Hardin Towell and Darragh Kenny: What Takes Them to the Top

Darragh Kenny and Hardin Towell own and operate Oakland Stables. Photo: Callie Clement/Phelps Media

Darragh Kenny and Hardin Towell own and operate Oakland Stables. Photo: Callie Clement/Phelps Media

Wednesday August 14, 2019

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Darragh Kenny and Jack Snyder’s Babalou 41. Photo: Barre Dukes/Phelps Media Group

Darragh Kenny and Jack Snyder’s Babalou 41. Photo: Barre Dukes/Phelps Media Group

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Hardin Towell and Joli Jumper in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Spruce Meadows, where they finished second. “The only person more excited for me than me on that day of the Queen’s Cup was Darragh,” Hardin said. Photo: Ryley Ingram/Phelps Media Group

Hardin Towell and Joli Jumper in the Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Spruce Meadows, where they finished second. “The only person more excited for me than me on that day of the Queen’s Cup was Darragh,” Hardin said. Photo: Ryley Ingram/Phelps Media Group

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“I am very lucky that Hardin is a part of this business because it’s made a huge difference to me,” Darragh said. Photo: Barre Dukes/Phelps Media Group

“I am very lucky that Hardin is a part of this business because it’s made a huge difference to me,” Darragh said. Photo: Barre Dukes/Phelps Media Group

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Hardin Towell and Carlo. “He’s a horse that is easy but can be a bit quirky,” said Hardin. Photo: Callie Clement/Phelps Media Group

Hardin Towell and Carlo. “He’s a horse that is easy but can be a bit quirky,” said Hardin. Photo: Callie Clement/Phelps Media Group

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Darragh Kenny and Ann Thomson’s Balou Du Reventon. “He always wants to fight for you in the ring and do really well,” said Darragh. Barre Dukes/Phelps Media Group

Darragh Kenny and Ann Thomson’s Balou Du Reventon. “He always wants to fight for you in the ring and do really well,” said Darragh. Barre Dukes/Phelps Media Group

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Darragh Kenny and Classic Dream. “I do think he can do the Olympics next year, and I think that he’s an incredible horse,” said Darragh. Photo: Barre Dukes/Phelps Media Group

Darragh Kenny and Classic Dream. “I do think he can do the Olympics next year, and I think that he’s an incredible horse,” said Darragh. Photo: Barre Dukes/Phelps Media Group

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Posted on August 14, 2019 .