MOVING ON Remembering those who retired during the year

MOVING ON

CAREN WALSH TAKES A LOOK AT SOME PEOPLE AND HORSES WHO RETIRED OR MOVED ON TO PASTURES NEW DURING THE YEAR

Ian McCarthy

Retired in July 2021. Described himself as a journeyman jockey from Galway. Retiring on the same day as hurling legend Joe Canning who he once played against as a juvenile. During his career he rode in excess of 90 winners for a variety of owners and trainers. Ian now enjoys training Pt to Pointers and breaking in horses and pre training. He currently has 25 to 30 horses.

Super Mare Tarnawa retires to stud

HH Aga Khan’s Tarnawa was retired to stud November 2021. A three time Group 1 winner in France and dual Group 3 winner in Ireland for trainer Dermot Weld. Frankel is the stallion of choice and we look forward to their offspring hitting the racetrack in the future.

Denis Egan

In September 2021 Denis stepped down from his role as CEO of IHRB. Denis joined the then Turf Club in 1995 as Financial Controller before taking over as CEO in 2001. He oversaw the transition to IHRB in 2018. Denis represented Irish racing on a variety of committees including Chairman of the European Racing Medical Officers Group and the International Conference for the Health and Safety and Welfare of Jockeys. He was also a member of the executive council of the International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities.

Pat Keogh

CEO of The Curragh Racecourse. Retired August 2021. Pat first visited The Curragh when he was eight years old and has said that racing was not just a way of life but a vocation and one that he has built a career around. As CEO of Leopardstown he played a big part in the development of The Longines Weekend and the very successful Dublin Festival. He joined the Curragh team in 2019. Since his role as CEO The Curragh is on track to reach its potential as a world class facility.

Susannah & Rich Ricci retired four of their most memorable horses of recent times with 30 Grade 1 races between them.

Faugheen retired to the National Stud Douvan & Min have retired back to their breeders in France. Benie Des Dieux purchased jointly by MV Magnier and Bective Stud. In foal to Walk in the Park.

Brian Kavanagh

CEO of Horse Racing Ireland retired in September 2021. Brian was the first CEO of HRI when he was appointed 20 years ago. During his tenure we have seen many changes in Irish racing. His status in world racing is reflected by him holding the position as chairman of the European Pattern Committee and the European and Mediterranean Horse Racing Federation and vice chairman of International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities. Brian now takes the reins as CEO at The Curragh.

St Marks Basilica owned by Derrick Smith Susan Magnier & Michael Tabor.

Retired to stud. Rated best 2 year old in 2020 winning his maiden at The Curragh and the Dewhurst. Top rated 3 year old in Europe 2021 having won The French Derby and Guineas, Irish Champion Stakes and The Coral Eclipse.