| With a career spanning over 40 years, Hubie de Burgh is one of the horseracing industry’s most respected bloodstock consultants. Since setting up de Burgh Equine in 2003 his reputation has gone from strength to strength, with a loyal clientele based around the world. At de Burgh Equine the foundation of our success is knowledge. We are passionate about horseracing and Hubie leads his professional team who have decades of experience sourcing bloodstock internationally. Hubie spent twenty years helping develop the bloodstock interests of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, doing this in his role as manager of Sheikh Hamdan’s, Derrinstown Stud and associated farms in Ireland. During his time with Sheikh Hamdan he was directly associated with the purchasing or raising of many champions includingfifteen Classic winners in Europe and also horses such as Zabeel, Almaraad, At Talaq, Jeune and many others in Australia. In 2003 Hubie left Derrinstown Stud to set up his own bloodstock consultancy business, de Burgh Equine in the heart of the thoroughbred industry in Ireland. Amongst the consistent successes of de Burgh Equine, Hubie has been responsible for purchasing the winners of sixteen Group One races in Australia, Ireland, Hong Kong, the USA and France, including an incredible two individual Melbourne Cup winners (Fiorente & Green Moon). We continue to build our business and the scope of our services. In 2021 we welcomed Martin Buick to the team as Bloodstock Consultant. A son of multiple Champion Jockey Walter and brother to leading rider William, Martin grew up in a racing family and has gained valuable knowledge of the bloodstock industry by working for Arrowfield Stud, Archie Alexander Racing in Australia and the Irish National Stud course. He spent the last five years as Assistant Racing Manager for the Niarchos Family. Martin is a native Norwegian speaker and is happy to assist the Scandinavian market with his expertise. Our headquarters are located in Grangecon, Co. Wicklow within fifteen minutes from the famous Curragh racecourse and training grounds, and within one hour of the leading studs in Co Kildare. |
de Burgh Equine specialises in the sourcing of racing and breeding stock. We research, inspect and purchase horses on our clients’ behalf, attending all major bloodstock sales, as well as sourcing horses on a private basis.
We also assist in the purchasing and management of stud farms, including stallion nominations; and can offer our professional advice to owners and breeders looking for valuations of their bloodstock.
We work with clients from all over the world including the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Libya and the UAE. Our services come with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, supported by a comprehensive network of horseracing industry contacts.
The reputation of de Burgh Equine is based on the consistency of our results. Please see below an overview of our success:
de Burgh Equine have been responsible for the purchase of:
subsequent winner of the Australian Cup, Gr.1, Ranvet Stakes, Gr.1, The BMW. Gr.1
subsequent winner of the Metropolitan Hcp, Gr.1, 2nd Turnbull Stakes, Gr.1
winner Melbourne Cup, Gr.1, Turnbull Stakes, Gr.1, Won Blamey Stakes, Gr.2, Won Newcastle Cup, Gr.3, 2nd Caulfield Cup, Gr.1
winner Melbourne Cup, Gr.1, Australian Cup, Gr.1, Dato Tan Chin Nam Stks, Gr.2, 2nd Melbourne Cup, Gr.1, 3rd All Aged Stakes, Gr.1, 3rd Cox Plate, Gr.1
winner Gr.1 Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf, Poule d’Essai des Pouliches, Gr.1
winner Queens Silver Jubilee Cup, Gr.1 Hong Kong Classic Mile 2013 Gr.1, Kris Flyer International Sprint, Gr.1, 2nd Diamond Jubilee Stakes, Gr.1, 2nd Manikato Stakes, Gr.1, 3rd Hong Kong Derby 2013 Gr.1
winner Gr.1 Emirates Stakes
subsequently won Hong Kong Sprint, Gr.1, Hong Kong Classic Mile Gr.1, Queens Silver Jubilee Cup, Gr.1, KrisFlyer International Sprint, Gr.1 – twice, Chairmans Sprint Prize, Gr.1 – twice, 2nd Hong Kong Classic Cup Gr.1, BMW Champions Mile Gr.1, 3rd Queens Silver Jubilee Cup Gr.1
subsequent winner Prix Morny Gr.1
winner Gamely Stakes, Gr.1, Buena Vista Hcp Gr.2, Santa Ana Hcp Gr.2, Santa Barbara Hcp Gr.2
winner, Sydney Cup, Gr.1, Craven Plate, Gr.3, 2nd The BMW Gr.1, 3rd Kingston Town Hcp Gr.3
subsequent winner, Doomben Cup, Gr.1, 2nd Chelmsford Stakes, Gr.2
subsequent winner, Caulfield Stakes, Gr.1, McKinnon Stakes, Gr.1, Logis Saint-Germain, Gr.2, Le Coupe de Maisons-Lafitte, Gr.3, 2nd Prix d’Ispahan, Gr.1
subsequent winner, Ranvet Stakes, Gr.1, Mooney Valley Gold Cup, Gr.2, Schwepps Crystal Mile, Gr.2, 2nd Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Gr.1, 2nd, Incognitus Blamey Stakes, Gr.2, 2nd MRC Foundation Cup, Gr.3, 3rd Ranvet Stakes, Gr.1, 3rd Crown Lager Peter Young Stakes, Gr2
subsequent winner, Metroplitan Handicap, Gr.1
Purchased in association with James Harron Bloodstock:
won William Reid Stakes, Gr.1, Roman Consul Stakes, Gr.2, San Domenico Stakes, Gr.3, 2nd Coolmore Stud Stakes,Gr.1, Run To The Roses, Gr.3, 3rd Golden Rose Stks, Gr.1
winner Melbourne Cup, Gr.1, Australian Cup, Gr.1, Dato Tan Chin Nam Stks, Gr.2, 2nd Melbourne Cup, Gr.1, 3rd All Aged Stakes, Gr.1, 3rd Cox Plate, Gr.1
subsequent winner, Doomben Cup, Gr.1, Sandown Stakes, Gr.3, Nevelle Sellwood Stakes, Gr.3, 3rd George Main Stakes, Gr.1
subsequent winner, Prix De Moulin de De Longchamp, Gr.1, Ottingen-Rennen, Gr.2, Prix Du Muguet, Gr.2, Prix Messidor, Gr.3
Purchased in association with:
subsequent winner, Haras Du Logis St Germain, Gr.2, Craven Stakes, Gr.3, 3rd Irish Champion Stakes, Gr.1
won Irish 1,000 Guineas, Gr.1 , Garden City Stakes, Gr.1, following her private purchase as a filly in training at the end of her 2YO career
subsequent winner, Moir Stakes, Gr.1, Golden Slipper, Gr.1, Silver Slipper, Gr.2, 2nd Reisling Stakes, Gr.2
Private purchase DUVET DAY mows them down late to win the $100k Listed Astra Stakes @santaanitapark Well done to owners Burt & @janebcharach, Richard Schatz and trainer @mwmracing 🎶🏆 https://t.co/O3lYPiamom
Spirit Ridge (8 g Nathaniel - Tates Creek by Rahy) records win seven at start 31. Bred at @JuddmonteFarms, he is now in the care of @ANeashamRacing, being bought at the 2019 Autumn Horses-in-Training Sale for £100,000 by @Darby_Racing and @Deburghequine. https://t.co/ygxVw4hOiG
Congratulations to Fairway Thoroughbreds & @teamchferland on LA GALIOTE’s debut win! 📸 as a yearling @InfoArqana https://t.co/VC2ne7E5Ds https://t.co/s80YHquVAG
A first European 3YO winner for Zoustar as La Galiote is the impressive winner of the Prix de Montaut at @Hippodrome_Pau The filly was sold for €135,000 as a yearling at @InfoArqana August to @Deburghequine Congratulations to all connections https://t.co/bYNL2kUc2j
Darby Racing & @Deburghequine ready for another huge @mmsnippets yearling sale. GET INVOLVED! sales@darbyracing.com.au https://t.co/RdNTFguXFH
I don’t know who needs to hear this but Neil Diamond, who retired from performing five years ago because of Parkinsons, just had a Broadway show of him open and it at the opening night he did this https://t.co/eJ02YUAzr5
@Deburghequine private purchase KING FRANKEL won his third race of the year with an impressive display in this $300k race and looks capable of far more for @Darby_Racing & @mark_mnracing 👀💪🏻 https://t.co/5okvN6kmRw
Metzarro (Pierro x Metza) bolts in by 6 to break her maiden at Gatton with @emilyylangg on board. Congrats to owners and connections! She was purchased from @FernriggFarm at the 2020 @mmsnippets yearling sale by @FreedmanRacing @JulianBlaxland @wj_bloodstock @Deburghequine https://t.co/gxYt3RZR19