RACEHORSE trainer Aidan O’Brien has rejected claims from the promoters of a proposed animal byproducts plant that his horses weren’t affected by emissions from a former rendering plant in the vicinity.

Strategic Prince has been snapped up by Coolmore and will go straight to stud.

Coolmore Stud have been unveiled as the new sponsor of the Group One Nunthorpe Stakes at York's Ebor meeting.

Aidan O’Brien has admitted he was “shell-shocked” at the decision to retire Holy Roman Emperor to stud at Coolmore to replace George Washington following the discovery that last year’s 2000 Guineas hero has fertility problems.

A trio of Aidan O’Brien-trained three-year-olds are to retire to Coolmore Stud to join the already-announced newcomers High Chaparral, Hawk Wing and Choisir.

Pat Eddery has got off Terry Mills’ Let Me Try Again to ride the Aidan O’Brien-trained The Great Gatsby in the Vodafone Derby.

The breeding industry suffered a huge blow when top sire Danehill was fatally injured in an accident at Coolmore Stud.

The Irish breeding industry suffered a huge blow yesterday when top sire Danehill was fatally injured in an accident at Coolmore Stud.

Golan will end the season - and his racing career - by attempting to land the Japan Cup, it was revealed today.