Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted November 1, 2018 Journalists Share Posted November 1, 2018 The number of foals registered in Britain for 2018 is up marginally at 1% from the 2017 figure, according to Weatherbys, which on Thursday published its Return Of Mares. The number of registered foals in Britain this year is 4,674, and that follows increases of 2% and 3% the previous two years. After growing 7% and 3% the past two years, the Irish foal crop has fallen 0.5% to 8,987. Foals have continued to be registered since the Sept. 30 cutoff for the Return of Mares, and final figures will be available in February’s Return of Mares supplement. Other significant figures from the Return of Mares include: -7,409 mares (85% of the reported mares at stud) were covered in Britain, and 13,193 (89% of the reported mares at stud) in Ireland. -The total number of coverings in Britain and Ireland (21,297) increased by 478 from 2017. -The number of stallions in Britain is down by 10 (158) in Britain, and up by one in Ireland (252). -Eighty-seven stallions covered 100 or more mares in 2018 compared to 92 in 2017. -Eleven stallions covered 200 or more mares in 2018. In 2017 it was 10. -Soldier Of Fortune was again the busiest stallion in 2018, with 281 mares covered compared to 341 last year. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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