HIDDEN MOUNTAIN

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🐎 Horse Profile: Hidden Mountain (GB)

Foaled: 12 March 2021
Sex: Gelding
Colour: Bay
Sire: Maxios (GB)
Dam: Do The Fandango (IRE)

Owner: Distillery Stud
Trainer: Ewan Whillans

🏇 Racing Overview

Hidden Mountain is a young National Hunt Flat (bumper) horse trained by Ewan Whillans, who is just beginning his racing career over obstacles. As a four‑year‑old, he has competed in Class 5 National Hunt Flat races, typically over distances around 2 miles.

In his early outings he has shown promise, finishing close up in competitive fields and staying on strongly in the later stages of his races. He demonstrates a patient racing style, often held up before making progress late on, which suggests potential for further improvement as he gains more experience.

🧬 Pedigree Notes

By Maxios, Hidden Mountain inherits a pedigree that combines quality and stamina — traits that often suit horses transitioning into National Hunt careers. His dam, Do The Fandango, adds further staying influence, giving him a solid foundation for longer trips and the physical demands of jump racing.

This breeding supports his potential to develop into a staying hurdler or chaser as he matures and gains experience over fences.

🏠 In Training

Under the care of Ewan Whillans, Hidden Mountain is being prepared with a long‑term plan in mind. Whillans has placed him in bumper races to build his confidence, stamina, and racecraft at an early stage. As he continues to strengthen and learn, connections are likely to consider stepping him into novice hurdle races, where his staying pedigree and racing experience can be further developed.

His progression to date demonstrates a willingness to improve and adaptability to competitive race conditions.

🔎 Key Attributes

  • Preferred trip: ~2 miles

  • Ground preference: Versatile; suited to typical National Hunt ground conditions

  • Racing style: Patient, staying type who finishes strongly

  • Profile: Developing National Hunt Flat prospect with potential for hurdling