BEN MCELROY

INTERNATIONAL EQUINE AGENT

Contact

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.

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
SHEDARESTHEDEVIL

In the News

Ruby Nell dominates the G3 Autumn Miss Stakes

Ruby Nell – 3 year old filly by Bolt d’Oro stumbled at the break but recovered quickly and went to the lead and never looked back. She won the G3 Autumn Miss by 3¼ lengths over heavily favored Anisette while getting one mile on turf in 1:32.67. With the win she earned her first graded stakes […]...

Whatchatalkinabout wins the New York Breeders’ Fututity

Whatchatalkinabout – 2 year old gelding by Dialed in scored a three and three-quarter length victory in the Finger Lakes New York Breeders’ Futurity on October 16th. Trained by Wesley Ward and owned by Ice Wine Stable he has now won 2 our of 3 career starts. Whatchatalkinabout was purchased for $82,000 from the Fasig […]...

A Little Frisky impressive in Glorious Song Stakes

A Little Frisky – two year old filly by Army Mule overcomes a bad break and traffic to win the Glorious Song Stake at Woodbine on October 15th in impressive fashion. Trained by Josie Carroll and owned by Mark Dodson, A Little Frisky was purchased from book 4 of the Keeneland September Sales. The final […]...

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