Ask anyone about the success of the Roberto sire line and they will point to the likes of the elite American stallions Dynaformer and Kris S but maybe in years to come there will be another name and a grandson of Vincent O’Brien’s Derby winner that comes in for honourable mention. (more…)

It may seem somewhat strange but Adajal’s commendable completion of a handicap chase four timer at Cork last Friday sparked memories of one the brilliant milers from the 1980s. (more…)

On Sunday at the Curragh Music Show came close to providing Mick Channon with a landmark first Classic success in the Etihad Airways Irish 1000 Guineas.

Had the eventual third prevailed it would also have been a notable first for Goresbridge Bloodstock Sales as the daughter of Noverre is a graduate of the company’s flat breeze-up sale having been bought by Gill Richardson for €16,000 last year. (more…)