National Stud appoints Nominations Manager
Val Hughes has been appointed Nominations Manager at the National Stud in Newmarket. This newly created position is a reflection of the expanding roster of stallions at the Stud.
Val has a wide range of relevant experience in the Thoroughbred breeding industry, having run her own stud farm for 16 years. At Lostford Manor in Shropshire, she was a successful owner breeder, having bred 3 individual Group winners, as well as Doctor Brown, winner of the Doncaster St Leger Sales Race and second by a short head in this year's Group 2 Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes.
Tina Dawson, Commercial General Manager, said "the Stud has reached a stage where it needs a manager dedicated to the promotion and sales of nominations. This appointment, in combination with our new Stud General Manager David Somers, who takes up his post in the New Year, will really strengthen the team. With two new stallions for next year, Phoenix Reach and Val Royal, the Stud is moving up a gear and it is essential to have the right personnel in place".
Val Hughes is looking forward to being in Newmarket and working at the Stud. "I have always supported the role of the National Stud within the industry" she said, "and I'm excited at the prospect of my involvement with such a diverse range of stallions, who cover all distances and a price range of £2,000 to £10,000".
Anyone wishing to discuss nominations can contact Val on 07855 821140 or e.mail valerie@nationalstud.co.uk.
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