WHAT an opportunity we all have this morning/afternoon to go out and visit some of the most influential studs in world racing, the very backbone of what makes the Irish bloodstock industry held with such respect by every racing jurisdiction in the world.

The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Stallion Trail continues to grow but it’s arguably still not anywhere near its potential. The scope is there to make it much bigger because when else do you get the opportunity to go behind the scenes and witness such equine talent?