TARA Stud has announced that the outstanding Grade 1-winning miler River Boyne is joining their stallion roster for 2021. The son of Dandy Man is a multiple graded/listed winner of nine races and over €1 million in prizemoney from two to five years.

Described by his trainer Jeff Mullins as “the real definition of a racehorse, with push-button acceleration”, his wins included the Grade 1 Frank Kilroe Mile, Grade 2 Mathis Brothers Mile, Grade 2 Twilight Derby, Grade 3 La Jolla S and the Grade 3 Thunder Road Stakes. These established him as one of the outstanding milers in the USA. The Irish-bred was placed in 16 of his 18 starts in graded and listed starts on turf.

River Boyne becomes the first son of champion sprinter and multiple Group 1 sire Dandy Man to take up stud duties in Europe, and his dam Clytha is a daughter of the champion miler Mark Of Esteem, and a half-sister to the champion miler Ventiquattrofogli.

Derek Iceton stated “River Boyne has arrived safely and I’m thrilled to have secured him after closely following his career since his impressive victory at two years. He has all the qualities that you would wish to see in a stallion; ultra-sound, impressive physique and a great attitude.”