Ishiguru Colt Fetches 100,000gns

9th September 2005

Another yearling by a Tweenhills stallion topped one of the day's of the DBS Doncaster St Leger Yearling Sale, when an Ishiguru first-season colt fetched 100,000gns yesterday.

He was bought for Sheikh Rashid (Sheikh Mohammed's son) by trainer Bryan Smart, who said:"I fell in love with the horse when I saw him. He was just gorgeous and a beautiful mover."

His dam is Cumbrian Melody, a winning daughter of Petong and the producer of six winners. An imposing yearling, he had been purchased by Mags O'Toole for Lynn Lodge Stud for 32,000gns as a foal. A great return on Ishiguru's stud fee at the time of only £3,000.

Another Two-year-old Winner For Fraam

12th September 2005

The two-year-old filly, SPUNGER, got on top close home to take the totepool Free £5 Bet Nursery over 1m at Musselburgh on 10th September for trainer Ralph Beckett.

By Fraam and bred at Tweenhills, who also still own a share in her, she is out of the Danehill mare, Complimentary Pass.

Pinhooking Triumph

13th September 2005

A DANEHILL DANCER colt out of COLOURFUL CAST sold for 100,000gns at the DBS Doncaster St Leger Yearling Sale last week, the joint third highest bid at the sale. A real pin-hooking triumph as he was purchased as a foal by David Redvers, for the Tweenhills - Rathmore pinhooking syndicate, and Mark Dwyer for only 40,000gns at Tattersalls.

His bid meant that Tweenhills was responsible for the second and both the third joint top lots as Tweenhills stallions sired the other two lots. Fraam sired the second top lot, a half sister yearling to leading juvenile Flashy Wings who reached 120,000gns. First season sire Ishiguru sired the joint third top lot who also fetched 100,000gns, a colt out of Cumbrian Melody.

Other Tweenhills - Rathmore pin-hooking successes include a Cape Cross filly out of Walnut Lady who sold for 57,000gns having been purchased for 27,000gns as a foal. A Mull Of Kintyre colt out of Afifah who sold for 32,000gns having been purchased for €16,000 as a foal, and an Agnes World colt out of Bella Chica who sold for 35,000gns having been purchased for only 17,000gns as a foal.

Ishiguru Yearlings Going Down A Storm

22nd September 2005

The first crop of ISHIGURU yearlings are being extremely highly rated as they go through the sales this autumn.

Fetching prices of 100,000gns, 27,000gns, 20,000gns, 17,000gns etc the current average purchase price is 22,500gns. A great return on his stud fee of just £3,000. In fact, the lowest price fetched so far for one of his yearlings was 7,000gns, twice his stud fee.

Don't miss his yearlings being offered at Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Parts 1 and 2.

Tattersalls October Sale Part 1: Lot 622

Tattersalls October Sale Part 2: Lots 913, 1063, 1257, 1349, 1406, 1517

Fraam Two-year-old Filly, Spunger, Wins Again

28th September 2005

The two-year-old filly, SPUNGER, battled on gamely to win the Colwick Park Nursery over 1m2f at Nottingham on 27th September. Overcoming the 5lb rise for her win at Musselburgh earlier in the month for trainer Ralph Beckett.

By Fraam and bred at Tweenhills, who also still own a share in her, she is out of the Danehill mare, Complimentary Pass.

Flashy Wings Third In Group 1

30th September 2005

The winning post came too soon for FLASHY WINGS who came third in the Group 1 Sky Bet Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket yesterday beaten by a neck and a neck. Having been kept off the pace she powered up the hill when hitting her stride but could not quite catch winner Donna Blini and second Wake Up Maggie.

This two-year-old Zafonic filly has huge potential and remains a Guineas favourite. She was bred at Tweenhills by Stephen Hillen and Redmyre Bloodstock, a partnership between David Redvers and Richard Pegum. Her dam, Lovealoch, was purchased by David Redvers for only 16,000gns at the 2002 Tattersalls December Sales when she was carrying the filly.

Flashy Wings' yearling half-sister by Fraam, also bred at Tweenhills, was sold at Doncaster St Leger Sales for 120,000gns and will be syndicated to go into training in the UK.

Tilly Wins For Arkadian Hero

5th October 2005

First-season sire, ARKADIAN HERO, sired another two-year-old winner yesterday when TILLY'S DREAM held on gamely to take the Cumbria Nursery over 6f at Catterick for trainer Julian Poulton.

Bred at Southill Stud this filly is out of the Shaadi mare Dunloe. She is the dam's third winner from six foals.

Arkadian Hero won seven of his 30 starts including the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes as a two-year-old.

Warren Buys Into Trade Fair

13th October 2005

Top bloodstock agent John Warren has purchased a significant stake in Trade Fair, who will begin covering at Tweenhills Farm & Stud next year for a fee of £4,000, October 1st terms.

By Zafonic out of the Danehill mare Danefair, Trade Fair was third in the Group 1 Darley Dewhurst Stakes as a two-year-old. He also won the Group 3 Criterion Stakes and two Listed races at three, and was the second top three-year-old miler in the 2003 International Classifications. He added a further major success last season when winning the Group 3 Minstrel Stakes.

John Warren commented: “Having always admired the horse I will be supporting Trade Fair because he is an outstanding looker who was a very good two-year-old. I also like the idea of Zafonic and Danehill for a sire of precocious two-year-olds”.

David Redvers said: “We have been overwhelmed by the interest in Trade Fair and we are delighted that such a respected figure as John Warren has shown faith in the horse by taking a major share. The horse has now been fully syndicated.”.

Fraam Two-year-old Gramm Wins Valuable Nursery

14th October 2005

The promising two-year-old by Fraam, GRAMM, battled on gamely to win the valuable NGK Spark Plugs Nursery over 1m at Newmarket on 13th October.

It was the second win for this colt who has previously been second twice. Rated in the 90s he is trained by Richard Hannon and owned by Mrs JK Powell.

Out of the Belmez mare Beacon Silver he was bred by a partnership comprising of R Croft, W Hogan and Tweenhills Farm & Stud.

Fraam Progeny Prize Money Hits £1.5 Million

17th October 2005

Progeny by Fraam have now won over £1.5 million in prize money, following the win by SEMENOVSKII in the 32Red.com Handicap over 5 1/2f at Brighton on 14th October.

Trained by Brooke Sanders and owned by bookmaker Victor Chandler, this five-year-old gelding was prominent throughout and was driven clear two out to win by 2l.

Bred by JP Coggan, out of the Sayf El Arab mare Country Spirit, Semenovskii has now won five races.

Gramm Sells For 110,000gns

1st November 2005

The promising two-year-old by Fraam, GRAMM, was sold to LTS for 110,000gns at the Tattersalls Horses-in-Training Sale on 25th October, following his game win in the valuable NGK Spark Plugs Nursery over 1m at Newmarket on 13th October.

It was the second win for this colt who has previously been second twice. He will now go into training with Luca Cumani. Out of the Belmez mare Beacon Silver he was bred by a partnership comprising of R Croft, W Hogan and Tweenhills Farm & Stud.

Lady Rebecca Yearling Realises 43,000 Euros

4th November 2005

Tweenhills favourite, Lady Rebecca, was represented by her third produce at Tattersalls (Ireland) November Sale this week. The yearling gelding by Generous, consigned by Rathmore Stud, was purchased by Denis Leahy for €43,000.

Leahy said: "I've bought him for Dai Walters, who has several horses in training with Peter Bowen. He was a very nice horse, it's a good pedigree, and I think Generous will do well with his National Hunt horses."

Lady Rebecca won 13 of her 18 starts and in excess of £160,000, including three consecutive Grade 1 Cleeve hurdles.

View Trade Fair At Wallhouse Stud

23rd November 2005

New Tweenhills' stallion, TRADE FAIR, will be available for viewing at Wallhouse Stud in Cheveley from 10am to 3pm on Friday 25th, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November.

Contact David Redvers at the sales on his mobile 07767 436373.

This exciting son of Zafonic was Timeform's top 7f horse and joint highest rated three-year-old miler in Europe.

Christmas Rose Colt Foal Sells For 50,000gns

24th November 2005

A colt foal out of the Tweenhills' mare Christmas Rose by Bahamian Bounty sold for 50,000gns on the opening day of Tattersalls December Sale for foals.

The colt, bred in partnership by Redmyre Bloodstock and Gareth Jones, had been bought 'in utero' for 33,000gns at last year's December Sale by David.

He will be reoffered in the autumn by purchaser, Yeomanstown Stud's David O'Callaghan, who said: "He was a lovely horse from a very fast family."

Christmas Rose is in-foal to Tweenhills' stallion Fraam and will be covered by Trade Fair in 2006.

New Enterprise Investment Schemes

16th December 2005

In partnership with Peter Molony of Rathmore Stud, we are setting up an EIS pin-hooking syndicate. In all, 20 foals have been purchased for resale. They are by popular sires such as Hawk Wing, Royal Applause, Intikhab, Choisir, Key Of Luck, Captain Rio, Dr Fong, Sakhee and Kyllachy.

We are also setting up a new EIS breeding syndicate with mares in-foal to Bahamian Bounty, High Chaparral, Danehill Dancer and Rock of Gibraltar.

A few shares are still left in both schemes. Please contact the office for further details.

First Foal Born At Tweenhills By Medicean

11th January 2006

The first foal of over 80 due to be born at Tweenhills Farm and Stud this season was born on 10th January. A fine looking colt by Medicean out of the Danehill mare Complimentary Pass.

New Stallion Unit

13th January 2006

Our new stallion unit accommodating five stallions is now up and running ready for the breeding season. The old barns by the main house have been converted into a modern stallion unit complete with a showing area.

Stallions On Parade

17th January 2006

Tweenhills resident stallions will be kept busy during the first few weeks of February parading across the country on show to breeders.

Ishiguru, Lucky Story and Trade Fair will be at the popular stallion parade at DBS Doncaster January Sale on 1st February.

The following week, Ishiguru and Trade Fair will be on show again at the National Stud Stallion Parade held at Tattersalls prior to the February Sale on 9th February. Whilst Lucky Story will parade at Dalham Hall Stud on the same day.

Arkadian Hero To Stand In Sweden

27th January 2006

Trempolino's son Arkadian Hero will be moving from Tweenhills Farm & Stud in February to stand at Sextorp Slott in Sweden this season.

Successful in the Gr.2 Mill Reef Stakes as a juvenile, Arkadian Hero went on to win the Gr.3 Criterion Stakes and Gr.3 Hungerford Stakes later in his career. His first crop made their racecourse debut last year and include Lake Hero, Cavewarrior and Tilly's Dream.

E I S Off To Flying Start

13th February 2006

The new Tweenhills Breeding Enterprise Investment Scheme got off to a flying start with Dance Lesson giving birth to a fine Danehill Dancer colt.

The other three mares purchased so far are: the well bred Lothlorien, in-foal to Rock Of Gibraltar; a half-sister to Lady Dominatrix, Shouting The Odds, who is due to Bahamian Bounty; and a lovely looking mare from a fast family, Petomi, who is in-foal to Xaar.

Yet More Building At Tweenhills

16th February 2006

Six new foaling boxes have been added to the existing 12 at Corsend Farm, along with further staff accommodation and workshops.

Another 20 boxes are being constructed at Tweenhills and are due to be finished by Cheltenham.

Trade Fair Proving Popular

22nd February 2006

New sire, Trade Fair, is proving extremely popular. The Royal Studs, Juddmonte, Highclere, Floors, Barton, Trickledown, New England and Kingwood are amongst leading studs sending mares.

There are just a few nominations left for this son of Zafonic who was the joint highest rated three-year-old miler in Europe. He is limited to 120 mares in this his first season.

Trade Fair Gets Off The Mark

1st March 2006

New Tweenhills' sire and multiple Group winner, Trade Fair, has had his first mare scanned in-foal. She was the first of 18 that he has covered to date from a book of around 115.

Rampage Retired To Stud

6th March 2006

RAMPAGE has been retired to stud at Tweenhills where she will be covered by first season sire Trade Fair.

By Pivotal this five-year-old filly won twice for the Tweenhills Racing VI syndicate and trainer William Haggas since being purchased by David Redvers for only 11,000gns at Tattersalls July Sales 2005 having won her maiden.

First Foal For Lucky Story

20th March 2006

The first foal by top-rated juvenile and Champion three-year-old miler in Europe, Lucky Story, arrived in early March in France.

The bay filly is out of the winning mare Embattle, a half sister to three Stakes horses. Her breeder, Stanislas Ferrand, described her as: "correct with good substance."

Two More Foals For E I S

29th March 2006

The decent two-year-old, Shouting The Odds, produced a bay filly by Bahamian Bounty yesterday for the Tweenhills Breeding Enterprise Investment Scheme.

In addition, the well bred Lothlorien has had a filly foal by Rock Of Gibraltar. Lothlorien's second dam is Fairy Bridge, dam of champion sire Sadler's Wells and Tate Gallery, so the filly has a lot to live up to but looks the part already.

The other two mares who form part of the EIS are Petomi, who is due to Xaar, and Dance Lesson who foaled a fine Danehill Dancer colt in January.

Great Stallion Nomination Deals

29th March 2006

In April Tweenhills will not be beaten on like for like nomination deals for their four stallions.

Contact David Redvers on t: 01452 700177 or m: 07767 436373 for details.

First Runner Wins For Ishiguru

6th April 2006

First season sire, Ishiguru, got off the mark when his son HELLVELYN made a commanding winning debut today at Leicester. His trainer, Bryan Smart, holds him in high regard, and he is sure to come on plenty for the run.

This two-year-old colt made 100,000gns at the Doncaster St Leger Sales when bought by Bryan Smart for owner H E Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed. Congratulations should also go to breeders N E and Mrs Poole and Trickledown Stud.

First Win Of The Season For 2yos Pinhooked As Foals

25th April 2006

ELOQUENT ROSE provided the first win of the season for foals pinhooked in 2004 and sold at the sales as yearlings in 2005 by the Redvers and Rathmore Stud partnership, when she won her maiden over 5f at Pontefract yesterday.

By Elnadim out of Quintellina this two-year-old filly was purchased by the partnership as a foal for 12,500gns from Tattersalls December Sales.

Shares Available In High Class 2yos Aiming For Royal Ascot

27th April 2006

Tweenhills Racing has shares available in two high class 2yos who were purchased at the recent Breeze-Up Sales by David Redvers in partnership with trainers Karl Burke and Michael Bell.

The first, Lot 165 from Doncaster, is a stunning daughter of Mull of Kintyre, and a half sister to winning 2yo MYSTIFIED out of a half sister to high class sprinting filly MARCH STAR (Phoenix Stakes Gr.3).

Purchased for 20,000gns from leading vendor Mocklershill Stables, she breezed very easily recording a very fast time. Karl Burke is training her and loves what he sees, already there are plans to run her in three weeks.

The other 2yo purchased with the aim of taking Tweenhills Racing to Royal Ascot was a Monashee Mountain colt from Tattersalls (Lot 198). He is the half brother to Easter Stakes (L) winner PELHAM. A really athletic horse, he easily produced the most impressive time at Tattersalls.

Michael Bell and David bought him as a 'must have' and he has already been impressing all to see on the Newmarket gallops. He was purchased for 82,000gns from Bansha House Stables, who were responsible for the Sale's two Gr.1 wins last season.

More information will be on the Tweenhills Racing website soon, in the meantime contact David Redvers on 07767 436373.

Double Win For Fraam At The Weekend

2nd May 2006

Fraam sired two winners at the weekend. On Saturday, MAGICAL MUSIC won her third race when securing a comfortable victory in the Spinning Around Dunstall Park Fillies' Handicap on the AW at Wolverhampton over 1m1/2f for trainer Jeff Pearce. This three-year-old filly is out of Magical Flute (Piccolo) and was bred by Peter Taplin.

The three-year-old colt, TOUFAN EXPRESS, bred by Sandicroft Stud, provided the second win for Fraam when taking the Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap at Gowran Park.

Listed Success For Dam Prancing

18th May 2006

LEVERA pulled away effortlessly to win by 5l the Listed Blue Square Stakes (Merrion Stakes) over 7f at York yesterday, extending his winning sequence to four for trainer Alan King. Now set to run at Royal Ascot in the Jersey Stakes he is proving to be an outstanding advert for his dam Prancing who was purchased by David Redvers at Tattersalls July Sales 2004 for 37,000gns.

Prancing also has a gorgeous yearling filly by Kyllachy and a handsome colt foal by Fraam. She has been covered by Trade Fair this season.

High Hopes For Hellvelyn, Top 2yo By Ishiguru

27th May 2006

HELLVELYN, a winner at Leicester on his debut last month, came home an easy winner of the Youngsters Conditions Stakes at Pontefract last night. Proving that his sire Ishiguru clearly has the ability to produce an outstanding horse.

Hellvelyn's trainer Bryan Smart said: "I've had some good two-year-olds - Monsieur Bond, Misu Bond and Sir Xaar were rated high class horses in the 100s - and it's early days, but on his homework this is the best two-year-old I have trained. He has done things you would only dream about - he is just awesome at home and he has to work with older horses as he goes so well with the two-year-olds."

Bred by NE and Mrs Poole and Trickledown Stud out of their mare Cumbrian Melody and sold to Bryan Smart for 100,000gns, Hellvelyn now heads for the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Tweenhills To Sponsor Warwickshire Oaks

9th June 2006

Tweenhills Farm & Stud is delighted to announce that it will sponsor the Listed £28,000 Warwickshire Oaks over 1m3f at Warwick Racecourse on Monday 19th June.

Tweenhills stud manager, David Redvers, said: “We have sponsored this race in recognition of all the hard work undertaken by the team at Tweenhills this busy breeding season. An evening at the races for everyone is just a small token of our appreciation for their high level of commitment and enthusiasm.

In this our 10th season we have finally achieved two long held ambitions; breeding a Royal Ascot two-year-old winner in Flashy Wings, and standing proper stallions that suit the needs of every commercial breeder. An achievement that could not have been made without our experienced team.”

Huw Williams, Warwick Racecourse managing director said: “We are delighted at Warwick Racecourse that Tweenhills Stud has chosen to sponsor the first running of the Warwickshire Oaks as a Listed Race. It seems most appropriate that such a successful and progressive stud should be connected with a very exciting addition to our flat racing programme.”

Dream Champion Hacks Up For Fraam

10th June 2006

The three-year-old colt by Fraam, DREAM CHAMPION, hacked up in the Barton Maiden Stakes over 1m4f at Catterick yesterday beating the fancied Dayrose by 6l. Having come second on five previous occasions it was a very welcome win for trainer Mick Channon and owner Jaber Abdullah.

Bred by GW Turner and SJ Turner, out of the winning mare Forest Fantasy, he is a half-brother to three winners.

Group 2 Win For First-crop Sire Ishiguru

20th June 2006

HELLVELYN produced a class act to take the Group 2 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot today, the first 2yo Group 2 race of the season. Proving that his first-crop sire Ishiguru, a Tweenhills stallion, clearly has the ability to produce an outstanding horse.

Congratulations to trainer Bryan Smart and owner HE Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed. Also breeders NE & Mrs Poole and Trickledown Stud.

Hellvelyn is the eighth foal out of Cumbrian Melody, who has produced six other winners notably the Listed Carnarvon Stakes second Golden Bounty. Cumbrian Melody sadly died earlier this year, the day after producing a filly foal by Lucky Story. The filly is doing well with a foster mare. The mare's yearling is by another Tweenhills stallion, Fraam.

Hellvelyn was sold to Bryan Smart for 100,000gns at Doncaster St Leger Yearling Sales. He has now won three times, having won on his debut and at Pontefract in his preparation for this Royal Ascot win.

Flashy Wings Second In Coronation

23rd June 2006

The Tweenhills' bred FLASHY WINGS recaptured her form on the quick ground when coming second to Nannina in the Gr. 1 Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot today.

Mick Channon said: "I'm thrilled our filly is back. She has come from a long way back and Jamie Spencer said she was a bit rusty."

This Group 2 Queen Mary winner, is by Zafonic and was bred at Tweenhills by Redmyre Bloodstock and Stephen Hillen. Redmyre Bloodstock is a partnership between David Redvers and Richard Pegum. Her dam, Lovealoch, was purchased by David Redvers for only 16,000gns at the 2002 Tattersalls December Sales when she was carrying the filly.

Ishiguru 2yos Success In Sight

28th June 2006

As well as the Royal Ascot Gr.2 Coventry winner, HELLVELYN, first-crop sire has a few other two-year-olds with success in sight.

OKIKOKI was just beaten by a short head in the 6f maiden at Windsor on 26th June for trainer Willie Muir. It was the second outing for this colt out of Crofters Ceilidh. He was also bred at Tweenhills by Redmyre Bloodstock and Stuart McPhee.

The other Ishiguru 2yo colt sure to win soon is DEE JAY WELLS, who came second in a maiden at Sandown on 1st June for trainer Richard Hannon. Out of Stravaig, he was bred by Wallhouse and Ballyhane Stud.

Winner After Winner For Fraam

10th July 2006

The three-year-old colt by Fraam, DREAM CHAMPION, is admirably consistent and hacked up again in the 1m4f Handicap at Chester on 1st July. He was following up a maiden win earlier in June, having come second on five previous occasions for trainer Mick Channon and owner Jaber Abdullah.

Bred by GW Turner and SJ Turner, out of the winning mare Forest Fantasy, he is a half-brother to three winners.

More recently, NOBLE NOVA, kept on bravely to take the Ayrshire Post Handicap over 1m at Ayr yesterday. She is also by Fraam and trained by Mick Channon, who is such a fan of Fraam's progeny.

Group 1 Success For Tweenhills

13th July 2006

RAJEEM'S win in the Group 1 UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation Falmouth Stakes at the Newmarket July Meeting was a great success for breeders Usk Valley Stud, and Tweenhills. As Tweenhills is now the owner of Rajeem's dam, Magic Sister, in partnership with Charlie Mason of Silfield Bloodstock.

The partnership purchased Magic Sister at Tattersalls December Sales 2004 for only 35,000gns in-foal to Cape Cross. The result of which is a fine filly yearling, and she is currently in-foal to Kyllachy.

Fraam 3yo Makes It Three On The Trot

18th July 2006

The Fraam three-year-old, NOBLE NOVA, is on a roll at present and made it three on the trot with a decisive win in the Axa Insurance For Your Business Handicap over 1m at Ayr yesterday.

She is trained and owned by Mick Channon a real fan of Fraam's progency. Out of Noble Destiny she was bred by Gill Richardson's Bloodhorse International, another fan of Fraam.

£30,000 Netted For Ishi Adiva

24th July 2006

The Ishiguru two-year-old, ISHII ADIVA, stayed on strongly to take second close home to Elhamri in the Weatherbys Super Sprint over 5f at Newbury on Saturday at 100/1. She netted nearly £30,000 in prize money for owner and breeder, Stephen Bayless, and trainer T Dascombe. Also ensuring Ishiguru remains one of the top first-crop sires in the UK.

This filly out of Nightingale Song had previously come a short head second in a maiden, and is sure to be in the winner's enclosure soon.

Ishiguru 2yo Okikoki Gets Up Near The Line

29th July 2006

OKIKOKI got up near the line to win the two-year-old maiden auction at Chepstow over 6f yesterday evening for trainer Willie Muir.

He is by Tweenhills' first-crop sire Ishiguru, who is also the sire of the top two-year-old colt HELLVELYN, and ISHII ADIVA who was second last week in the Weatherbys Super Sprint netting nearly £30,000 in prize money. Bred at Tweenhills by Redmyre Bloodstock and Stuart McPhee, Okikoki is out of Crofters Ceilidh who also has a yearling filly by Fraam to be consigned by Rathmore Stud at Doncaster St Leger Sale.

Ferneley Proves Another Promising 2yo For Ishiguru

7th August 2006

FERNELEY justified favouritism to comfortably land the 7f Guiness Auction Maiden at Galway last Friday evening. He is proving to be another exciting 2yo for his first-crop sire Ishiguru.

Trainer Frank Ennis said of the winner: "He may turn out again at Tipperary on Thursday, when he won't have a penalty to carry. Willie [Supple] said the horse didn't really handle the track and that he only got going when they levelled up for home. He's good and we might go for a Listed race with him later on."

Owned by D O'Rourke, he was bred by Mount Coote Stud and Richard Pegum out of the mare Amber Tide (Pursuit of Love).

Tweenhills Bred Gweebarra Wins Maiden

7th August 2006

GWEEBARRA ran on well to win the 7f EBF Maiden Stakes at Chester yesterday for trainer Kevin Ryan.

Out of Complimentary Pass, this colt was bred at Tweenhills by The Complimentary Pass Partnership who also bred his half sister by Fraam, Spunger, a winner of two races. Complimentary Pass also has a Medicean colt foal.

Another Stakes Contender In Ferneley For Ishiguru

11th August 2006

The smart FERNELEY followed up his victory at Galway last week to take the Irish Stallion Farms European Breeders Fund Race at Tipperary yesterday evening. This two-year-old colt is shaping up to be another strong Stakes contender for Tweenhills' first-crop sire Ishiguru.

Trainer, Frank Ennis, said: "I think he is the best I've ever had. He just has that extra gear that normal horses don't have. I've entered him in the Futurity Stakes and I'd be tempted to go there with him. He'll make a lovely three-year-old as he still has to fill out."

Ishiguru had another winner today when ISHIBEE comfortably won her first race at Lingfield.

Ishiguru - Leading First-season Sire In Britain

14th August 2006

Tweenhills’ stallion Ishiguru has got off to a flying start, currently ranking first in the list of first-season sires standing in Britain by progeny earnings, and third overall in Europe.

He rates above the likes of Rock of Gibraltar, Kyllachy and Johannesburg, whilst the two stallions ranked higher than him in Europe covered over twice the number of mares.

Royal Ascot Group 2 Coventry Stakes winner and Group 1 Phoenix Stakes second, Hellvelyn, is the leading earner, with several other two-year-olds also making their mark. Ishi Adiva stayed on strongly to come second in the 5f Weatherbys Super Sprint and take home £30,000. And a Stakes race is the likely target for Ferneley who comfortably won his last two races in Ireland.

Ferneley Third In Group 2 For Ishiguru

29th August 2006

The smart FERNELEY followed up his victories at Galway and Tipperary to come third in the 7f Group 2 Futurity Stakes to the highly rated Teofilo and Eagle Mountain at the Curragh on 26th August.

Another quality two-year-old for Britain's leading first-crop sire Ishiguru. Owned by D O'Rourke, he was bred by Mount Coote Stud and Richard Pegum out of the mare Amber Tide (Pursuit of Love).

Stallions Shuttle Down Under

4th September 2006

Ishiguru returned to Jim Campin's Chequers Stud in New Zealand where he has been extremeley well received the last two years with over 60 mares covered each season.

Trade Fair made his first trip to Australia where he is standing at Evergreen Lodge. Agent, John Chalmers, said: "We are very excited. He is the best young stallion to stand in Western Australia, and the support from breeders has been huge."

Sleeping Indian To Stand At Tweenhills

14th September 2006

Hungerford Stakes winner SLEEPING INDIAN - who is set to contest Friday's Dubai Duty Free Cup at Newbury en route to a tilt at the Group 1 Prix de la Foret - is to retire at the end of this year to take up stallion duties at Tweenhills Farm and Stud.

The son of Indian Ridge will be leased back to his owner-breeder George Strawbridge for the remainder of his racing career.

Trained by John Gosden, Sleeping Indian won a Windsor maiden by six lengths on his debut and went on to Listed successes in the Ben Marshall Stakes at Newmarket and the John Of Gaunt Stakes at Haydock, where those beaten included Quito and Welsh Emperor.

After finishing a good fifth in last season's Group 1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood, he impressively won the Hungerford Stakes at Newbury, which was upgraded to Group 2 status this year after Sleeping Indian's victory when he beat a high-class field including Majors Cast, multiple Group-1 winner Attraction and Nayyir.

He narrowly went down in a photo to Iffraaj in the Group 2 Park Stakes at Doncaster, when three lengths clear of subsequent Group 1 winner Court Masterpiece, and - after fifth place in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes - rounded last year off with an excellent second in the Group 2 Challenge Stakes at Newmarket. At the end of the 2005 season, he was rated 122 by Timeform, who described him as a "strong, good-topped colt and a very smart performer."

Sleeping Indian's sire Indian Ridge has some exciting sons at stud, including Namid, Compton Place and Domedriver while his Group 1-placed dam Las Flores has produced four stakes winners.

Sleeping Indian is being targeted at the Group 1 Prix de la Foret at Longchamp on September 30 and trainer John Gosden said today: "From the moment Sleeping Indian arrived in the yard he looked top-class. He is a correct, powerful horse with a fabulous temperament and his target is the Group 1 Prix de la Foret before an exciting stud career beckons."

David Redvers added: "We are thrilled to have acquired Sleeping Indian. He's the complete package - stunning to look at, he boasts a superb pedigree and has consistently shown an outstanding level of form."

A maximum of 20 shares will be sold in Sleeping Indian and a fee has yet to be set. He will join a Tweenhills stallion roster in 2007 that also includes Ishiguru, Trade Fair, Lucky Story and Fraam.

Sleeping Indian Wins The Dubai Duty Free Cup

15th September 2006

SLEEPING INDIAN proved a shrewd stallion purchase for Tweenhills when holding on to take the Listed Dubai Duty Free Cup over 7f at Newbury today.

It was also a fine training performance by John Gosden. Sleeping Indian will now be targeted at the Group 1 Prix de la Foret on 30th September.

Fraam And Channon Hat Trick

19th September 2006

It is easy to see why trainer Mick Channon is such a fan of progeny by Fraam, having just scored a recent winning hat trick with them.

The two-year-old BATELEUR went onto win again in a nursery at Newmarket today having finished really strongly to take the 6f nursery at Nottingham on 15th September. He was notching up his third success of the season for owners and breeders Dave and Gill Hedley who bred him in partnership with Mick Channon.

Yesterday DREAM CHAMPION won the Ford Bill Gurmin Memorial Handicap over 1m4 at Folkestone for owner Jaber Abdullah. Bred by GW Turner and Miss S J Turner out of the mare Forest Fantasy, this three-year-old colt has now won three times and come second six times.

Two more tough and consistent horses sired by Fraam.

Fraam 2yo Follows Up Listed Places With A Win

22nd September 2006

It was a much deserved first success for SUBITODUPO, when he won a 1m Conditions race in Rome on 21st September, having previously been placed in two Listed races this season; the Criterium Labronico at Livorno, and Premio Toscana at Florence.

He is another two-year-old black-type performer for his sire Fraam. Out of the Woodman mare Comtesse Noire, he was bred by Winterbeck Manor Stud.

Great Start For Pin-hooks

25th September 2006

The pin-hooking syndicate Tweenhills run in partnership with Peter Molony of Rathmore Stud had a great start at Doncaster and Tattersalls (Ireland).

All the yearlings achieved a profit with half of them making nearly three times the amount they were purchased for as foals. They included a colt by Kyllachy who sold to Highflyer Bloodstock for 70,000gns having been purchased for 26,000gns as a foal, and a gorgeous colt by Bold Fact made a profit of €31,000.

Scholarship Due Join Tweenhills

25th September 2006

Tweenhills recently welcomed two highly respected members to their team.

The first woman to be presented with the Alex Scott Memorial Scholarship, Hetta Steele, is helping David at the yearling sales before taking up her Award. In February she will jet off to USA on an all expenses paid trip to gain valuable experience with Michael Dickinson. Her ambition is to be a trainer.

Prior to joining Tweenhills, Hetta was assistant to Rae Guest for two years, and worked in Australia with David Hayes at Lindsay Park.

On the stud, Charlene Evans, a winner of the Tim Dunlop Memorial Scholarship and top student on the National Stud Diploma Course in 2002, will be in charge of foaling next year. She is currently at Tweenhills preparing yearlings for the sales, having previously worked for Barton Stud, Juddmonte, and Spring Hill Farm in USA.

Best Fraam Yearlings Yet

3rd October 2006

Fraam continued to prove himself as one of the most profitable £0-5k sires at the yearling sales with his best crop of yearlings to date.

At Doncaster St Leger Sales, Karl Burke went to 41,000gns to secure a colt out of Nightingale Song, and two more lots also sold for nearly 10 times Fraam’s stud fee. In addition, two lots fetched well above the average at Tattersalls (Ireland) when selling for €45,000.

Tattersalls October Part 2 yearlings look like they will continue the trend, particularly with the half-brother to Group winner Flashy Wings set to sell, consigned by Norman Court Stud (Lot 1116).

Group 3 Third For Ishiguru Progeny

3rd October 2006

The smart FERNELEY followed up his third place in the 7f Group 2 Futurity Stakes to the highly rated Teofilo and Eagle Mountain, to come third in the Group 3 Somerville Tattersall Stakes at Newmarket on 29th September.

A previous winner of two races he is another quality two-year-old for one of Britain's leading first-crop sires Ishiguru. Owned by D O'Rourke, he was bred by Mount Coote Stud and Richard Pegum out of the mare Amber Tide (Pursuit of Love).

Ishiguru Double

13th October 2006

Ishiguru continued his amazing year as one of the leading first-crop sires with a double at Warwick today.

Gentle Guru took the 6f juvenile maiden for trainer and breeder Richard Phillips, and Copper King comfortably won the claimer for owner breeder Miss Audrey Hill. Ensuring Ishiguru remains in the top three of the first-crop league by progeny earnings, despite limited opportunity compared to the likes of Rock of Gibraltar, Kyllachy etc.

Pin-hook Wins Grade 2

16th October 2006

A graduate of the Tweenhills/Rathmore pin-hooking syndicate, Dark Islander, impressively swept past his rivals to win the Grade 2 Oak Tree Derby at Santa Anita in October. He was purchased as a foal for 24,000gns.

Recent success stories at the sales for the syndicate include two fillies by Diktat. One out of Unconditional Love was purchased for 7,500gns and sold for 30,000gns, the other out of Gleam of Light made five times her purchase price when realising 50,000gns at Tattersalls October 2 Sale. At the October 1 Sale a colt by Lomitas made 90,000gns having been purchased for 50,000gns.

Sleeping Indian Retires On A Career High

16th October 2006

New Tweenhills stallion Sleeping Indian pulled off a timely career high to comfortably take the Group 2 VC Bet Challenge Stakes at Newmarket’s Champions Meeting, a race in which he had finished second last year.

This handsome Indian Ridge colt was unlucky to endure a troubled trip in the Prix de la Foret following his Listed win at Newbury, but he can now lay claim to beating Group 1 winners Spinning Queen, Peeress, Majors Cast, Attraction, Court Masterpiece and Somnus.

It has been a fine training performance by John Gosden who said: “I’m delighted he’s now off to stud on a high but I will miss him. He has always been a very easy horse and has a great temperament, a child could ride him.” Sleeping Indian now heads to Tweenhills and will stand for £5,000.

Ishiguru Chalks Up Another Winner

18th October 2006

The progressive Ishiguru two-year-old, ISHI ADIVA, put up another fine performance to win the 5f maiden at Bath yesterday, following her second to Elhamri in the Weatherbys Super Sprint over 5f at Newbury.

She looks sure to improve again for owner and breeder, Stephen Bayless, and trainer Tom Dascombe who said: "Ishi Adiva is the best I've got - tough, genuine and extremely quick. She has really put me on the map."

Sleeping Indian Heads For Breeders Cup

23rd October 2006

SLEEPING INDIAN, who is due to retire to stand at Tweenhills Farm & Stud, may now run in the Group 1 Breeders' Cup Mile at Churchill Downs on 4th November.

Following his outstanding win in the Group 2 VC Bet Challenge Stakes at Newmarket recently, David Redvers said: "The Breeders' Cup is a strong possibility. He is in extremely good form, and it could have a major impact on his future stud career."

Sleeping Indian Unlucky 4th In Breeders Cup

7th November 2006

SLEEPING INDIAN ran a fantastic race in the Group 1 Breeders' Cup Mile to come fourth from a distinctly unpromising position and having been hindered twice.

Trainer John Gosden said: "He should have been a very close second. He was very unlucky. He got knocked coming out of the gate and came into the straight with only one behind him."

However, he did run the best of the overseas runners and can add more names to the impressive list of Group 1 winners he has now beaten. These include Araafa, Aussie Rules, Ad Valorem, Gorella and Librettist. Contact us for a DVD of his outstanding race performances.

Sleeping Indian has now definitely retired to stand at Tweenhills. He promises to be a huge stallion prospect with many leading studs having purchased shares in him already, including Cheveley Park, Lanwades, Highclere and Whitsbury Manor.

Ishiguru Proves A Leading First-crop Sire

13th November 2006

As the flat turf season draws to a close, ISHIGURU, proved himself to be one of the top five first-crop sires in Britain and Ireland, even from limited opportunity.

He covered only 48 mares but managed to produce a Royal Ascot winner, and score 35% winners to runners, and 9% Stakes Performers to Runners.

He was also the leading sire in Britain by average earnings per runner, above Kyllachy, Auction House, Tobougg etc.

Resident Vet To Start At Tweenhills

23rd November 2006

In January 2007, Tweenhills welcomes a resident vet to their team.

Mike Davies will be on-site 24/7 to ensure all mares receive very close attention, with any issues identified early and treated immediately.

Mike joins us having run his own equine practice in Australia gaining significant experience with thoroughbreds. He originally graduated from Edinburgh University in 1990, and has also undertaken post-graduate training in surgery in Canada.

First Foals Due By Trade Fair

11th December 2006

The 124-rated son of Champion sire Zafonic, Trade Fair, had an outstanding first season at stud covering 106 mares and achieving 98% fertility. So it will be very exciting to see his first foals this year.

Mares due to him include the three-time winner Rampage by Pivotal for whom it will be her first foal;Red Rabbit, the dam of multiple winners Spinning Ruby and Kabreet; US Stakes winner Crafty Buzz who has bred several winners including Stakes performer Aesculus; and the half-sister to Lucky Strike, Honey Ryder, who was sold at Tattersalls December Sales for 40,000gns in-foal to Trade Fair.

Foal Makes 230,00gns

12th December 2006

The Tweenhills' bred and consigned foal by popular sire Medicean out of Complimentary Pass made a staggering 230,000gns at the recent Tattersalls December Foal Sale (Lot 990). A real coup for the partnership who bred him, involving Lady Miller, Mr and Mrs Steve Rucklidge, Lilac Bloodstock and Tweenhills Farm & Stud.

Bloodstock agent Hugo Merry bought the colt on behalf of an Irish client to resell, and said: "I thought he was the nicest foal here today and the family could improve further."

The colt is out of a Danehill mare, and is the half-brother to the promising two-year-old Gweebarra, who broke his maiden at Chester in August and finished second soon after in the Group 3 Acomb Stakes at York.

Born on 10th January he was the first foal born at Tweenhills in 2006.

New Assistant For David Redvers

13th December 2006

Hannah Wall started at Tweenhills this week as Assistant to David Redvers.

Following her graduation from Lincoln University in PR & Media Communications, Hannah was the Sales and Marketing Executive at Market Rasen Racecourse.

She will be helping David with all the many bloodstock enterprises and will be another person in the office to answer any queries, who will be in daily contact with David. A keen rider and owner of bloodstock from an early age, with an Uncle who trains in Newmarket, Hannah is no stranger to the bloodstock world.

Hannah Wall said: "It is a great opportunity to be at the sharp end, with a company involved in so many diverse areas of racing and breeding. I'm also looking forward to learning from someone so young and focused on success."

Shuttlers Return

12th January 2007

TRADE FAIR and ISHIGURU are back safely from the Southern Hemisphere and looking in good form. Both were well supported with Trade Fair covering 92 mares in Australia and Ishiguru covering 112 mares in New Zealand.

First 2007 Foals Born

16th January 2007

The Dansili winning mare, DON'T TELL MUM, produced the first foal of many to be born at Tweenhills this season. Purchased in-foal by David Redvers at the 2006 December Sales for 85,000gns, she gave birth to a fine filly by Marju. Don’t Tell Mum, who also came second in the Weatherbys Super Sprint, will now visit Intikhab.

Other early foals born at the stud include a filly by Tweenhills stallion ISHIGURU out of the two-year-old winning mare Maid For Running, and one of the first foals by the Derby winning stallion NORTH LIGHT, out of Nowo Nellie, was born on 5th January.

The first foal by Tweenhills stallion TRADE FAIR, a chesnut colt out of the Italian mare Focosa, was born on 10th January. His breeders, Mr and Mrs Hughes, described him as: “A lovely big strong foal with plenty of bone.”

Stallions On Parade

17th January 2007

New Tweenhills’ stallion SLEEPING INDIAN will be on parade at Doncaster Sales on 31st January, as will TRADE FAIR, ISHIGURU and LUCKY STORY. If you miss this opportunity to view our stallions, then all four stallions will also be on show at Tattersalls February Sale on 8th February.

South African Partnership

29th January 2007

Tweenhills has developed a partnership with John Koster of Klawervlei Stud in South Africa. Two mares purchased in-foal from the 2006 December Sales by David will be covered in Southern Hemisphere time after foaling, and will then travel to South Africa.

The mares are: Italian Oaks second, Polar Charge, a 35,000gns purchase due to Doyen; and the 30,000gns Stakes winning mare Sherema, who is in-foal to Dubai Destination.

First Australian Runner For Ishiguru Wins

1st February 2007

ISHIGURU'S first Australian runner, AQUATIC KING, impressively won a $65,000 race over 1200m at Randwick Racecourse on his debut recently.

This two-year-old colt out of Mermaid will now head for the $500,000 Inglis Classic.

His connections including trainer Gregory Hickman and jockey Chris Munce were understandably delighted by his performance and are very excited about his future.

New Mare Barn

15th February 2007

The building of a new 22 box barn was recently completed.

It is already proving a huge asset, helping stable the increasing numbers of mares visiting Tweenhills with five stallions now standing at the stud.

Exceptional Prices For Ishiguru Yearlings

22nd February 2007

Yearlings by the Tweenhills stallion, Ishiguru, sold exceptionally well at Karaka's Premier Yearling Sale in New Zealand.

They averaged $70,000, 14 times his service fee, with a top price of $110,000.

As the leading 2006 first-crop sire in Britain by average earnings per runner, Ishiguru is proving a success in both Hemispheres.

Champagne Breakfast

28th February 2007

Preparations have been busy for our annual Champagne Breakfast and Stallion Parade on Wednesday 14th March during the Cheltenham Festival.

Being near to the racecourse, it always proves an enjoyable start to the day for our owners and breeders who have helped make Tweenhills the success it is.

If you are interested in attending please contact us for further details.

Profitable Start

8th March 2007

2006 proved a profitable start for the Tweenhills Breeding Enterprise Investment Scheme with our twin aims of profitable investment and increasing the quality of our stock being met in style.

The colt foal out of Dance Lesson by Danehill Dancer almost doubled her 52,000gns purchase price when selling for 100,000gns. She has recently foaled another very smart colt by Kyllachy. Lothlorien also proved a sound investment realising approximately £20,000 profit on her purchase price.

Two new high class young mares were purchased, Flora Burn and Lindesburg. Both are in-foal to extremely attractive sires, the former has foaled a fine colt by Indian Ridge.

Pin-hooks In Profit

14th March 2007

The Tweenhills/Rathmore Pin-hooking Syndicate again proved lucrative for shareholders resulting in a net profit of 12%. Just a few shares are left for this year, so contact us now for further details.

Sunny Winners For Ishiguru

15th March 2007

Ishiguru's first-crop are thriving in the Mediterranean sunshine during our winter. The Tweenhills bred City Bhoy has recently won twice in Spain, and Mihalos Terz picked up a valuable 5f maiden in Greece.

First Mares In-foal For Sleeping Indian

16th March 2007

Exciting new Tweenhills’ stallion, Sleeping Indian, has successfully had his first mares tested in-foal from a full book of 120 mares.

They include Stakes winner Cozzene’saffair, Cheveley Park’s well bred Truce by Nashwan, and Sharpe’s Lady, the dam of Birkintastic who was bought by McKeever St Lawrence for 60,000gns as a yearling last year.

March Madness

19th March 2007

Free month's keep and veterinary package is on offer if you book your mare to the Tweenhills' stallions Ishiguru, Lucky Story, Trade Fair or Fraam during March 2007.

Contact us now. There is a deal to be done!

Future Looks Bright For 3yo Ishiguru Colt

23rd April 2007

The Ishiguru colt, FERNELEY, made a fine start to his three-year-old campaign when coming second by ½l to Mores Wells in the Group 3 Ballysax Stakes over 1m2f at Leopardstown yesterday, beating the hot favourite Macarthur.

He tried to make all and it is testament to his performance that he finished so close as the other early pace setter was last.

As a two-year-old this smart colt was third in the Group 2 Futurity Stakes to the highly rated Teofilo and Eagle Mountain, and third in the Group 3 Somerville Tattersall Stakes.

He looks to have a bright future for owner D O'Rourke and trainer Francis Ennis. Bred by Mount Coote Stud and Richard Pegum he is out of the mare Amber Tide (Pursuit of Love).

Ishiguru Fillies Come First And Second

25th April 2007

Fillies from ISHIGURU's first crop took first and second places in the 5f maiden at Bath yesterday.

The three-year-old, KEN'S GIRL, who had ran well when second at Sandown last season, was soon in front and stretched right away winning by 3l. The other filly in the race by Ishiguru, METAL GURU, came second for trainer and breeder Reg Hollinshead.

Fraam Progeny Continue To Win

3rd May 2007

WILLIAM'S WAY followed up his win at Southwell ten days ago with a second win at Wolverhampton on 1st May despite being top weight in the 1m1f handicap.

By Fraam, he looks on the upgrade and is sure to pick up a few more races for trainer Ian Wood and owner/breeder Lewis Caterers.

Group 3 Success For Pin-hook Tax Free

8th May 2007

Five-year-old, TAX FREE, continued to add to his impressive form when winning the Group 3 Stan James Palace House Stakes over 5f at the Newmarket Guineas Meeting for trainer Dandy Nicholls.

A Listed winner at four and multiple Heritage Handicap winner at three, Tax Free, was purchased for only €16,000 as a foal from Goffs by the Tweenhills/Rathmore Pin-hooking Syndicate.

Ishiguru Filly Wins On 3yo Debut

18th May 2007

SHE'S OUR MARK comfortably won her three-year-old debut yesterday in the EBF Maiden at Limerick over 6½f, having shown some useful form towards the end of last season when she filled the runner-up spot in two Leopardstown nurseries.

By Ishiguru she is out of the seven times scorer Markskeepingfaith, bred by M Barrett and Redmyre Bloodstock. She won going away from the field and is sure to pick up another race soon for owner/trainer Pat Flynn.

Nice 2yo Prospect For Fraam

26th May 2007

PELICAN PRINCE looks to be a smart two-year-old prospect to follow this season. By FRAAM, this colt showed plenty of speed to take the 6f Eversheds Median Auction Maiden at Newcastle yesterday for trainer Karl Burke.

Bred by Mr and Mrs Bayless he is the second winner out of Nightingale Song. Her first foal is the dual 2005 juvenile winner Lindus Atenor also by Fraam.

Fraam had another winner earlier in the week when MR FORTHRIGHT won his maiden in the 5f Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Bath on 22nd May for trainer Milton Bradley.

Ishiguru Double

29th May 2007

The three-year-old filly by ISHIGURU, SHE'S OUR MARK, scored her second win on the trot when very comfortably taking the 1m Handicap at the Curragh Irish 1,000 Guineas Meeting on Sunday following her maiden win 10 days earlier.

Out of the seven times scorer Markskeepingfaith, bred by M Barrett and Redmyre Bloodstock, she looks to have a very promising future with a rating now of 103.

She was the second winner for Ishiguru last week as ISHETOO nicely won on his seasonal return, at Ayr over 6f, for trainer Allan Dickman.

SHE'S OUR MARK's half-brother by another Tweenhills stallion, FRAAM, was also in the news recently when making €60,000 at the Goresbridge Breeze-Up Sale. Trainer Liam Roche purchased the colt and said: "He is a very nice horse and breezed well this morning. His half-sister looks smart too."

Promising Pin-hook

5th June 2007

The two-year-old filly, JUST A DANCER, justified being the warm favourite when easily winning the 5f Maiden Fillies Stakes at Leicester on 29th May having shaped with promise when coming second on her debut at Bath.

A daughter of Choisir she was a profiltable foal pin-hook for the Tweenhills/Rathmore Stud partnership last year. She also looks to be a profitable investment for owner John Grant and trainer Barry Hills with a step up in class now on the cards.

Another successful pin-hook is TAX FREE who added a third Stakes race win to his form when taking the Naas Sprint Stakes yesterday beating some notable sprinters such as Desert Lord, last year's Prix de l'Abbaye winner.

Ishiguru First-crop Clocking Up The Wins

5th June 2007

Two more three-year-olds from Ishiguru's first-crop, entered the winner's enclosure recently.

ISHETOO made it a second win on the trot when bolting clear of the opposition to win the 5f Handicap at Catterick last Friday for trainer Allan Dickman. Bred by Longdon Stud and owned by John Sissons, he looks on the upgrade and is one to follow.

The next day, the Ishiguru filly NASHHARRY, won her first race, the 7f Handicap at Wolverhampton.

Hat Trick For Ishetoo

13th June 2007

ISHETOO completed a hat trick on the trot when comfortably winning the 5f handicap at Haydock on 8th June, following his previous wins at Catterick and Ayr for trainer Allan Dickman. From the first-crop of ISHIGURU this three-year-old was bred by Longdon Stud and is owned by John Sissons. He continues on the upgrade and should be watched out for in future big sprint races.

Another Tweenhills' stallion, FRAAM, also had a recent winner when PAGAN BELIEF, came readily clear to win his maiden at Salisbury on 12th June for trainer James Toller. Having ran green he looks open to improvement this season.

Tweenshills Winning Duo

3rd July 2007

Progeny by resident Tweenhills' stallions ISHIGURU and FRAAM entered the winners enclosure yesterday.

METAL GURU relished the Polytrack to win at Wolverhampton for Ishiguru, and MAGICAL MUSIC got back into winning form when scoring at Pontefract.

Shes Our Mark Second In Gr.3 For Ishiguru

5th July 2007

SHE'S OUR MARK maintained her progress when coming second in the Group 3 EBF Brownstown Stakes at Leopardstown last night.

The three-year-old filly by ISHIGURU, had gone up 21lb for a commanding victory in a 1m Handicap at the Curragh Irish 1,000 Guineas Meeting and had since run a fine second in a 7f conditions race at Naas where she finished 2l in front of Redstone Dancer.

Out of the seven times scorer Markskeepingfaith, bred by M Barrett and Redmyre Bloodstock, she looks to be an exciting prospect for her sire Ishiguru, from his first-crop, with a Stakes win not far away.

Trainer, Pat Flynn, said: "She's a very classy, honest filly and is as tough as nails."

No Time For Sleeping

7th July 2007

SLEEPING INDIAN had little chance to sleep this spring with a very busy and successful first-season at stud. He covered 125 mares and achieved 93% fertility.

Two-year-olds By Fraam Flying

16th July 2007

PELICAN PRINCE scored for the second time when winning the 6f Ruddy Nursery at Ascot on 14th July for trainer Karl Burke and the Market Avenue Racing Club. This two-year-old by Fraam, bred by Stephen and Michelle Bayless at Tweenhills, now heads for the big sales race at York.

Another two-year-old by Fraam, AFRAM BLUE, won his maiden a few days earlier for trainer William Knight.

Stakes Winning 3yos On The Horizon For Ishiguru

16th July 2007

Another exciting prospect from the first-crop of Ishiguru, SHE'S OUR MARK, ran a great race again to come an unlucky second to the highly rated Alexander Tango in the 1m1f Listed Kilboy Estate Stakes at the Curragh.

This three-year-old filly out of the handicap winner Markskeepingfaith has been raised a remarkable 31lbs this season. She is further proof of Ishiguru's ability to upgrade his mares.

Earlier in the week at Newmarket, Ishiguru's two-year-old star from last year, the Coventry Stakes winner HELLVELYN, was only beaten 4l in the Group 1 July Cup to finish 8th on his first run back in 287 days.

Ishiguru - Leading Second-crop Sire In Europe

20th July 2007

Three winners in two days has helped put ISHIGURU right at the top of the league table for second-crop sires in Europe in order of percentage of winners to runners.

With 39.5% winners to runners he is now way ahead of the notable sires such as Invincible Spirit (29.7%), Kyllachy (28.9%) and Val Royal (26.1%).

Add to that his major Stakes performers, Hellvelyn, She's Our Mark and Ferneley, produced from relatively small crops compared to these sires noted, Ishiguru is shaping into a top quality proven sire.

His latest winners included DEE JAY WELLS at Beverley, the two-year-old SILVER WIND won at Folkestone, and GENTLE GURU won again, this time at Sandown, having also been second three times. Trainer of Gentle Guru, Richard Phillips, will now look for a race at Goodwood for this consistent performer.

Five Winners In Five Days For Ishiguru!

23rd July 2007

ISHIGURU stretched his lead at the top of the league table for second-crop sires in Europe in order of percentage of winners to runners with five winners in five days! He also rates 3rd out of all British-based sires, to Dansili and Generous, and 15th for all sires in Europe.

With 42.5% winners to runners he is now way ahead of other notable second-crop sires such as Sakhee (39.5%), Rock of Gibraltar (30.1%), Invincible Spirit (30.5%), Kyllachy (28.1%) and Val Royal (25.5%).

Add to that his major Stakes performers, Hellvelyn, She's Our Mark and Ferneley, Ishiguru is shaping into a top quality proven sire.

His recent winners are ISHI ADIVA who found the winning touch once more when scoring in the 5f handicap at Newmarket on Saturday 21st July, and GIDDYWELL won the day before over 1m2f at Nottingham. Earlier in the week DEE JAY WELLS scored at Beverley, the two-year-old SILVER WIND won at Folkestone, and GENTLE GURU won again, this time at Sandown, having also been second three times.

Six Winners In A Week For Ishiguru

25th July 2007

Wow! What a week for ISHIGURU whose progeny scored again last night when NOMOREBLONDES won at Musselburgh making it the sixth win in a week for this Tweenhills sire.

As a result he has stretched his lead again at the top of the league table for second-crop sires in Europe in order of percentage of winners to runners with an amazing 45%! He also rates 2nd out of all British-based sires.

With 45% winners to runners he is now way ahead of other notable second-crop sires such as Sakhee, Rock of Gibraltar, Invincible Spirit, Kyllachy and Val Royal.

One More Day, Two More Winners For Ishiguru

30th July 2007

There is no stopping the recent success of progeny by Tweenhills' stallion ISHIGURU with two more winners yesterday.

The two-year-old colt, THE REAL GURU, ran on well to comfortably take the 5f Maiden at Pontefract and should progress to better things for owner/ breeders Adrian and Alison Parry. The first foal out of Aloma's Reality who ran twice and whose dam's progeny did not score on the racetrack The Real Guru is further proof of Ishiguru's ability to upgrade his mares.

The second winner, COPPER KING, bounced back to winning form in style when easily taking the 7f Claiming Stakes at Carlisle.

Shuttlers Arrive

10th August 2007

Tweenhills stallion of the moment, ISHIGURU, is also hoping to make waves down under. He recently arrived safely at Chequers Stud in New Zealand, for the third season in a row, where he will stand for NZ$7,500.

TRADE FAIR makes his second trip to Australia, standing again at Evergreen Lodge for AUS$8,800.

Tweenhills Stallion Ishiguru - Leading British-based Sire

10th August 2007

A phenomenal run of eight winners in 13 days by Ishiguru progeny in July ensured his position at the top of the league table for British-based sires in order of percentage of winners to runners. Ahead of other top sires such as Dansili, Rainbow Quest, Pivotal and Green Desert.

This Tweenhills stallion also rates 7th out of all sires standing in Europe.

With an incredible 45.45% winners to runners, Ishiguru is way ahead of other notable second-crop sires in Europe such as Sakhee (40%), Rock of Gibraltar (33%), Invincible Spirit (32%), Kyllachy (31%) and Val Royal (27%).

Add to that his Stakes performers, Hellvelyn, Ferneley, and She's Our Mark, who was recently second again in a Stakes race, Ishiguru is shaping into a top quality proven sire. Not bad for a sire who stood at only £4,500 this season.

Statistics based on results received to 7th August 2007 and a minimum of 30 runners, as provided by Hyperion Promotions.

Group 3 Success For Ishiguru

20th August 2007

SHE'S OUR MARK collected a well-deserved Stakes victory when gamely winning the Group 3 Desmond Stakes over 1m at Leopardstown yesterday. This three-year-old filly by ISHIGURU had previously been second in the Group 3 Brownstown Stakes and two Listed races.

She is further proof of Ishiguru's ability to upgrade his mares. It was also good news for her trainer Pat Flynn being his first Group-race success in 25 years. The Group 1 Matron Stakes will be her next target.

Hellvelyn Notches Up Another Stakes Success For Ishiguru

28th August 2007

HELLVELYN notched up another Stakes success for his sire ISHIGURU when winning the Listed Beverley Bullet Sprint Stakes over 5f on 25th August.

It was a great result for last year's Coventry Stakes winner, who was sidelined for the first half of the season with a bruised foot and pulled muscle, and in the circumstances ran a creditable eighth in the Group 1 July Cup. Trainer Bryan Smart reckons the horse will be better again next year when he expects to see him competing for all the top sprint honours. His next immediate target will be the Group 1 Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock.

Bred by NE and Mrs Poole and Trickledown Stud out of their mare Cumbrian Melody, this colt was sold to Bryan Smart for 100,000gns at the Doncaster St Leger Yearling Sales.

NOMOREBLONDES scored another recent win for her sire ISHIGURU when taking home the 5f handicap at Newcastle today. She is clearly on the upgrade scoring for the second time in a row.

Both wins will help ensure ISHIGURU maintains his position at the top of the table for British-based sires and second-crop sires in Europe with a phenomenal 48% winners to runners (as at 24th August, minimum of 30 runners, statistics provided by Hyperion Promotions).

Italian Listed Win For Fraam

3rd September 2007

FRAAM proved yet again what a fantastic value sire he is with SUBITODOPO’s success in the 1m2f Listed Premio Villa Borghese in Rome yesterday for trainer Marco Gasparini.

Bred by Winterbeck Manor Farm, this three-year-old had previously come third in two other Listed races.

Fraam Filly Nets £46,000 For Owners

10th September 2007

The FRAAM filly, MAGICAL MUSIC, won the competitive London Mile Handicap at Kempton yesterday netting over £45,000 in prize money for her owners, Killarney Glen and Mrs EM Clarke, and trainer Jeff Pearce. This was her first win at Kempton having won five times at Wolverhampton and once at Southwell.

At a stud fee of only £2,750 Fraam once again proved he is incredible value and deserves his reputation for breeding tough horses with a touch of class.

Pin-hooks Off To A Good Start

12th September 2007

The Tweenhills/Rathmore Pin-hooking Syndicate got off to a good start at Doncaster St Leger Sales with several yearlings making a significant profit on their foal purchase price.

The half-brother to one of the syndicate’s previous purchases, Tax Free, made a profit of nearly 70,000gns when selling to John Gosden for 120,000gns. By Fayruz his full-brother, Inxile, subsequently won on his debut for trainer Dandy Nicholls, the underbidder on this lot.

Other foals purchased from Goffs to make a profit included a colt by One Cool Cat out of Catch The Moon who was purchased for €47,000 and sold to John O’Byrne for 95,000gns, and an Invincible Spirit filly realised 68,000gns having cost €55,000. Another yearling to practically double their purchase price was a Haafhd colt out of Ego.

First Lucky Story Yearlings Hit The Sales

18th September 2007

Watch out for Lucky Story’s first yearlings at the sales. 17 yearlings by this Champion miler and full brother to Dr Fong will be on offer at Tattersalls October Sales including the half-sister to US Gr.2 Oak Tree Derby winner Dark Islander in Book 1

Fraam 2yo Wins Nursery

18th September 2007

CLIFTON DANCER justified favouratism to win the 7f nursery at Lingfield on 11th September. By Fraam and bred at Tweenhills, this two-year-old filly is trained by Tom Dascombe.

2yo Stakes Success For Fraam

8th October 2007

The two-year-old colt by Fraam, PELICAN PRINCE, ran a fine race to come third in the Listed Redcar Two-Year-Old Trophy on Saturday for trainer Karl Burke.

Bred at Tweenhills by SH and Mrs A M Bayless out of the mare Nightingale Song, he had already won two races for his connections.

First Runner In New Zealand For Ishiguru Wins

15th October 2007

ISHIGURU's first progeny to run in New Zealand have won and come third from just two starts. The two-year-old filly, JULIA, won the 800m race at Otaki Racecourse, and TRADEMARK came third in his race and now heads for the Wellesley Stakes.

Ishiguru is standing again at Chequers Stud in New Zealand this SH season where he is proving popular with local breeders.

Complimentary Pass Yearling Fetches 400,000gns

16th October 2007

The Tweenhills’ bred Medicean colt out of Complimentary Pass continued to have plenty of admirers at the sales when purchased by Shadwell Estates for 400,000gns at Tattersalls October Yearling Sale Book 1, consigned by Croom House Stud (Lot 648).

Last year this half-brother to Gr.3 Acomb Stakes second, Gweebarra, realised 230,000gns at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale when consigned by Tweenhills.

His Danehill dam, Complimentary Pass, also has a cracking colt foal by Sakhee being offered at the forthcoming Tattersalls December Foal Sale (Lot 1157).

Ishetoo Good For Many

28th October 2007

The Ishiguru three-year-old, ISHETOO, has stormed up the ratings this season from 58 to a respectable 92, with five wins and three places to his form for trainer Allan Dickman and owner John Sissons.

After his last race in the valuable racingpost.co.uk Handicap at Doncaster yesterday, The Racing Post quoted: “Ishetoo showed plenty of dash to lead for much of the race. One of the biggest handicap stars of the season, he continues to excel off an ever increasing mark.”

Ishetoo is certainly proving to be yet another outstanding racehorse from Ishiguru’s first-crop, who finished the season as the joint leading British-based sire with his percentage of winners to runners at 49%.

First Foals By Trade Fair Head To The Sales

15th November 2007

You will not be disappointed with the first-foals by Trade Fair, the 124 rated son of Zafonic out of an unbeaten Danehill Stakes winning mare. Well supported in his first year at stud there are some exciting potential stars with 24 on offer at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale.

Foals Sales Prep Underway

15th November 2007

The busy sales season continues at a pace at Tweenhills with the sales prep well underway of 28 foals to be offered at Tattersalls December Foal Sale by the Stud. One of our star lots is a cracking colt foal by Sakhee, who is the half-brother to 230,000gns 2007 foal ex Complimentary Pass (Lot 1157). Be sure to visit us at Somerville Paddock O.

Trade Fair Colt Does Not Disappoint

19th November 2007

A colt from the first crop of TRADE FAIR led the way on the opening day of the Goffs November Sale when falling t