BEN MCELROY

INTERNATIONAL EQUINE AGENT

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ben@mcelroyequine.com   |   (859) 621-9763

Ben traveled from Ireland to Kentucky after completing his Equine Science degree to pursue a career in the heart of horse country. He honed his horsemanship skills, first as a stallion groom, then Yearling Manager and ultimately Farm Manager at a leading Kentucky breeding farm. His career has allowed him unique exposure to all facets of the business, from breeding, to racing, to pinhooking, to partnerships.

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TWILIGHT GLEAMING wins the 2021 G2 Breeder’s Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint

G1 Winners

BELLAFINA
Campanelle (IRE)
CURRENCY SWAP
DONNA VELOCE
FASHION PLATE
GAME FACE
HOOTENANNY
Kimari
KNICKS GO
Lang’s Lash
PATHFORK
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In the News

Madame Obey breaks maiden against winners

Madame Obey – The two-year old daughter of Tiz The Law makes her debut a winning one on closing day of the Woodbine meet against winners! Madame Obey was purchased as a two-year old in training for owner Mark Dodson.  ...

A Game wins first Stake attempt in impressive fashion

A Game – The five year old daughter of Distorted Humor makes her stakes debut and wins at 48-1 for trainer Josie Carroll and owner Mark Dodson in the Grade 3 Ontario Fashion Stakes on October 12th. To read the entire article click here.  ...

Cowardofthecounty (IRE) wins Group 3 Prix Francois Boutin

Cowardofthecounty (IRE)  – Two year old colt by Kodi Bear that was recently acquired privately won a Group 3 in Deuville over 7 furlongs.  He was an impressive winner on debut and his run at Ascot was not without excuses but he finally put it all together and got his first black type win. To […]...

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BELLAFINA

Kentucky Oaks (G1) favorite/3x G1W & 7x GSW
$800,000 F-T Gulfstream purchase
Sold for $4,000,000 as a broodmare

Campanelle (IRE)

2x Royal Ascot winner/5x stakes winner
190,000 Guineas Tatts October Purchase
Sold for $5,000,000 as a broodmare

DONNA VELOCE

2nd in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1)/G3W
$800,000 F-T Gulfstream purchase
Sold for $1,900,000 as a broodmare

FASHION PLATE

2x G1W
$340,000 OBS April purchase
Sold for $1,200,000 as a broodmare

FIRING LINE

2nd in the Kentucky Derby (G1)/G3W
$240,000 Keeneland April purchase

Madone

G2 & multiple Graded winner
$125,000 OBS March purchase

Yesterday’s News

2nd in the Starlight S. (G1)
$30,000 F-T Midlantic purchase