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George Stanners Appointed Bloodstock Manager of Yorton Farm

George Stanners has been named the new Bloodstock Manager of Yorton Farm. Previously with DBS which became Goffs UK straight from school 17 years ago, Stanners will begin his new role on Jan. 1, 2022. He will continue to serve as an auctioneer at most Goffs sales in Kildare and Doncaster. Additionally, Goffs UK will continue to conduct all sales held at Yorton Farm.

Goffs Group Chief Executive, Henry Beeby said, “We are obviously sad that George will be leaving us at the end of the year as he is such a popular, effective and integral part of our team. That said we are proud that “our man” is joining the vibrant set up at Yorton and wish him the very best of luck.

“We are delighted that George will remain solely available to us as an auctioneer as he has developed into one of the best in the business whilst we are also very happy that our superb relationship with Yorton will continue as Goffs UK will remain the exclusive auctioneers for any future Yorton Sales.”

Dave Futter of Yorton added, “George's appointment is one of the most exciting developments in the history of Yorton. He is widely respected by the bloodstock community, he has a wealth of knowledge and marvellous contacts across all sectors of the industry.

“We would also like to thank Goffs UK and are very grateful for their support which we have received over the last three years and we are very much looking forward to growing our relationship further in the future.”

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TBA and Racing Foundation Win Environmental Sustainability Award

The Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA) and the Racing Foundation took top honours in the Innovation; Initiatives and Products Award Category at the British Association for Sustainable Sport (BASIS) Awards at the Kia Oval Cricket Ground on Oct. 19. Their project, The Environmental Impact of Stud Farms Assessment, was funded by the Racing Foundation and instigated by the TBA's Environmental Sustainability Working Group. The goal of the group is to collaborate on grassland management practices that enhance air and water quality and soil health, mitigate flood risk and increase biodiversity, while also reducing the carbon footprints of studs. The study is the first of its kind in the horseracing industry and aims to identify the challenges and opportunities specific to equine pasture management.

James O'Donnell, Chair of the TBA's Environmental Sustainability Working Group and Assistant Stud Director at Shadwell Stud, said, “Winning this award is a major achievement for the horseracing industry and is the result of a true collaboration between the TBA and the Racing Foundation.

“Environmental sustainability is an important subject that will be at the forefront of people's minds going forward and this project, and subsequent award, is a great place to start.”

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Youth Spirit One of 11 Wildcards Added to Tattersalls Autumn HIT Sale

Group 3 winner Youth Spirit (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) (lot 1186A) is one of 11 wildcards that has been added to the Tattersalls Autumn Horses-in-Training Sale. Slated for Oct. 25-Oct. 28, the sale also features another late addition, the Group 3 winner and Group 1-placed Master of Reality (Ire) (Frankel {GB}) (lot 1186C). Andrew Balding will consign the G3 Chester Vase hero, while Joseph O'Brien's Carriganog Racing sends the latter, who was placed in the G1 Gold Cup, through the ring. Another wildcard of note is lot 364D, Ger Lyons's dual winner Nero Tulip (GB) (Night of Thunder {Ire}), offered by Aguiar Bloodstock. Lady Ayresome (Ire) (Kodi Bear {Ire}), consigned by Kevin Ryan's Hambleton Lodge Stables as lot 740A, is rated 86 and won the Hilary Needler Trophy. For the full list of wildcards and the complete catalogue, please visit the Tattersalls website.

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Marmelo Transfers To Norton Grove Stud

Treble Group 2 winner Marmelo (GB) (Duke Of Marmalade {Ire}) will stand in Britain at Norton Grove Stud in 2022. The 2018 G1 Melbourne Cup runner-up has spent the last two seasons in France at Haras du Grand Courgeon.

Bred by Deepwood Farm Stud, the 8-year-old won seven of his 22 starts, with six of those wins coming in stakes company. He showed a particular penchant for France, winning the G2 Prix Kergorlay twice, the G2 Prix Maurice de Nieuil, and the G3 Prix de Barbeville.

Reflecting on his four-season career, the horse's trainer Hughie Morrison said, “Marmelo had a superb temperament, and was always easy to get fit being so clear-winded. When the Australian vets scoped him post-Melbourne Cup they couldn't believe the size of his windpipe. He was obviously one of the best stayers of his generation, but he also had the speed to hold the track record at both Chantilly and at York over the Ebor distance.”

Norton Grove Stud's Richard Lingwood added, “When he walked off the box I thought what a fine big horse he was. He is 16.2, dark bay with no white and looks a proper National Hunt type. One can see why he was such a good racehorse: he is so relaxed, and all he wanted to do was stick his head in his manger.”

Marmelo will stand for a fee £2,000, Oct. 1 terms.

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