The Coolmore back story.

Coolmore was developed by a three way syndicate formed in 1975.
Sadliers Wells
JOHN MAGNIER speaks to Tracy Pickett about SADLER'S WELLS
The horse with which he built a successful international business based in Fethard.
Saddlers Wells trhe great Coolmore stallion
Sadler's Wells died on Tuesday evening, aged 30.

"His influence looks set to continue for many years to come."

The son of Northern Dancer was trained by Vincent O'Brien, for whom he won the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial, the Irish 2000 Guineas, the Eclipse and the Irish Champion Stakes as a three-year-old.

He retired to Coolmore Stud in 1984 and lived there until his death, a result of natural causes.

Christy Grassick, manager at Coolmore said:

"He was undoubtedly the best sire Europe has ever seen.

Through his sons Galileo, Montjeu, High Chaparral and Yeats along with grandsons Hurricane Run and Rip Van Winkle he has left a wonderful legacy at Coolmore and his influence looks set to continue for many years to come.

"We all feel privileged to have been involved with such a special horse."


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Sadler's Wells greatest achievement came as a champion sire.

The Coolmore breeding empire is founded on his success.

Sadler's Wells has been Champion Sire in Great Britain & Ireland 14 times, as well as
Champion Sire in France three times and North America once.

He has produced over 323 stakes winners and 80 individual Group 1/Grade I winners.[6]
Dr. Vincent O"Brien describes the confirmation he looks for in a racehorse.
Northern Dancer - Story