Darley Flying Start Trainees’ Presentations
Keeneland, Kentucky, July 18th 2007

Clifford Barry and John Williams

The first Darley Flying Start Debates took place at the annual US Conference at Keeneland on July 18th 2007. The US coordinator of Flying Start, Tammy Masterson, once again ensured a smooth and enjoyable day for everyone starting with a welcome lunch on arrival. Clodagh Kavanagh opened the conference and introduced all of the trainees. Clodagh gave a special welcome to graduates Kate McMahon ands Brent Wilson attending and to Ian Tapp, Jordyn Brand, Leif Aaron and Kyle Wilson who will start the course on August 13th this year. Joe Osborne then took the floor explaining how the audience could interact during the conference using the “Turning Point” technology provided. Some interesting audience opinions were displayed on the big screen in answer to the controversial questions posed! Kenny Rice was the ever capable MC and the judging panel consisted of Dan Rosenberg, Byron Rogers and Kate McMahon.

About seventy industry people attended including Flying Start trustee John Williams, Clifford Barry, Pin Oak Stud, Geoffrey Russell, Keeneland, Fiona Craig, Johnny Burke, Buddy Bishop, SKO and Barry Weisbord, TDN. After each debate questions were invited from the floor leading to lively debate and exchange of opinions at times! Joe Osborne closed the conference complimenting the trainees on their performance and thanking those who attended for their support. He assured all in the room that the standard of trainee was improving each year and that the future looks bright and secure for the programme. Following the closing, the trainees and those attending joined in a some welcome refreshments in the lovely surroundings of Keeneland overlooking the track.

Barry Weisbord, TDN

Gina Bryce vs Alex Elliott

Current stallion book sizes are too large

William Rainbow vs Eden Harrington

Kentucky will be the world stallion capital in 2030

Andrew Birch vs Brandon Rice

January 1st and the date of first cover: we need to follow the Australian example

Dean Roethemeier vs Jerome Reynier

The bias against 20+ year old stallions is not justified

Junling Sun vs Elizabeth Pathak

The thoroughbred industry needs to introduce artificial insemination

Sarah Kilby vs Fabricio Buffolo

Shuttle stallions are detrimental to the industry and the breed