager Assistant Stud Manager Bloodstock Assistant Estate Manager Financial Controller Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable
S TA L L I O N S
decorated knight Fee €7,500
(1st Oct terms)
Northern Dancer
FIRST RUNNERS 2021 Sadler’s Wells
Fairy Bridge
Galileo
• Triple Group 1 Winner by Galileo including Miswaki
Urban Sea
Irish Champion Stakes Allegretta
• Out of a sister to Giant’s Causeway: Storm Bird
three-parts brother to Gleneagles Gr.1, Storm Cat
Terlingua
Marvellous Gr.1, Happily Gr.1 Pearling
Rahy
Mariah’s Storm
• Covered 123 mares in 2020 Immense
John Gosden Mark Johnston John Quinn
Colt ex Nouriya. Dam dual Listed winner, dam of Filly ex Lady Wingshot. Dam Gr.3 winner and dual
Duke Of Cambridge Gr.2 winner ALJAZZI Listed winning half-sister to BAHAMA MAMA Roger Charlton Sir Mark Prescott Roger Varian
“
I have been impressed with Decorated Knight’s yearlings at the sales and am looking
”
forward to training the Decorated Knight half-brother to Aljazzi a Gr.2 winner at Royal Ascot.
John GosdenGalileo – Pearling (Storm Cat)
Height 15.3½hhDragON PulsE Fee €2,000
(In advance of covering)
PROVEN VALUE
• 41% Winners to Runners Lifetime
• 2YOs in training with Johnny Murtagh, Tom Dascombe, Michael Dods etc
• Impressive 2YOs this season include dual Stakes winner Wealth of Love and Stakes placed Alma Hera
Polar Falcon
Pivotal
Fearless Revival
Kyllachy
Song
Pretty Poppy
Moonlight Serenade
Rainbow Quest
Croco Rouge Wealth Of Love, a dual Listed winner, bred by Mary Rose Hayes of Pheopotstown Stud
Alligatrix
Poetical
Shadeed
Abyat
Futuh
“
Dragon Pulse produces sharp
2YOs, great strike rate! Light My Secret Pulse, placed in the Listed Garnet Jill Lamb purchased the top priced
”
Fire is a good Black Type example Stakes at Naas and impressive Curragh
maiden winner for Gerard Keane and
yearling by Dragon Pulse for Ken &
Janis Mcpherson
Ed Sackville owner-breeder Dominick GlennaneKyllachy – Poetical (Croco Rouge)
Height 16.2hhEL uSiVE piMpErNEl Fee €2,500
(In advance of covering)
EXCEPTIONAL PRICE, EXTRAORDINARY POTENTIAL
• Black Type progeny include:
Coeur Sublime Gr.2, Soviet Pimpernel Gr.3,
Jungle Junction Gr.2p & Weeseekhimhere Lp
• Impressive bumper winners include:
Weseekhimhere, Thedevilscoachman,
Ever Present Ex Patriot, Gr.2p Beginners Chase at Coeur Sublime, on his way to winning the
• "Coeur Sublime and Weseekhimhere are perfect Punchestown WKD Hurdle Gr.2
examples of Elusive Pimpernel’s ability to breed
high quality stock" Gordon Elliott
Mr Prospector
Gone West
Secrettame
Elusive Quality
Heros Honor Thedevilscoachman after winning the NH Weseekhimhere winning the NH Flat race
Touch Of Greatness Flat race at Naas at Galway by 11L
Ivory Wand
Northern Dancer
Sadler’s Wells
Fairy Bridge
Cara Fantasy
Troy
Gay Fantasy
Miss Upward
Gr.3 hurdler Soviet Pimpernel Key Commander, Handicap Hurdle winner
at Punchestown by 11LElusive Quality – Cara Fantasy (Sadler’s Wells)
Height 16.3hhEQuiaNo Fee €3,000 - NEW FOR 2021
(In advance of covering)
THE NEED FOR SPEED
• Dual Gr.1 ROYAL ASCOT winner by Acclamation, Timeform rated 127 Waajib
Royal Applause
• Sire of 29 Stakes Horses including Breeders Cup Flying Melody
Gr.1 winner Belvoir Bay and Gr.1 x3 winner The Tin Man, Acclamation
Ahonoora
Gr.2 winner Medicine Jack Princess Athena
Shopping Wise
• Stakes horses in 2020 include:
Gr.3 winner Dakota Gold
Pitcairn
Gr.1p Equilateral Ela-Mana-Mou
Gr.3p Gustavos Weston Rose Bertin
Entente Cordiale
10 individual 2YO winners including Gr.3p Apollo One Kris
Mirmande
Secala
Multiple Stakes winner Equilateral including 2nd King’s Stand Stakes Gr.1 to Battaash Apollo One placed in the Solario Stakes Gr.3Acclamation – Entente Cordiale (Ela-Mana-Mou)
Height 16.0hhEQuiaNo NEW FOR 2021
SIRE OF 29 STAKES WINNERS – EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint Gr.1 winner Belvoir Bay Dakota Gold, multiple Stakes winner including Bengough Stakes Gr.3
Gustavus Weston, Phoenix Sprint Stakes Gr.3 winner Triple Group 1 sprinter The Tin Man, pictured winning the
Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot Gr.1FRee eAgle Fee €8,000
(1st Oct terms)
Northern Dancer
CLASSIC-PRODUCING SIRE Sadler’s Wells
Fairy Bridge
High Chaparral
• KHALIFA SAT Gr.1 EPSOM DERBY 2nd Darshaan
Kasora
and winner of the Cocked Hat Stakes L Kozana
• 100 mares covered in 2020 Danzig
Danehill
• Smart 2YO debut winners include Razyana
Polished Gem
Hickory for James Fanshawe, Affirmed
Soaring Sky for Jessica Harrington Trusted Partner
Talking Picture
and Aratus for Clive Cox
IMPRESSIVE 2YOs
Kameko Vatican City Amhran Na Pyledriver Mogul
Gr.1 2000 Guineas 2nd 2000 Bhfiann Gr.2 winner x2 Gr.1 winner
& Vertem Futurity Guineas Gr.1 Gr.1p Derby
Serpentine
winner Gr.1
Epsom Derby Gr.1
Khalifa Sat Aratus wins at Kempton for Clive Cox
(Free Eagle ex
Thermopylae)
Declan Phelan, of
Tullogher House
Stud bred both
Classic-placed
Khalifa Sat and 2020 EPSOM DERBY GR.1
Stakes filly Auxilia Hickory wins on debut for James FanshaweHigh Chaparral – Polished Gem (Danehill)
Height 16.2hh
“
Aratus is a very
exciting prospect over
”
a mile next year
Clive CoxiNviNCible SpiRit Fee €80,000
(1st Oct terms)
THE SOURCE OF SPEED
• 2020 Gr.1 winners: Nazeef, Falmouth Stakes Gr.1, Sun Chariot Stakes Gr.1
Digital Age, Turf Classic Stakes Gr.1, Cloak of Spirits Gr.1p
• Sire of Sires: Kingman, Cable Bay, Lawman,
I Am Invincible, National Defense
• Invincible Spirit’s average at
Tattersalls Book 1 was 293,000gns
Northern Dancer
Danzig
Pas De Nom
Green Desert Top Lot Day 1 Goffs Orby, INS homebred Third Top Lot Day 1 Goffs Orby, Colt ex
Sir Ivor colt ex Aimhirgin Lass sold for £420,000 to Kate The Great from Airlie Stud sold to
Foreign Courier Ben McElroy for Stonestreet Stables. Avenue Bloodstock for £350,000
Courtly Dee To be trained by Wesley Ward
Sharpen Up
Kris
Doubly Sure
Rafha
Artaius
Eljazzi
Border Bounty
Tattersalls Book 2, Invincible Spirit Filly ex Tattersalls Book 1, Invincible Spirit colt ex
Cristal Fashion sold for 200,000gns to Peter Rajeem, sold to MV Magnier for 600,000gns.
& Ross Doyle for trainer Richard Hannon. Pinhooked by WH Bloodstock.
Bred by Loughtown Stud Bred by Tinnakill HouseGreen Desert – Rafha (Kris) Height 15.3½hh
iNviNCible SpiRit
BREED SHAPER
Gr.1 Nazeef - winner of the Falmouth Stakes Gr.1 , Sun Chariot Gr.1 Cloak of Spirits - Stakes-winning and multiple Gr.1 Digital Age - won Turf Classic Stakes Gr.1
Stakes Gr.1 , Duke of Cambridge Stakes Gr.2, Snowdrop Fillies’ Gr.1-placed (1,000 Guineas and Sun Chariot Stakes) at Churchill Downs, American Turf Stakes Gr.2
Stakes L , 3rd Nassau Stakes Gr.1
GROUP 1 2YO PROSPECTS
Tanmawwy, 2YO colt wins on debut by 4½ lengths, Loch Lein - 2YO filly breaks maiden by 6 lengths for Jessica Mutasaabeq, 2YO colt wins on debut at Newmarket.
dam is half sister to Gr.1 winner and sire Muhaarar Harrington. She holds an entry for the 1,000 Guineas Gr.1 Out of the Classic winner Ghanaati20 FOR ‘20 - A REMARKABLE 20TH GR.1 MILESTONE
20 Group i winners
130 Black Type winners
239 Stakes horses
LAWMAN MAYSON KINGMAN DIGITAL AGE
Breeder: Petra Bloodstock Agency Breeder: Highfield Farm Llp Breeder: Juddmonte Farms Ltd Breeder: Merry Fox Stud Ltd
Dam: Laramie Dam: Mayleaf Dam: Zenda Dam: Willow View
FLEETING SPIRIT MOONLIGHT CLOUD PROFITABLE MAGNA GRECIA
Breeder: Mrs Bernadette Hayden Breeder: George Strawbridge Breeder: Con Harrington Breeder: Woodnook Farm Pty Ltd
Dam: Millennium Tale Dam: Ventura Dam: Dani Ridge Dam: Cabaret
VALE OF YORK SIGNS OF BLESSING TERRITORIES ROYAL MEETING
Breeder: Stock Vale Ltd Breeder: S Boucheron Breeder: Darley Breeder: Godolphin
Dam: Red Vale Dam: Sun Bittern Dam: Taranto Dam: Rock Opera
YOSEI CHARM SPIRIT SHALAA HOORAY
Breeder: J Pittard Breeder: Ecurie Des Monceaux Breeder: Mogeely Stud Breeder: Cheveley Park Stud Ltd
Dam: Fuji Fairy Dam: L’Enjoleuse Dam: Ghurra Dam: Hypnotize
NAZEEF ROSDHU QUEEN NATIONAL DEFENSE EQTIDAAR
Breeder: Shadwell Estate Breeder: Old Carhue & Breeder: Ecurie Des Monceaux & Breeder: Shadwell Estate
Company Ltd Graeng Bloodstock Meridian International Company Ltd
Dam: Handassa Dam: Green Minstrel Dam: Angel Falls Dam: MadanyNationaL DefeNSe Fee €5,000
(1st Oct terms)
FIRST RUNNERS 2021
• Champion 2YO by Invincible Spirit
• Two-year-olds in training with Joseph O’Brien (x4), Wesley Ward, George Scott Racing,
Sarah Dawson, Tim Easterby, William Muir etc
• Invincible Spirit’s sons becoming Gr.1 sires, Kingman (Palace Pier & Persian King), I Am Invincible (Loving Gaby),
Lawman (Pretty Gorgeous won Fillies Mile Gr.1 in 2020), Mayson (Oxted won July Cup Gr.1 just like his sire)
Invincible Spirit Sons at Stud 2YO Rating
“
NATIONAL DEFENSE 118p
I bought three fillies at the Orby sale,
CABLE BAY 114 she was my standout - a real Royal Ascot
”
CHARM SPIRIT 112
KINGMAN 111
type - Wesley Ward will train her
TERRITORIES 111 Ben McElroy
Danzig
Green Desert
Foreign Courier
Invincible Spirit
Kris
Rafha
Eljazzi
Mr Prospector
Kingmambo
Miesque
Angel Falls Ben McElroy purchased Pier House Stud’s filly Joseph O’Brien will train four
Caerleon ex Thames Pageant to be trained by Welsey Ward homebred National Defense
Anna Palariva yearlings for Sun Studs
Anna Of SaxonyInvincible Spirit – Angel Falls (Kingmambo)
Height 16.0hhPhOeniX OF SpaiN Fee €12,500
(1st Oct terms)
GROUP 1 2YO, GUINEAS-WINNING 3YO Shamardal
Giants Causeway
Helsinki
• Highest rated son of Super Sire Lope de Vega, Lope De Vega
Vettori
Sire of Lucky Vega Gr.1, Aunt Pearl Gr.1, Lady Vettori
Gytrash Gr.1, Cadillac Gr.2 in 2020 Lady Golconda
• Defeated Champion 2YO Too Darn Hot & Chief’s Crown
Classic winner Magna Grecia by three lengths Key Of Luck
in Irish 2,000 Guineas Balbonella
Lucky Clio
Kaldoun
• Covered 148 mares from the world’s leading breeders Special Lady
Macedoine
PHOENIX OF SPAIN SERVED 148 QUALITY MARES INCLUDING:
“
A good 2YO -
• Queen of Carthage (dam of Gr.1 winner brilliant at 3. If you
Lucky Vega)
asked people what
• Lulawin (dam of Railway Stakes Gr.2 winner)
they want, they’ll say
• Jellicle Ball, Gr.3p purchased for €550,000
'a faster horse'. Phoenix Of Spain
• Aimhirgin Lass, first two produce have sold
for a combined €920,000
was a faster Lope De Vega with an
• Raffishing Look, dual Stakes producer
incredibly high cruising speed.
• Fly On The Night, Gr.3 winner at Chantilly
Lope De Vega is leaving his mark
• Island Remede, first yearling sold
as a sire of sires very early and
”
for 260,000gns Phoenix is well positioned.
Gr.1 winner Lucky Vega
Tom Ryan, SF Bloodstock (sent 7 mares in 2020)Lope De Vega – Lucky Clio (Key Of Luck)
Height 16.2hhS F Bloodstock Ballylinch Lisieux
Tinnakill
Deer Forest Hunting Hill Springfield House
Abbeville Howson & Houldsworth
China Horse Club
La Fabbrica Delle Candele
Milestream Rathdara Stud Kellsgrange
Stud
Esker Lodge Stud Carrigbeg
Sabah Mubarak Alsabah
Stud
Jockey
Barouche Hall Newtown Stud
Biddestone
Catridge Farm
Palmers hill
Global Support
Tony Wechsler & Ann Plummer Car Colston Hall
Sage Stud
hh The Aga Khan Ballyduane Stud
Leahan Bloodstock
Norelands
Kildaragh
Ballybrennan Viktor Tymoshenko
Tourgar House Round Hill Summerhill Corduff Stud
Salcey Stud
Forest Lady O’Reilly Pier HouseWardstown Stud Tullogher House Stud Ringfort Stud
Swordlestown Lynn Lodge
Little
Tipper House
Springwell Stud Pipe View
Stud
Kiltartan House
Golden Vale Stud
Kilmoney
Taroka Stud Lodge
Clonsast Stud5o Years Of L earning
“
He popped the last fence in front but was
getting tired as they passed the famous Over 1200 Students have been guided and nurtured by many
elbow. 25 of us sat, screaming at a tiny television influential people in our industry including INS representatives below
set. One of our group was absent. She had secured
the weekend off to travel with him to Liverpool. The
rest of us were back on the farm, huddled together
”
and unified in one voice – 'Go on the Birch!'
He held on to win the 2007 Grand National.
There are too many names, memories, achievements and stories
accumulated by our alumni to ever catalogue fully but we attempt
in these pages to capture the essence of this great club. All that have
passed through the gates at Tully have shared something unique and
something they will never forget.
Every annual gathering of the Irish National Stud Course has been
made up of moments of pure unbridled joy, these highlights that live
with those of us who were fortunate enough to take part.
This coming year, 2021, will mark the 50th anniversary of the John Clarke, John Osborne and Cathal Beale
course. The continued success of our graduates bestows upon us
a tremendous honour to have had a small helping hand in their
progress. We also take this opportunity to remember those that
have sadly passed away. They are always remembered fondly by their
class peers and by the memory of their time at Tully.
We look forward as always to welcoming the 2021 intake of 24
students from 7 different countries and we thank the multitude of
people who have helped to establish the Irish National Stud as the
oldest and largest network within the global bloodstock industry.
Cathal Beale (Graduate of the class of 2007) Bridget McGing Sally Carroll Martin Leahy Maura O’Connor Anne ChannonArthur Mitchell (GB) Maurice Burns (IRE) Eoin Harty (IRE) Joe O’Flynn (IRE)
5o Years Of L earning Alongside his brother,
Arthur developed family-
owned Yarraman Park into
a very successful commercial
The Burns family have been
associated with numerous group
winners including the Park Express
dynasty. One of the first breeders
Specialising in stallions at the CBA Joe was
involved in securing Barathea for Rathbarry
Stud, to where he then moved and
pioneered their program of standing stallions
operation standing prolific to send yearlings to sell in the US in Australia. In 2000 he took control of
stallions Forest Glow, Catbird and also to cover mares to southern Rathsallagh House which he has developed
and I Am Invincible. hemisphere time, Maurice has stood stallions at into an award-winning destination.
Rathasker for over 30 years and is a leading consignor. Eoin is fifth-generation
trainer and made his own
Gerry Dilger (IRE) debut in 2000, overseeing
the juveniles for Godolphin
Robert Hall (IRE) Gerry worked in Kentucky for Helen Boyce (CAN)
before sending them on
Goffs auctioneer and the over 30 years and established After graduating from the University
to race in Dubai. After
voice of RTE Racing. "I have a reputation for honesty and of Guelph, Helen spent two seasons
graduating Eoin moved
followed my dream. If you integrity through his Dromoland in New Zealand before the course
to California where he
admire bravery and brilliance Farm. In 2020, the Gerry Dilger where she became the first female
assisted Bob Baffert before
and honesty, look no further Equine Scholarship Foundation was created aiming to gold medal winner. Subsequently
training publicly and
than the thoroughbred and encourage and inspire young people as they embark on joining the INS team, Helen progressed through the
currently operates stables
horsemanship at every level." a career in the bloodstock industry. company and was appointed Breeding Manager in 2000.
on both coasts.
1971 1973 1975 1977 1979 1981 1983 1985 1987 1989
1972 1974 1976 1978 1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990
Derek O’Sullivan (IRE) Henri Devin (FR) Annette Boland (IRE) Joe Osborne (IRE) John Durkan (IRE)
Henri is Having worked in Currently MD of Durkan was the son of Bill
married to Brownstown Stud Godolphin Ireland, who trained the remarkable
Antonia Annette came to the Joe travelled to Anaglog’s Daughter, winner
(Feeney of INS for the Breeding America after of the 1980 Arkle Trophy at
Ardoon and Management graduating from Cheltenham. As a teenager,
Stud) who course. Placements the INS course (gold John rode the mare in her
attended followed at various stud medalist). He studied work. After riding winners as
the course farms and veterinary at the University an amateur, he travelled to
in 1977. They are the clinics in the USA and Australia. After of Kentucky and England assisting Oliver Sherwood and John Gosden
current owners of Haras the course Annette stayed on and has spent eight years as manager of Pin Oak and can be credited for discovering Istabraq. In July
Founding director of Du Mesnil which has been progressed through various areas from Stud before returning to Ireland to join 1996 J P McManus paid 38,000 guineas for Istabraq
Ireland’s Racing Academy in the family since 1850. yard foreperson, veterinary assistant Darley in 1994. His brother John was on Durkan’s recommendation and the horse was
and Centre of Education. Their daughter Sophie also and nurse to nominations and assistant chief executive of the Irish National Stud intended to be trained by him until he fell ill.
Derek helped nurture attended the course and to the manager, prior to taking up her for seven years before moving to Horse John sadly passed away in 1998. To honour his
the careers of many of now runs Ardoon Stud current post as stud manager. Annette Racing Ireland. Joe’s father Michael was memory the Class of 1984 established the John
Ireland’s top jockeys while their son Henri- remains involved with the student manager of the stud farm for several Durkan Award which is given annually to an INS
including Johnny Murtagh Francois is a successful course and continues to spread her years and was responsible for launching student who shows most enthusiasm for racing and
and Conor O’Dwyer. trainer in Chantilly. enthusiasm for the INS. the original stud management course. passion for training.Tom Ryan (IRE) Simone Poonawalla (IND) Paul Messara (AUS) Tina Rau (GER) Nicolas de Chambure (FR) Fiona Dowling (IRE) Mark Power (IRE)
Simone hails Having worked
from a family with Arthur
synonymous Moore during
with breeding his school years
and racing in Mark went on to
India. After be apprentice to
being awarded Jessica Harrington
An Irishman based in Lexington. the gold Paul began training German-born bloodstock and later moved
Following stints in Australia, Japan and medal, Simone horses back in Australia agent Tina Rau is on to Kevin
America Tom launched Cherokee travelled to Australia and America in 2006. He chalked up currently based in At just 26, Nicolas took over Ryan in the UK.
Equine in 2007 and soon after to work before returning to India over 300 wins and 57 Chantilly. After the INS the reins at Haras d’Etreham, He then studied
developed a relationship with Gavin to the family’s Poonawalla Stud Stakes performances course Tina was accepted one of the most high-profile in Maynooth
Murphy, the founder of S F Bloodstock. Farm where she is currently the incl four Gr.1 wins with on the Godolphin Flying breeding and consignment Fiona worked internationally within racing and bloodstock University and took in a year studying the Racetrack Industry
Tom is a bloodstock agent for S F manager of the youngstock division. Ortensia and Alverta. Start program and then operations in France. The stud including trainers Gordon Elliott and Jamie Osborne. Program in Arizona, followed by yearling preps in Forenaghts Stud,
Bloodstock, which is also a part-owner Poonawalla Stud has bred 364 In 2014 Paul took the went to Anthony Stroud annually tops the list of leading Following her MBA in Thoroughbred Industries at Yeomanstown Stud and Woods Edge Farm in Kentucky. Mark then
of Newgate Farm in Australia. He has Classic winners to date including position of General Bloodstock for the sales consignors at the Deauville Liverpool University Fiona helped develop two horseracing took up a position on the Irish National Stud course. Since then, he has
breeding stock in the United States, winners of 10 Indian Derbys and 69 Manager at the family season before setting up August sale and stands degrees at Hartpury University and is now current been assistant trainer to Joseph O’Brien and travelled to Australia with
Australia, England, Ireland and France. Indian Classics. run Arrowfield Stud. on her own in 2000. successful stallions. Education Manager at the National Stud in Newmarket. two Melbourne Cup winners in Rekindling and Twilight Payment.
1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017 2019
1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020
Willie McCreery (IRE) Peter Moloney (IRE) Mark Chittick (NZ) Bill Dwan (IRE) Case Clay (USA) George Stanners (GB) Maxine O’Sullivan (IRE) Violet Hesketh (GB)
Peter spent Violet worked
three years with Tally Ho
working at and Hillwood
farms in NZ, Studs prior to
Australia graduating the
and the course and
USA, before subsequently
returning Bill Dwan spent eight years completed
Willie worked for Charles home to working for Coolmore the Godolphin
O’Brien before taking out develop New Zealander, Mark (six with Stallions in the Flying Start
his own licence in 2008. the family farm, Rathmore Stud. is currently managing Southern Hemisphere) where she met Mimi Wadham.
McCreery gained his first Gr.1 Peter has pinhooked and produced the renowned Waikato and handled champion Case spent time at Arrowfield, Arlington Park, Together, they formed WH
success when Fiesolana won many top class horses: Cheltenham Stud after taking over sire Danehill in Japan. He Ernst & Young and the Hyatt Corp before Goffs UK Director, George Stanners grew Bloodstock in 2018 and quickly
the Matron Stakes in 2014. Gold Cup winner, Bobsworth, Tax the reins from his then managed Ballygallon returning to Three Chimneys (then owned up on the family farm in the Scottish Former PTP leading ladies title hit the headlines with successful
Married to Amanda Kelly Free and Tombstone. Peter also father Garry who was Stud before founding by his family). The farm is renowned for its Borders and began auctioneering at Goffs holder, jockey Maxine O’Sullivan pinhooks and consignments.
(Class of 1984) Willie played represents Qatar Racing in Ireland inducted into the New Castlebridge Consignment management of leading stallions Seattle Slew, UK in May 2007. He now works full time captured the Foxhunters’ Chase in Expanding again with mare
gaelic football at the highest and has developed and run Spring Zealand Racing Hall of which is one of the leading Dynaformer and Rahy and Case now presides in the bloodstock team and is part of the 2020 on her father Eugene’s 66/1 investments, the business continues
level for his native Kildare. Lodge following its purchase. Fame in 2016. sales consignors in Europe. over the nursery as Chief Commercial Officer. select sale inspection team. shot It Came To Pass. to flourish.Michael Osborne
Founder of the INS course in 1971,
pictured with the Gold and Silver medallists
from the Class of 1975, Ben Sparrow
and Christy Grassick
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