“Ed has always been very good and very helpful in everything we have done together. From assisting me source stallion prospect Wootton Bassett and closing the deal on him, to buying a trading mare or foal or even a more long term breeding prospect. Ed is always very professional and an excellent judge of a horse. If I can’t attend a sale, I know he will give me great advice, as if he were spending his own money. I always work with Ed with great confidence.”
Nicolas de Chambure – Haras d’Etreham
“I regard Alastair as an authority on UK racing. He shows an excellent understanding of our needs and carries out his functions in a most professional and congenial manner. We are aware that his honest and direct approach has endeared him to sellers, trainers and buyers.”
Simon O’ Donnell & Terry Henderson – OTI Racing, Australia
“I have worked with Alastair for over 10 years in purchasing horses from Europe, and in that time he has helped me to purchase the winners of 14 Group 1 & 27 Group races. He is extremely easy, efficient and trustworthy to work with.”
John Moore – Trainer, Hong Kong
“I have been lucky enough to have worked closely with Alastair. He has very successfully bought a number of older horses and yearlings for my clients. He is one of the best judges of a proven horse, and I rate his opinion highly when I am selling or buying a horse.”
Andrew Balding – Trainer, UK
“At Hillwood Stud we have a close working relationship with Ed and Alastair of SackvilleDonald. Their management of horses-in-training, broodmares and young stock is exemplary. They are very professional and honest to deal with and always do the best for their clients.”
Charlie Vigors – Hillwood Stud