IN 1791 James Weatherby published the first volume of the General Stud Book, the original and authoritative register of the worldwide thoroughbred breed and which has remained in Weatherbys care ever since.

Volume 48 of the General Stud Book has just been published and records thoroughbred foalings in Ireland and Britain from 2013 to 2016. It represents the latest chapter in the unbroken General Stud Book record.