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A short history of Juddmonte Farms

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:56:57 +0000

Charming Native began the Juddmonte story

His Highness Prince Khalid Abdullah, the driving force behind Juddmonte Farms, purchased his first yearlings in 1977 and had his first winner in Britain with the Jeremy Tree-trained Charming Native at Windsor in May, 1979, and that was soon followed by an initial stakes success when Abeer took the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot the following month.

What made Eclipse so great?

Fri, 06 Jul 2007 15:01:37 +0100

Royal Veterinary College researches what made Eclipse so great

Scientists from the Royal Veterinary College and the University of Cambridge are researching what made the undefeated 18th Century horse, Eclipse, such a great champion. The genetics research is giving insights into the origins of the world's thoroughbred racing stock, including the sensational 1867 Derby winner, Hermit.

Don't forget the cows

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 11:52:26 +0100

Alex Wilson from Thoroughbred International LLP takes a tour through historic Normandy and indulges in a bit of cow-spotting.

Pedigree of the month - Strategic Prince

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:13:18 +0100

Jimmy Lithgow delves into the pedigree of July Stakes hero, Strategic Prince.

Haras du Petit Tellier

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:03:06 +0100

Sue Cameron takes a look at the stallions standing at one of France's oldest studs - the Haras du Petit Tellier.

Profile of Le Quesnay

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:33:59 +0100

Sue Cameron takes a look at the evolution of one of the most influential studs in the world - the Head family's Haras du Quesnay.

Vive la France?

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 11:16:49 +0100

Bill Cameron takes a look at the differences between the British and French breeding industries and discovers that there's a lot to like about the way business is conducted across the Channel.

Pedigree spotlight 11 July - David Junior

Tue, 11 Jul 2006 17:07:00 +0100

This week, we examine the pedigree of the Eclipse hero.

All at Sea

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 12:11:11 +0100

Grecian Sea is perhaps best known for producing Hellenic, but two of her grandchildren made a big impact at Royal Ascot this year. Ed Prosser takes a look at this productive mare.

Pedigree spotlight 4 July - Sandwaki

Tue, 04 Jul 2006 16:11:58 +0100

This week, we take a look at the lineage of an exciting French juvenile.

Pedigree spotlight 27 June - Champlain

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:19:19 +0100

Under the spotlight this week is Champlain, who enjoyed a sparkling success in the Chesham Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Pedigree spotlight 20 June - My Typhoon

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 11:14:38 +0100

This week, we delve into the pedigree of My Typhoon, the winner of this year's Mint Julep Handicap.

Pedigree spotlight 13 June - Cacique

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 12:28:29 +0100

This week, we take a look at the world's leading broodmare, dam of Belmont winner Cacique.

Cheveley Park Stud

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 10:09:13 +0100

This month, bloodstock expert Ed Prosser charts the revival of one of Britain's finest studs, Cheveley Park.

Further success for Shouk

Tue, 06 Jun 2006 11:06:54 +0100

This month, Ed Prosser assesses the impact Shouk, dam of Oaks heroine Alexandrova, has made at stud.