BLAKEY BOY

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🐎 Horse Profile: Blakey Boy (IRE)

  • Age: 5 (Foaled May 27, 2020)

  • Color: Brown

  • Sex: Gelding

  • Trainer: Ewan Whillans

  • Owner: Mr. A. Gilchrist

  • Sire: Ocovango

  • Dam: Rathleek, by Kayf Tara​

📊 Career Summary

Blakey Boy is a developing National Hunt performer who achieved his first career victory in April 2025. He has shown promise over hurdles, particularly at Hexham.​

  • Total Starts: 8

  • Wins: 1

  • Placings (2nd/3rd): 2

🏁 Recent Performances

  • May 10, 2025 - 2nd of 11 in a Class 4 Handicap hurdle at Hexham (2m 4f, Good) Starting at 3/1

  • April 14, 2025 – 1st of 12 in a Class 5 handicap hurdle at Hexham (2m 4f 28y, Good to Soft), starting at 33/1. This marked his maiden victory, showcasing significant improvement.

  • March 25, 2025 – Finished 8th of 10 in a Class 5 handicap hurdle at Hexham (2m 4f 28y, Good to Soft), starting at 18/1. ​

🌟 Career Highlights

  • April 14, 2025 – Winner of a Class 5 handicap hurdle at Hexham, marking his first career victory and indicating potential for further development. ​

Blakey Boy has demonstrated steady progress throughout his career, culminating in a notable win at Hexham. With continued development, he may become a consistent performer in handicap hurdles.​