Trilogy Racing / Blue Gum Farm appoint Colum McCullagh Racing and Bloodstock Manager

Media Release - Sunday December 8

Trilogy Racing / Blue Gum Farm are thrilled to announce the appointment of Colum McCullagh as our new Racing and Bloodstock Manager, commencing in 2025.

Colum McCullagh

A highly respected, trusted and credentialed industry professional, Colum brings a wealth of experience to his new role.

Colum is well-established and a consummate professional, most recently working as the Racing & Bloodstock Manager with our friends and partners, Snowden Racing, where he managed elite racing portfolios to achieve the highest results.

Colum shared his enthusiasm for the opportunity:

“I’m incredibly excited to be joining Trilogy Racing and Blue Gum Farm in 2025. Jason & Melanie, Sean & Cathy have the ambition to continue to grow as leaders in their field and I’m eager to contribute to that vision while working alongside such an experienced, talented and passionate team.”

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Colum joins Trilogy Racing and Blue Gum Farm at an exciting time, as both operations continue to strive for ongoing excellence.

By popular demand, Colum will also be launching and managing the group’s new syndication business that will include a unique opportunity to race with Trilogy and to secure equity in some of our proven winning horses as well as currently in work two-year-old prospects and soon to be acquired new yearling crop.

Colum’s appointment underscores our commitment to ongoing investment and strengthening our position as innovators and leaders in the thoroughbred industry with an acute focus on delivering quality and success for our valued clients and partners.

Colum will bring great skill sets and add immense value to our operations and services and we look forward to welcoming him and embarking on this exciting new chapter together.

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