Brian Sheerin
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Wondering how Shark Hanlon celebrated his first Grade 1? Wonder no more.
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Best line of the day just there in the parade ring from Noel Meade. “Willie, Willie, any chance you might go with him?!”.
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Fair to say @dan2231 is a decent skin. He’s ridden 39 jumps winners for John Ryan down through the years, a tally that’s only bettered when linking up with WPM (81) and his mother Mags (51). But he’s much more than just a jockey to Ryan. Worth a read 👇
💬 “I do my own thing and, I don't mean to be disrespectful, I'll take anyone on and play hard and fair. I wouldn't give an inch to anyone”. Brian Sheerin talks to a jumps trainer making waves in the old-fashioned way. Read with Members' Club Ultimate 👇.
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Un De Sceaux hasn’t lost any enthusiasm for the game, that’s for sure. Legend of a horse.
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Double for Charles Byrnes at Killarney, both horses owned by him and for sale. “Everything in those colours are for sale. If the wife is wearing them, then you know she’s for sale too,” he says!.
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Powerful stuff here from @AidanColeman as he opens up on the mental turmoil he has endured since his premature retirement through injury. An important read. “Talk about being lost. I do worry that I will feel like this forever, which wouldn't be ideal.”.
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Without doubt the coolest thing about the JHRA Select Sale is how the foals are available for viewing alongside their dams in the forest behind the sales ring. Some big names on show here.
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New for 2024 at the Shadai Stallion Station in 🇯🇵 is none other than Equinox, the highest-rated horse in Japanese racing history @theTDN.
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Coming in after the bumper and Codd tells Elliott, ‘this is the best horse that will ever run around Downpatrick anyway.’ Punchestown Champion bumper could be next. #Ballyadam
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Got married on Tuesday, first winner in my own colours on Friday. I hope she doesn’t ask me what the highlight of the week was! 😜. Well done @Ktcoleman330, @SeanGrassick, @Donovanbldstock & everyone else involved in Benavente.
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MV Magnier said afterwards, “When the time comes, we’ll probably send her to Auguste Rodin. When he won the Derby, I’d say it was 30 second later when Dad [John] rang me and said, ‘this is the most important thing that has happened to @coolmorestud since Galileo won the Derby.”.
⭐️ Alpine Star sells for €6million @Goffs1866 . The G1 winning mare, who is a half-sister to two G1 winners, is in-foal to Frankel and has been bought by M V Magnier. By Sea The Moon, she was consigned by Kiltinan Castle Stud as part of the Niarchos Draft.
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Emmet Mullins’ The Shunter has been snapped up by JP McManus. Frank Berry said: “There are a few things to be ironed out but the deal is done and hopefully he will run in our colours tomorrow. He will stay in training with Emmet after tomorrow.”. More on @RacingPost soon.
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Northern Farm will offer 180 lots at the JRHA Select Sale, including this handsome ✈️ Flightline colt ✈️. Lot 419 is one of only three Flightline foals in the sale and is out of Tan Gritona, a champion 2yo filly in Argentina.
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Fair to say I never got a report card like this when I was in school. Lots of smart 2yos here but a No Nay Never colt named Alabama is put forward as being top of the class by Aidan O’Brien.
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It’s another Punchestown retirement (sort of!) as that’s all from me at the @RacingPost. Privileged to have worked for the team in Ireland for almost six years. Special thanks to the boss man @R_Forristal and @DavidJenningsRP. Been a blast.
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Couldn’t happen to a nicer bunch. Well done @Ktcoleman330 and @SeanGrassick. A job well done with The Palace Girl @Tattersalls1766. 1.55 million gns is a lot of €€! 👏👏👏
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Henry de Bromhead has just confirmed that Robbie Power will keep the ride aboard Minella Indo in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Story to follow on @RacingPost soon.
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Huge respect to Michael Halford for opening up about such sensitive issues and how he is regaining his confidence as a trainer. One of the most talented practitioners of his craft and great to see him back banging in the winners alongside Tracey Collins of late.
🗣️ “Between losing the business and the marriage, either one of those things would have to have an affect on you. For the two of them to happen at the same time was particularly hard.��. Michael Halford spoke to @BrianSheerin91 about starting again.
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Philip Reynolds has confirmed that Presenting Percy will be switched to @gelliott_racing this season. More on @RacingPost soon.
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I’ve been to plenty of sales in the past couple of years but haven’t seen emotion like today @Tattersalls_ie. Well done Stevie and co. 💪💪.
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Cracking morning with John Nallen. His place is abuzz with former graduates Minella Indo, Minella Crooner and Minella Cocooner to look forward to @CheltenhamRaces this month. A great character who continues to produce quality horses. Piece in next Monday’s @RacingPost.
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“When you get to my age [91] you begin to think, 'this can't go on forever'”. Legendary trainer Kevin Prendergast tells @theTDN that he has put his famous Friarstown Stables on the market.
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“I told @OrrOisin going out there to remember he’s [Spirit Dancer] a Frankel.”. Sir Alex Ferguson describes winning the $1m Bahrain Trophy with the @RichardFahey-trained Spirit Dancer as “the best ever”.
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Some Gigginstown news. Kim Muir favourite Run Wild Fred and long-time Martin Pipe fancy Wide Receiver to miss Cheltenham. RWF to wait for the Irish Grand National while WR out for the rest of the season through injury. Story with Eddie O’Leary up later on @RacingPost.
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Spent a morning in Cullentra last week for today's eight-page @gelliott_racing stable tour in the @RacingPost. American Mike spoken about in the same breath as Don Cossack, Queens Brook fancied for the Mares' Hurdle, The Bosses Oscar for the NH Chase and much more.
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Some touch for young Luke Coen at @Tattersalls1766 Book 3 this evening. He turned his €23k foal purchase into a 115,000gns yearling. Not bad going!.
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Absolutely devastating news reported by @grovestud this evening. RIP Valdi. “He was just an absolute gentleman–the kindest, nicest and gentlest person you would ever wish to meet.”.
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Fair play to @rosullivan82, who put forward Rocky Sky in the Monday Jury last week. She surprised a few alright!
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Great to see Life Is Good looking so well the morning after his Breeders’ Cup bow @WinStarFarm.
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.@Lisa_0_Neill rides the 100th winner of her career between p2ps and on the track aboard Smooth Player for @gelliott_racing here @Galway_Races.
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How many potential @CheltenhamRaces festival winners in this string? Team @WillieMullinsNH alive and kicking here.
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Some interesting Gigginstown updates from Eddie O’Leary in today’s @RacingPost. Wind ops for Samcro & Apple’s Jade during the summer, Commander Of Fleet & Defi Bleu out for season, a max of 30 horses going dispersal sale plus hefty Tiger Roll chat.
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Including lot 400, who will be the first Baaeed foal to be sold anywhere in the world. He’s one of six foals being offered by Irishman Harry Sweeney of Paca Paca Farm.
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Benavente getting a feel for the track @LingfieldPark this morning under @Ktcoleman330. Pretty cool to have Harry Redknapp as a new partner in the horse. 🤞🤞for a good run.
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Ever wondered what sets @HoStud’s Tony O’Callaghan apart? I think this paragraph alone sums it up fairly well. Made of different stuff.
🗣️ "We're in this for the long haul and we don't take shortcuts. We try to treat people right and, if we both win, that's how you really succeed.". @BrianSheerin91 sits down with the O'Callaghans of Tally-Ho Stud (@HoStud).
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Ever wonder what a day in the life of a top-notch rider is like? Wonder no more. Thanks to @wjlee24786 for putting up with us for a full day, the fruits of which can be read here or in tomorrow's @RacingPost. Piece brought to life by @patrickmccannrp.
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Great news. Jimmy Mangan confirms that Spillane’s Tower has been supplemented for the King George. “We’re going. The horse worked very well during the week and it’s fair to say we’re dreaming a little bit with him. As long as the ground is safe, he’ll run.”.
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Nice to see Baaeed stretching out up Warren Hill this morning ahead of the Lockinge Stakes at @NewburyRacing on Saturday.
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Benavente turning into some money spinner. Great training and race planning from @Ktcoleman330 and 🥎 🎾 of steel from the pilot Shane Gray. 👏 👏 🍾.
An assured showing from Benavente!. Shane Gray and Kevin Coleman combine for victory at @Southwell_Races.
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Really enjoyed pulling this quirky little tale together. As a great man once said, RTs appreciated 😂.
Have you heard about Atalis, the broodmare who spent time pulling carriages in Belgium before 🕵️♂️ @kevinblake2011 🕵️♂️ tracked her down? . Her son Atalis Bay, who runs @haydockraces tomorrow, kick-started the interest. Story via @BrianSheerin91 here 👉
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Well done @Ktcoleman330, @Potts_Adam, @Donovanbldstock & @mulryab. Great to do it with such great pals 💪💪.
👏 Great winner for @theTDN’s @BrianSheerin91, @Potts_Adam and @Donovanbldstock. €27,000 @Tattersalls_ie yearling. Serious judges.
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Tiger Roll on the front page of almost every newspaper after yesterday’s homecoming. What a superstar. #HonTheTiger
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Thanks to Harry Sweeney for sitting down for breakfast with me in Japan last week. The contents of which can be read below - one of the most enjoyable pieces I’ve put to print in a long time! .
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Best of luck to @farmerdoyle16 and @MonbegStables with Monbeg Park @NaasRacecourse today. Top operators.
“The thing that would frighten you is that we got into millions of euros very quickly.”. One of the best producers of NH talent, @farmerdoyle16 bids for a Grade 1 breakthrough in his own name with Monbeg Park @NaasRacecourse today. Find out more 👇.
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The @adomcguinness1 big guns for @Galway_Races fresh and well here on the Rush Beach this morning.
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Some shooting @Donovanbldstock & @Potts_Adam at the @BrzUps this year. Rounded off by lot 79, a Zelzal colt who cost €35,000 @InfoArqana & rocks into €270,000 here @tatts_ireland. Well done boys 👏👏
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One more plug for the @gavincromwell1 piece in today’s @theTDN. Some rare insights into the mind of one of the most progressive and driven trainers in the game. Well worth five minutes to read….even if I do say so myself! . 👇
Spent a morning with @gavincromwell1 who was extremely open when discussing his burgeoning Flat string, approach to sales, what drives him & much more. “Up until very recently, I was seen by many people just as Gordon Elliott's farrier who trained a few horses on the side.”.
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And Contrail, the Japanese Triple Crown-winning son of Deep Impact who is being tipped for big things.
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A little story Rory Cleary’s father Tom told me today that didn’t make the paper due to space. “I will never forget when Rory was three years of age he got a very bad fall off one of his ponies. The roars out of him, I can still remember it vividly to this day. .
Rory Cleary spoke to the hearts of so many in racing as he proved, with a lot of hard work and a generous helping of magic, good things can happen to good people | @BrianSheerin91 . Read now with Members' Club Ultimate 👇.
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Red Kelly marks @JohnnyMurtagh’s 22nd winner of the season, meaning the yard has already equalled last season’s tally despite sending out 172 fewer runners. decent going.
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“@jane_mangan used to say to me, 'Dad, will you ever give up training,' I'd be up there in the stables on an evening & I couldn't think of anything better to do with my time. This is my life.”. Open & honest piece with Jimmy Mangan on the KG fav Spillane’s Tower & much more 👇🎅.
“But we are dreaming that Spillane's Tower can go right to the top. There's no doubt about that.”. Jimmy Mangan spoke to @BrianSheerin91 about King George entrant Spillane's Tower.
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Dedication from @patrickmccannrp risking his phone for these cool shots of @RJOBracing’s 🐎🐎 grafting at the Curragh this morning.
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Spoke with Emmet Mullins for today’s @RacingPost ahead of @Galway_Races. A complex character, he spoke openly about gambles, the lengths he goes to in order to keep everyone guessing, the buying and the placing of horses, his squad for next week and much more. 🎯
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Chris Gordon has won his defamation case, estimated to have costs well in excess of €1m, against the Irish Racehorse Trainers Association by unanimous verdict. As well as being awarded his costs, Gordon will receive damages, it has just been confirmed in the High Court.
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Excited to be getting stuck into these Q&As for the winter. First up is consignor, pinhooker, Group 1-winning owner and all round good egg @FearghalH. 👇.
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And another. 2017 Golden Slipper winner She Will Reign [in the lashing rain] with her Kizuna colt foal.
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An unraced one burning up the gallops on the hill this morning!
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Lot 398 is also something special - the only Gun Runner in the sale. This foal’s reserve has been set at ¥50 million [almost €290,000].
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Go on the Shark! 🦈.
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French 1,000 Guineas winner Dream And Do and her Kitasan Black filly foal who sells as lot 401.
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Spent a day in the life of @Robsonadeaguiar this week and had my eyes opened to the amount of work one man can get done in a day. Good insight to the @amoracingltd relationship, how much he values his time spent with @HoStud, goals for the future and more. 👇.
🗣️"The money I got for [The Lir Jet] and then Star Of Emaraaty is the money I used to buy this farm.". @BrianSheerin91 sits down with @Robsonadeaguiar, leading breeze-up handler, pre-trainer & more recently assistant trainer to Adrian Murray.
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Wonder what ever happened to the fella who sent out his first winner in Ireland that evening @KilbegganRaces!?
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Thanks to Shadai’s Naohiro Hosoda for the tour of the stallions. Here are a few more vids to clog up your timeline, starting with Kitasan Black, sire of Equinox.
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Samcro to stay in training for the summer and runs @KillarneyRaces next Monday. Galway Plate the long-term target.
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“I said to Gerry that, if Richard hadn't found anyone for the horse, I'd love to have him. By the end of the day, I owned him.”. Great speaking with the legend that is Robert Hall about his first runner, Frogman, with @RJOBracing @NaasRacecourse 2moro 🐸.
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Piece in tomorrow's @RacingPost with the remarkable @davym15 or online here --> Mullins hoping to be fit in time for Cheltenham, just five months after breaking his back at Thurles, and I wouldn't be betting against him.
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Nice chatting to Peter Brant for this week’s Q&A in @theTDN. Covered many angles, including his admiration for Aidan O’Brien, why he keeps half his mares @coolmorestud, how he plans on being @InfoArqana next week and the future of turf racing in the US.
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The old boy Mala Beach is back on track in the open at Damma House.
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The great No Risk At All, sire of Allegorie De Vassy, who should harden her reputation as a leading Cheltenham Festival contender @thurlesraces today. Already the sire of Allaho and Epatante, it’s easy to see why @HarasMontaigu’s No Risk At All is so popular with NH breeders.
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@ShadwellRacing @theTDN @WilliamHaggas @coolmoreamerica @TomMagnier @coolmorestud And lot 345, the only Wootton Bassett. He’s out of the classy Dubawi mare Forever Be.
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More international success for @HoStud’s Mehmas as Hapipi Go Lucky, formerly trained by @JohnnyMurtagh for Fitzwilliam Racing, bags a $400k handicap @thesaudicup meeting. Picked up for just 11,000gns at the @Tattersalls1766 Autumn HIT Sale in 2021.
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Love-ly sendoff for IGN-winning trainer Dot Love with Flindt back at the scene of her greatest triumph @Fairyhouse. Best of luck to @CiaranM19394903 who takes over officially as trainer in the coming days at Charlestown.
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@ShadwellRacing @theTDN @WilliamHaggas @coolmoreamerica @TomMagnier @coolmorestud Never know who you’d bump into down here! Former @karl_burke & @NBradleyRacing G2 winner Dandalla, who was sold to Katsumi Yoshida @Tattersalls1766 in 2021 for 750k, with her Lord Kanaloa filly foal.
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Hi, any idea when the @Fairyhouse replays will be uploaded online @RacingTV? Almost two hours since the first and still nothing. .
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Spent a morning with @gavincromwell1 who was extremely open when discussing his burgeoning Flat string, approach to sales, what drives him & much more. “Up until very recently, I was seen by many people just as Gordon Elliott's farrier who trained a few horses on the side.”.
🗣️ "This really is a game where, if you're not growing you're dying, so you need to keep the revs up the whole time.". @BrianSheerin91 sits down with @gavincromwell1 to discuss his success on the Flat, his world-class training facility, and more.
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“Douglas and I are lucky that we were able to come in and buy Copper Beech Stables. It’s an incredibly exciting venture,” - @CormacFarrell7.
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Thanks @rpdarkhorse. Step forward @DavidJenningsRP, @patrickmccannrp, @BoylesportsDamo and @NiallCronin86. #doitforDan
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Not an easy name to pronounce, but Beaumec De Houelle could be an interesting one for NH breeders in Britain and Ireland being a Grade 1-winning hurdler by Martaline.
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Nice to see Free Nelson put his best foot forward to finish second in the opening maiden hurdle @ClonmelR today and even nicer to see the great judge that is @rpdarkhorse made him the 👁catcher of the day. Not an easy man to please!. 🤞he can go one better next time.
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Delighted with That’s Mad. Puts it together to finish a good second in the 5f maiden @NavanRacecourse for @RJOBracing. The dream is alive!
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"You have to dream big in order to get what you want in life.". Great speaking with @realmadrid's @alvaroodriozola about his passion for racing and ambition to own a top horse with @JosephOBrien2 in this week's @theTDN Q&A.
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Epiphaneia, who is something of an equine equivalent of a limousine. He’s the sire of the Japanese Derby winner Danon Decile and is an all round cool dude. 😎
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One of the best producers of National Hunt talent, could @farmerdoyle16 be about to make his mark with 2yos as well?. ‘We’d like to start training 2yos. Donnchadh & myself will do them & they'll run in my name. We'll probably do a few breezers as well.’. 👇.
“If you're worrying about money, it's not really the job for you. You have to let it unfold in front of you.”. Top @irishp2p handler @farmerdoyle16 talks about Grade 1 hope Monbeg Park, the highs & lows that come with trading horses & much more. 👇 .
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One of the best training performances of the decade to get Tiger Roll back up off the canvas to record his fifth Cheltenham festival success. Well done to all the team @ Cullentra. #Class.
🗣 “I’m delighted for the whole team at Cullentra. It means the world to us all.". Tiger Roll stuns Easysland to join Cheltenham greats with fifth festival win.
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Big news that Gigginstown are back with @WillieMullinsNH. Shanbally Kid, who fetched £190k after winning his bumper, to look forward to. Also, Land Rover Bumper runner-up Miss Augusta, sold for €235,000 at the Ptown Sale, will carry the maroon and white for @gelliott_racing.
Big news ahead of the National Hunt season in 🇮🇪 with Eddie O’Leary confirming Gigginstown House Stud are back with @WillieMullinsNH. O’Leary said, “It is a long road that doesn’t turn.”.
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