IHWT fodder appeal

THE Irish Horse Welfare Trust (IHWT) has launched a Winter Fodder Appeal and is seeking donations of good quality fodder for the coming winter. Donated fodder needs to be sent to their farm in Co Wicklow as unfortunately the cost of collecting donated fodder very often exceeds the value of the gift.

The huge increase in the costs of fodder in the past two years has become another challenge for the charity. IHWT boss Sharon Power said: “With nearly 70 equines in care, including many thoroughbreds along with cobs and ponies, we use a huge amount of hay and haylage and the rise in these costs has put an additional strain on our already limited resources.

“Alternatively we would ask people to make a donation, no matter how small, through our website.”

Web: ihwt.ie/donate

Team Ireland finish fourth in Racing League

THE ‘Ireland’ team finished in fourth place as the Racing League for 2024 wrapped up at Southwell on Thursday evening. Wales & The West regained its title with three winners at the final meeting of the series, with Saffie Osborne notching three winners to be crowned leading rider for the third successive year.

Southwell confirmed for City Of Troy trial

CITY Of Troy will head to Southwell for a racecourse gallop on Friday, September 20th, as part of his build-up to the Breeders’ Cup Classic. The top three-year-old colt will be joined by some stablemates at Southwell, where they will break from American starting stalls and race around the bends on the Tapeta surface.

Vandeek to stand at Cheveley Park Stud

CHEVELEY Park Stud have announced their purchase of a share in Vandeek, who has been retired ahead of joining their roster for the 2025 season.

Owners KHK Racing remain as partners in the son of Havana Grey, who won the Group 2 Richmond Stakes, Group 1 Prix Morny and Group 1 Middle Park last season. Simon and Ed Crisford’s charge finished third on both his starts as a three-year-old, in the Group 2 Sandy Lane Stakes and Group 1 July Cup.

Upon announcing their purchase, Cheveley Park Stud revealed that Vandeek suffered a minor soft tissue injury on his latest start, meaning he would not have enough time to run again this season.