TOP breeze-up consignors Brendan Holland of Grove Stud and Jim McCartan of Gaybrook Lodge were racing in Saudi Arabia last weekend. They were representing the Breeze-Up Consignor Association, which sponsored the 1000 Guineas at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh.

‘Blarney’ Holland reported: “It was my first time in Saudi and it was interesting to see the place. They have a fabulous racecourse and our own Tom Ryan (ex-Naas Racecourse) and Emer Fallon hold very senior positions there. Tom is the Director of Strategy and International Racing. Emer is Director of Racing Services. They introduced us to all the owners and trainers, and we were very well looked after.”