curious Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Moroney's Ballymore to shut down Andrew Eddy @fastisheddy 5:08pm A A A Mike Moroney (Image: Racing Photos) Lindsay Park will take over the training operation of the late champion horseman Mike Moroney. Moroney's partner Karen released a statement to owners on Thursday night announcing that the brothers Ben, Will and JD Hayes will be taking over his Flemington operation into the future. Long-time racing manager Anthony Feroce will shift to work for Lindsay Park, while current trainer and Moroney's former partner Glen Thompson will depart to pursue other opportunities after also being offered the chance to join the team. Moroney passed away in his sleep in February, while Thompson and Feroce had been leading the operation since his sudden death. "It has been a difficult couple of months for me as I am sure you can imagine," Karen said in the letter sent to owners. "Michael entrusted me to make the necessary decisions about the future of Ballymore and after much thought and careful consideration, I have now made the decision I think best reflects what Mike would have wanted. "In what I feel is in the best interests of our owners, our horses and our staff, I have asked Lindsay Park to take over our Flemington operation going forward. "Mike always held Ben, Will and JD Hayes in the very highest regards and I know their professionalism and enthusiastic approach will make the transition as seamless for you as possible. "I really believe this is a positive move for you and will give you and your horses the best chance of further success on the racetrack. "I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for being a part of Ballymore and for all the loyal support we have received from so many of you over the years. "It is the end of an era in life and racing, but I am hopeful that Mike's legacy will live on, and I know the Ballymore name will forever hold an important place in the hearts of the people who make up our industry." Moroney fell ill in April last year and was admitted to hospital. Despite making a return to trackwork and to the races, he died in his sleep in February. Moroney famously moved to the Chicquita Lodge stables at Flemington following his Melbourne Cup success with Brew in 2000, with the majority of his 55 career Group 1s coming out of the historic stables. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kihikihi Kid Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 Should read Ballymore = Nomore This is a shocking decision , how can you just destroy the Ballymore Legacy with a stroke of the pen. Absolutely gutted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB2.0 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 28 minutes ago, Kihikihi Kid said: Should read Ballymore = Nomore This is a shocking decision , how can you just destroy the Ballymore Legacy with a stroke of the pen. Absolutely gutted. What do you expect to happen? What a nonsense, braindead, and unemphatic comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doomed Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 32 minutes ago, Kihikihi Kid said: Should read Ballymore = Nomore This is a shocking decision , how can you just destroy the Ballymore Legacy with a stroke of the pen. Absolutely gutted. Times change Kihi. Nothing remains the same., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Centaur Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Just wondering how much Paul, Moroney, Chad Ormsby & Pam Gerard had into this decision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, The Centaur said: Just wondering how much Paul, Moroney, Chad Ormsby & Pam Gerard had into this decision. It's about succession planning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curious Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 6 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: It's about succession planning. Yes. And it might have been Mike's wish. Who knows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 9 minutes ago, curious said: Yes. And it might have been Mike's wish. Who knows? That's their call. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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