In breeding, Coolmore has world-class farms in Ireland, the United States, and Australia. ( !ACHTUNG: NUR REDAKTIONELLE NUTZUNG, KEINE ARCHIVIERUNG UND KEINE BUCHNUTZUNG! [4] In the next race, the 1968 Spanish Grand Prix, Team Lotus became the first works team to follow this example, with Graham Hill's Lotus 49B entered in the red, gold and white colors of Imperial Tobacco's Gold Leaf brand. 1 of 1. Grassick's late brother, Brian, was a bloodstock agent of high integrity who branched out on his own after 17 years with the British Bloodstock Agency (Ireland). They have spent heavily on sporting interests. For example, in 2012 Coolmore paid $5 million for Untouched Talent, already the dam of grade 1 winner Bodemeister, with plans to breed her to Galileo. So far in 2014Joseph'sSuper Sire War front has not hit theheightsof the previous season but wehaveseen potential in DueDiligence who could make a top class sprinter in 2015. 614 views Coolmore America Retweeted Coolmore, the global Irish thoroughbred stable, is enforcing a 252,000 legal bill against William Jones, a former employee who wrote a book about its operations, writes Mark Tighe. He is often left to do Coolmore's bidding at the breeding stock sales in December. Triermore Studis owned by Major Christopher Hanbury, which operates as a farm as well as a thoroughbred facility, has been under Sarah Thompson's management since 1985. Coolmore announces 2021 service fees. Come and visit Ashford Stud, international breeding giant Coolmore's home in the Blue Grass. TEO AH KING & CHINA HORSE CLUB PLAN INVESTMENT IN AMERICAN RACING. One for the ladies! The key to his success is that he, too, recognises similar merit in others. Marsha was bred by the Elite Racing Club out of its Listed-winning Marju mare Marlinka and was kept to race in its colours with Sir Mark . Tabor had struck equine gold. Over the generations, they have stood several outstanding jump stallions, including 14-time leading sire Deep Run, and 4-time leader Be My Native. When his father died Magnier left his private school in County Limerick, aged 15, to run the family's Grange Stud. Horse Racing - 26 Nov 2017 Horse Racing - 26 Nov 2017 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTXHUNxGRExMLTxCYPxROMxBULxUAExKSAxONLY Copyright: xPatxHealy RacingxFotos Shutterstockx 9240596ae, Mandatory Credit: Photo by Pat Healy Racing Fotos Shutterstock (5895410aw) Leopardstown ALICE SPRINGS & Ryan Moore (left navy colours) win the Group 1 Coolmore Fastnet Rock Matron Stakes from PERSUASIVE & Lanfranco Dettori (grey horse). 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Presented by UK HealthCare (G1T). Porsche in the 1950s and 1960s also retained the silver colouring, although other German teams in the 1960s (such as BMW) returned to white paint. Eventually, Magnier became sole owner, and built the farm into a multi-national, multibillion-euro operation. There have been stakes winners in eight different countries around the world in the 15 months since the CHC started. and then, revealing a certain gift for understatement: It has been a very encouraging start. Continental Drift, Giant's Causeway A regular with the Scarteen and the Limerick, he sells horses at the breeze-up sales from his Rathvin Stud and also trains point-to-pointers. With Magnier as conductor, big investors Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith have enjoyed immense racecourse and financial success since they joined the Ballydoyle racing partnership. [citation needed], In the mid-1970s, Coolmore became very active in the American sales market, displaying particular interest in the offspring of Northern Dancer. Visionary who realised the dream John Magnier, sits firmly at the controls. George Washington was replaced at stud by another son of Danehill, Holy Roman Emperor, removed from training at the start of his three-year-old season. Warwick is at the centre of a drugs controversy after . Triermore is currently home to 12 mares and has enjoyed particular success with those descending from the matriarchs Crystal Spray and Rose Bowl. Tabor, who had just sold his Arthur Prince betting chain for a reported pounds 27 million, was buoyed by the racecourse success of his Thunder Gulch, winner of that year's Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes. During three decades that the 56-year-old multi-millionaire businessman has ruthlessly built up the Coolmore racing empire, he has swerved around publicity like a steeplechaser side-stepping an adjacent faller. Galileo was also responsible for three individual group one two year-old winners, Johannes Vermeer, Ballydoyle and Minding which secured Galileo top two year-old sire. In recognising the expertise of Magnier and his men, Tabor has accumulated untold riches. In contrast, when tobacco company West sponsored McLaren in the 1990s and 2000s, they did not use their colours, but the "Silver Arrows" from engine provider Mercedes. [1] However, this general rule was not strictly kept. Coolmore has many "shuttle stallions" that cover mares in either Ireland or Kentucky in the northern breeding season and are transported to Australia and South America for the southern breeding season. Other business ventures [ edit] The end of 2014 saw Galileo capture his sixth GB and Ireland sires title, and dual Derby winner Australia retired to Coolmore, Ireland, for a fee of EUR 50,000 (35,000). At Magnier's behest, Godswalk broke new ground by commuting to breed to mares in the Southern Hemisphere. O'Byrne is never comfortable in the spotlight. [7], In 1990, Coolmore purchased a half-interest in Danehill, a grandson of Northern Dancer, and began shuttling him between Ireland and Australia. He kept his profile so low-key that when he bought a yearling at Tattersalls in 1993 the sales companymisspelledhis name on the official sales docket. BG Stables' homebredLugan Knight posted a hard-fought half-length victory as the 7-2 third choice in the $150,000 Jerome Stakes for 3-year-olds Jan. 7 at Aqueduct Racetrack. He is centrally involved, too: the vast majority of horses in training at Ballydoyle and beyond are owned in equal share by Magnier, Tabor and Smith. Camelot so nearly emulated Nijinsky, a Ballydoyle legend by winning the Triple Crown. The Coolmore Stud Stakes is run over 1200m. ", We're just taking baby steps at the moment, and in addition to these partnerships we are slowly building up a nice string of our own, notably with William Haggas and Richard Hannon in Britain as well as Andre Fabre and Nicolas Clement in France.". This is not the only ride, Tep pointed out. Has won the three top Arabian races in the world, namely the Kahayla Classic in Dubai, the Emir's Sword in Qatar (nine times) and the Arabian World Cup in France twice in (2011,12) He sponsors the Arc meeting at Longchamp in Paris. Coolmore also have large operations in Ireland and Australia, making us one of the biggest bloodstock players globally. Race Colours Ultra Light. The start of 2016 will see new first season sires, Excelebration, Fame and Glory, Power and So You Think, with there first runners. These experiences are not exclusively connected with Thoroughbred racing. I am the youngest in my family and I was born in Malaysia, but because of that family connection I am always evaluating opportunities in China, and the rise of China and the changing requirements of the Chinese people is something Ive kept in mind for some time.. He failed to win in 2011 and was retired from racing at the end of the year. He specialised in broodmare purchases; he bought the dams of Millenary (2000 St. Leger) and Preseli (1999 Moyglare Stud Stakes) for owner-breeder Neil Jones. The autumn event is for fillies and mares, three years old and upwards and was originally named the NSW Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes when it was first run in March 1973. remarkable still is the fact that Coolmore, not a group noted for its willingness to share prize possessions with outsiders, has chosen to welcome him to its tightly knit fold - and not with just any old horse, but with this one. Because Shanahan and O'Byrne have several close friends within the breeding community, they are well positioned to hear about any outstanding foal born on pastures beyond Coolmore. Michael Barry Tabor (born 28 October 1941) is a British businessman, bookmaker, gambler and owner of thoroughbred racehorses.. Tabor regularly appears on the Sunday Times Rich List of the richest people in Britain. With two-time defending champion Colonel Liam a late defector, the full field for the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1T) is wide open, with an international flavor. ( !ACHTUNG: NUR REDAKTIONELLE NUTZUNG, KEINE ARCHIVIERUNG UND KEINE BUCHNUTZUNG! In 2012 his fortune was estimated to be 550 million; two years previously the business magazine Management Today had suggested it was $2 billion. A regular with the Scarteen and the Limerick, he sells horses at the breeze-up sales from his Rathvin Stud and also trains point-to-pointers. 859-338-4187. equisportphotos@gmail.com The Coolmore Stud Stakes is a Group 1 race run under Set Weight conditions for three year olds at Flemington conducted by the Victoria Racing Club. Chief executive of Steinhoff International, one of the world's largest furniture manufacturers. Magnier's approach required big investors and Sangster's bidding jousts with the Maktoums had brought him to his financial knees. [5], Coolmore was originally a relatively small farm dedicated to general agriculture, but came into the Vigors family in 1945 when a training operation was established there. When Montjeu was put down it was Grassick who dispersed the news among breeders whose mares were due to visit the stallion. State Crystal, who is also the dam of the smart jumper Jack The Giant, is a daughter of Crystal Spray and half-sister to Crystal Music, while Crystal Valkyrie, the dam of Sent From Heaven, traces to the exceptional Rose Bowl via Crystal Cup, the dam of Haydock Sprint Cup. The Coolmore Classic 2023 will be run on March 11, 2023 at Rosehill Racecourse. He has experienced the occasional hiccup: he declined a stake in Hawk Wing and rejected a similar opportunity over Holy Roman Emperor, who is becoming a sire of consequence. It was inherited by Tim Vigors, famous fighter pilot in the Battle of Britain and in the Far East. It attained its Group 1 status in 1984. What is significant about our partnership with Coolmore is the vision and foresight of John Magnier, he said. He is Ireland's leading thoroughbred stud owner and has extensive business interests outside the horse-breeding industry. It also shares a breeding partnership with Coolmore that includes G1-winning Australian mare Melito, now in Ireland and in foal for the second time to Galileo, and Muravka, dam of this years Coventry Stakes winner at Royal Ascot, The Wow Signal.Its ambitions are global, albeit radiating from its Beijing base, and not confined simply to the matter of ownership. The imperative to buy every yearling they liked had run aground. Since the 1990s, other traditional colours have resurfaced, such as the British racing green F1 Jaguar Racing cars and Aston Martin sports cars, and the white F1 BMW Sauber. Australia is and has been has been tremendously exciting from the start. O'Byrne, for his part, has no peer as an astute judge of young horseflesh. Grassick also keeps a close eye on Coolmore's racing interests in France. The Coolmore Classic (1500m) boasts a total prize pool of $600,000 and is at handicap conditions for fillies and mares. Private World, Into Mischief Magnier was born in Fermoy, County Cork, the eldest son of Thomas Magnier (19091962) a County Cork landowner (son of Michael Joseph Magnier of The Manor House, Fermoy, County Cork) by his wife Evelyn Margaret Hallinan (19252022), the younger daughter of Major Thomas Francis Dennehy Hallinan of Ashbourne, Glounthaune, County Cork. Sadler's Wells leading offspring include Galileo, Montjeu and High Chaparral, all of whom became important sires at Coolmore. Coolmore Australia was established at Jerrys Plains in 1996. Smith moved to Barbados in 1988, investing in the property and leisure sectors, and was barely seen in Britain for the next seven years - by which time he had made his fortune. In the end the mighty Galileo came out on top to secure his seventh sire title, thanks to his ten individual group one winners, fourteen in total. Shanahan has not abandoned his jumping heritage. Grassick's father, also Christy, was a successful jump jockey and trainer who supplied Coolmore with one of their first stallions in Godswalk, winner of the 1976 Norfolk Stakes. Magnier began his association with Coolmore in partnership with his father-in-law and champion racehorse trainer, Vincent O'Brien, and Vernon's Pools magnate, Robert Sangster. That was then. Their daughter Kathy is active in the pinhooking field. John Magnier not one to rest on his laurels, although Coolmore were looking forward to first-season sires, Zoffany and Canford Cliffs, purchased Vancouver in April 2015 for a reputed sum of AS$40 million (20 million pounds), and also the following month purchased the breeding rights for the future triple crown winner American Pharoah for around $50million dollars (35 million). From 1972 O'Byrne was O'Brien's vet at Ballydoyle, attending to the health requirements of iconic horses such as Alleged, El Gran Senor, Golden Fleece, Storm Bird and The Minstrel. Hopefully, the ride can go on a little while longer.. All told owns around 500 horses worldwide, but this figure includes Arabians, young stock, breeding stock and show horses. 12 stock photos on the topic coolmore racing colours are available for licensing. Trainer Paulo Lobo's barn only picked up steam as the year skidded to an end. Heis an American businessman. He is one of three sons of Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad al Thani, who was Emir (or ruler) of Qatar between 1972 and 1995. [citation needed], Coolmore's current leading sire was Galileo, who as of 2022 has led the leading sire list twelve times, unfortunately on the 10 July 2021 Galileo had to be euthanised. [2] He is based at Coolmore Stud at Fethard in County Tipperary, considered one of the world's pre-eminent stallion stations, and a nursery of thoroughbreds. When Britain first competed in 1902, it had to choose a different colour from her national colours of red, white and blue, as these had already been allocated. Many questioned whether O'Brien was the right choice, but Magnier gave him plenty of time. Then along came the Maktoums, who returned from the Keeneland yearling sales with several of Coolmore's intended acquisitions. Coolmore, a global leader in horse breeding, is mining a rich vein of cash as its racing champs win again at stud January 19 2006 12:11 AM THE past year has been an interesting one for. Jockey won National on 66-1 shot Auroras Encore in 2013 and quit racing after weight issues before returning three years ago. After facile victories in The Epsom Derby and then the Irish Derby, Of his emotion when seeing the colts triumphs so far, Teo said: Watching Australia win the Derby at Epsom and then the Irish Derby at The Curragh was very special to me. Coolmore Australia, located near Jerrys Plains in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, is a 3,340 ha farm that has approximately 1,000 horses, including 600 mares that produce about 300 foals there during the spring. They are oriented toward the Thoroughbred and the sport and, unlike some, Teo does not see betting as an indispensable precondition for the resurgence of racing in the worlds most populous country. All owners aspire to win races like this, but it is quite another thing to see it all unfold. The global racing and breeding giant stood trailblazer Choisir at stud and bought both his son Starspangledbanner and Merchant Navy before their wins in the Group 1 event that will this year be known as the Platinum Jubilee Stakes. After facile victories in The Epsom Derby and then the Irish Derby. Their collective acumen will have been applied to the problems and the practicalities of developing Thoroughbred racing in China. H H Sheikh Al Thani IsReportedlythe Part Owner of Prospector at Ballydoyle a 2 Year Old Colt who Cost $1.4 Million September 2013 at Keeneland Sales Propector is half brother to Dual Group 1 winner Mastercraftsman and a son of the Mighty Galileo. Has horses in France with Mikel Delzangles, Francis-Henri Graffard, Philippe Sogorb, Carlos Laffon-Parias and Alain de Royer-Dupre and in England with Sir Michael Stoute, Richard Hannon and Roger Varian. Careful management has ensured that the land continues to provide the optimal conditions for . Located on over 8,000 acres, including 5,000 of irrigated river flats and undulating paddocks, the pastures have been shown by agronomic studies to be amongst the highest quality in Australia. Cut loose in the stretch by Irad Ortiz Jr., Atone ran down Ivar to win the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes (G1T) at Gulfstream Park Jan. 28. Like Shanahan, Grassick has spent the majority of his working life at Coolmore - originally on the farm, some of it in the National Hunt division - before he assumed front-of-house responsibilities. ERROR: please contact the IMAGO service desk. Honda's range of street-legal Type-R vehicles are offered in Championship White (Honda colour code NH0) which is similar to the original white that adorned Honda's first F1 car (Honda RA272) driven by Richie Ginther that secured Honda's first ever F1 win in the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix. That was then. There were five barren years before Magnier returned to Keeneland with Michael Tabor by his side in 1995. Magnier received his formal education at Glenstal Abbey in County Limerick but had to leave school at 15 to take charge of the family estate near Fermoy after his father died.[4]. Despite never sending through large drafts, the stud owns an enviable list of graduates led by Paco Boy, Sandown Derby Trial winner Above Average, Group 2 winner Front House, sprinter Ashdown Express and Sent From Heaven, who carried the stud's colours to victory in the Prestige Stakes at Goodwood. With Magnier as conductor, big investors Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith have enjoyed immense racecourse and financial success since they joined the Ballydoyle racing partnership. For example, we have a ski resort in Switzerland and a farm just outside Sydney.But Thoroughbred racing and ownership is, as the title implies, the CHCs raison detre.By the time the CHC was envisaged in 2010, my goals were clear, Teo said. Bass Racing's homebred Annapolis will attempt to etch his name beside the select group of 3-year-olds to take home the FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile Presented by PDJF (G1T) prize when he lines up against older horses once more Nov. 5. Coolmore at Ashford Stud, Versailles, Ky. Matt & Wendy Wooley. Magnier and McManus were part of the Coolmore racing conglomerate and, more importantly, shareholders at United. For all that, Shanahan's primary focus is Flat-orientated. Under Prince Khalid's vision and direction, Juddmonte has . [1] The farm currently occupies over 7000 acres. It's one thing to unearth a stallion of Sadler's Wells' merit, quite another to invest the proceeds wisely. Romantic Warrior, already a fan favorite in Hong Kong, scales new heights with an easy victory in the Longines Hong Kong Cup (G1). are well rewarded as he goes on to make 300,000gns to Philippa Mains ( BELOW RIGHT ) . [15] The stallion roster includes several permanent sires such as Choisir and Fastnet Rock, plus others who shuttle from the northern hemisphere on a rotating basis. Class American mare Lighthouse for ace training duo Ciaron Maher & David Eustace was dominant in the wet at Rosehill Gardens breaking her string of second placings to record a Group 1 victory in the 2022 Coolmore Classic results. Although Declaration of War occasionally wore the Green/White checked which I thought was due to the partnership they had with the owners of War Front who were part owners in DoW 2 ithetempest 9 yr. ago You're right, the green and white is checked. The role passed to another keen follower of hounds in John Halley, who has long been O'Byrne's partner in their veterinary practice. Coolmore. This comprehensive network is a priceless aspect of Coolmore's success in sourcing the nascent champions it needs to keep the wheels turning. Picture: Jenny Evans/Getty Images Gold Coast trainer Kacy Fogden will train for global racing powerhouse Coolmore after they purchased a controlling share in her colt Best Of Bordeaux ahead of an expected bumper spring carnival. In the 1930s the Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union teams did not apply the traditional German white paint, and their bare sheets of metal gave rise to the term Silver Arrows. China can provide an opportunity for clubs, companies, and industries that want to spread their brand and create awareness.Clearly the China Horse Club is set to become an even greater force in international racing than it is already, but for now it is Australia who commands all attention. Coolmore is no stranger to success with three-year-old Australian sprinters at Royal Ascot. China has an audience, the worlds largest audienceMotor racing, tennis, golf, and football have all brought stars to China to help to grow their sports, and racing should be open to all possibilities, too. Triermore is currently home to 12 mares and has enjoyed particular success with those descending from the matriarchs Crystal Spray and Rose Bowl. He has bred nearly 30 stakes winners, including War Front, Declaration Of War and War Command. [11] Ashford also stands Uncle Mo, leading first year sire of 2015 and sire of 2016 Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist.[12]. Its ambitions are global, albeit radiating from its Beijing base, and not confined simply to the matter of ownership. A. The colt is set to carry the colours of American Jon Kelly , who has already . Coolmore Turf Mile S. (G1T) Race 10 at Keeneland . ( !ACHTUNG: NUR REDAKTIONELLE NUTZUNG, KEINE ARCHIVIERUNG UND KEINE BUCHNUTZUNG! Captivating Lass, Distorted Humor Here you can register the set of colours your jockey will carry on your horse. In its short history, the CHC boasts among its Group /Grade winners besides Australia: Tropaios, and Zululand already mentioned, Jazz Song, Ming Zhi Cosmos, and the now retired Casquets. [1] Through its racing arm, Ballydoyle, Coolmore also has raced many classic winners and champions. But once you have immersed yourself in this, more and more business opportunities become clear.. Like every owner, I wanted to taste success at the highest level, and with the CHC, I wanted to bring high-class Thoroughbred racing and the experiences that come with it to a population that has not experienced the social, cultural, and lifestyle aspects of this sport. These were often quite different from the national colours used in other sports or in politics. He specialised in broodmare purchases; he bought the dams of Millenary (2000 St. Leger) and Preseli (1999 Moyglare Stud Stakes) for owner-breeder Neil Jones. His father Jimmy bred jumps horses from his Ashtown House Stud, in County Waterford. As founder and chairman of the CHC, Teo heads a group that boasts impressive structure and leadership. Retired to stud at Coolmore, Sadler's Wells went on to be the fourteen-time leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland. State Crystal, who is also the dam of the smart jumper Jack The Giant, is a daughter of Crystal Spray and half-sister to Crystal Music, while Crystal Valkyrie, the dam of Sent From Heaven, traces to the exceptional Rose Bowl via Crystal Cup, the dam of Haydock Sprint Cupwinner Iktamal. Casa Creed preps for the 2023 1351 Turf Sprint at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Courtesy Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia. As his battle for an iconic 19th league title goes down to the wire, it is hard to believe that 10 years ago the most famous manager in British football was fighting for . Like Magnier, Tabor is always keen for the pilot to fly the plane. Coolmore Stud's considerable investment on star race mares Sunlight and Booker can pay immediate dividends when the first yearlings out of the Group 1 winners go through the ring at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale. Coolmore Stud is probably the pre-eminent global stallion farm standing top sires like No Nay Never, Wootton Bassett, Camelot, Australia etc. When Montjeu was put down it was Grassick who dispersed the news among breeders whose mares were due to visit the stallion. He had been instrumental in the yearling purchase of 1992 Derby winner Dr Devious, but he exceeded that when Tabor asked him to buy him a horse in training in America. Coolmore America @coolmoreamerica #FlashbackFriday to when G1W CUPID defeated multiple G1 winners Whitmore & Creator in the G2 Rebel S. in 2016! leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland, "Behind the Scenes at Coolmore and Ballydoyle", "Legendary sire Sadler's Wells dies aged 30", "Still standing tall, Danehill is a giant of the breed", "Galileo Claims 1,000 Guineas with Minding", "Bodemeister's dam goes to Coolmore for $5 million", "Why American Pharoah, The First Triple Crown Winner In 37 Years, Is Worth $50 Million", "American Pharoah breeding rights sold to Ashford Stud", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Coolmore_Stud&oldid=1133010389, This page was last edited on 11 January 2023, at 21:08. RACING CHANDON LADIES DAY, Jockey James McDonald rides Imaging to victory in race 6, the Hyland Race Colours Ajax Stakes, during the Coolmore Classic at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse in Sydney, Saturday, March 14, 2020. O'Byrne no longer oversees the pre-sale vetting of yearlings; he 'retired' from veterinary work when Tabor climbed aboard in 1995. In its short history, the CHC boasts among its Group /Grade winners besides Australia: Tropaios, and Zululand already mentioned, Jazz Song, Ming Zhi Cosmos, and the now retired Casquets. To Win: #15 In Secret ($3.90 . He breeds horses under the apellation of Lynch Bages, after the noted vinyard in Pauillac, and Shanahan's efforts do justice to the name. In the summer of 2001, after three Coolmore horses trained by Aidan O'Brien raced in Alex Ferguson's distinctive red and white silks, Magnier and O'Brien noticed something special about a promising two year old called Rock of Gibraltar. Traditional colours are still used by automakers and teams that want to emphasise their racing traditions, especially by Italian, British and German manufacturers. Having noted the success of US-bred horses in Europe, he contrived the blueprint that would see Coolmore grow from a 250-acre Tipperary farm in 1975 - when he joined forces with Vincent O'Brien and Robert Sangster - to the behemoth it is today. Maggie Wolfendale & Anthony Stabile look ahead at the Alex M. Robb Stakes at Aqueduct & Tinsel Stakes at Oaklawn Park. He succeeded Bob Lanigan, who was at Coolmore from the start in 1975 and whose son, David, trains from Upper Lambourn. On another front, O'Byrne teamed up with Timmy Hyde, of Camas Park Stud, in 1978 to buy foals for resale as yearlings. Selwyn Edge's winning Napier of 1902 was painted olive green, and green was well-established as an appropriate colour for locomotives and machinery, in which Britain had led the world during the previous century. Like Tabor, he has been linked with the currency trading activities of billionaire Joe Lewis, the entrepreneur who was born - like Tabor - in London's east end. Coolmore now owns huge land parcels in Ireland, America and Australia, with tentacles extending into every significant racing nation, and others, like China, where the sport has yet to meaningfully take root. Besides giving him a new enthusiasm in life, the winning of that contract opened his eyes to other business opportunities within this sport. Coolmore Stud, in Fethard, County Tipperary, Ireland, is headquarters of the world's largest breeding operation of thoroughbred racehorses. I feel we can learn a lot from them. The CHC is a gateway for business into and out of China; and, as a business leader, Coolmore sees the value in this. His Arabian trainer is Julian Smart in Qatar. Having returned with three of the top four lots, the pair ventured to Tattersalls to buy the joint sales-topping yearling for 600,000gns. [8] Several of Galileo's sons are currently standing at Coolmore, including classic winners Australia and Gleneagles. 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