Clipper Logistics to Hold National Hunt Dispersal at Doncaster

The Goffs Spring HIT/PTP Sale, set to be held May 22-23 at Doncaster, will feature a dispersal of five National Hunt horses owned by Steve Parkin's Clipper Logistics, the operation that has enjoyed Grade 1 success over jumps with the likes of Morning Assembly (Ire) (Shantou) and Draconien (Fr) (Linda's Lad {GB}).

The five horses include the Henry de Bromhead-trained Mossy Fen Park (Ire) (Walk In The Park {Ire}), who was last seen filling the runner-up spot in a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse, finishing three places ahead of Pat Fahy's Champane Admiral (Ire) (Mount Nelson {GB}) who is also set to be sold.

The dispersal is completed by Western Diego (Ire) (Westerner {GB}) and Sporting Glory (Ire) (Fame And Glory {GB}), who finished third and fourth, respectively, in another Grade 2 novice hurdle at Fairyhouse's Easter Festival last time, plus Special Cadeau (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}), runner-up in a Naas maiden hurdle on his most recent outing for Willie Mullins.

The annual Million In Mind dispersal also promises to be a highlight of the Spring Sale, which typically features a bumper offering of National Hunt horses-in-training and point-to-point graduates.

Entries are being taken until Friday, April 26, with the catalogue available online from Friday, May 3.

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Racing Authorities Initiate Full Review into Keagan Kirkby Death

The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and Point-to-Point Authority (PPA) have launched a full review of the death of Keagan Kirkby Sunday. A member of the Paul Nicholls team in Ditcheat, the 25-year-old was riding at a meeting at Charing in Kent when his horse ran through the wing of a fence in the final race of the day.

“The necessary steps in response to this tragic incident commenced immediately after the race on Sunday and have continued [Monday],” stated a joint-statement from the BHA and PPA. “The BHA are visiting the site and will work with the PPA, the racecourse and attending medical teams to ensure that the incident is fully reviewed. All of the relevant bodies will also assist the police and/or Environmental Health Officer with any enquiries they wish to make.”

The statement continued, “The medical facilities and teams at Charing racecourse on Sunday were fully compliant with the required standards and included two racecourse doctors and three fully equipped ambulances with paramedic crews.”

“The medical team attended Mr. Kirkby within 30 seconds of his fall. Further support was provided by 999 road and air ambulances. Despite the immediate medical attention, the injuries were of such an extent that it was not possible to save Mr. Kirkby's life. It is important that, with any incident such as this, we do all that we can to understand what caused it, and whether there is anything we can learn from it.”

“There is a risk attached to racing which can never be entirely removed, but we are committed to ensure that we assess every incident and use any findings to help continually improve our safety record.”

“Our thoughts remain with Keagan Kirkby's family and his many friends and colleagues from within the racing industry and beyond. The Injured Jockeys Fund (IJF) are coordinating support for the Kirkby family, his places of work and any staff member or participant at the event.”

 

Tributes Pour In..

“Tragically sad news. My thoughts are with Keagan's family, friends and everyone at Ditcheat.”–-Sir Anthony McCoy

“Every now and then, things happen that make you regain perspective. A very sad day for racing. Love to those who lost a friend.”-Trainer Fergal O'Brien

“A terrible tragedy. Keagan loved his job and was an integral part of Team Ditcheat.”--Nicholls' stable jockey Harry Cobden

“A heartbreaking day, Keagan was as kind and enthusiastic a guy you could meet. We started at Paul's on the same day four and a half years ago and became great friends. I am and always will be proud to be your friend and will miss you greatly.”–Assistant trainer Charlie Davies

“Heartbroken is an understatement, to have you as a best friend has been the biggest privilege life has given to me. Such a kind soul and an absolute gentleman and to know that I won't be able to give you a hug and catch up with you anymore tears me up.”–Ditcheat team member Scott Sainsbury

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Point-To-Point Incentive Offered To NH Breeders By Coolmore

A new incentive for the 2024 breeding season was announced by the Coolmore National Hunt division on Thursday.

Any breeder of an open 4-year-old or 5-year-old only Irish point-to-point maiden during the 2024 spring season sired by a Coolmore NH stallion past or present will receive a €1,000 credit. This can be offset against any nomination to a Coolmore NH sire purchased by them for the 2024 breeding season. Breeders are entitled to receive an unlimited number of credits but only one may be used per nomination.

“Point-to-points are the grass roots of Irish racing and a nurturing ground for future stars,” said Albert Sherwood. “Our clients follow the horses they breed very closely and this gesture will hopefully provide an extra reason to celebrate if one of their graduates wins on the point-to-point field.”

For more information and the terms and conditions, please visit the Coolmore NH website.

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Three-Quarter Sister To Dawn Approach Anchors Tattersalls Online May Catalogue

Boherguy Stud's Hymn Book Too (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}) (lot 35), a three-quarter sister to G1 2000 Guineas winner Dawn Approach (Ire) (New Approach {Ire}), is one of 38 horses signed on for the Tattersalls Online May Sale from May 10-11. The catalogue features 33 horses in/out of training from both codes, four broodmares–three with filly foals at foot–and a point-to-point entry.

In foal to Space Blues (Ire), the maiden mare is also a three-parts sibling to Group 2 winner and Group 1-placed Herald The Dawn (Ire) (New Approach {Ire}), and a half-sister to the dam of G3 Tattersalls S. winner Sanus Per Aquam (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}).

Listed winner Freed From Desire (GB) (Heeraat {Ire}) (lot 32) from Albany Stud is also part of the catalogue; as are a trio of Clongiffen Stud mares with filly foals at foot–Kitten On The Keys (Kitten's Joy) (lot 36) in foal to Kuroshio (Aus) and with a Far Above (Ire) foal, lot 37, Melya (GB) (Equiano {Fr}), also with a Far Above filly carrying to King Of Change (GB), and Mossy's Lodge (GB) (Royal Applause {GB}) (lot 38), with a Smooth Daddy filly foal and in foal to King Of Change (GB). Among the horses-in-training is the 84-rated TellthemI'mhere (Ire) (Belardo {Ire}) (lot 10), who won her last two starts.

Bidding will commence at noon on Wednesday, May 10 and will close from noon on Thursday, May 11.

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