LIVING THE DREAM Flat & National

Overseas Success…

REGINA BYRNE LOOKS AT SOME IRISH EXPATS AND FOREIGN OWNERS WHO HAVE EXCELLED ON IRISH RACECOURSES IN 2021.

Maurice Regan, Newtown Anner Stud Ltd

Irish expat Maurice Regan and his wife Samantha who reside in the USA but hail from Co. Tipperary run their horses under the Newtown Anner Stud Farm banner. Mr Regan is a huge supporter of Irish Racing having horses in various different training establishments across the country including Ger Lyons, DK Weld, Joseph O’Brien, Jessie Harrington, Johnny Murtagh and Tony Martin. He has enjoyed tremendous success this season, most especially with his home-bred’s Thunder Kiss, Maker of Kings, Duke de Sessa and Forbearance, all Group 3 winners in Ireland. Two Year Olds Angel Wrath and Enthrallment were very exciting prospects in their maiden year and should provide Newtown Anner Stud with lots of opportunities next season.

Miss M A Masterson – Appreciate It, Kilcruit

A Mayo native living in Britain, Michael Masterson runs his horses in the blue and green colours of his daughter Margaret. He first became involved in ownership in the 1990’s and has enjoyed successes with John Joe O’Neill, Alan King, Tom Hogan and most recently with Willie Mullins. In 2021, Appreciate it, was the standout performer in these colours. The 7 year old son of Jeremy enjoyed three Grade 1 victories including Masterson’s 2nd only win at Cheltenham in the Supreme Novices Hurdle. Kilcruit was another who attained Grade 1 success, this time at the Punchestown Festival and unfortunately for his fun-loving owner behind closed doors.

Mrs Susannah Ricci & Mr Rich Ricci

USA native and his wife Susannah are the definition of lucky owners. They, together with training maestro Willie Mullins have been a tour de force over the years with some national hunt equine superstars including Faugheen, Douvan, Vautour, Benie des Diex to name just a few. Last season was the turn of Chacun Pour Soi and Monkfish, both multiple Grade 1 winners and other notable successes included Sharjah, Min, Livelaughlove and Royal Pagaille from the Venetia Williams yard. Another to wear the Pink & Green colours were the new wine labels on the bottles from their newly established Yotes Court vineyard in Kent, we wish them well in their new venture. We hope we can savour both their wines and their horses for many years to come.

Clipper Logistics Ltd – Steve Parkin – Romantic Proposal

Steve Parkin, executive Chairman of Clipper Logistics Group Ltd and sponsor of Leeds United Football Club is also an avid horse-racing fan with numerous horses in training in Britain and a few here in Ireland. He is also one of the major sponsors of Stan Cosgrovethe Irish Champions Weekend since its inception which is integral to its success. In 2021, Eddie Lynam trained

Romantic Proposal provided Mr Parkin with a major winner on Irish soil this season when he showed great tenacity to get up and win the Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Group 1 at The Curragh on Champions weekend.