Lisa-Jane Graffard

@HKTurf @EddeRothschild @BHAHorseracing @DarleyEurope @JuddmonteFarms @Tattersalls1766 @francegalop Pour garantir une population de chevaux de course plus âgés, sains et de qualité, il faut leur offrir des opportunités lorsqu'ils sont jeunes. Cela va au-delà de la viabilité financière de chaque course et s'inscrit dans une stratégie à long terme.

@HKTurf @EddeRothschild @BHAHorseracing @DarleyEurope @JuddmonteFarms @Tattersalls1766 @francegalop Et aussi... juste pour ajouter quelques réflexions supplémentaires. Il est prouvé que le travail et la compétition précoce sont le principal indicateur de la solidité et de la durabilité à long terme.

Il n’y a plus d’hommes de cheval, d’hommes de courses chez France Galop. Uniquement des gestionnaires . je connais bien le clivage entre recette et sélection, mais tout était dans l’ art du sur-mesure. Impensable d’avoir fusionné ces deux courses là à cette date.

@HKTurf @EddeRothschild britishhorseracing.com/press_releases…

@HKTurf @EddeRothschild La France fait plein de trucs super bien, mais j'ai peur cette règle va être contre-productive pour augmenter le niveau et encourager les investissements dans ce sport.

Nemean Lion runs at Haydock for @beaubai. The Nemean Lion was a creature in Greek mythology that ravaged the area of Nemea. Slaying the Nemean Lion was the first task asked of Hercules during the myth of the Labours of Hercules.

Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V was today named the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, following the unsealing of the Will of his late father, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, who died in Lisbon, Portugal yesterday, aged 88. Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny) through his daughter, Hazrat Bibi Fatima, and the Prophet’s cousin and son-in-law, Hazrat Ali, the fourth Rightly Guided Caliph of Islam and the first Shia Imam. Throughout their 1,400 year history, the Ismailis have been led by a living, hereditary Imam. The Ismailis live in over 35 countries and number approximately 12 to 15 million.

His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), passed away peacefully in Lisbon on 4 February 2025, aged 88, surrounded by his family. Prince Karim Aga Khan was the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network. The announcement of his designated successor will follow. Leaders and staff of the Aga Khan Development Network offer our condolences to the family of His Highness and to the Ismaili community worldwide. As we honour the legacy of our founder, Prince Karim Aga Khan, we continue to work with our partners to improve the quality of life for individuals and communities across the world, as he wished, irrespective of their religious affiliations or origins.

Good luck to Goliath and @GraffardRacing in the Japan Cup tomorrow. Not the best pic I know but I got to touch greatness. #bragging And by the way I think he’s the most beautiful horse I’ve ever seen. #japancup2024.

Who indeed?!

@metaos @NewYorker @CPCKilcullen A fascinating read - I really enjoyed it and will pick up up again.

I’m fascinated by the story of Maeve Brennan, Irish girl-about-town in the NYC of the 50s/60s so I was delighted to pick up a copy of her collected pieces from @NewYorker in Seanchaí Books in Kildare. But when the owner said that she went to @CPCKilcullen my heart skipped a beat!

GILDED DRAGON s’impose dans le Quinté+ du jour 🏆 @GraffardRacing 🏁 9-3-2-10-11

エーグル調教場🇫🇷

It started as a tiny idea from @K_L_Luke - I know I have learned so much since we started @ChangingReinPod , not least how much racing and equestrian sport can learn from each other.

I am absolutely loving getting stuck in and catching up with the @ChangingReinPod from @metaos and @K_L_Luke If you have even a tiny interest in the future of our industry (and equestrian sports as they’re all linked) please listen. 🎧 Wonderfully insightful and empathetic.