ITM Stallion Trail

Irish Thoroughbred Marketing boss Charles O'Neill has reported that the five new stallion sons of the late Wootton Bassett - Coolmore's Classic winners Henri Matisse and Camille Pisarro, Tally-Ho Stud's Maranoa Charlie, Rathbarry Stud newbie Unquestionable and Capital Stud's Topgear - are proving to be "a huge draw" for breeders and racing fans embarking on the two-day Stallion Trail, which kicks on Friday morning. Interest in the initiative, which began back in 2015, was also described by O'Neill to be "stronger than ever" with a number of foreign visitors expected...

Roger and Tony O'Callaghan talk about Tally-Ho Stud's new addition Maranoa Charlie, buying into Group 1 winner Zavateri and more "We prefer not to say too much, we rather row in behind the horses and let them do the talking," says Tony O'Callaghan from his kitchen table at Tally-Ho Stud.  Both he and his son Roger don't bother to conceal the fact that this is their least favourite part of the job. There is, of course, a silver lining to the fact a journalist with an expectant face and a...

Many of the world's top stallions are set to be showcased during the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing (ITM) Irish Stallion Trail, taking place next Friday and Saturday, January 16 and 17. Following another stellar year for Irish sires on the global stage in 2025, the trail offers breeders, racing professionals, and fans a unique chance to see these equine champions in person at over 35 leading stallion farms across 12 counties. The ITM Irish Stallion Trail is a free event, open to all. Visitors can simply register for the studs they...

It's back. Details of the hugely popular Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Stallion Trail, scheduled to take place on Friday January 10 and Saturday January 11, have been revealed with many of the country's top stallion farms set to open up to breeders, racing professionals and fans alike. ITM CEO Charles O'Neill commented, "Across the world Irish stallions are recognised among the global elite and continually produce winners in racing's most competitive events on the flat and over jumps. In 2025 the Irish stallion roster will once again be boosted with more...