BACKGROUND

Monksgrange Stud is located in Ireland's sunny South-East on 200 acres of south facing slope beneath the Blackstairs Mountains in County Wexford. It is close to the major racetracks, and several great golfcourses including Mount Juliet and Rosslare. Breeding programmes produce thoroughbreds for both flat and jumps racing. The farm offers full Boarding Facilities for your mares and young stock. We are close to all the major stallion farms, and the expertise of our staff contributes to the racecourse success of horses raised here.

MR COMBUSTIBLE - winner of Group 3 Chester Vase, May 2001 bred by Jeremy Hill at Monksgrange

We are delighted to have bred another group winner in 2001,MR.COMBUSTIBLE, winner of the Chester Vase Gr 3. He is now aims for the Epsom Derby; Mr. C is a half-brother to 2000's success story MILETRIAN, winner of the Ribblesdale Stakes, Gr 2 at Royal Ascot. Both are out of Wrag, by Dancing Brave. This follows on the previous year's success of FELICITA, a dual stakes winner by CATRAIL out of ABERGWRLE, herself a daughter of 1968 1000gns winner CAERGWRLE. THREE STAKES WINNERS IN 3 CONSECUTIVE YEARS. A full Bloodstock Agency service is offered. Links : * Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association * Irish Horseracing Authority * Tramore Racecourse