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2018 SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF To produce, protect and promote the Irish . That is a mission emanating from a collective pride in the Irish National Stud.

ride in our land and what it can yield. Pride in our position at the sprinting division and the impressive Invincible Army added yet another heart of a truly world class Irish indigenous industry. Pride in our Group win to his sire’s long list of talented two-year- olds. people and their unique ability to showcase our nation’s affinity Pwith the horse. One year earlier the mighty one’s son, National Defense, became a Group 1 wining juvenile. In 2018 he will reside on the same land as his Ten years after graduating from the 2007 class of our own stud father having been entrusted to stand here by our friends and allies at management course it gives me immense pride to return this year Sun Stud. as CEO. It is my challenge to build on the remarkable foundations of stability, growth and vision left to us by our outgoing CEO, John Thanks to longstanding clients Saleh Al Homaizi and Imad Al Sagar Osborne. To him we bestow an immeasurable debt of gratitude. We end another new recruit arrives with no fewer than three Group 1 wins one chapter and look forward to writing the next, ever eager to do even landing the all aged jewel in Ireland’s racing calendar. Irish better. Stakes winner, , has proven ability at the highest level and and Giant’s Causeway are there for close company on This cannot be achieved alone. We are fortunate to draw on the his page. Did I mention he is by ? expertise of our board and the passion and skill of our team. This never more in focus than during our latest royal seal of approval The roster brims with depth. ’s first delivery of foals have as we welcomed HRH of Cornwall to the stud in May. been, unsurprisingly, sensational individuals and his first yearlings will be ready for take-off next year. On the track another stellar year for our clients included , who marched through the mile division – boarded here on behalf of And so indeed will we. With over 120,000 visitors to our stud once Jamie Railton. ’s Royal Ascot triumph was a further highlight this year, we’re ready for more. Some journeyed through our gates for having been sold by the Irish National Stud as a foal on behalf of Sun the first time; countless more have resolved to return. I, myself, know Stud. that feeling all too well!

Sons and daughters of our continue to maintain family honour. For our flagbearer, the incomparable , a record priced 1.6 million guineas yearling capped another fantastic year in the sales ring. The exciting miler Inns of Court came within a short head of glory, Profitable and Signs Of Blessing fought out the PUBLIC AUCTION BLOODSTOCK VALUES, LIVE FOALS BELIEVE IN OUR BUSINESS AND STANDING STALLIONS – 2016 Public auction bloodstock sales USA Foals reland is home to the horse. One of the leading bloodstock TO POPULATION KEY MEASURES OF RACING – 2016 producers in the world, breeding over 9,000 thoroughbred foals €703m GBR Stallions each year and rating second only to the USA in terms of sales at €258m Ipublic auctions (€338 million), Ireland punches above it’s weight. IRELAND €338m As a nation, we produce the horses and the people to expertly €1.84bn Total expenditure FRA care for them. Across this island nearly 30,000 individuals earn €127m their living working with horses, many in rural areas where 50 10,000 4,663 agriculture is at the heart. From feedstuffs to farriers and haylage Core breeding and racing JPN €1.05bn gross expenditure to headcollars, the industry here is synonymous with excellence 155 €138m and inextricably linked to an abundance of high-class winners 155 20,600 9,381 4,874 around the globe. Direct, indirect and 28,900 associated employment AUS The very heart of that industry is in Tully at the stud that belongs 309 6,564 to Ireland’s people. At no point do those of us here ever forget the 28 10,000 246 €323m importance of that connection. This is a business with nearly five Core and directly related million shareholders, all of whom call Ireland home. 15,200 industries FTEs 1,789 218

Providing access to top-notch stallions, setting benchmarks for breeding and producing the finest youngstock are our €333m 10 year capital investment number-one priorities. Those core principles allow us to compete 5 10,000 12,638 with confidence on the world stage. More importantly, they help us to inspire others. For each year, along with a host of dignitaries, Live foals we proudly welcome over 120,000 public visitors to the stud, all 9,381 (third highest in world) excited and eager to look under the bonnet of our business. 655 Our student programme, operating since 1971, is renowned €438m Public and Private bloodstock worldwide and has been responsible for educating and 4 10,000 sales by Irish vendors enlightening many who have gone on to take senior roles. This is our duty, privilege and pleasure. Individuals involved in 8,187 ownership The resulting success is yours to share. Come to our farm, bring your friends and experience our hospitality first hand. You’ll be in good company! Total racecourse 3 10,000 1.3m attendance

Source: Deloitte Economic Impact of Irish Breeding and Racing 2017 Report PAUL CROKE MICHELLE FOX LAURA BENNETT EIMEAR MURPHY YOU’RE IN SAFE HANDS... HEAD MAN YARD FOREMAN YARD FOREMAN YARD FOREMAN

ll around us on this exquisite pasture is new life. In 2017 more than 250 foals were born here in Tully and another 50 yearlings were HELEN BOYCE GARY SWIFT PJ DREELING BREEDING MANAGER DIRECTOR OF SALES raised and nurtured. Every one of those 300 young thoroughbreds ASSISTANT STUD MANAGER hasA the world at his hooves - the cast of tomorrow’s theatre of dreams.

For some, greatness may await, possibly even immortality. They will live the racing journey with us alongside. Our team, fuelled by passion, commitment LEONA HARMON and a distinct of horses, is at one with nature in this relaxed and YARD FOREMAN special environment, where hard work comes easy. When charged with these future champions, no stone can be left unturned. Every single horse is given every possible chance to flourish and grow, becoming the HARRY SHEARMAN JOE O’CONNOR very best they can be. YARD FOREMAN YARD FOREMAN

That desire to nurture equally underpins our aspiration for the stud’s management students. From all parts of the world they join us each year, 25 new faces with their own familiar dreams. We aspire to make them come true. DAFFER KELLY There are many of us here, all with vital roles to play. Yet no matter who we STALLIONS are or what we do, we each and every one of us share the same desire - to PATRICK DIAMOND SINEAD HYLAND create tomorrow’s champions. BLOODSTOCK & NOMINATIONS MARKETING Boys will be boys of course, and they require a little management from time to time! No better men to keep them in check than ‘Tall Paul’ Croke and ‘Daffer’ Kelly. Their gentle persuasion is the order of the day and by ANNETTE BOLAND Springtime our freshman sires will be settled, primed and ready for the STUD MANAGER covering season ahead. LYDIA BARRY, LAUREN EISEMANN & GERRY HANRATTY FOALING ATTENDANTS & FOALING MANAGER

PATRICIA GUILFOYLE MARY HESSION SALLY CAROLL ACCOUNTS RECEPTION STUDENT LIAISON OFFICER COLIN BARRETT ESTATE MANAGER

With over 600 visiting mares, the Kildare and yards are a hive of activity from dawn to dusk during the breeding season. Assisted by an eager team of students from around the world, this centre of excellence sets the standard. ‘DECORATED KNIGHT POSSESSES WORLD-CLASS NEW FOR PEDIGREE, IMPRESSIVE ACCELERATION, 2018 EXCEPTIONAL LOOKS AND PERFORMANCE. BREATHTAKING WINNER OF Chestnut 2012DECORATED QIPCO IRISH CHAMPIONS STAKES’ GALILEO – PEARLING () Fee: €15,000 (1st Oct terms) Tony Nerses

THE FACTS KNIGHT

» Multiple Group 1 winner by Galileo, World Champion Sire » Out of a sister to Giant’s Causeway: three-parts brother to Gleneagles (Gr.1), (Gr.1), (Gr.1) Sadler’s Wells Fairy Bridge » Fast ground specialist, with a devastating turn of foot » Won Irish (Gr.1) Leopardstown Galileo Won Gold Cup (Gr.1) Curragh Won (Gr.1) Meydan 2nd Prince Of Wales’s Stakes (Gr.1) Royal Ascot » Timeform Rated 125 Allegretta » Consistent and brave, 19 starts, 8 wins, 5 places » Winner of over €1m prize money Storm Cat Terlingua

Pearling Mariah’s Storm Immense

Winning connections after Qipco (Gr.1) Dejan Stojanovic

cceleration and durability are two are able to hold their form for nine months of the most assets in the straight, let alone at the highest level. thoroughbred and in Decorated Knight,A Saleh Al Homaizi and Imad Al Sagar Decorated Knight is also supported by one bred a horse who possesses each in great of the most vibrant families in the stud book. measure. Not only that, the son of Galileo He is the first foal out of a full-sister to three- is an immediate member of one of the most time champion sire Giant’s Causeway, as well influential stallion families of the recent era. as You’resothrilling, the dam of Gleneagles and Happily, and Freud, the sire of 46 stakes In 2017, Decorated Knight held his own winners. In addition, their dam Mariah’s Storm in Group 1 company during a lengthy descends directly from Harry Isaac’s wonderful international campaign. He is gifted with an Itsabet, also the ancestress of . It’s exceptional turn of foot – which swept him a family full of influential stallions and one that to victory in the Irish Champion Stakes, the provides him with an excellent foundation to and Jebel Hatta – that sits succeed. alongside a durability which saw him start the year with a Listed win in February. Few horses Nancy Sexton ”WE BOUGHT A VERY NICE DRAGON PULSE WHO LOOKED A REAL TRAINER’S HORSE AND WILL GO TO HAGGAS WHO LIKED DRAGON HIM VERY MUCH” Chestnut 2009 Angus Gold, – POETICAL (CROCO ROUGE) Shadwell Fee: €8,000 (1st Oct terms)

THE FACTS PULSE » Attractive sales stock, coveted by trainers – the natural heir to Kyllachy » Has the four ‘P’ Factor - Physical, Performance, Pedigree, Price Fearless Revival » 40% Winners / 2YO Runners including Stakes horse Mattymolls Gaga » 47% Winners / 3YO Runners including Aethos RPR 106 (winner 4 Stakes races including Premio Kyllachy Guido Berardelli, (Gr.3) by 9 lengths) Song 13 horses rated 90+ » Pretty Poppy » Highest-ever rated 2YO by Gr.1 sire Kyllachy – won Futurity Stakes (Gr.2), 2nd National Stakes (Gr.1) Moonlight Serenade » 2017 Yearlings sold for up to €90,000 purchased by Shadwell, Sackville Donald (x3), Park Racing (x2), BBA Ireland (x2), , William Haggas, Richard Knight B/S, Michael O’Callaghan, Jessica Harrington, Highflyer B/S, Gill Richardson, Tom Dascombe etc Croco Rouge LEADING EUROPEAN SECOND CROP SIRES LIFETIME PERCENTAGE OF 2YO W/R Alligatrix

SIRE RUNNERS WINNERS %W/R Poetical 1. Dragon Pulse 77 32 42 2. 75 31 41 3. Elzaam 59 23 39 Abyat Sir Prancealot 107 42 39 Futuh 5. 84 30 36 6. Bated Breath 97 34 35

Multiple Group winner, Aethos (Stefano Botti) Hyperion Promotions - results to Oct 10, 2017 bred by Allevamento Le. Gi. Bay/brown 2007 ELUSIVE QUALITY – CARA FANTASY (SADLER’S WELLS) ELUSIVE Fee: €1,000 (In advance of covering)

THE FACTS PIMPERNEL » 71% Winners / 2YO Runners » 49% Winners / Runners lifetime Mr Prospector » High Class miler - won (Gr.3), (Gr.3), 2nd Racing Post Trophy (Gr.1) Gone West » From the family of Big Bad Bob and Champion race mare Secrettame » 2017 Stakes Horses include: Elusive Beauty, Won Eternal Stakes (L), Elusive Heights, 2nd Glencairn Stakes (L), Elegant Pose, Won Garnet Stakes (L), 3rd Hurry Harriet Stakes (L) Elusive Quality » Erratic Path, recent maiden winner by 9 lengths! Heros Honor » Horses in training with , Ger Lyons, Ken Condon, Jessica Harrington, Touch Of Greatness Richard Hannon, Gordon Elliott... Ivory Wand

Northern Dancer Sadler’s Wells Fairy Bridge

Cara Fantasy “THEY ARE LOVELY STRAIGHTFORWARD HORSES WITH THE PHYSIQUE Gay Fantasy TO GO ON. WE HAVE TRAINED ELUSIVE HEIGHTS, ELEGANT POSE, Miss Upward EX PATRIOT AND ERRATIC PATH WHO ARE IMPOSING INDIVIDUALS”

winner of the Garnet Stakes , Erratic Path, Elegant Pose (L) Brother to Elusive Heights Ger Lyons at Naas for Mrs Patino and Ger Lyons scores impressively by 9L at Gowran Park “FREE EAGLE’S FOALS ARE A PLEASURE TO WATCH. EACH ONE HAS A DISTINCT QUALITY WHICH MUST BE GENETIC. ATHLETIC, WITH A GREAT PRESENCE, THEY REMIND ME VERY FREEBay 2011 EAGLE MUCH OF ” HIGH CHAPARRAL – POLISHED GEM () Sean Coughlan, Fee: €15,000 (1st Oct terms) Breeder of High Chaparral Northern Dancer THE FACTS Sadler’s Wells Fairy Bridge » Royal Ascot winner – Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Gr.1) High Chaparral » 7 length winner of the Enterprise Stakes (Gr.3) and clocked a faster time than over C&D on same day » Joint Highest-Rated Horse in the World, Timeform rated 128 Kasora » By the hot sire line of High Chaparral (, It’s A Dundeel, ) Kozana » Quality first book of mares included the dam of Barney Roy (Gr.1), Half-sister to Zhukova (Gr.1), Sister to the dam of (Gr.1), Sisters to Profitable(Gr.1) , Redwood (Gr.1), (Gr.1) etc From the Danehill damline; Frankel, , Siyouni... » » Exciting, quality crop of yearlings 2018 Danehill Razyana

Polished Gem Affirmed Talking Picture

Sun Stud’s colt ex Alina, half brother to Barney Roy (Gr.1) COME FLY WITH US...

ailing from one of the strongest female lines in the book, Free Eagle has all the credentials to make it as a stallion. A Group 1 winner at Royal Ascot, he has Halways been exciting to be around – ‘born into greatness’ some might say.

Our supporters are everything. Thanks to some of the globe’s finest breeders, Free Eagle has received some of the best mares on the planet, and now, the world is simply at his feet.

His first crop of foals are indeed a joy to behold, many replicating their sire’s impeccable looks and attitude. They are sharp, intelligent horses with the genes to match.

Every year a new dream begins, and this one is a big one. Hold on tight, enjoy the flight...

Clockwise: Jacqueline Norris, Stefano Luciani, Clockwise: The Kavanagh Family, Alison Ruggles, The Donworth family, Marcella & Damien Burns, Sean Coughlan, James & David Egan, Lady O’Reilly, Danielle Cheng, Pat & Frances Smullen Bay 2010 “WE HAVE BOUGHT THREE YEARLINGS – RONALDSAY (KIRKWALL) BY GALE FORCE TEN. THEY ARE SHARP AND Fee: €5,000 (1st Oct terms) EARLY AND HAVE WILLING TEMPERAMENTS, GALE SO ARE GREAT TO WORK WITH” Con Marnane

THE FACTS

Exciting first 2YO’s to runFORCE in 2018 TEN » » 140 juveniles to run – in all the top yards » First Yearlings purchased by Karl Burke, Joseph O’ Brien, Peter & Ross Doyle B/S, Armando Duarte, Danzig BBA Ireland, Blandford Bloodstock, Bobby O’ Ryan, Brian Ellison Racing, Con Marnane (x3), Stephen Hillen, Jack Davison, Kevin Ross Bloodstock, The Cool Silk Partnership, William Haggas… Foreign Courier » Gr.1 juvenile and Royal Ascot winner – (Gr.3) » Record Sale Topping Yearling Oasis Dream » Oasis Dream Sireline (Showcasing, , etc) » Out of Ronaldsay - BT winning sister to Champion 2YO Hope Bahamian

Selkirk Kirkwall Kamkova

Ronaldsay Electric Crackling Birch Creek Armando Duarte bought this colt for €65,000 Colt purchased by Peter & Ross Doyle at Fairyhouse. From the family of Elusive City, Bloodstock from Baroda & Colbinstown, bred by Mattocks Stud goes to Richard Hannon “PROBABLY THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ANY SIRE HAS HAD ON MY CAREER TO DATE. HIS LEGACY WILL BE THAT OF THE GREAT SIRES AND FELT FOR MANY GENERATIONS INVINCIBLEBay 1997 TO COME.” GREEN DESERT – () Ghislain Bozo, Fee: €120,000 (1st Oct terms) Meridian International

THE FACTS

Prepotent Global Sire of Sires with 18 Sons at Stud SPIRIT » » 15 Gr.1 winners, 191 Stakes horses, 22 Stakes horses in 2017 Northern Dancer » Yearlings average 3 times his stud fee Danzig Pas De Nom » One of the leading sires in Europe 2017, with over €5.8 million prize money » Yearlings in demand, highest price selling for 1.6 million gns Green Desert » 2017 Investors BBA Ireland (x3), Charles Gordon-Watson, , China Horse Club, Farms (x2), Justin Casse/Zayat Stables, Katayama Akira, MAB Agency, Meridian International (x2), Jean-Claude Rouget, Shadwell Estate Company (x3), Coolmore Foreign Courier Courtly Dee

Sharpen Up Kris Doubly Sure

Rafha Eljazzi Border Bounty

2YO record breaker, Invincible Army 3YO Gr.1 horse, Inns Of Court

“NATIONAL DEFENSE IS ATTRACTIVE, NEW FOR VERY WELL BALANCED AND A 2018 GREAT MOVER, WITH LOTS OF SPEED AND ENERGY – THE Bay 2014 NATIONAL MAGIC MIX OF MR P AND INVINCIBLE SPIRIT – ANGEL FALLS () INVINCIBLE SPIRIT” Fee: €12,000 (1st Oct terms) Henri Bozo THE FACTS DEFENSE

» CHAMPION 2YO Danzig » At 2, Won Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (Gr.1) by 4 ½L Won Maiden by 6L, 3rd Prix des Chenes (Gr.3) Green Desert Foreign Courier » At 3, 2nd (Gr.3) to Al Wukair (Gr.1) » Timeform Rated 118p at 2YO Invincible Spirit » Joins previous Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (Gr.1) winners: Rock of Gibraltar, Kris Holy Roman Emperor, Siyouni, , Dabirsim, Rafha » €280,000 yearling bred by Ecurie des Monceaux & Meridian International Eljazzi » Mr Prospector damline – a formidable nick producing (Zamindar), Signs of Blessing (Seeking The Gold), Inns of Court (Seeking The Gold), Territories (Machiavellian), (Gulch), (Machiavellian)… » Champion broodmare sire Kingmambo – , , , , Mr Prospector , , Zelzal etc Kingmambo

Angel Falls Caerleon Anna Palariva Anna Of Saxony THE CHOSEN SON ver since Invincible Spirit first emerged as an outstanding source of performers and Classic horses, the Irish National Stud has set its sights on standing one of his sons. When Invincible Spirit later showed he was becoming a significant Esire of sires, through the likes of , Lawman and Zebedee, it reinforced the operation’s determination to find a successor to its flagship stallion.

But class and pedigree were never going to be compromised for the sake of standing any son of Invincible Spirit, and in National Defense the stud has secured, after a long but worthwhile wait, a potential heir with unimpeachable credentials.

A €280,000 yearling price tells the story of National Defense’s good looks, while his wide-margin victory in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere – a race won by two of Europe’s most coveted young sires, Dabirsim and Siyouni, in recent years – proved he had the ability to match.

National Defense has a pedigree, too, as a half-brother to Listed-placed Cascading out of a Kingmambo half-sister to Irish 1,000 Guineas runner-up Anna Salai. “HE SIMPLY BROKE THE HEARTS OF HIS OPPOSITION This is the family of Sheikh Mohammed’s influential foundation mare Anna Paola, which IN A BRILLIANT DISPLAY OF SUSTAINED SPEED” also counts the exciting young Group 1 sire Helmet among its number. This is indeed a young horse who looks a worthy crown prince to the king, Invincible Spirit.

Sun Stud Martin Stevens, Racing Post “ SONS HAVE THE HEARTS OF LIONS AND WORTHAAD THE MINDS TO BE GREAT RACEHORSES” Kirsten Rausing Bay 2007 DUBAWI – WIGMAN (RAHY) Fee: €5,000 (1st Oct terms) Seeking The Gold THE FACTS Colorado Dancer » Champion 3YO colt by Dubawi, sire of 33 individual Gr.1 horses Dubawi » Won Derby Italiano (Gr.2), Premio Parioli (2000 Guineas) (Gr.3), Premio (Gr.2), Premio Carlo Vittadini (Gr.2), Badener Meile (Gr.3), 2nd JLT (Gr.1) to Canford Cliffs Deploy » Timeform Rated 124 Zomaradah » Largest crop of foals born in 2017 for distinguished breeders: Airlie Stud, Lady O’Reilly, Jawaher Rossenarra Stud, Declan Phelan, Lanwades Stud, Stefano Luciani, Ballybin Stud, Kildaragh Stud, Peter McCutcheon, Jim Monaghan, John Hassett, Frank Prendergast, Patrick Moloney, Keatingstown Bloodstock, James Burns, Sean O’Sullivan. » Sire of: See You In Paris, Pretty Duchess, Ragane and Al Shaqab’s Bustam, rated RPR 86 - sale topping Breeze-up 2YO Rahy

DUBAWI Wigman Seattle Stew Sire of 33 individual Gr.1 winners Urjwan 16% Stakes winners to starters White Star Line 10% Group winners ith 30 members and rising, the INS SHARING OUR PASSION Breeding and Racing Club aims to bring involvement in the sport and industry intoW the reach of fans across Ireland and the wider world. Since its inception, we have come together THE INS BREEDING & RACING CLUB and experienced the highs and lows of owning broodmares, breeding foals, selling at the sales and ENABLES YOU TO EXPERIENCE THE – the icing on the cake – racing and winning with our own homebreds. A dull moment there never THRILLS AND SPILLS FIRST HAND has been.

The invitation is now warmly extended to you. Join us for more amazing adventures. From stud visits to racecourse trips, we do our best to make your first steps into owning and breeding both fascinating and exciting. What we offer you, and ensure you receive, is real participation. You become a valued part of all we do. Experience first hand the joys of producing and raising your own youngstock, watching them thrive and prosper. Learn how we prepare our babies for the auction ring and join us at the races where you can see our top quality racehorses carry your colours. Club members on tour at racecourse Our two foals hit the market this winter, whilst we’ve much to look forward on the track with our promising chestnut 2YO Divine Approach. Make her your favourite redhead!

Realta Rua, placed at the Curragh for Club trainer, Willie McCreery To get involved contact Ciarán de Barra [email protected] #NEXTGEN LEAR NING

he horses we have helped to produce have gone on to fill us full of pride. So, too, have the people. Over “The Thoroughbred countless years we have left an imprint on Royal Ascot Tand again that was true in 2017 as two major races were won Breeding Course is by past alumni of the Irish National Stud Management Course. renowned for the high Sam Hoskins (class of 2006) and the slightly more senior Luke calibre of graduates Lillingston (class of 1982) teamed up to create the Hot To Trot racing syndicate. The venture helps to make racehorse it has produced over ownership a shared and thrilling experience, expanding the sport’s reach through the leasing of well-bred fillies to offer the nearly half a century, public an affordable racing experience. many of whom This year the Hot To Trot boys and their syndicate friends made a significant breakthrough when the super speedy Heartache now hold positions captured the before later following up in the Flying Childers. of influence and

Not to be outdone, that dynamic duo from Bansha House responsibility within Stables, Con Marnane (1981) and daughter Amy (2016), also the thoroughbred flew the flag for our graduates. Tipperary’s leading breeze-up consignors become owners when the sales ring price is not industry worldwide” right. They ended up delighted that Different League had come up short of expectations when she took the Albany Stakes in Sally Carroll the colours of Theresa Marnane.

After two subsequent Group 1 placings, the Marnanes have a Classic candidate to dream about.

Such gratifying results underline our ethos – inspiring the next generation to achieve great things!DUBAWI

Two generations: Con and Theresa Marnane, INS Graduates, Luke Lillingston and Sam celebrate a poignant family victory at Royal Hoskins receive the trophy on behalf of Ascot with daughters Amy and Olivia after the Hot To Trot Syndicate for Heartache’s Different League triumphs in the Albany Queen Mary Stakes (Gr.3) victory Stakes (Gr.3) Contact: Cathal Beale, Sinéad Hyland, Gary Swift, Patrick Diamond or Helen Boyce Tel: +353 (0)45 521251 www.irishnationalstud.ie