THE Irish bloodstock industry has long been lauded as one of the best in the world, with the country’s stallions dominating the leader boards year in, year out.

In an effort to promote this, the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing (ITM) Stallion Trail was launched. Next week sees the fourth running of the initiative and ITM is delighted to have a record 29 farms opening their doors on Friday and Saturday, January 12th and 13th.