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    • The Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA) has announced the line-up for its annual Forum at Tattersalls on Thursday, November 27. Entitled Building Bloodlines; Broodmare Evaluation and Purchase, it will take place on the 'dark day' of the Tattersalls December Foal Sale, starting at 5pm. Free to attend, the event will examine the process of buying a mare and building foundation bloodlines, with consideration of pedigree, racing form, physical attributes and setting a budget. The expert panel will be hosted by Gina Bryce and consists of Newsells Park Stud general manager Julian Dollar, TBA deputy chair Kate Sigsworth, bloodstock consultant Jocelyn de Moubray, and bloodstock agent Arthur Dobell. A Q&A session will follow.  Naomi Mellor, chief executive of the TBA said, “We are really looking forward to hosting our annual forum at Tattersalls with an expert panel assembled to discuss the subject of building bloodlines and the purchasing process of buying a broodmare, which we hope will really appeal to both our existing membership and anyone thinking about taking those first steps into breeding. “We are particularly pleased to be opening up this event to both ROA members as well as ITBA members. A big part of the TBA's agenda next year is to develop our future pipeline of breeders and provide engaging opportunities and events for both our members, but also new entrants and enthusiasts alike to exchange knowledge, ideas and importantly ask questions. “Our thanks to Tattersalls for providing us with the stage and to all our panellists for giving up their valuable time.” Complimentary mulled wine and sausage rolls will be served, with the event set to end at 6.45pm. While attendance is free, pre-registration is required via this link.   The post TBA To Host Building Bloodlines Forum at Tattersalls appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
    • The G2 Flying Childers Stakes winner Aesterius will become the latest son of Mehmas to join the stallion ranks and has been retired to Bearstone Stud for the 2026 breeding season. He will stand at a fee of £6,500. Bred by Sean Maguire and owned by Wathnan Racing, Aesterius also won the G3 Prix d'Arenberg at Longchamp and Sandown's Listed Dragon Stakes, as well as finishing runner-up in the G3 Molecomb Stakes during a busy juvenile campaign in 2024. A £380,000 breeze-up purchase by Richard Brown of Blandford Bloodstock, he was trained by Archie Watson. Speaking on behalf of Wathnan Racing, Brown said, “Aesterius is a gorgeous looking colt with brilliant speed and a willing attitude. With his proven class, temperament and sire Mehmas's record for producing top juveniles, he looks every inch an exciting young stallion prospect.”   Bearstone Stud owner Terry Holdcroft added, “We're delighted to welcome Aesterius to Bearstone Stud. He's exactly the type of horse breeders are looking for—early, fast, tough, and by one of the most reliable sources of two-year-old speed in Europe. His race record speaks for itself, and he's an exciting addition to our roster.”   The post Aesterius Joins Bearstone Stud at £6,500 Fee appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
    • Matthew Prior, an associate director of Tattersalls since the beginning of 2024, has been appointed to the new role of managing director. Prior joined Tattersalls in the bloodstock sales department in 2012 and has developed into a senior member of the Tattersalls management team, combining yearling inspections and horse recruitment with the position of head of sales at Cheltenham. He has also represented Tattersalls on a number of industry committees, as well as sitting on the Board of Tattersalls Ireland since 2021. “It is an enormous privilege to be appointed managing director of Tattersalls, a company with such a proud history and tradition,” said Prior. “I am fortunate to work alongside a team of exceptional talent and dedication and I look forward to working with Edmond Mahony and the Tattersalls Board along with everyone across the business to uphold the values of integrity and excellence that define Tattersalls.” He added, “I remain committed to serving the best interests of our clients, both vendors and purchasers, whose trust and support continue to underpin Tattersalls' enduring success.” Prior's fellow associate directors Harvey Bell and Jason Singh have also been promoted to the Tattersalls Board as sales director and marketing director, respectively. Tattersalls Ireland Board member Tammy O'Brien will also be joining the main Board, with the new appointments scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. Bell, who also joined Tattersalls in 2012, takes on the role of sales director after overseeing sales coordination for a number of years, as well as auctioneering and undertaking yearling inspections. Jason Singh joins the Tattersalls Board having held the position of marketing manager for more than 20 years after starting with Tattersalls in 2000. Meanwhile, O'Brien served as racing manager with Coolmore for 20 years, before taking on the role of Tattersalls international client relations and strategic development manager in 2017. She was appointed to the Tattersalls Ireland Board in 2023. Edmard Mahony, who will continue in his role as chairman of both Tattersalls and Tattersalls Ireland, said of the new appointments, “All four of the newly appointed Tattersalls Board members, Matthew Prior, Harvey Bell, Tammy O'Brien and Jason Singh, are already hugely respected individuals within the global bloodstock industry and we are fortunate to be able to bring four such dedicated and experienced individuals onto the Tattersalls Board simultaneously. “Matthew Prior has consistently demonstrated all the attributes to take on the new role of managing director and he will be ably supported by his fellow Board members, all of whom share a deep and abiding commitment to the continued success of Tattersalls.” The post Matthew Prior Named Managing Director as Tattersalls Appoints Four New Board Members appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
    • What a day ! R9  result ...the Fav a little stiff but box bets score...Tri $166 , F4 $1100.   Nice way to finish the Day         !                     
    • Kiwi Al Hobman was a great wrestler under the Dr Death mask Always wondered how he would get on with the Bulgarian hangman Nicolai Zhugarov !!
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