In the 69th edition of the OTI Gazette, we have a chat to Irish trainer Jessica Harrington, who has trained a number of horses for OTI over the years.
We also discuss the importance of broodmares and their place in the industry, look at our upcoming runners, recent winners and Matt Stewart focuses on Damien Oliver’s monumental achievement, becoming the most successful Group 1 winning Australian jockey of all-time.
A CHAT WITH JESSICA HARRINGTON
“I grew up in Co Meath, Ireland and it was a life surrounded by horses. My father played polo and we hunted, three day evented as well as having a few point to pointers. My father was a very good horseman and I learnt a lot from him, along with many others along the way. “
BROODMARES ARE THE FOUNDATION
“Broodmares are the genesis of racing. The conformation, looks, bloodlines and cost of their progeny sets the foundation for what then happens in the sales ring and on the track. As evidenced by what we are witnessing in Japan currently, the quality of the broodmare population can change competitiveness, be it a nation, a state or a stud.”