CLEAR WHITE LIGHT

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🐎 Horse Profile: Clear White Light (IRE)

Foaled: 31 January 2016
Sex: Gelding
Colour: Bay
Sire: Dubawi (IRE)
Dam: Dalkova (GB)
Breeder: Godolphin

Owner: Mr T Cox
Trainer: Ewan Whillans

🏇 Racing Overview

Clear White Light is an experienced National Hunt horse who has competed over both hurdles and on the Flat during his career. Now an established performer in staying handicap company, he typically races over trips around 2 miles to 2 miles 4 furlongs.

He has shown ability over obstacles — securing wins in hurdle races earlier in his career — and more recently has contested handicap hurdles and extended flat handicaps as connections explore different opportunities. Though his form has fluctuated, he remains a seasoned competitor who handles the demands of staying races and testing trips.

🧬 Pedigree Notes

By Dubawi, one of the leading sires of his generation known for producing horses with class and versatility, Clear White Light benefits from a high‑quality bloodline. His dam Dalkova adds further depth to his pedigree, combining strong flat racing influences with staying qualities.

This pedigree blend gives him a blend of speed and stamina that has underpinned his ability to compete over varied distances and race types throughout his career.

🏠 In Training

Under the care of Ewan Whillans, Clear White Light has been campaigned in a mix of hurdle and staying handicap races designed to suit his profile and experience. Whillans has placed him where his stamina and racecraft can be utilised, allowing him to remain competitive even as he faces varied opposition.

Connections aim to continue targeting races that play to his staying strengths, particularly in handicap hurdles and longer distance events where his durability and racing nous are assets.

🔎 Key Attributes

  • Preferred trip: ~2 m to 2 m4f

  • Ground preference: Versatile; handles a range of going conditions

  • Racing style: Strong over staying trips; experienced hurdler

  • Profile: Veteran National Hunt performer with a balance of flat and jumps experience