Month: December 2020

Iowa Stallion Season Auction Begins On December 5

The Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association is conducting an online auction of seasons to more than 100 stallions from 12 states, with more stallions set to be added.

The auction begins Saturday, Dec. 5 and closes at 7 p.m. (CDT) Monday, Dec. 14.

A list of the stallions donated and details of the auction are at http://thoroughlybred.com/itboa

Proceeds from the online auction will fund three stakes races for all 2022 offspring of stallions whose seasons are sold at this auction: The 2024 Stallion Futurity and two 2025 Stallion Stakes races for 3-year-olds, one for colts and one for fillies.

A $5,000 bonus will be paid to the winner of any of the three races if the foal is conceived from a breeding season purchased at the auction.

The Iowa stallion auction is the only one in North America where the donor of the stallion season is eligible to receive a $5,000 per race bonus. This year, Castleton Lyons, Darby Dan Farm, and Hill 'n' Dale Farms each received $5,000 because foals by their stallions won the Iowa Stallion Futurity, Stallion Stakes and Filly Stallion Stakes.

Past recipients of the bonus include Adena Springs, Alfred Nuckols Jr, Darley, Diamond G Ranch, Hill 'n' Dale, Lane's End, Margaux Farm, Madison County Thoroughbreds, Mighty Acres, Rockin' River Ranch, Special K Stables, Swifty Farms, War Horse Place, and WinStar Farm. To date, ITBOA has paid out $120,000 to stallion farms and owners.

Stallion donations are still being accepted. Please contact the ITBOA office to donate or visit their website iowathoroughbred.com.

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Godolphin Flying Start Program Opens Applications For 2021

The Godolphin Flying Start Program has announced that applications are open now, from Tuesday Dec. 1, 2020 until Monday Feb. 8, 2021, for the 2021-2023 selection of Godolphin Flying Start trainees. This year they have opened the online portal a month earlier than normal to allow potential applicants more time to put together their applications in a process that has been made more streamlined than ever before.

“It is fantastic that we have been able to deliver the first and second year course during these unprecedented times,” said Clodagh Kavanagh, Executive Director of Godolphin Flying Start. “Trainees have had many of the same experiences as previous year groups as well as enhanced virtual learning and technology. By August 2021, when the new intake of Godolphin Flying Start trainees are due to commence the course, we will be able to deliver the best of our traditional and of our newly developed training and networking capabilities. We look forward to receiving their applications over the coming months.”

Founded in 2003 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum of Dubai, Godolphin Flying Start is a two-year full time international management and leadership program for the Thoroughbred industry and takes trainees to work and study in five countries around the globe. Twelve candidates are selected every year for this unique opportunity that is almost fully paid for including course fees, accommodation, transport, health insurance and a monthly allowance.

The program introduces trainees to many different aspects of the Thoroughbred industry and allows them to gain hands on experience as well as leadership and team building skills while taking various management classes. The goal of Godolphin Flying Start is to create leaders and contribute to the long term success of the Thoroughbred industry.

Learn more at godolphinflyingstart.com.

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Palace Pier’s Dam Commands 2.2-Million Gns At Tattersalls

Beach Frolic (GB) (Nayef) (lot 1731), the 9-year-old dam of this year’s champion 3-year-old Palace Pier (GB) (Kingman {GB}), is headed to join the Coolmore broodmare ranks after MV Magnier went to 2.2-million gns to secure her at the Tattersalls December Mares Sale on Tuesday. Beach Frolic was offered by Highclere Stud in foal to Blue Point (Ire).

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