'It's always a highlight of the year for breeders and fans alike' - ITM Irish Stallion Trail 2025 details unveiled

Many of the world’s best stallions will be on show for the 2025 ITM Irish Stallion Trail, to be held on Friday, January 10 and Saturday, January 11. 

Irish sires have again shone on the international stage in 2024 and the Trail offers the opportunity for breeders, racing professionals and racing fans to see them up close at more than 30 of Ireland’s stallion farms.

ITM CEO Charles O’Neill said: “Across the world Irish stallions are recognised among the global elite and continually produce winners in racing’s most competitive events on the Flat and over jumps. 

"In 2025 the Irish stallion roster will once again be boosted with more top talent, offering breeders a diverse pool of proven producers, rising stars and hot prospects to suit any mare or budget. 

"The ITM Irish Stallion Trail is always a highlight of the year for breeders and fans alike, and we are very grateful to participating farms for opening their doors and showcasing Ireland’s exceptional thoroughbred breeding industry. Register now via the ITM website and we will see you on the Trail.”

The ITM Irish Stallion Trail is a completely free event. Visitors are simply asked to register which studs they intend to visit via the ITM website. Visitors are then free to visit their selected studs at the time of their choosing within the studs' advertised opening hours. 

Due to demand, it is mandatory to register for a specific date and time slot if planning to visit Coolmore. 

Please also note that due to evolving stallion vaccination and quarantine requirements, participating studs and available stallions may be subject to change.

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