DENIS and Cathal Brosnan’s Croom House Stud has built up a tremendous reputation over a number of years now for the quality of horses bred there, and also for many notable foal purchases that have gone on to reap rich dividends as yearlings.

At Glorious Goodwood the Brosnan’s Epona Bloodstock was twice in celebratory mood, following victories for Mehmas in the Group 2 Qatar Richmond Stakes and for California in the Group 3 fillies’ race. They bred both winners, the latter in partnership with the late Patsy Byrne.