The TTR Ten with John Ford

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In today's 'The TTR Ten' rapid-fire Q&A session, it's John Ford of John Ford Bloodstock tackling our ten questions.

Cover image courtesy of John Ford Bloodstock

1. Best value stallion in the country?

St Mark’s Basilica.

St Mark's Basilica (Fr) | Standing at Coolmore Stud

2. Most exciting new stallion for 2025?

Move to Strike.

Move To Strike | Standing at Lovatsville

3. Breeding more, less, or the same as last year?

The same number as last year.

4. Best breeder in the country?

Yarraman Park.

Yarraman Park | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything

5. Best judge of a weanling/yearling?

The late George Smith.

George Smith | Image courtesy of Inglis

6. Best pound-for-pound trainer?

Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr.

Mike Price and Michael Kent Jnr. | Image courtesy of Price Kent Racing

7. Most talented young person you’ve come across recently?

Jack Turnbull - Ciaron Maher Racing.

Jack Turnbull | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything

8. Redistribute prizemoney across races, or happy as is?

Happy as it is.

9. Tariff on imported horses - great idea or misguided protectionism?

Tariff is not a good idea as there is lot of expenses on horses after purchase, Airfreight etc.

10. Your best mate in the business?

Brett Howard.

Brett Howard | Image courtesy of The Image Is Everything

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