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Amo Racing Announces David Egan As New Number One Rider

David Egan is the latest jockey to have been snapped up as the number one rider for Amo Racing, with Kia Joorabchian saying the 24-year-old will help bring “long-term stability” to the team.

At just 24, Egan has already scaled some of racing's peaks. He won the Saudi Cup, the world's richest race, aboard Mishriff (Ire) (Make Believe {GB}) in 2021 and more recently enjoyed great success with trainer Roger Varian, for whom he has partnered Eldar Eldarov (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}}) to St Leger successes in Britain and Ireland.

Joorabchian said, “I'm very pleased to announce David as our first jockey. We have had a brilliant ongoing relationship over the years and used David consistently on our horses, going back to Mojo Star's brilliant second in the [2021] Derby. We now feel it's the perfect time to consolidate our team and having David on board will be a valuable addition.

“David is a talented, ambitious jockey with experience at the top of the sport having won races of the highest calibre all over the world, and growing up as Roger Varian's stable jockey has given him invaluable experience and maturity. Aware of the size of our organisation, we must implement systems to ensure longevity and I have tremendous confidence in this decision.”

He added, “Having David on board for the next two years will help us develop long-term stability as a team. I would also like to thank Roger for his tremendous support, confidence and blessing in this decision.”

Egan was crowned champion apprentice in 2017 and has also ridden as the retained jockey to Prince AA Faisal. He takes over as Amo Racing's new number one rider one a two-year deal from Kevin Stott, who was removed from his post in September just one season after taking over from Rossa Ryan.

Egan commented, “I'm delighted to have signed a two-year contract with Amo Racing. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Roger and Hanako Varian, and all the Varian Stable team.

“They have been like family to me since I first started in racing, and I'd just like to thank them for their friendship and support over the last seven years.”

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Gerry Dilger Scholarship Recipients Named To The Irish National Stud Course

The board of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship Foundation named Gwen Browne and Shane Loughnane as recipients of scholarships, which includes tuition and room and board, for the 2024 National Stud course in county Kildare, Ireland, the organization said in a release Thursday.

Studying Stud Management at Kildalton College in county Kilkenny while apprenticing under trainers Mags Mullins and Pat Foley, Browne subsequently worked for leading trainer Jessica Harrington's stables in county Kildare followed by a stint with Segenhoe Stud in the Hunter Valley, Australia.

Prior to being accepted onto the Irish National Stud course, Loughnane completed an Honours Bachelors Degree in Equine Science at the University of Limerick. During that four-year period, he spent summer holidays and college work placement at Mount Coote Stud, where under the guidance of Luke Lillingston, he gained valuable foaling experience.

“I would like to thank all our generous sponsors,” said Erin Dilger. “We were delighted to be able to award a record number of seven scholarships for this year for our various programs and could only do it because of their support and contributions. We treasure our close relationship with the Irish National Stud which counts Gerry Dilger as a past graduate.”

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“It Showcased The Thoroughbred In All Its Glory” – Treo Eile Show A Huge Success

Caoimhe Doherty, co-founder of Treo Eile, described the third running of the HRI Treo Eile Thoroughbred Classic–won by Charlie Swan and Kikki Curran–as a huge success.

Treo Eile was established in 2020 with the aim of increasing the retraining of ex-racehorses. Many stars, both equine and human, showcased their talents at the Christmas Show at the Emerald Equestrian Centre in Meath on Thursday, where 10 teams battled it out for bragging rights.

But it was Swan and young Curran, who completed a double clear round, who came out on top for team Camas Park/Summerhill. The competition featured some household names, including Robbie Power, Patrick Mullins, Norman Williamson, Rachael Blackmore, Rory Cleary, Katie Walsh, Gary Carroll, Jack Kennedy and Davy Russell.

HRI boss Suzanne Eade was on hand to present the winning riders with their prizes and Swan commented afterwards, “It was a big team effort. I'd just like to thank the sponsors for pulling this together. For these horses, it's something for them to do in their career after racing, and it's great.”

Olivia Swab, Kiki Curran, Charlie Swan, John Osborne, Suzanne Eade and Cmdt Geoff Curran | Siobhan English

Doherty echoed the sentiments of Swan in thanking the sponsors and participants for making the event a huge success.

She said, “It went absolutely amazing, an incredible turnout. From owners, breeders and supporters, a huge thank you to all of our sponsors who gave so generously. A huge thank you as well to people who donated horses for the evening and thank you to everyone who travelled from Cork, Donegal and all around the country to be here. It was a brilliant night and really showcased the thoroughbred in all its glory–their versatility, adaptability and their performance. We are just so grateful and so thankful.”

Despite being launched just three years ago, Treo Eile has 600 former racehorses on its books, and Doherty says that Thursday's event shows how much the industry cares for the thoroughbred.

Doherty concluded, “We launched Treo Eile three years ago and we haven't looked back since. We are so lucky because we have no money but have been funded by the industry. Godolphin has been a major help and supported us from day one. So, too, have the EBF, the Foal Levy Committee and HRI.

“We have nearly 600 horses registered with Treo Eile. We started with zero. When you look at the quality of the jumping tonight, the amount of horses and the amount of people here, it just shows you how much the industry wants it and supports it. We are just so grateful.”

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Daughter of Grade I Winner Lady of Shamrock Set For Deauville Debut

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Friday's Insights features Blush (Ire), a daughter of Grade I winner Lady of Shamrock.

15.45 Deauville, Mdn, £30,000, unraced 2yo, f, 7 1/2f (AWT)
Alain and Gerard Wertheimer's BLUSH (IRE) (Kingman {GB}) is a daughter of GI American Oaks and GI Del Mar Oaks heroine Lady Of Shamrock (Scat Daddy) and debuts for Carlos Laffon-Parias in this newcomers' contest. Opposition features Carlos and Yann Lerner trainee L'Ardechoise (Fr) (El Kabeir), who is a half-brother to this year's GI San Francisco Mile victor Balnikhov (Ire) (Adaay {Ire}); Clanitha (Fr) (Almanzor {Fr}), a Mauricio Delcher Sanchez-trained daughter of G1 Cheveley Park S. third Pursuit Of Glory (Ire) (Fusaichi Pegasus); and Nadelia (Fr) (Spanish Moon), who is a half-sister to this year's G1 Prix Maurice de Gheest hero King Gold (Fr) (Anodin {Ire}), representining Nicolas Caullery.

14.35 Deauville, Mdn, £30,000, unraced 2yo, c/g, 7 1/2f (AWT)
Godolphin's unraced HAWK POWER (IRE) (Gleneagles {Ire}) is a homebred son of G1 Fillies' Mile victrix Lyric Of Light (GB) (Street Cry {Ire}). The Andre Fabre representative encounters 15 rivals here including Peter Savill's Campione (Fr) (Shalaa {Ire}), who is kin to connections' dual Group 3-placed Listed Prix La Fleche and Listed Criterium de Vitesse Dizzy Bizu (Ire) (Caravaggio), from the Stephane Wattel stable.

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