Plumptre Leaving Godolphin Australia Position
Citing the investigation of whether Godolphin had properly reported that one of its horses had contracted strangles, Henry Plumptre has stepped down as managing director of Godolphin in Australia.
Keyword: Joe Osborne
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Godolphin Flying Start Class Graduates June 30
Ceremony took place June 30 at Kildangan Stud
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Osborne Officially Named Chief Executive of Godolphin
Joe Osborne, who has been acting as interim chief executive of Godolphin's global operation, will now take the position in a permanent capacity, it was announced June 22.
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John Ferguson Steps Down at Godolphin
In a release posted June 6 to Godolphin.com, it was announced that John Ferguson has stepped down from his position as chief executive and racing manager of Godolphin.
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Darley to sponsor New Curragh Owners' Lounge
The Curragh will unveil a new owners' lounge Sunday, March 20, opening day of the season.
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Darley Buys Sprint Star Slade Power
Elite European sprinter Slade Power, winner of the Diamond Jubilee (Eng-I) in June at Royal Ascot, has been purchased by Darley to stand next year at Kildangan Stud in Ireland.
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Veteran Kildangan Stud Employee Dies
Michael Buckley, nominations manager at Darley's Kildangan Stud in County Kildare, Ireland, died suddenly at his home Jan. 12, according to a statement from the farm. He was 45.
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Average, Median Increase as F-T Sale Opens
The Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July select yearling auction generated results in the opening session that indicated the market for young Thoroughbreds hadn't changed much since last year, according to the sale company.
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Medaglia d'Oro Colt Brings $450,000 at F-T
He will be raced by Dubai's Ruler, Sheikh Mohammed.
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Median Price Increases at Goffs Orby Sale
Part one of the Goffs Orby yearling sale in Ireland ended Sept. 30 in Ireland with an 11.1% increase in median price from 2008 and a 6.7% loss in average price. This year, there were two sessions in part one of the auction -- down from three last year -- and the sale's gross dropped 31.5%, in part because fewer horses were offered and sold.
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Raven's Pass to Greet First U.S. Mares
The first wave of up to 30 American mares booked to Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) winner Raven's Pass is scheduled to reach Ireland on Dec. 20, with two other groups slated to begin quarantine soon prior to their trips.
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In the Wings Relieved of Stallion Duty Because of Laminitis
Darley stallion In the Wings, who won the 1990 Breeders' Cup Turf (gr. I) and was a champion in France, was diagnosed with laminitis the past weekend and has been relieved temporarily from stallion duty.
