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

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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

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 […]...

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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