NELLIE BLUESKY
🐎 Horse Profile: Nellie Bluesky (GB)
Foaled: 20 April 2018
Sex: Mare
Colour: Brown
Sire: Schiaparelli (GER)
Dam: Lady Bluesky (GB)
Owner: Mr A C Whillans
Trainer: Ewan Whillans
🏇 Racing Overview
Nellie Bluesky is a seasoned staying National Hunt hurdler. Now a seven‑year‑old mare trained by Ewan Whillans, she has competed primarily in Class 4 and Class 3 hurdle races over distances from around 2 miles to 2 miles 4 furlongs.
Her most notable achievement to date came in a mares’ maiden hurdle over about 2 miles 4 furlongs, where she scored a competitive victory, demonstrating stamina and resilience. Since stepping up in class into handicap hurdles, she has continued to race respectably, finishing midfield against solid opposition and showing she stays well out in front.
🧬 Pedigree Notes
By Schiaparelli, Nellie Bluesky has a pedigree that blends staying influence with jumping aptitude, traits that are beneficial for National Hunt racing. Her dam, Lady Bluesky, adds further national hunt bloodlines that reinforce her ability to handle staying trips and the demands of jumping.
This combination supports her performance as a staying hurdler and underpins her success over longer distances.
🏠 In Training
Under the care of Ewan Whillans, Nellie Bluesky is campaigned mainly in staying hurdle company where her stamina and experience can be best utilised. Whillans places her in races that suit her staying profile and allow her to compete against similar rivals.
Her connections continue to aim her at competitive handicap hurdles with the goal of securing further solid performances as she remains a tough and reliable mare in this sphere.
🔎 Key Attributes
Preferred trip: ~2m to 2m 4f
Ground preference: Effective on good to soft and varied going
Racing style: Strong staying hurdler with a determined finish
Profile: Consistent staying mare in handicap hurdle company with a race win over hurdles