coolmore 2011

Anyone seen Rip van Winkle - the horse not the elusive Betfair sage - and Starspangledbanner yet?

I thought that Amanda Skiffington was a bit candid in this months International Thoroughbred magazine. I bet she's off their christmas card list. . .

I was down there to see the stallions a month ago. I was very impressed with Starspangledbanner he's a very rangy scopey horse, he is not a big block of a horse like his sire. He has a nice step and was a nicer looking individual than i had expected to see after he came out of training. I was a small bit disappointed with Rip as he doesnt look as classy as he should, he is more like a Derby horse than miler when i saw him.Didn't see Alfred Nobel at all. I saw some of the other stallions was impressed by Yeats all of the stallions were not there

Thanks for that Rip. I like the idea of Starspangledbanner so am quite 'pleased' he is likeable.

I don't know whether they will deal a bit on him although on reflection I would prefer not so his book doesn't become totally humungous. Can't see me using him mind as he doesn't fit for one reason or another, but I can see him being a bit sparkly come sales time (individuals allowing ofcourse).

I thought that for Demi to buy Rip in Italy and off a weakish page, he would be a bit special to the eye. Maybe not . . .

It was John that bought him in Italy. Its not that he's plain but not as classy as his sire or some of his offspring

Its amazing how they edit the pictures of what some of there stallions look like

there is currently a warts and all review of the coolmore stallions at montjeu.com