Author Archives: Emma Berry

Major studs combine to provide latest Aussie star

Eydon Hall, Gainsborough and Woodlands all played their part in the background of Juvenile Triple Crown winner Pierro more »

Debate on NH mares provokes passionate response

Breeders In Ireland call for more opportunities to test jumping mares on the racecourse more »

Con Marnane, Bansha House, March 2012 Bright and breezy

Con Marnane has become a dominant force at two-year-old sales thanks to his judgement, horsemanship and unrelenting enthusiasm for trading
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Decision time approaching for bonus scheme

Racing Post Yearling Bonus Scheme committee set to decide on the future of the self-help initiative in April more »

Le Havre, Haras de la Cauviniere Reward for effort

Sylvain and Elisabeth Vidal’s Haras de la Cauvinière is France’s fastest growing stud thanks to the backing of Gérard Augustin-Normand more »

Deep impact of Japanese commitment to excellence

The export of top European horses to Japan is nothing new, with staying-bred performers top of the list more »

Older mares Potential versus achievement

Statistics may point the way towards younger mares at the sales but carefully managed veterans can offer value more »

Many happy returns for selected stallion farms

Breeders are still flocking to fashionable sires, including those that are unproven more »

Incentive schemes a must for a problem shared

The TBA Elite National Hunt Mares Scheme aims to encourage owners to race good jumping mares more »

High prices not the only route to success

Looking beyond the fashionable sires can work wonders for those on a smaller budget more »

Pascal & Acclamation filly The quiet achiever

Understated excellence has been the prevailing theme at Ballylinch Stud, from its formative years almost a century ago
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Autumn has unmistakeable air of hope

With increased optimism at the yearling sales and top-class racing at home and on the continent, October is a month to savour more »

Leger held dear, by some at least

Soundness, stamina and longevity are key attributes for German-based stallions more »

A numbers game – up to a point

Large first books help a young stallion to get noticed but are not always a guide to long-term success more »

Montjeu’s path to fame and glory

The potential meeting of the Derby winner and the Ascot Gold Cup winner in this year’s Arc is a mouth-watering prospect more »