HOLD THE NOTE

🐎 Horse Profile: Hold The Note (IRE)

  • Age: 11 (Foaled May 18, 2014)

  • Color: Bay

  • Sex: Gelding

  • Trainer: Ewan Whillans

  • Owner: Mrs. Karen Spark

  • Sire: Jeremy (USA)

  • Dam: Keys Hope (IRE), by Luso​

πŸ“Š Career Summary

Hold The Note is a seasoned National Hunt performer with a career spanning several years. He has competed in various classes, showcasing resilience and adaptability.​

  • Total Starts: 38

  • Wins: 4

  • Placings (2nd/3rd): 11

🏁 Recent Performances

  • April 14, 2025 – Pulled up in a Class 5 handicap chase at Hexham (3m 41y, Good to Soft), starting at 25/1.

  • March 7, 2025 – Finished 3rd of 8 in a Class 5 handicap chase at Ayr (3m 20y, Soft), beaten by 26Β½ lengths. Starting price: 4/1.

  • February 11, 2025 – Finished 6th of 13 in a Class 5 handicap chase at Ayr (3m 20y, Good to Soft), beaten by 15ΒΎ lengths. Starting price: 14/1.

  • December 29, 2024 – Finished 4th of 8 in a Class 4 handicap chase at Kelso (3m 2f 39y, Good to Soft), beaten by 22ΒΌ lengths. Starting price: 10/1. ​

  • December 1, 2024 – Pulled up in a Class 5 handicap chase at Carlisle (3m 2f 34y, Soft), starting at 40/1. ​

🌟 Career Highlights

  • March 26, 2023 – Winner of a Class 2 handicap chase at Carlisle (3m 110y, Heavy), starting at 16/1.

  • December 4, 2022 – Winner of a Class 4 handicap chase at Kelso (2m 7f 96y, Soft), starting at 14/1. ​

  • March 10, 2020 – Finished 3rd of 20 in the Northern Trust Company Novices' Handicap Chase (Grade 3) at Cheltenham (2m 4f 44y, Soft), beaten by 12ΒΌ lengths. Starting price: 10/1.

Hold The Note has demonstrated tenacity throughout his career, with notable performances in both handicap and graded races. While recent form suggests challenges in maintaining top positions, his past successes highlight his capabilities on the track.