HOLD THE NOTE
🐎🐎 Horse Profile: Hold The Note (IRE)
Foaled: 18 May 2014
Sex: Gelding
Colour: Bay
Sire: Jeremy (USA)
Dam: Keys Hope (IRE)
Owner: Mrs Karen Spark
Trainer: Ewan Whillans
🏇 Racing Overview
Hold The Note is an experienced staying National Hunt chaser and hurdle horse trained by Ewan Whillans. Now an eleven‑year‑old, he has spent much of his career running in handicap chase events over extended distances (around 3 miles to 3 miles 3 furlongs).
Throughout his career he has shown durability and tenacity, competing consistently in Class 4 and Class 5 handicap chases and achieving multiple wins and placed efforts. As a seasoned campaigner, he typically races prominently and stays on strongly in testing staying company, making him a tough competitor in staying handicap races.
🧬 Pedigree Notes
By Jeremy (USA), Hold The Note has a stallion line that contributes stamina and strength, both valuable traits for success over extended National Hunt trips. His dam, Keys Hope (IRE), adds further staying influence, enhancing his natural aptitude for jumping and extended distances.
This pedigree foundation supports his ability to handle the physical and tactical demands of handicap chase races over staying trips.
🏠 In Training
Under Ewan Whillans, Hold The Note continues to be campaigned in staying handicap chases where his experience and staying ability can be best utilised. As a veteran of many campaigns, he is placed in races that suit his strengths and tested against competitive rivals.
Connections appreciate his consistency and willingness to compete, and they aim to continue finding races where his staying qualities can be rewarded.
🔎 Key Attributes
Preferred trip: ~3 miles to 3 miles 3 furlongs
Ground preference: Effective across a range of going types
Racing style: Stayer with solid jumping ability and a tenacious finish
Profile: Experienced and tough staying handicap chaser with a long record of competitive form