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already 4 breeders cup for such a small operation , thats pretty impressive , shrewd mating too as i see
malakito - Friday, February 19, 2010 at 10:58:38
A fantastic website. I was foaled 1937. Distantly related to the Hon. D.P. Still have a little private stud book from 1951. May manage to visit the stud before I kick the bucket. I wish Ballymacoll all the best for 2010 and the new season. God Bless. M.P- howe
Michael Paget-Howe - Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 22:22:57
Must admit I had fancied Euclid's Daughter for the Hellenic filly, or some other Graeco/Scientific name. Your names are always interesting.
Gary Rhoades - Monday, January 18, 2010 at 21:30:45
gosse rath only 18 mares covered not 20 mate
carlos - Friday, January 08, 2010 at 19:39:53
I can see at the Mares list that Ballymacoll can expect 11 foals in 2010. Considering that initially around 20 mares vere covered this must be very disappointing. I wish all at the stud a happy new year.
Gosse Rath - Friday, January 08, 2010 at 14:55:41
Hi i echo the sentiments about Conduit, but does anyone have any info on Saptapadi?
Jonathan Coulson - Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 08:03:28
happy new year , i love ballymacoll stud horses
bob zest - Sunday, January 03, 2010 at 19:31:45
A Happy New Year to everyone at Ballymacoll. Hope you have a successful foaling season, and an even more successful 2010 turf season.
Gary Rhoades - Friday, January 01, 2010 at 12:00:11
Wishing all who were involved and contributed to the best breeding web site in the globe a fantastic christmas and all the very best in 2010. Wishing the staff at ballymacoll a well deserved break during the yule-tide. Good luck in 2010.
michael smyth - Sunday, December 06, 2009 at 18:18:28
Hi, I just wanted to say a quick thanks to everyone for all the good wishes over the year. Hopefully 2010 will be just as sucessful for Ballymacoll.
Nick Reynolds - Friday, December 04, 2009 at 14:34:19
conduit is the first horse who gave sir michael stoute the leger he is a legend and first horse to ever win the England's St. Leger Stakes and the United States' Breeders' Cup Turf a great horse i will miss him a lot
paul cole - Tuesday, December 01, 2009 at 18:32:18
conduit has performed with great consistency for you, with great victores and performances i will miss him but look forward to his offspring
peter hadden - Tuesday, December 01, 2009 at 14:57:37
good luck to conduit as a stallion now , what a trendemous 2009 year for ballymacoll stud , hope for you that 2010 will be the same with tartan bearer patkai and the others
sigmund freud - Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 16:12:52
i am looking forward to sunday, i would like to see the japaneses cheering conduit , he can do it come on conduit!!!!
polo - Monday, November 23, 2009 at 19:43:46
Congratulations to all the team at Ballymacoll for another highly successful year. Perhaps there will be icing on the cake in the Japan Cup for Conduit. All the best for the famous silks in the year ahead. It is quite a remarkable story for an operation with such a small number. It is worth considering Ballymacoll's record at the Breeders Cup meeting since its inception. Four winners is an extraodrinary return. Michael Stoute deserves a huge amount of plaudits for the way he campaigns the Ballymacoll homebreds to such a high level.
michael smyth - Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 20:37:57
Great sport horse racing but also a business so great news Conduit is off to Japan to give another boost to European bloodstock. Hope you get another one just like Conduit and sell him for twice the price.
George - Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 07:36:40
Congratulations on Conduit's Breeder's Cup Turf win. He is a beautiful horse!
Jill Wright - Monday, November 09, 2009 at 01:20:45
this horse never ran a bad race in his life , very consistent and tough horse
conduit - Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 12:31:32
As I thought Conduit was always going to be too good. He is a fantastic example of what a genuine thoroughbred should be. He has in the old cliche "the heart of a lion". He also is the most beuatiful specimen of racehorse that was on show last night. Congratulations to the entire Stoute team for keeping him in such goos condition. Best of luck in Japan. He will be very hard to replace in the Ballymacoll colours for 2010.
michael smyth - Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 11:59:56
wel done conduit and connection , hope he ll win the japan cup
chris - Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 09:03:42
Well done Conduit. Well done Ballymacoll.
Gary Rhoades - Saturday, November 07, 2009 at 23:52:57
Good luck at the weekend in Santa Anita. Hope Conduit runs up to his best form. If he does he will win. Maybe a final run in the Japan Cup to earn further kudos for Ballymacoll. Hope that there are more promising types like Field Day unearthed in the final weeks of the season.
michael smyth - Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 20:46:45
sad to see conduit going to japan
derek - Monday, November 02, 2009 at 23:26:06
Best Wishes to All concerned with Conduit this coming weekend in Santa Anita!Wouldn't it be nice to emulate High Chaparral by winning back-to-back Breeders' Cup Turfs.Not to mention a 4 timer!!! Best Wishes to the Horse after that other Business and to a successful Stud Career
Trevor Rogers - Monday, November 02, 2009 at 21:39:08
so conduit sold to japan......4 and a half lines on your website to say what amounts to what can only be seen as a money making / business saving idea? cant describe th shock i got when i read it in the racing post.......
peter hadden - Monday, November 02, 2009 at 16:54:11
very promising run from nibani , he stayed on very nicely i saw him on tv and he is the copy of conduit lol
TRAP - Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 19:56:38
It is never a disgrace to be beaten by possibly the best horse ever to have graced a racecourse. Well done to all involved. Roll on the Breeders Cup in November.
michael smyth - Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 13:53:01
great run by conduit , very unlucky not to finish 2 nd what a fantastic race horse
fan - Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 10:38:03
conduit is still unexposed over 1m4f i can see him going very close , he can very much win for me
FAN - Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 08:16:32
All the best to the team on Sunday. Sea the Stars will be a very difficult opponent if the ground stays right but Conduit is an Autumn horse who is still improving. Hope the remainder of the season goes well and that Ballymacoll uncover more promising types for next year. Glass Harmonium, Dancourt and Saptapadi looks like horses which will improve with another season behind them.
michael smyth - Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 09:10:24
good luck with conduit on sunday!
peter hadden - Monday, September 28, 2009 at 18:15:24
Have just returned from holidays and was very disappointed to read that Tartan Bearer is out for the remainder of the season. Together with the set-back to Patkai, this reflects the low contrasted to the high of KingGeorge day for Ballymacoll. Had hoped to read about Glass Harmonium at York. What is the news on his future plans. Leocorno ran a very respectable race against an improving type from the John Oxx stable. What are the pre-Arc plans for Conduit. Any further news about Saptapadi? Finally any promising 2 year olds about to be unleashed by the Stoute-Meehan stables. With Kieran Fallon's return to race riding I was looking forward to seeing him ride Ryan Moore's discard in the Arc.
michael smyth - Monday, August 24, 2009 at 13:08:58
conduit will win the arc , i am very confident with this fellow
conduit - Monday, August 03, 2009 at 21:37:02
I've been reading SMS intends sending Harbinger for the Great Voltiguer and I wish him the best of luck. So where now for Glass Harmonium? I'm a real fan of this horse but since Harbinger won the Gordon Stakes it's like GH doesn't exist. I'm sure SMS will have something in mind for Glass Harmonium and it would be nice if he or Peter Reynolds might give us via the press a hint of what's in store for him. Could always take on Sea The Stars and Mastercraftsman at York :0) or maybe not
George Murray - Monday, August 03, 2009 at 15:00:51
Yet another superb performance from the wonderful Conduit; considering his tough start in life (as well as being bullied as a foal by Tartan Bearer!) he has turned out to be remarkably tough; I hope he remains in training as long as he's performing like this... racing needs these superstars. Good luck with all your horses for the rest of the season.
suzy wilson - Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 16:11:57
conduit for the first meydan world cup next year????!! v sea the stars.....?!
peter hadden - Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 11:58:10
Congrats on #50! Great exacta in the King George - 2 of my favorites. All the best - Billy (Huntington Equine)
Billy Huntington - Monday, July 27, 2009 at 16:46:31
fantastic achievement.....even though i am against multiple entries, i applaud both colts thrilling to see
peter hadden - Monday, July 27, 2009 at 14:52:25
well done to all connections this weekend, what a race. SIR MICHAEL STOUTE showing that hes the best, he doesnt need pacemakers like a certain aiden o'brian. feel so sorry for ryan moore getting a 3 day ban. careless riding what a laugh. p.s. i backed tartan bearer nevermind!!!!!
nigel beckett - Monday, July 27, 2009 at 12:37:20
50 Group 1 wins. AMAZING!. Roll on Santa Anita. Could 2010 be an incredible chance for Irish Breeders with Sea The Stars standing in the Ire Nat Stud and Conduit in Ballymacoll???! Congratulations to all at the stud. Ballymacoll is back in the echelon that it deserves to be.
james - Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 23:43:32
Heartfelt congratulations on a very special day for both ballymacoll and michael stoute. Everyone involved in ballymacoll must have been deeply proud at 4.35pm yesterday afternoon. Conduit is an improving horse and there is no limit to his potential , now that the season has moved into late July. Tartan Bearer, once again, proved how durable and genuine he is. Perhaps , the only thing he lacks is that ability to accelerate at the business end of a Group 1. But I have no doubt that Michael Stoute will map out an autumn programme for them both that could see them in Santa Anita later on in the year. Was looking at entries for Goodwood. Is Patkai running again soon? Was hoping that Saptapadi might get an entry for the Gordon? Finally what are future plans for Leocorno and Glass Harmonium. Finally, finally, Dancourt looks like a typical late imrpoving Ballymacoll type that could progress even further as the season continues. Well done, Peter, Nick and all the staff at Ballymacoll.
michael smyth - Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 16:38:14
We are pretty new to the racing but we have always follwed your horses and jockeys. Yesterday we did really well as did you Sir. we will keep watching with interest good Luck Amazing race btw richard
Richard Lawrence - Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 09:32:12
Great Stuff today, really happy for you, hope TB can land a G1 as he certainly deserves 1. Hope you're have a nice celebration drink or 2!
Nik Patel - Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 23:01:50
i felt it and this happened what a fantastic achievement for ballymacoll stud congrats
conduit - Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 17:42:01
Well done on a great achievement. As Michael Dickinson once said it's hard enough getting them there in one piece never mind trying to win with them. Has any trainer ever had the first 3 in the King George and QE? On a line through Golden Sword surely Conduit must have every chance of taking on the 3yo's and beating them in the Arc. Good luck
George Murray - Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 17:39:05
great pics on the gallery but where is the one of tartan b and patkai as foals? thanks big race day is here! good luck again!
peter hadden - Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 10:49:41
good luck with both horses int he big race at ascot hope they run well i love them both but tartan is the one i will choose but are you right in running both int he same race? i wish you were keeping one for a different race-the irish champion stks or the juddmonte
peter hadden - Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 17:26:45
a ballymacoll stud pacemaker would have been the best solution but i guess these races took a lot of them good luck anyway
glass harmonium - Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 01:08:30
I would be inclined to agree with George's analysis of the possible permutations in Staurday's race. Michael must ensure a steady solid gallop to give his horses a real chance of dominating this race. Remember what AOB did in the Iirsh Derby last year when a sub-syandard animal like Frozen Fire was allowed to "steal" the race. If the pace is cosnsitently strong then I have no doubt that Conduit will prevail. Golden Sword is a big danger. Good luck to Ballymacoll fot this big weekend in England and France. With luck in running I hope to be congratulating the team next week.
MICHAEL SMYTH - Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 11:00:39
Right now the biggest worry must be what pace will the AOB team set. Golden Sword ran Sea the Stars a lot closer than Conduit did when the pace was all but a crawl in the Derby so don't assume he's going to set a blistering gallop here and play into Conduit's hands. I hope Ballymacoll are wise to this and are prepared. I would be telling TB's jockey or to be right up there behind the leader early on just in case and force the pace for Conduit if he has to. Might sound nuts but if they go very slow and Golden Sword hits them with a sudden injection of pae they might not get to him. Giving AOB a free hand might be the biggest mistake they could possibly make. AOB must be aware if they set a strong pace they will fall right into Conduit's hands. At the end of the day I hope all turns out well and SMS has a 1-2 or a even a 123 with some rain. Best of luck
George Murray - Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 05:21:41
I read the article in Sundays Irish Independent and was intrigued with the comment about the second set of colours, or should i say, lack of!! May i suggest a couple of ideas that will look both classy and productive (distinguishing). 1) Yellow, Pale blue & White check cap. 2) Pale blue, yellow hoop, check cap. Just a thought. Best of luck on Saturday in the KG. Which ever wins, i just want to see RLM on board!
James - Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 20:13:50
i hope ballymacol will make 1-2 with ask in third to make a great day for owners and sir michael stoute they are great horses
conduit - Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 17:11:53
I was particulary impressed by Glass Harmonium at Ascot. He showed an excellent turn of foot to come round seven horses and take it up a furlong and a half out. He still looked a bit green hanging to the right but in the end won well. It speaks volumes for the patience SMS has with this type of horse. I notice he may run in the Great Voltiguer which has been a frequent trial for the yards St Leger runners. Harbinger for me would be much more suited by the 1m6f at Doncaster and I think he can go there with confidence as AOB's are not all what they are cracked up to be IMO. As far as Glass Harmonium goes, hopefully he's heading for the top, he looks full of potential. I would love to see him miss the St Leger but follow in Conduit's steps and go for the Breeders. He looks to be a horse who possesses a lot of natural speed and more suited to a race of that nature. Can't wait to see Conduit run in the King George. Sea the Stars, of course won't turn up. I thought Conduit ran with great credit in the Eclipse coming there with a very promising run before the two speed horses done him for toe. Back at his best trip he should take this without too muchtrouble IMO. The very best of luck from a huge SMS fan
George Murray - Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 18:43:14
Good to see Ballymacoll getting back on the winning trail at Newmarket. Am looking forward to the King George. I think that Conduit (without Sea the Stars) has a huge chance. He ran a very promising race in Eclipse at a distance much too short. I am curious that a horse called Thespis of Icaria is no longer in the list of horses in training. What has happened to him? With such a wonderful name and with his breeding was fascinated to see what he would be like on the racecourse? Curiosity is getting the better of me. Finally when will we see the first of the Ballymacoll 2-year olds?
michael smyth - Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 08:52:57
Good Luck with Conduit in the Eclipse. Brilliant moment when he won the Leger, especially as i'm a big Sir Michael fan.
Nik Patel - Wednesday, July 01, 2009 at 23:36:40
Congratulations to all concerned on your Royal Ascot winner, Glass Harmonium, a progressive type who i have been following along with the likes of Tartan(Still hoarse after his narrow defeat this week), Patkai who was Gallient against the mighty Yeats, lost nothing in defeat and is the horse with an exciting future. Best wishes for the remainder and hope to see Conduit in Ireland for the Champion Stakes!!!
Trevor Rogers - Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 14:23:57
Good luck today with Leocorno ,Ryan please can get him home in front,fingers crossed.
Gavin Doorley (Ireland0 - Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 10:04:13
Good luck to the ballymacoll runners during the course of the week. Obviously Patkai and Tartan Bearer are the "big two". The latter has Henry Cecil's horse as his main opposition. Patkai shouldn't turn the tables on Geordieland but the extra distance might help. Yeats is a real danger to all. Maybe Saptapadi might be entered for the King Edward? He has ran a few promising races. Is Leocorno entered? What are the plans for her? When will Ballymacoll have theit first 2 year old runner of 2009? Good luck all!
michael smyth - Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 12:49:45
Unfortunately didn't get a chance to see either Patkai or Conduit run last week. I believe Conduit ran an extremely promising race for his seasonal debut. Hopefully he will continue to improve and do the famous silks proud. Patkai was expected to win. Did he stay the distance but wouldn't give up on him being a serious cup horse for the year. What is the latest on the 3-year olds? Looking forward to seeing Leocorno run again. She looks like a very good filly in the making. Hopefully the colts: Namibian Orator and Glass Harmonium will continue to improve.
michael smyth - Friday, June 05, 2009 at 11:50:20
congratulations for this magnificent website , i am a huge fan of conduit and he ran an absolute cracker at sandown giving 7 lbs
glaude - Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 11:45:08
Namibian Orator I hope will be the "one" in 2009. Looked like he could be anything. People need to acknowledge the integral part that Peter Reynolds has played in the winners on the track and the success in the breeding paddocks. All the best for the rest of the season from Ballymacoll's biggest fan
James Griffin - Friday, May 15, 2009 at 20:26:21
just wishing you all the best for this season now that it is really getting into gear. i will be cheering on the famous pale blue /yellow&white silks to great success i have no doubt.
declan burke - Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 11:33:54
HI could you please tell me if glass harmonium is running at york on thursday and its chances thankyou
paul champ - Monday, May 11, 2009 at 17:39:42
congratulations on your first three wins this year and long may it continue see you at the york festival.
paul champ - Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 10:51:14
With the flat season about to take shape, here's wishing all at ballymacoll a successful (as good as 2008/2009) season ahead. I have no doubt with the established older horses aided by the new crop of potential stars there are interesting races to look forward to in the season ahead. I hope Tartan Bearer resestablishes himself as the top class horse I know he is, that Conduit improves as much as Pilsudski in his 4-year old season,that Patkai is aimed at the staying races and finally Glass Harmonium and Leocorno continue the Ballymacoll tradition for late maturing types.
michael smyth - Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 18:34:32
dont suppose you could tell me which horse will be going for yorks dante race could you.thanks
paul champ - Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 21:03:39
i follow micheal s horses specially at yorks dante meeting had many winners thanks sir micheal first class trainer the one to be on
paul champ - Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 20:59:24
Nice site
Garrett - Thursday, February 26, 2009 at 15:53:52
Congratulations to all concerned! What a Great site, please keep it going!
Nigel Stoute - Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 19:46:10
Congratulation to you
Kim - Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 21:52:16
Best wishes to all at Ballymacoll Stud. When will the 2yo for 2009 be named?
G. Rath - Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 21:41:55
very interesting sites,keep it up and remain blessed.
Abia man - Friday, January 23, 2009 at 12:52:57
once again, congratulations on the performance of conduit in the breeder's cup turf on saturday night. it looks as if leocorno will be continuing the success of highland gift's progen next year. was looking forward to appearance of thespis of icaria. what is the latest on his development?
michael smyth - Monday, October 27, 2008 at 15:40:59
Conduit's breathtaking turn of foot in the Breeders Cup Turf was astonishing - he was superb down the finishing straight accelerating off a quick pace, just as he did in the St Leger. Also, thanks for keeping him in training as a 4yo - I can't wait until next year to see him in action.
suzy wilson - Monday, October 27, 2008 at 11:08:01
Congratulations on your Leger and Breeders' Cup victories with Conduit. I was in the paddock at Santa Anita before his race and he look wonderful! I'm sure I speak for many here in California when I say I hope to see him back again next year for the same race.
David Ramirez - Monday, October 27, 2008 at 03:58:05
Congrats with Conduit great race. Best of luck with all others. Watch horses always. Farm looks good. Give my best to Ollie Mehan. Jim O'Connor & Family, Brampton,Ontario, Canada
Jim O'Connor - Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 18:21:24
Congratulations from Aurora, Ohio USA on an exciting Breeders' Cup victory.
william shanklin - Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 17:33:08
Congratulations to all concerned, with the brilliant success of the highly impressive Conduit!! To finally win the Ledger is a remarkable feat but to win the Breeders Cup for the third time is simply amazing.Plenty of older horses to look forward to next year and the two exciting juveniles in Glass Harmonium and Lecorno, the latter a very nice prospect for the Guineas/ Oaks route!!! Best Wishes.
Trevor Rogers - Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 12:59:56
What a win in the Breeders Cup for Conduit. Saw him in the post parade and said "WHO is that?" and changed my bet. Lovely horse, best of luck to him in the future.
Pam Fitz - Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 01:08:48
again congratulations on excellent performance of Conduit in last saturday's leger. Great result. Hope that tartan bearer is near a return to the racecourse. good to see glass harmonium keeping up ballmacoll flag for next year. he looks like a very promising horse and michael stoute will no doubt allow him to improve.
michael smyth - Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 07:50:23
On behalf of the Unsung Heorine Syndicate I would like to congratulate all concerned with the Conduit win in the St Ledger at the weekend, we really enjoyed the outing and to come second was a real thrill, best of look going forward.
Tadgh Collins - Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 21:23:47
Good luck to Conduit this weekend in the St Leger! Yet another success for the team at Ballymacoll
Tricia Gilbert - Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 00:26:57
I must compliment you on this fantastic website. Very informative, warm, welcoming and easy to use. Regards
Michael McKay - Monday, June 30, 2008 at 13:05:47
I pass here oooooooooooooooo.I love the site
mugu maga - Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 11:07:56
ho! great site and i've learnt lots. looking forward to seeing you later. keep sweeping the leaves!
robert hall - Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 07:50:43
Congratulations! Lovely Ascot winner!
sally carroll - Friday, June 20, 2008 at 17:03:40
Good luck in the coming week at Royal Ascot. I read that you have supplemented Conduit for the King Edward this week. Hope that Tartan Bearer is fully recovered from Epsom and is ready for a rematch with New Approach at the Curragh. I always wonder whether there are any precocious types in the 2 year old produce from Ballymacoll. Good luck for the months ahead.
michael smyth - Monday, June 16, 2008 at 09:46:13
Hi everybody, gud luck for Royal Ascot. Ive always like watching horses running in z light blue silks and yellow cap of Ballymacoll Stud. Best of luck for the rest of the season.
Hanshi Vencatasadoo - Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 21:23:07
hi all, just checking out the new website. it looks great. sad to hear about sought out. i hope i can come back one day to see this great stud again. debby (04 foaling attendant).
debby worsfold - Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 07:42:40
have been a life long fan of the stud, its produce ever since the 1960's. It continues to produce horses of the highest calibre, and always good looking to boot. Another successful day on saturday last. Conduit looks like a horse of the highest promise and Tartan Bearer with normal improvement will be a serious danger at the very highest level during this coming summer. Good luck,
michael smyth - Monday, June 09, 2008 at 12:53:41
I would just like to wish you all the best for saturday's derby and was saddend to here to read a bout the death of sought out she will missed by you all.P.S. can you give cover up A K A The FOSSIL a pat and a carrot from me many thanks DAVID D'ARCY.
David D'Arcy - Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at 21:44:40
Hello Peter and everyone at Ballymacoll! I often stop in to see how the horses are going, love the new site! Some of the 2002 and 2003 babies did quite well didn't they! I remember Mountain High in that end box, he was a lovely yearling! Best of luck xxx Gemma van der Vlugt, New Zealand (2003 foaling attendant)
Gemma van der Vlugt - Monday, May 19, 2008 at 22:35:25
nice site - particularly like the photo gallery. good luck with tartan bearer in the derby
michael obyrne - Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 13:58:47
Visiting Ireland at present - would like to visit Ph/text Marie or Kay 0876665235 Have mare due to foal to Golan in Sept. Staying Kilkenny
Kay Hood - Friday, March 14, 2008 at 11:07:40
I am emailing to ask if you can help please in tracing a mare that goes back to Miss Pagets days. The mare in question is called Broken Dawn, she was the dam of Brasher who Miss paget bred & was sold at her dispersal sale on her death in 1960. Have you any idea what happened to the mare & did she stay at Ballymacoll or was she sold . Do you also know when she died. Many thanks
derek gay - Monday, February 04, 2008 at 20:28:56
what a fine website to exhibit one of the world's finest stud farms, i have been a lifelong follower of racing/breeding and the BALLYMACOLL horses running under the SOBELL/WEINSTOCK names always attracted me. even the BALLYMACOLL silks PALE BUE, YELLOW & WHITE check cap have class about them. good luck to you in 2008
DECLAN BURKE - Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 11:58:31
As a keen follower of the Ballymacoll horses since the days of Sir Michael Sobell, I must congratulate you on the new-look website - seems very easy to navigate.
Dave Williams - Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 18:04:09
A Happy New Year to everyone at Ballymacoll. A really good new website. Good luck with the foalings and at the races in 2008!
Gary Rhoades - Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 17:20:11
Great new website. Some first class photos of the stud there. All the best to everyone for 2008
John Leng - Tuesday, December 04, 2007 at 05:15:34
Congratulations on your new website. Great photos of the stud! Trish Gilbert - New Zealand
Trish Gilbert - Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 18:30:23
Very smart new website - well done Peter and the team. Lots of great information readily available. Good luck on the way to getting the 50 Group 1 winners up.
Leo Powell - Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 16:56:40
Some archived entries from the old site:
Just seen Hard Top win so i am just going down the bookies to lump on it for Leger
Daniel - Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 17:07:53
Unlucky with North Light but lets hope he makes a sucessful sire in years to come. I was also wondering about a colt related to Islington and New Morning called Greek Well and when if will be out this season.
Daniel - Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 17:06:24
I was very dissapointed to hear of the bad news over North Light's injury to his pelvis, it's a sad loss to the UK racing industry. I wish you all plenty of luck if he is to stand at stud and I'm sure he will make just as good a stallion as he has been as a racehorse. North Light is one of very few horses that will be a part of racing history for years to come.
Amy Hodgson
York, England - Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 20:58:54
All at TRI in Newbridge are very impressed with this web site!! well done Nick.
Nadia - Thursday, May 5, 2005 at 13:42:40
Troy is the best!
Peter Hass-Sandej
Gdansk, Poland - Sunday, May 1, 2005 at 16:05:20
Hi,
Just thought I would come at check out the place where my horse, City Standard, was born in my great quest to find out more about him. I am having quite an eye opener into his past and it's just wonderful to finally see where it all started. Good luck in the future
Miss G Newbitt
Gemma Newbitt
Halifax, UK - Sunday, November 28, 2004 at 08:56:32
Hi everyone at the stud, just been looking through the site. Am proud to say I work on such a amazing stud, and am keeping track of my 2001 foals.
Good Luck for rest of the season
Foaling Assistant 2001.
Kelly Pike
Victoria, Canada - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 05:40:45
congratulations on north light's english derby success, and good luck in your attempt to do the follow up! most interesting to see that you have got a 2 yr old full brother to snow ridge in training with m. tregoning!
william kiely
ireland - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 16:18:25
Great start Balymacoll keep it up. I was wondering wheather the Hellenic juvenile owned by Coolmore has a name and when can we expect to se Wedding Cake out.
Best Regards
Andrew
Andrew Strawbridge - Saturday, June 12, 2004 at 21:48:34
Well done Ballymacoll on winning the Derby with North Light. Lets hope he is the next Pilsudski or Golan. Also I cant wait to see both Stream of Gold and Wedding Cake out.
Daniel Briden - Saturday, June 12, 2004 at 21:21:34
What a fantastic last few years Ballymacoll have enjoyed with their charges. Long may it continue.
Regards
David
David Harkins - Friday, June 11, 2004 at 22:18:20
congratulations on north lights win in the derby.can any one tell me if islington is in foal to rainbow quest and when she is due next year.
sheena brant
Harlow Essex, england - Monday, June 7, 2004 at 17:21:28
I'm still so thrilled at North Light's performance, I can hardly put it into words.. A truly great performance & many, many congratulations to everyone at Ballymacoll.
John Leng
Redcar, North Yorkshire, England - Sunday, June 6, 2004 at 07:10:21
Thrilling win, sheer class.
Mrs David Dickenson
UK - Saturday, June 5, 2004 at 22:39:58
Absolutely wonderful. My congratulations to you.
A most dignified interview on BBC. Long may your success continue!
Tim Devine
Leicester, England - Saturday, June 5, 2004 at 22:23:02
Many congratulations on a wonderfully classy and gutsy winner. Also a wonderful justification for staying mares. The third so easily could have been yours as well!
Gary Rhoades
Stockton-on-Tees, England - Saturday, June 5, 2004 at 18:12:50
Congratulations on North Light's Derby victory - many more to come I hope.
Gareth Evans
London, England - Saturday, June 5, 2004 at 17:00:41
Best of luck with both of your horses in the Derby, although I have more of a financial interest in the one you retained!
North Light 1st, Snow Ridge 2nd would be yet another great advert for the stud!
I wish you the very best of luck!
Tim
Tim Devine
Leicester, England - Friday, June 4, 2004 at 19:59:29
Good luck with your 'two' in the Derby!
Leeds, England - Monday, May 31, 2004 at 11:55:30
You have a wonderful website! I am 30 years of age and have followed horse racing since childhood. Racing and breeding in Ireland have always been of particular interest to me, and I always look for the Ballymacoll colors in the big races. A dream of mine is to tour the great studs of your country one day. My best wishes to your entire operation. I can't wait to see how Islington fares as a producer!
Brian Perry
Eastland, Texas, The United States of America - Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 03:41:32
Looking forward to North Light's wonderful season. If ever there was a champ, it's got to be him!
xxx
Anastasia Truman
London, UK - Friday, May 14, 2004 at 15:08:08
Good luck in the 2004!
Sheila Peevey
Ashtead, UK - Sunday, March 14, 2004 at 00:26:02
I am a male aged 55 years and enjoy
racing and breeding - especially the
historic aspect.
Ballymacoll is a site I particularly enjoyed
visiting after years of wondering how the
stud farm looked.
Here, in a bustling city, it is often very
calming and therapeutic to see and read
of stud farms.
Anything to do with the late Sir Gordon
Richards, who trained for Mrs. Paget, is
something I love to read. A great hero of
mine. And all those great bloodlike bay
thoroughbreds, for the most part - from
such as Homeric to Islington.
Why all the names from ancient Greece ?
Yours,
Alan Store.
Alan Store
Leeds, England - Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 17:44:41
Dear Mr. Peter Reynolds, thank you so very much for the quick reply to my inquiery, even though it was very sad news. I wish you all the best for Hellenic´s next foal , and for all the others as well.
Kind regards - C. Nack
Catrin Nack
Hamburg, Germany - Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at 08:02:11
You have an outstanding stud and an excellent website. Best of luck for the 2004 season and I hope Islington proves to be an super broodmare!
Tim
Tim Devine
Leicester, England - Monday, December 1, 2003 at 22:28:47
I have always followed closely the
Ballymacoll horses as they are always
so beautifully named, and have also been lucky for me when I have backed
them!
Good Luck for 2004 and I hope Islington
becomes a great broodmare as you has
always been a personal favourite.
Best Wishes.
Michael Killilea
Manchester 19 2NN, England - Sunday, November 16, 2003 at 09:11:54
THANKS - Ballymacoll team....for providing the horses that have given me many great memories in the past and hopefully in the future...Such stars on the track and in th breeding sheds...Top quality produce every year in competitive industry.
Nige The BlueRaccoon
Nige Summerhayes
Bristol, UK - Wednesday, September 3, 2003 at 23:23:40
I have followed the exploits of the studs horses since I first took an interest in racing - I love being able to see the foal's & yearling pedigrees that I can look forward to seeing on the track in the future - Still hoping to see Olympienne run before the end of the season ???
Very best of luck for the future.
John Leng
Redcar, North Yorkshire, England - Monday, August 25, 2003 at 21:39:23
Fabulous and informative website from one of Englands finest studs. Best wishes for the future for the stud, horses and staff.
Tony Lam
Manchester, U.K - Wednesday, August 20, 2003 at 17:02:29
this didn't have the info i wanted:P
Elaine
Canada - Monday, June 2, 2003 at 01:45:43
Great to see your improved website. Peter all the best for the holidays. One day we should go for another Guinness. Truly enjoyed the last one. (Or a Heineken when you're in Amsterdam)
Amsterdam, Netherlands - Tuesday, December 24, 2002 at 14:34:00
merry christmas to all at ballymacoll the place looks beautiful it brings back alot of great memories i worked there two christmas 50 big ones ago say hello to Danny Daly . Oliver Meehan i knew him as a young fellow i think was he Jim Cartys grandson great people keep up the goodwork again merry christmas marty
marty carr
boston, u.s.a. - Sunday, December 22, 2002 at 03:27:17
Ballymacoll is one of the best stud
in Ireland with a lot of history.Please continue your job!!
Edoardo BALBO
TORINO, ITALY - Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 17:28:14
Like the improved website.
Does The Ballymacoll Stud intend to continue racing, to extend the fine record of Sir Michael Sobell & Lord Weinstock (& Simon)?
Dave Williams
Richmond, North Yorkshire, UK - Sunday, October 13, 2002 at 17:45:48
The best web for the best stud :)
Nic - Friday, October 4, 2002 at 13:00:07
Congratulations an an improvement on what was already an excellent web-site and the best of its type. And all the more amazing when one considers that you do not stand stallions, although I'm sure many breeders access to find out where they are going to get their classic families from (cf Millenary and Petrushka from Ballymacoll disposals).
Thank you for taking the time to update it, it's appreciated. Best wishes for the future, with every hope that in 5 years time there is still an independent and Weinstock family run Ballymacoll Stud.
Gary Rhoades
England - Sunday, September 22, 2002 at 20:02:12
i really love all horses but i think that yours r the best and that you should send me some pics of all the horses on my e-mail
P.S ur site is brilliant
Kaz
Kaz
conwy, north wales - Sunday, September 15, 2002 at 19:57:46
Very impressive website and we wish you the best of luck for the rest of the year.
Paramount Sales
Liz Reynolds
Lexington, USA - Tuesday, September 3, 2002 at 16:09:17
You have a wonderful site..I truly enjoy following your horses and wish you much success at the Breeders Cup-please enter!!
Brian Williams
Harrisburg, USA - Friday, August 30, 2002 at 03:29:31
