Coolmore is a Thoroughbred racehorse breeding operation founded in 1975 by Tim Voute and John Magnier, which is now based in Ireland. They are one of the world's largest thoroughbred breeding operations and have produced numerous champions over the years.
Founded in 1975 by Tim Voute and John Magnier.
In 1984, Coolmore purchased the Ballydoyle Estate in County Tipperary, Ireland for use as a training facility.
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Coolmore is primarily known for breeding Thoroughbred racehorses, many of whom have gone on to become champions.
Coolmore offers breeding services to outside mare owners, with some of the world's top stallions available.
Coolmore participates in the auctioning of yearlings, typically selling offspring of their top stallions.
Coolmore stands many top stallions, but some of their most successful include Galileo, Fastnet Rock, and American Pharoah.
Ballydoyle was originally built in 1750 and was used for breeding and racing horses. Coolmore purchased it in 1984 and turned it into a state-of-the-art training facility.
Coolmore has produced many champions, but some of their most successful include Galileo, Sea The Stars, and Giant's Causeway.
Coolmore typically sells their racehorses at public auctions or through private sales, so you would need to attend one of these events or contact them directly for more information.
Breeding fees can vary widely depending on the stallion in question, but some of Coolmore's top stallions can command fees of hundreds of thousands of dollars per breeding.