SUN Goddess is sure to garner lots of awards for John and Clare Tuthill at Owenstown Stud near Maynooth, but she is no one horse wonder for the famous nursery. Last weekend, the farm bred two other stakes winners, adding to a list as long as your arm.

I recently spent a morning in company with John, and one of my questions to him was whether he produced stock to race or to make a price in the sale ring. His reply was that you hope to make money, but he has a strong focus on producing horses with the ability and soundness to run.