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…. and for the late risers, it can be watched now on +1.

The whole show, virtually, given over to Bansted Manor and the Stallions which stand there. I've been privileged to be shown around and this morning's programme was as close as many will get to the sense of the real thing. A remarkable establishment, ethos, passion shown by all those who live their lives sat Bansted, and then of course Frankle, Kingman, Oasis Dream and Dansili.

Perhaps even more remarkable is the fact that just about all their stallions are home-bred, home-raced, and now standing, once again, at home. Over 30 years of passion.

Alec.
 
Thanks for posting this. I usually try to watch TML but currently not getting back in time even for +1. However, pleased to say I have found it available to download on the Sky box thingy. Back off to horses again shortly but looking forward to having something decent to watch on a Saturday evening!
 
All the stallions looked so well & it was lovely to see them having a jaunt round their paddocks in the morning sun. What an amazing place too, everything looked perfect. Lucky horses, they certainly want for nothing.
 
Watched this last night as I record all Channel 4 racing. Wonderful interesting programme. Amazing that Frankel could be stroked and patted while he was eating his breakfast! Oasis Dream was more feisty though and they kept a respectful distance.
I agree its wonderful that the stallions were born there and returned there after their racing career.
 
EKW said:
Gutted to miss this but alas work gets in the way. I did randomly manage to catch the one at Coolmore a few months ago.
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Can you get hold of it on C4 Catch-up television? I just checked and it's still available.

I watched it last night, and found it absolutely fascinating. Thanks again, Alec.
 
It's also interesting that when I went to visit the horses, it was pointed out that when Kingman first stood at stud his fee was £8k. What is it now £100k? Kingman is also gaining something of a reputation as a producer of brood mares. OOOOH how I wish that I was wealthy! :)

Alec.
 
I think it is Dancilli you are referring to Alec who started at 8k. Kingman is only in his first season. Not sure how much his stud fee is but probably not cheap.
 
KautoStar1 said:
I think it is Dancilli you are referring to Alec who started at 8k. …….. .
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I stand corrected! Listening to the fascinating talk that we were given, names it seems, became muddled! An easy enough mistake perhaps.

Banstead Manor will be home to two six-figure stallions in 2015 following an increase in fee for Dansili to £100,000. The son of Danehill, who has sired four individual Group 1 winners this year including Classic heroine Miss France and Royal Ascot winner The Fugue, stood for £95,000 in 2014, up from £80,000 in 2013.

Alec.
 
Typical, it's absolutely pants for weeks and I'd given up on it and they finally go film something interesting........
 
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