Since he eastablished his bloodstock agency in 1978 with his wife Anna,
Peter and his team have enjoyed remarkable success around the world. Their
son Ross joined the agency in 2001 becoming the third generation of Bloodstock
agents in the family.
Peter himself is modest about his achievements, but published statistical
surveys in some of the most respected industry journals show that his
judgement places him firmly at the top of his profession.
Background
Peter and Ross have a family background steeped in racing. The late Jack
Doyle Peter's father and Ross's grandfather was described as "the
doyen of bloodstock agents" and for some 60 years was a major force
in the industry. When Peter was working with his father, yearling purchases
included Classic Winner Bruni and European Champion Sprinter Sandford
Lad.
Early Days
The agency had the good fortune to team up with the leading Irish trainer
Liam Browne and the partnership had a dream start with the 1982 classic
winner Dara Monarch. The colt won the Irish 2000 Guineas and confirmed
his status as the leading European miler by winning the St. James Palace
Stakes at Royal Ascot.Winning Partnership
The most successful bloodstock agent/trainer partnership in racing in
the past 20 years has been that of Peter Doyle and champion handler Richard
Hannon. A host of group winners have been purchased for satisfied owners.
A special niche has been carved by the team in the valuable sales related
races and the pair have compiled an enviable record in races such as the
Tattersalls Breeders Stakes, the Goffs Challenge and the Weatherbys Super
Sprint.
International Recognition
The agency then linked up with one of the most successful racing entities
in France, the de Moussac family, owners of the Haras de Mezeray. Purchases
for the family, all trained by champion handler Andre Fabre, include such
luminaries as Homme de Loi, Pigeon Voyageur, Boromini and Savoureuse Lady.
Scandinavia has also proven to be a fertile area for the agency and nothing
exemplifies their success in the region as the association with top trainer
Wido Neuroth. Valley Chapel, the Derby winner in Norway, Sweden and Denmark
in 1999 was a highlight while Kill The Crab repaid her investment by winning
more than £250,000 sterling and a string of group races.
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