Episode 272: Tappy chats with Linda Monds

Linda Monds has made a spectacular start in the thoroughbred breeding industry.

Linda Monds has made a spectacular start in the thoroughbred breeding industry.

There was plenty of excitement at the Inglis Classic sale a few years ago, when a new vendor sold a sale topping grey colt by Not A Single Doubt. That colt has since won 6 races including last year’s TAB Everest. That seller Linda Monds is much better known today.

Linda talks of the apprehension she and husband Laurence felt when they took on the well established breeders.

She talks of her original purchase of broodmares which included Pinocchio, the grey mare destined to become Classique Legend’s dam.

Linda talks of Classique Legend’s half brother Aethero who went to a Hong Kong buyer as a yearling. He’s already a Gr 2 winner. She also sings the praises of another half brother, the unraced Fairy Legend who’s in the care of John and Gary Moore.

She talks of her involvement in the Behemoth story. The giant gelding was born and reared at Linda’s Tyreel Stud before being sold as a weanling.

Linda talks of her husband Laurence who plays a major role in the day to day running of Tyreel Stud in the Hawkesbury Valley. Sons Ben and Blake work away from the farm, but help out when needed.

She talks of the all night vigils during the foaling season and pays tribute to the dedicated Tyreel team.

Linda talks of her association with Inglis and her upcoming draft at the Classic Sale 7-9 February.


(Banner image - The Monds family from the left - Ben, Laurence, Linda and Blake.)

Classique Legend’s mum!  Celebrity mare Pinocchio with her 2020 filly by I Am Invincible.

Classique Legend’s mum! Celebrity mare Pinocchio with her 2020 filly by I Am Invincible.

Linda up close and personal with a Deep Field - Fashion Icon colt at Tyreel.

Linda up close and personal with a Deep Field - Fashion Icon colt at Tyreel.

Laurence and Linda Monds head up a professional team at Tyreel Stud.

Laurence and Linda Monds head up a professional team at Tyreel Stud.