Emma Berry

@CollingsBerry

European & international editor @TheTDN, editor of Bloodstock Notebook, general dogsbody at Beverley House Stables. Words and photos via Collings Berry Media.

Newmarket, England

Joined January 2010

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Emma Berry@CollingsBerry · Apr 10, 2021

It is with immense sadness that we share the news that Roy Rocket has died. Thank you to all who loved him, supported him, visited him and sent him cards, carrots and polos. We know you will miss him as much as we do. Our hearts are heavy. johnberryracing.com/post/roy-rocke…

CollingsBerry's tweet card. Roy Rocket, the one time co-record holder for the most number of wins at Brighton, has died. He was 11.That’s the style in which I would normally start an obituary, for a horse or human who has left...

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Emma Berry@CollingsBerry · 23 h

Men of the press watching on in awe as Calandagan marches in. Tip of the cap to the tremendous Kalpana, too. They put on quite a show.

CollingsBerry's tweet image. Men of the press watching on in awe as Calandagan marches in. Tip of the cap to the tremendous Kalpana, too. They put on quite a show.

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Emma Berry@CollingsBerry · Jul 26

Sorry not to see Lambourn in the KG but his sire Australia is having quite the year. Cercene also provided a G1 Coronation win. This week alone he’s featured as broodmare sire of three 2yo winners: Composing (G3), North Coast (G3) and now Words Of Truth. Also damsire of Lazzat.

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TDN@theTDN · Jul 26

Saturday, July 26 TDN Europe 🗞️ ▪️Franca Vittadini remembers the double delights of Grundy’s King George victory ▪️ Following in the footsteps of giants ▪️ Goffs Orby Book 1 catalogue now available thoroughbreddailynews.com/pdf/tdn/tdn250…

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Emma Berry@CollingsBerry · Jul 25

A real pleasure to speak to Franca, a master horsewoman who played her own special part in Grundy's big day 50 years ago.

TTDN@theTDN · Jul 25

🗣️ "He was a hell of a horse. I'm very lucky to have been around when he was there." 50 years since the Grundy vs. Bustino showdown in the 1975 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes and it still thrills Franca Vittadini. @CollingsBerry ✍️ thoroughbreddailynews.com/diamonds-are-f…

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Emma Berry@CollingsBerry · Jul 25

Lovely to see Asfoora (Oisin Murphy) and the @HDwyerRacing team this morning. She’s come on a bundle since returning to the UK. Goodwood, and potentially Ireland and France beckon. Godspeed.

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Emma Berry@CollingsBerry · Jul 25

A nice stretch of the legs for Docklands and ‘Super Ted’ Durcan on the July Course this morning ahead of the Sussex Stakes. Pretty soft here now for the first time this summer after a lot of rain yesterday.

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TDN@theTDN · Jul 24

🗣️ "The horses definitely keep me going." Perseverance and dedication to her horses are common themes in the tale of Lady Cobham's life. @CollingsBerry checks in with the breeder of Havana Hurricane, winner of the Windsor Castle Stakes at #RoyalAscot. thoroughbreddailynews.com/i-feel-very-re…

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TDN@theTDN · Jul 23

"The buzz doesn't wear off when you get a horse like him and it's lovely for Mrs Hanbury to have him to get excited about." Never So Brave, Daytona two shining lights as they perpetuate the legacy of the late Christopher Hanbury. @hought94 has the story. thoroughbreddailynews.com/never-so-brave…

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Emma Berry@CollingsBerry · Jul 23

Enjoyed seeing Golden Muse in action on the Al Bahathri. This 2yo Golden Horn filly is the first foal of Sylvia Plath (Poet’s Voice), bred by @JohnWathenBerry and trained by @MarcoBotti for @KeepKicking_. Thanks @ConorCNorris for the action photos.

CollingsBerry's tweet image. Enjoyed seeing Golden Muse in action on the Al Bahathri. This 2yo Golden Horn filly is the first foal of Sylvia Plath (Poet’s Voice), bred by @JohnWathenBerry and trained by @MarcoBotti for @KeepKicking_. Thanks @ConorCNorris for the action photos.

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John Berry@JohnWathenBerry · Jul 23

As the past couple of days in Newmarket, bits of cloud & bits of blue sky this morning. Still pleasantly warm, day & night. Currently 16 degrees, forecast high 22 #FlyingStar #TarbatNess #DoubleMeaning

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The Royal Family@RoyalFamily · Jul 22

A wonderful day in Newmarket! 👋 🐴 Their Majesties visited @NatStudStallion, meeting those involved industry-leading stud services, educational programmes, and charities improving access to British horse racing for young people. 🤝 Later, at King Edward VII Memorial Hall,…

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Brighton Racecourse@BrightonRace · Jul 22

The Festival of Racing Countdown is on! Memories of Roy Rocket 🐴 the quirky grey who won 9 times at Brighton, including a legendary final victory in 2018 that had the crowd roaring. A true fan favorite. Read more here 👉 brighton-racecourse.co.uk/news/Racing/fe…

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Emma Berry@CollingsBerry · Jul 22

Who’d be in your bloodstock version of the Travelling Wilburys? Plus, a look at the ten Group 1 winners this season by value sires. I may have missed one. Still a bit jet-lagged. thoroughbreddailynews.com/seven-days-sup…

CollingsBerry's tweet card. The early part of last week was spent covering the JRHA Select Sale in Japan, a trip that is always illuminating, to an auction that remains extraordinary. Number one of the list of most surprising...

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Brian Toomey@BToomeyRacing · Jul 19

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Emma Berry@CollingsBerry · Jul 20

Two of my favourite shiny happy people: ⁦@JohnWathenBerry⁩ and Dereham, doing their best impression of a boy scout heading off to pony club camp.

CollingsBerry's tweet image. Two of my favourite shiny happy people: ⁦@JohnWathenBerry⁩ and Dereham, doing their best impression of a boy scout heading off to pony club camp.

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TDN@theTDN · Jul 18

🗣️ "Nearly all the good ones that I've had that have come out early and done well have made very good older horses." @CollingsBerry checks in with Rod Millman, who sends out the fast young filly Anthelia in Saturday's £250,000 Weatherbys Super Sprint. thoroughbreddailynews.com/i-dont-try-to-…

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Emma Berry@CollingsBerry · Jul 18

Always enjoy seeing the @millmanracing stable with a good one, and the smart Anthelia is the latest to fly the flag for Devon in the Weatherbys Super Sprint. "I don't try to buy cheap horses, I try to buy nice horses cheaply," says Rod. He does it well. thoroughbreddailynews.com/i-dont-try-to-…

CollingsBerry's tweet card. Think of the West Country and one tends to picture wintry days and the big jumping yards, but amid the rolling hills of Devon sits one of the smaller Flat operations which routinely finds at least...

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British Horseracing Authority@BHAHorseracing · Jul 18

🚨 British racing is under threat 🤝 We’re leading #AxeTheRacingTax, an industry campaign to scrap the Treasury's tax harmonisation proposals, and we need you to play your part. ✍️ Write to your MP now, using our easy guide: britishhorseracing.com/play-your-part…

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TDN@theTDN · Jul 15

🗣️ "I haven't been able to wipe the smile off my face since Saturday. It's just fantastic." @BrianSheerin91 checks in with Sandra Russell, breeder of GI Diana S. winner Excellent Truth, as she opens up about what the top-notch triumph means to her. thoroughbreddailynews.com/i-watched-exce…

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