LIZZIE LUNA
🐎 Horse Profile: Lizzie Luna (IRE)
Foaled: 27 March 2020
Sex: Mare
Colour: Bay
Sire: Telescope (IRE)
Dam: Zarocco (GER)
Owner: John Elliot & Partners
Trainer: Ewan Whillans
🏇 Racing Overview
Lizzie Luna is a five‑year‑old National Hunt mare who primarily races in handicap hurdle contests over middle and staying distances, typically between 2 miles and 2 miles 7 furlongs. She has competed consistently in Class 4 and Class 5 company during the 2024–2025 season.
Her career highlights include winning a mares’ hurdle over a staying trip and several credible efforts in handicap hurdles, showing she stays well and can be competitive when conditions suit. Lizzie Luna usually races prominently and stays on through the finish, displaying stamina and resolve against her peers.
🧬 Pedigree Notes
By Telescope (IRE), Lizzie Luna has a pedigree that imparts stamina and jumping potential — traits well suited to National Hunt racing. Her dam, Zarocco (GER), contributes further staying influences, reinforcing her aptitude for races over longer hurdles trips.
This pedigree profile supports her strength over extended distances in handicap hurdle company.
🏠 In Training
Under the care of Ewan Whillans, Lizzie Luna has been campaigned in staying handicap hurdle races with the aim of building on her experience and competitive form. Whillans tends to place her in races where her stamina and finishing strength are assets, allowing her to run consistently against similar rivals.
With continued racing and fitness development, she remains a mare capable of further strong performances in handicap hurdle events.
🔎 Key Attributes
Preferred trip: ~2m to 2m 7f
Ground preference: Effective on good to soft and varied going
Racing style: Prominent with staying finish
Profile: Consistent staying mare in handicap hurdle company
