Rathasker Stud

Welcome

Rathasker Stud is a leading international bloodstock operation. The Burns family has been in the Thoroughbred horse business for several generations. In that time we have gained a reputation for success both on the track with champion racehorses and in the sales ring having broken the European sales records for foals and yearlings numerous times. We have three resident stallions for 2012.

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Sales

Thousand Words

Thousand Words first crop of yearlings realized €41,000, €35,000, €32,000 etc in 2011. His progeny was purchased by some top trainers of thoroughbreds at the European Sales. Such household names as Richard Hannon, David Evans, Mick Channon, Charlie Hills and Andy Oliver.

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Clodovil

Clodovil with 26 individual 2-Y-O winners again proved popular with a top price of €110,000 and were purchased by Sheikh Hamdan al Maktoum, Peter and Ross Doyle Bloodstock (x3), Mark Johnson and David Redvers.

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Success

2011 was another successful year for Rathasker. Mrs. Theresa Burns’ horses in training included Princess Banu a 2-Y-O filly (Oasis Dream) who won a £10,000 Racing Post Bonus Maiden at Newmarket. And was just touched off for fourth by subsequent dual Gr.2 winner Caspar Netscher in the Woodcote Stakes (Listed) at Epsom on Derby Day. Fanditha (Danehill Dancer) purchased for only £15,000 won her first two starts and then ran with credit in Group and Listed races including being placed in the Ormond Stakes Gr.3 and the Hopping Stakes (Listed). The ever consistent Barista (Titus Livius) won at Chepstow.

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Now we're laughing! Laugh Out Loud (Clodovil) easily wins the fillies Listed race at York! Well done to @Mick_Channon_TV and @MQandKMracing
1 day 22 hours ago
The @Goffs1866 dynamic duo Nick and Hamish were at Rathasker today inspecting yearlings and having lunch #Ant&Dec?
2 days 19 hours ago
#TopNotchTonto wins at Beverley! Third winner out of six runners for Thousand Words! #FirstCropSuccess
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