Intrepid former jockey Fahy set to tackle latest challenge

Gerrardstown House Stud in Dunshauglin, County Meath, quietly changed hands at the end of 2015 with Frank Fahy's name now sitting above the door. The story continues as his son Donie, the former jockey and Mongol Derby champion, has taken over the reins of the operation.

The property, which boasts a magnificent 180 acres of quality limestone land, was previously under the sole care of Robert and Amber Byrne, who run Platinum Bloodstock from Gerrardstown. Although the farm has changed ownership, the Byrnes have stayed on to help manage the stud and, along with Fahy, will continue to consign both Gerrardstown's and outside clients' stock under their Platinum banner.

“We have a lovely consignment for all of this year’s yearling sales," said Donie Fahy. "Platinum Bloodstock will offer 15 yearlings which are made up of a combination of homebreds, pinhooks and our clients's stock. We’re lucky enough to get cracking right away.”