May, 2021 | Horse Racing Free Tips

INS Launches Foal Investment Opportunity

The Irish National Stud announced a new initiative that will provide shareholders an access point into the industry and to breed, own and sell a quality foal produced at a renowned nursery all at an affordable price. Kicking off the initiative is a filly by leading sire Invincible Spirit (Ire) (Green Desert), responsible for 20 individual Group 1 winners, including Kingman (GB), Magna Grecia (Ire), Nazeef (GB) and Moonlight Cloud (GB). The Feb. 16 foal is out of Irish National Stud broodmare Hanvarana (Ire) (Leroidesanimaux {Brz}). Bred by HH The Aga Khan, Hanvarana hails from the family of dual Derby winner Harzand (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) and Group 1 winner Seal Of Approval (GB) (Authorized {Ire}). Hanvarana is a sister to two black-type winners–G3 Thousand Guineas Trial winner Hamariyna (Ire) (Sea The Moon {Ire}) and Group 3-scorer Hunaina (Ire) (Tamayuz {GB}).

“After the great successes we have had with our Mare Syndicates model, we are delighted to create another unique opportunity for people to get involved in the breeding industry, for a modest fee and follow the life of a foal from birth through to selling in November,” said Cathal Beale, CEO, Irish National Stud. “The aim will be to sell for a profit on the investment, but the guarantee will be a shared ownership experience like no other.”

There are 400 shares available to purchase for a single payment of €330.95 per share (including taxes and charges). For more information, visit https://www.equideq.com/horse/7.

Patrick Diamond, Bloodstock and Nominations, Irish National Stud added, ”She is a filly of real quality, from day one she has looked very classy. She walks extremely well with a huge overstride, she really has a presence about her. In time she will have great appeal as race filly by Invincible Spirit having such a strong family behind her.”

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Tex Sutton Remains ‘Weeks Or Even A Couple Months’ Away From Resuming Full Operations

Equine air transport company Tex Sutton has not yet secured a new lease on a cargo plane, reports bloodhorse.com. President Rob Clark said Tex Sutton is still “weeks or even a couple months away” from a full resumption of operations.

Tex Sutton's lease on “Air Horse One” expired on May 8, and negotiations for a new lease have begun but are not yet complete. Other temporary alternatives include seeking a lease on a slightly smaller aircraft, or chartering flights for a full load of horses.

In the meantime, Tex Sutton is acting as an authorized agent for FedEx's equine air transport services, which will carry Belmont Stakes weekend contenders from the West Coast to New York on May 29 and June 2, according to the company's website.

Brigadier Gerard S. To Be Run In Memory Of Mercer

The names of Joe Mercer and Brigadier Gerard will be united once more with the announcement that Sandown's Group 3 contest which carries the name of the great horse will this year be run in memory of his former jockey, who died on Monday.

Set to be run on Thursday, May 27 during Sandown's elite evening meeting, the 10-furlong race will now be named The Coral Brigadier Gerard Stakes (In memory of Joe Mercer).

Brigadier Gerard (GB) (Queen's Hussar {GB}), trained by Dick Hern for his owner/breeders John and Jean Hislop, was beaten just once in an 18-race career. His Group 1 victories included the 2000 Guineas and St James's Palace S. of 1971 as well as the following season's Eclipse S. and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S., as well as consecutive wins in the Champion S. Mercer was in the saddle for all of his 18 starts.

“We were deeply saddened to hear of news of Joe Mercer's death earlier this week, and are pleased to be able to mark the occasion in the race which honours the horse he was most famously associated with,” said Phil White, regional director of Jockey Club Racecourses.

“Our thanks go to Coral for their assistance in facilitating this and we hope the race will give racing fans and the industry a chance to remember one of the greatest and most stylish jockeys the sport has seen.”

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GFS Roundtable Discussion – Part 4

The 2020-2022 Godolphin Flying Start trainees have been tasked to use their knowledge and creativity to come up with proposals for a new look U.S. Graded Stakes Program for 3-year-olds.

These round table discussions have been published in TDN on May 15, 17, and 19. Click here for video.

In the final installment we have the American trio of Samantha Bussanich, Devon Dougherty and Erin McLaughlin who will be providing an overall perspective.

Please send feedback and suggestions to the trainees via Kate Hardy at khardy@godolphinflyingstart.com.

All feedback will be correlated and responded to by the trainees in the TDN next week.

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