Following the statement on the future of the Levy Board, issued on 18th March by the Rt. Hon Richard Caborn, Minister for Sport and Tourism, The National Stud has expressed its pleasure with the contents, particularly in respect of the recommended completion of the previously budgeted grant to the Stud.
National Stud stallion, Bollin Eric, has sired his first foal. A bay colt, out of Lunabelle was born at the Royal Stud, Sandringham, on 9th February.
The National Stud is delighted to announce two new appointments, aimed at ensuring the continuation of quality training provision following Caroline Turnbull's transfer to the TBA.
The National Stud, in Newmarket, is delighted to announce the appointment of three new personnel.
Members of the National Stud's new owner/breeders' club, the Never Say Die Club, enjoyed an exciting day in Newmarket on Thursday. Over 150 members and their guests started their day at Tattersalls where they watched the Stallion Parade. This included appearances by National Stud stallions
Deportivo,
Desert Sun,
Passing Glance and
Helissio.
Fiona Birt-Llewellin has been appointed to the Board of the National Stud, Newmarket as a non-executive director. This appointment has received the formal approval of the Horserace Betting Levy Board, who are highly supportive of the move.
The National Stud has announced the latest addition to their rapidly increasing roster of quality stallions. Following closely on from their recent acquisition of the services of Deportivo, Passing Glance and Desert Sun for 2005, the Stud has now confirmed an agreement to purchase Pastoral Pursuits.
Strict adherence to the HBLB Codes of Practice and statutory regulations have facilitated the successful management of an infectious disease risk.
The National Stud is delighted to announce their agreement
with
Desert Sun's owner, Lee Fleming, to stand this successful
son of Green Desert at The National Stud for the 2005 and 2006 Northern
Hemisphere seasons.
The inaugural National Stud Raceday held at Fakenham on Sunday 21st November was judged to be a great success.
The National Stud is delighted to announce a partnership
agreement between the Stud and Bill Bromley, to stand Bollin Eric at his
high-profile National Hunt stallion station, Wood Farm Stud, for the 2005
season.
The National Stud in Newmarket is certainly fulfilling its aim
to increase its range of stallions, having just announced the purchase of
Deportivo
from Prince Khalid Abdullah's Juddmonte operation. According to Teddie
Grimthorpe, "he is a tough, speedy and charming horse who carried his speed
through his two- and three-year-old campaigns".
The National Stud has purchased a major share in
Passing
Glance, winner of 7 races, including the Darley Oettingen-Rennen (
Gr.2)
over 8f, the Vodafone Diomed Stakes (
Gr.3) over 8.5f and the
Sovereign Stakes (
Listed) over 8f.
The National Stud's 'Never Say Die Club' provides a unique opportunity to become involved in the breeding and racing of Thoroughbreds.
There were celebrations at The National Stud over the first mare to be scanned in foal to Bollin Eric, not least because the mare concerned was Lunabelle, bred and owned by Her Majesty The Queen.
Mr Andrew Parrish, recently appointed as Chairman of the National Stud in Newmarket, is looking forward to the 2004 breeding season at the Stud. Following his appointment...
