Ciara Eglington

Death Of Respected Breeder And 'Proper Horsewoman' Ciara Eglington At 59

Tony O'Callaghan, David Redvers and Joe Foley have led the tributes to Collegelands Stud's Ciara Eglington, who died following a short illness on Tuesday. She was 59.  Along with her husband Austin Lyons, Eglington churned out a hatful of smart horses from her County Meath base, headed by American Grade I winner Watsdachances. The Group 1-placed Aloha Star was another smart performer that flew that flag for Eglington's operation. O'Callaghan said, "A very good consignor, she was also a very good person and was extremely popular around the sales. We...

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