Ciara O'Connor

Today's lowdown with Emmanuel Talvard of Haras du Cadran brings the curtain down on the series TDN have been running in the build up to this year's Arqana August Sale, but don't be fooled into thinking it's all about the powerhouse consignments here in Deauville where the first of 325 catalogued lots--from, quelle surprise, Haras des Capucines, the largest consignors of all--will go under the hammer at around 2pm on Friday. For every Capucines, the team who will be busy from the first lot on Friday to their final lot,...

Irish-born Ciara O'Connor will be leaving Haras de Montaigu on Friday after 20 years as a hugely popular and key member of the team at the French farm. "Ciara's charming accent, unwavering smile, and good humour in all circumstances will be greatly missed by all of us at the stud," said Montaigu owner Sybille Gibson. "She knew how to make herself unanimously appreciated by all the members of staff as well as by each of our clients, to whom she always listened attentively and effectively. "With Ciara there is never...