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By Sid Fernando Stuart S. Janney III’s homebred Graded winner Ironicus enters stud at Claiborne under the auspices of young Walker Hancock, but he has a family that’s one of the oldest — and most influential — in the Stud Book. This family has been molded by some of the most distinguished owners and breeders in N. America, too, … Continue reading Admiring family of Ironicus
By Sid Fernando Had the opportunity last month to stop off at historic Claiborne Farm in Paris, Ky., to visit the stallions and take a walk through history. Not much has changed on this 3,000-acre property that the Hancocks have cultivated for more than 100 years since Arthur Boyd Hancock established it through marriage to … Continue reading War Front’s 2015 fee promises to surge
By Elaine Belval I find it strange how politics can overlap into other aspects of your life in unexpected ways. Without getting too political, let’s just say I didn’t vote for George Bush. In New Zealand, Waikato Stud stands one of the best stallions in the region, named O’Reilly. Now, every time this sire shows … Continue reading Politics and War Front