GBRI Releases Part 1 of ‘Be A Part of It: Breeding in Britain’ Series

Wandering Eyes · November 20, 2023

Great British Racing International (GBRI) launched the first episode in a new five-part video series entitled 'Be A Part Of It: Breeding In Britain'–Juddmonte: Banstead Manor Stud.

The remaining four episodes will drop daily through Nov. 25.

Episode 1 features one of the most prolific stud farms in the world, Banstead Manor Stud, home of Juddmonte. General Manager Simon Mockridge discusses how Prince Khalid Abdullah first came to purchase the stud in 1987. Among its illustrious residents, Frankel (GB) is poised to win his second Champion Sire title in the last three years having sired 11 Group 1 winners in 2023, more than any other Northern Hemisphere-based stallion. Mockridge also discusses Kingman (GB) and new 2024 stallion, Chaldean (GB).

Episode 2 will feature the UK breeding operation of owner/breeder Imad Al Sagar, who founded Blue Diamond Stud. The stud has enjoyed great success in recent years with their homebred filly Nashwa (GB), who has won three Group 1 races.

In Episode 3, GBRI visit Darley, founded by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Their British headquarters, Dalham Hall Stud in Newmarket, is home to 13 stallions. Sam Bullard, Director of Stallions and the nominations team headed by Dawn Laidlaw discuss Dubawi, Too Darn Hot (GB) and Harry Angel and new to 2024, five-time Group 1 winner Modern Games.

Episode 4 will highlight Newsells Park Stud. Julian Dollar, General Manager provides an overview on their extensive facilities as well as their resident stallions Without Parole (GB) and A'ali.

The final episode presents Ed Harper, Stud Director at Whitsbury Manor Stud in Hampshire, who discusses two resident stallions–Showcasing (GB) and Havana Grey (GB).

The series, which is supported by the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association, can also be viewed via the GBRI social media channels and on GBRI's website.

The series this year follows on from a successful campaign in 2022 which showcased the various aspects of owning a horse in training in Britain.