October, 2022 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Stuart Fitzgibbon Named Stallion Director Of Darby Dan Farm

Darby Dan Farm has announced the newest member of its management team with the hiring of Stuart Fitzgibbon as stallion director.

Fitzgibbon brings a wealth of international industry experience to the post, having served as stallion seasons sales manager at such world-class facilities as Ashford Stud and Coolmore, and as general manager, commercial, at Castleton Lyons.

“I am delighted to be joining the team at Darby Dan headed by John Phillips,” Fitzgibbon said. “Darby Dan has a very celebrated history in the world of bloodstock racing and breeding and continues to offer breeders stallions the caliber of Dialed In and Tapiture that are proven on the track. It's an exciting time to become a part of this venture with newer additions, including Flameaway who had a tremendous start with his first-crop yearlings, and Mutasaabeq, who commences his breeding career in 2023.”

Fitzgibbon's extensive experience includes stints in Europe with Coolmore and in Kentucky with Ashford Stud and Castleton Lyons. Most recently, Fitzgibbon was director of sales and client development with Open Nutrition USA, a leading, global horse supplement company where he operated out of Lexington.

“Stuart is a perfect fit for Darby Dan given our goals for the future,” said John Phillips. “His experience at Coolmore, Ashford, and Castleton Lyons aligns with our desire to increase the quality and number of our stallion ranks. Stuart is accomplished, knowledgeable, and immensely personable. We are thrilled with our association.”

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Three Horses Supplemented To Book 1 Of Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale

Keeneland has announced the latest round of supplements to Book 1 of the 79th November Breeding Stock Sale, to be held Nov. 7. The session begins at 1 p.m. ET.

Keeneland will accept supplements to Book 1 until the November Sale begins.

Today's supplements are:

– American Apple, a 2-year-old filly by American Pharoah who won the Oct. 8 Grade 3 Matron at Belmont at the Big A and is a contender for the Nov. 4 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Keeneland. A half-sister to multiple Grade 3 winner Lady Apple and stakes winner Dr. Diamonds Prize, she is out of Grade 2-placed winner Miss Mary Apples, by Clever Trick. KatieRich Farms consigns American Apple, who is cataloged as a racing or broodmare prospect.

– Princess Julia, a daughter of Distorted Humor and champion Folklore, by Tiznow, who is in foal to Medaglia d'Oro. From the family of North American champion Essential Quality and Japanese champion and Triple Crown winner Contrail, Princess Julia is consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent for STH LLC.

– Wakanaka (IRE), a 4-year-old filly who won this year's G2 Dance Smartly, was second in the G1 Just a Game and made her most recent start against males in the G1 Ricoh Woodbine Mile. A Group 3 winner in Italy, she is a daughter of the Australian stallion Power out of the Kodiac mare Storyline. Cataloged as a racing or broodmare prospect, Wakanaka is consigned by Bluewater Sales, agent.

The November Breeding Stock Sale covers a total of 10 sessions through Nov. 16. The Keeneland November Horses of Racing Age Sale will be held Nov. 17.

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Fitzgibbon Named Stallion Director at Darby Dan Farm

Stuart Fitzgibbon has been named Stallion Director of Darby Dan Farm. He previously served as stallion seasons sales manager at Ashford Stud and Coolmore, and as general manager, commercial, at Castleton Lyons.

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Racing Welfare Partners With EPIC Risk Management

Racing Welfare has partnered with independent gambling harm minimisation consultancy, EPIC Risk Management. It is currently Safer Gambling week, a cross-industry initiative to promote safer gambling in the UK and Ireland. Epic Risk Management will be Racing Welfare's Safer Gambling Education Partner. The partnership will see EPIC's educational programme added to Racing Welfare's portfolio of support services.

Racing Welfare's Director of Welfare, Simone Sear, said, “Helping individuals struggling with addiction is a key part of the day-to-day work that we do here at Racing Welfare, as has been the case for many years. We know that gambling addiction often does not exist in isolation, and that it may be linked to other challenges such as substance abuse and mental ill-health.

“This partnership with EPIC signals our commitment to proactive and preventative action in the face of gambling addiction, as well as continuing to develop our support services to help those in the grip of an addiction.”

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