The biggest shocks and surprises to hit the world of bloodstock in 2021
Kitty Trice reviews some of the more remarkable stories of the year
1. Torquator Tasso states case for German breeding
The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe stage was set for a grand finale between Adayar and Hurricane Lane, two sons of Frankel who had plundered the leading middle-distance Classic prizes for Godolphin, and who looked ready to take on the finest contenders Europe had to offer.
Other challengers in a deep field included the Aga Khan's Tarnawa, a multiple top level-winning daughter of Shamardal, and Coolmore's record-breaking Classic heroine Snowfall, herself a product of Deep Impact and a Group-winning full-sister to Found, who had sauntered to impressive victories in the Oaks, Irish Oaks and Yorkshire Oaks over the summer.
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- 'There's lots of money out there, we just have to get it here' - meet the new sales director up for the challenge in a competitive world
- Former Premier League player Ben Turner has more goals in store with star mare Marsh Wren and his syndicate
- 'When he gets them in foal, he's capable of getting very good ones' - how Darley and breeders are making the most of Farhh
- 'I like looking at stats and they definitely figure in my mating plans' - Hanshen Tham on his recent run of success
- 'It's been quite organic because I'd been part of a high quality stable' - presenter Lizzie Jelfs talks bloodstock