Fascinating Shadow

Fascinating Shadow is a 7-year-old gelding and a three-time winner, having shown plenty of ability in Ireland under John Joseph Hanlon. A big, scopey horse with proven all-weather form, he looks tailor-made for a productive winter campaign targeting the bonus series.

Once rated 82, he is now extremely well-handicapped, and with his previous trainer operating at a five-year strike rate of only 2%, there is huge scope for improvement under a fresh approach. Sound, durable, and battle-hardened, Fascinating Shadow is the sort who can run frequently and deliver consistent performances for his new connections.

A fast-rising force in British racing, James Owen will train Fascinating Shadow and he has already achieved Graded and Listed success on both the Flat and over jumps from his Newmarket base. Known for his exceptional attention to detail and skill in transforming older or underperforming horses into prolific winners, James has turned numerous ex-Irish recruits into reliable and valuable performers. Fascinating Shadow looks set to follow in those footsteps, making him an exciting addition to the string for the coming season.