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Coolmore Australia have secured the valuable signature of industry heavyweight Brian McGuire to join their ranks later in the month.
The Irish-born bloodstock agent, who has plied his trade alongside some of the most revered names in the Australian racing industry, has been announced on Wednesday as a new member of the Coolmore operation.
Coolmore Australia told The Thoroughbred Report that they are “pleased to announce the appointment of well-known and respected industry professional, Brian McGuire as part of the sales and nominations team”.
“Brian brings with him considerable domestic and international experience, having held senior positions with Aquis Farm, Annabel Neasham Racing and Ciaron Maher Racing, as well as time spent with Dermot Farrington Bloodstock and Gai Waterhouse Racing.”
Ciaron Maher, Annabel Neasham and Brian McGuire | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything
McGuire rose to prominence in Australia in 2017 with the Ciaron Maher Racing operation, acting in a client relations and bloodstock management role. He was also a key early member of Annabel Neasham’s team, when she commenced her training career in 2020, acting as racing manager.
“Most recently working as an independent bloodstock agent, Brian has been heavily active sourcing weanlings, yearlings and mares for a wide array of clients.
“This extensive experience will be invaluable for clients of Coolmore Australia, as we seek to offer them the best service possible.”
Evidently delighted with the coup, Coolmore Australia principal Tom Mangier said, “Brian is someone we have watched and worked with closely over many years. He is a hardworking and knowledgeable person, and we have a huge amount of respect for him.
“We have a great team of young and ambitious people at Coolmore and Brian will complement that team perfectly as we continue to build for the future.”
“We have a great team of young and ambitious people at Coolmore and Brian (McGuire) will complement that team perfectly as we continue to build for the future.” - Tom Magnier
It has been a busy period for the breeding operation, who in September purchased John Singleton’s Strawberry Hill Stud, to be used as a “world-class spelling farm”, as Tom Mangier told The Thoroughbred Report at the time.
McGuire was quoted as saying “It is a hugely exciting time to be joining Coolmore Australia. When you look at their current roster of stallions and note that Golden Slipper winner Shinzo is set to join them, the future looks extremely bright.”
It’s not just the Golden Slipper-winning son of Snitzel McGuire will have the pleasure of working alongside, with established forces such as Fastnet Rock and Pierro complemented by exciting prospects Home Affairs and St Mark’s Basilica (Fr) all featuring on the Coolmore Australia roster for 2023.
Gallery: Some of the stallions on the Coolmore roster in 2023
He continued, “Couple that with the significant investment they have made to enhance their broodmare band in recent times, it makes it a very appealing move for me and my family.
“I look forward to joining a team of people that I already have a lot of respect for, and hope that combining my experience, knowledge and enthusiasm can further enhance the continued development of Coolmore Australia.”
“I look forward to joining a team of people that I already have a lot of respect for, and hope that combining my experience, knowledge and enthusiasm can further enhance the continued development of Coolmore Australia.” - Brian McGuire
McGuire commences his role at Coolmore Australia on Monday, November 20.
