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Racing Post
Starspangledbanner Filly Tops Craven Sale at 900,000gns
A Starspangledbanner filly co-bred by Hawes Stud and the Gaffneys’ Churchtown House Stud topped the Tattersalls Craven Breeze-Up Sale at 900,000gns, knocked down to Anthony Stroud of Stroud Coleman Bloodstock on behalf of Victorious Forever.
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Darley Europe
Naval Crown Filly Born at Hawes Stud
“She is a fine big foal with good bone. She has loads of quality and great action.” — Michael Gaffney on a Naval Crown filly out of Golden Angel, among the first foals by the G1 Platinum Jubilee Stakes winner.
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Tattersalls
Blue Point Colt Sparks Wild Celebrations for Hawes Stud
Hawes Stud achieved remarkable success at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale, with their Blue Point colt fetching 170,000 guineas and a Space Blues filly selling for 75,000 guineas.
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Racing Post
Rumstar’s Brother Makes 250,000gns as Havana Grey Dominates
“We put two rockets together and we got a superstar of a horse so we’re thrilled! This is one of the better prices that my wife and I have sold under the Hawes Stud banner.” — an emotional Michael Gaffney after the Blue Point colt made 170,000gns.
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The Owner Breeder
Havana Grey on Top Again During Second Day of Tatts Foal Sale
“We have bred all the mare’s offspring … Blue Point was a rocket and we loved him when we saw him. We put two rockets together and we got a superstar.” — Michael Gaffney on the Blue Point colt out of Glowing Star.
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Thoroughbred Daily News
Alcohol Free Heads Banner Year For Gaffneys
“It’s a huge thing for us to have bred a filly like her” — Michael Gaffney on Group 1 winner Alcohol Free.
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The Irish Field
In Conversation with Anne Gaffney
Anne Gaffney was in conversation with Olivia Hamilton about the philosophy driving Hawes Stud’s success.
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