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StAllIONS 2021 Hindsight Is 2020 indsight is twenty-twenty, so they say. For many, there will be relief when 2020 In these reflections on the year, we thank stalwarts of the INS, Daffer Kelly and Peter becomes hindsight. Bracken for their many years of dedicated service and wish them a long, happy and well- earned retirement. There is no denying that this year has been a tough one. The pandemic has H played havoc with so much of our lives and for those of us who earn our living We remember too, those no longer with us, especially Pat Smullen and Gerry Dilger. Their trading horses, the market has been difficult. With that in mind, we present our colossal achievements in racing were only eclipsed by their achievements in life. We are stallions for 2021 with all fees significantly reduced, by up to 66%, to allow breeders to find delighted to be welcoming Normarie Santiago, the first recipient of the Gerry Dilger Equine value and profit in the years to come. Scholarship, to partake in the 2021 Breeding Course. Invincible Spirit will once again headline the roster. Amongst another plethora of stakes The course itself will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. We have dedicated some pages winners and sharp two years olds, his exponential growth rate of Group 1 winners reached to this and look forward to many more students passing through the gates of Tully in the 20, led by the teak tough Falmouth and Sun Chariot stakes heroine Nazeef and followed up coming years. This thought provides a timely reminder, to look forward and persevere. It’s by Digital Age. His yearlings sold for up to 600,000 guineas and averaged 290,000 at Book what we do. 1. Where he leads, we all follow. And we remember too, that there is comfort in recollection. Twenty years from now, we Phoenix of Spain cemented his place as the potential torch-bearer to the great one, will look back on the Italians singing from their windows, the banana-bread explosion and covering 148 mares sent to him by some of the world’s best breeders. As the highest rated the streams of Seamus Heaney poetry recited, not least by the next President of America, son of Lope de Vega at stud, we wait in great anticipation of the arrival of his first crop of Joe Biden. Although raised and grazed in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he is yet another fine foals. example of an Irish thoroughbred, succeeding on the world stage. We must all now “believe that a further shore is reachable from here.” Free Eagle, Dragon Pulse and Elusive Pimpernel are now established in their spheres and represent tremendous value. That theme continues as we welcome Equiano, new to Ireland for 2021. He is proven, with 2 Group 1 winners and 29 stakes performers to date. His sons and daughters are fast and he will offer breeders a gateway to the Acclamation sire line at a knock down price. The first runners by Decorated Knight and National Defense will hit the track in 2021. They are in the hands of masters such as John Gosden, Roger Varian, Joseph O’Brien, Mark Johnston, Sir Mark Prescott, Roger Charlton and Richard Hannon among others. We await their arrival with great anticipation. To Defne Is To L imit “ Oscar Wilde ” t is difficult to define what has made the Irish The 2020 sales consignment National Stud a birthplace of Champions. included this colt by Invincible Spirit out of Aimhirgin Lass. Maybe it is the limestone beneath one Sold at Goffs Orby sales for I thousand acres of nurtured soil. It could £420,000 to Ben McElroy on be the biodiverse ecosystem that creates a balanced behalf of Stonestreet environment for bees, flora, fauna and horses to thrive. Stables, USA Could it be the great beech and oak trees that provide shelter in the winter and shade in the summer for our resting yearlings? Perhaps the link is rooted in the passion of our team and their deep knowledge and skill, built up and passed through generations. Possibly it is the clean and clear water babbling through limestone springs or the quality of our hay, carefully tended and saved at just the right time. As custodians of this extraordinary farm, we are challenged by its history to harness the gifts of nature to uncover the next champion. Whether it is boarding, foaling or sales preparation, our expert team possesses a wealth of expertise, tailored specifically to you and your bloodstock requirements. Get in touch, visit the farm, make a plan and we'll do the rest. There is no limit to what we might achieve. This year we welcomed 700 mares to our covering barns and over 270 foals took their first steps in our nursery Mare Syndicate Investment MARE SYNDICATE INVESTMENT The Irish National Stud (INS) Mare Syndicate offers unique investment vehicles and opportunities to join the premium end of the industry in owning, breeding and selling high quality bloodstock. Through a high calibre portfolio of mares and capped costs, we aim to lower the overall risk of bloodstock ownership. This structure is accessible, appeals to a wider network and is an attractive option equally for leisure or business investment. Trends in the bloodstock market are showing that now, more than ever, there is a greater demand for quality in pedigree and physical stock. To meet this demand, the focus for the INS Mare Syndicate will be on the acquisition of premium mares, with strong bloodlines mated to commercial, high class and proven stallions. For the relatively small investment of €5,000, the Mare Syndicate allows you to partner in and build a portfolio of mares. By investing in the portfolio you are reducing and spreading the risk that comes with ownership of single mares, whilst partnering on mares that average 20 times that original investment price. To discuss INS Mare Syndicate investments please contact: Patrick Diamond [email protected] +353 (0)85 129 9236 +353 (0)45 521251 2019 Colt by Invincible Spirit ex Boldarra. Sold at Goffs November Foal Sales for €360,000 to Godolphin IT’S WHAT WE DO HOW IT WORKS WHY CHOOSE INS? Although the INS Mare Syndicate concept is in its infancy, • Ownership of high class mares and foals the INS is not. We have been raising, nurturing and preparing • Mares mated to quality and commercial stallions premium bloodstock and racehorses for over a century. • Deleveraged risk across a portfolio of stock Between our rich limestone land, the wealth of expertise in the team and the honesty and trust that comes with the • All costs fully capped Irish National Stud brand, we are uniquely placed to offer the • All stock professionally managed and grazed on the opportunity to invest and partner with us. highest quality land • Consistent updates on stock progress With our first two INS Mare Syndicates still in full swing, • Insight into the management of bloodstock, mating shareholders have enjoyed great success in just the two sale plans and sales selection seasons since our first launch. Shareholders have received a dividend each year to date and enjoyed selling the 6th most expensive foal sold in Ireland in 2019. Currently with foals for sale and mares in foal to Invincible Spirit, Night Of Thunder, Your stock will be raised and handled by our expert team Showcasing, Phoenix Of Spain, Starspangledbanner, Expert Eye and Exceed And Excel, we look forward to building on our The INS offers a new mare syndicate annually. Each year early success. the INS will purchase a portfolio of mares for a total of €500,000 during the Breeding Stock Sales both locally and 2019 Colt by Invincible Spirit ex Boldarra. internationally and offer this portfolio for syndication. Sold at Goffs November Foal Sales for €360,000 to Over a five year cycle, those mares will be covered and Godolphin (to be trained by Charlie Appleby) resultant foals will be entered at the most suitable sales. The syndicate mares are then sold with the intention that 2019 Colt by Invincible Spirit ex Love Street. progeny will have produced updates to the mare’s pedigree Sold at Goffs Orby Sale for £120,000 to Charles following success on the track. Gordon Watson (trained by James Ferguson) Expenses each year include all keep, vet, farrier, insurance and nominations fees. These costs are fully capped at €3,000 2018 Colt by Awtaad ex Love Street. per share with the guarantee of no further call on funds. Sold at Goffs November Foal Sales for A statement is sent to each shareholder at the end of the €95,000 to Lynn Lodge Stud year setting out proceeds of sales and costs. Any excess will be distributed to shareholders. Our Dedicated Team For Nominations/Boarding enquiries talk to one of the team on +353 (0)45 521251 CATHAL BEALE GARY SWIFT PATRICK DIAMOND SINEAD HYLAND HELEN BOYCE INÈS GOUPIL DE BOUILLÉ PAUL CROKE CEO Director of Sales Bloodstock & Nominations Marketing Breeding Manager Jonathan Fitzpatrick Head Stallion Man +353 (0)86 603 1979 +353 (0)85 129 9236 Business Intern ANNETTE BOLAND P. J. DREELING EMMA HANNON COLIN BARRETT ANNE LAWLOR PATRICIA GUILFOYLE HELENA HENDY Stud Manager Assistant Stud Manager Bloodstock Assistant Estate Manager Financial Controller Accounts Receivable Accounts Payable STALLIONS Fee €7,500 decorated knight (1st Oct terms) Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells FIRST RUNNERS 2021 Fairy Bridge Galileo • Triple Group 1 Winner by Galileo including Miswaki Urban Sea Irish Champion Stakes Allegretta • Out of a sister to Giant’s Causeway: Storm Bird three-parts brother to Gleneagles Gr.1, Storm Cat Terlingua Marvellous Gr.1, Happily Gr.1 Pearling Rahy Mariah’s Storm • Covered 123 mares in 2020 Immense John Gosden Mark Johnston John Quinn Colt ex Nouriya.