John Gardiner

A year ago, the Hidden Brook team was shopping for breeder John Gardiner when it acquired the then-16-year-old mare Soaring Emotions (Kingmambo), in foal to Hard Spun, for $57,000 at last year's Keeneland November sale. The mare's Hard Spun weanling (hip 251) will go through the ring during the second session of this year's Keeneland November sale next Thursday and between now and then the foal's 2-year-old half-sister Haughty (Empire Maker) could provide the colt with a timely update. The filly goes postward in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies...

Gerry Meehan, formerly the yearling manager at Newsells Park Stud, has been appointed to the role of stud manager at Moyns Park Stud. During his tenure at Newsells, he had approximately 70 yearlings under his care per year, and is thoroughly experienced in all aspects of stud management. "It's a real coup to be able to welcome Gerry to Moyns Park Stud," said Moyns Park owner John Gardiner. "Gerry is a world-class horseman with a great track record and brings a wealth of knowledge, sales experience and management skills." Added...