IN 1981 a yearling full-brother to Storm Bird (by Northern Dancer) set a new world record price of $3.5 million in Keeneland, he joined the all-conquering Vincent O’Brien stable, and he was named Ballydoyle.

He was only fourth on his debut, then second before taking a six-furlong Naas maiden by three lengths, the highlight of a brief career. He sired some prolific winners at stud in the USA, and died at the age of 20, largely forgotten.