JAMES OWEN RACING
Knight Of Magic (IRE)
This six-year-old son of DECORATED KNIGHT has only recently joined the yard but he is already showing signs of improvement for the change of scenery. Out of the unraced MONTJEU mare MAGIC MINOR, there is a real depth of quality to his pedigree. KNIGHT OF MAGIC's second dam is the Gr.3-placed MINOR VAMP, who won the lucrative Goffs Fillies Million at the Curragh as a juvenile, and she is a half-sister to a pair of black-type performers, plus the dam of the dual Gr.3 winner and NH sire QUEST FOR PEACE.
KNIGHT OF MAGIC made his debut in a Kelso bumper as a four-year-old but was switched to the Flat immediately afterwards. Gaining experience at Newcastle during the 2023/24 all-weather season, his potential became apparent when he returned to turf the following spring. He finished fifth in a competitive 1m handicap at Pontefract in May of last year, a race that produced no less than six future winners, and another solid effort followed when sixth at Beverley, again in a race that worked out very well. The promising sequence was completed with a highly creditable fourth over 1m1f at Hamilton.All three of those runs suggested that KNIGHT OF MAGIC is capable of winning races and that his modest rating masks his true ability. He was given a break and returned to the NH sphere towards the end of last year, pulling up on his hurdling debut at Sedgefield but gradually improving with experience before switching stables.
Making his debut for the stable at Yarmouth in late July, he was sent off the 2/1 favourite in a 1m2f Class 6 handicap. Racing enthusiastically in a first-time hood, he stayed on for an eye-catching third. After being given two more runs he was turned out to be brought back in for the All-Weather Bonus campaign, where he has already had two progressive runs. In the back end of October he finished third at Wolverhampton over 1m1/2f beaten just one length. Then headed back to Wolverhampton to finish fourth over 1m4f beaten by 1 3/4 lengths. Winning races will be a formality if he can learn to settle and this well-handicapped horse retains potential under both codes.
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Cannon Rock (GB)
CANNON ROCK, a 5-year-old bay gelding, combines an elite pedigree with proven performance on the racecourse. He is by the late FASTNET ROCK (AUS), and out of FINTRY (IRE), a daughter of SHAMARDAL (USA). FINTRY herself was a stakes winner and Group‐placed mare. He has run eight times on the Flat, registering two wins and one second, giving him a 25 % win rate and a 38 % place rate in his starts. He offers a compelling proposition, a strong pedigree anchored by FASTNET ROCK and SHAMARDAL influence, paired with a record of success over middle distances. For buyers seeking a racehorse with proven winning ability and solid breeding, he presents a promising opportunity.
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Prince Quattro (IRE)
PRINCE QUATTRO is 6-year-old a bay gelding, by NOTNOWCATO out of a KAYF TARA mare. His pedigree marries the staying influence of KAYF TARA through his dam line with the versatility and class of Notnowcato, giving him an attractive blend of stamina and aptitude for National Hunt contests. On the track, he has shown resilience and gradual progression over hurdles. Over his career he has recorded four wins and a handful of places, running predominantly in handicap hurdle company. In 2025 he has already shown form, including a win at Market Rasen and at Worcester.
Shown to be a horse with momentum. His wins over two miles confirm he handles traditional hurdles distances, and his pedigree provides confidence in further durability and potential improvement. For buyers seeking a thoroughly tried and well-bred National Hunt gelding, he offers both substance and upside, offered for a 25% share.
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Nazare (FR)
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Own a 12.5% share in NAZARE by MASTERSTROKE, winner of the Gr.2 Grand Prix de Deauville.
A very exciting five-year-old who finished second on debut in December and has since followed that up with a victory at Huntingdon and was also runner-up last time out. Showing incredible promise, he is from a strong family of champion older horses, along with plenty of Black Type from horses such as NEEDLE GUN, CLOUD CASTLE and CANDLE.
Trainer Comment: “He’s a lovely athletic sort with plenty of size and scope. He shows a good attitude and is a quick learner. He ran a great race on his first start, settling really nicely and staying on well at the finish proving he was capable of winning a bumper. He is a horse with a great future ahead of him, especially when progressing over obstacles in time. NAZARE has made a very encouraging step in what looks to be a huge career” .
He is by MASTERSTROKE from the brilliant family of GALILEO. His sire won the Listed Prix Frederic De Lagrange and Gr.2 Grand Prix de Deauville and was also third in the Gr.1 Prix de la Arc de Triomphe.
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Blue Bresil x Aintnosanityclause '21
An exciting opportunity to join a brand new syndicate with a daughter of BLUE BRESIL out of the lightly-raced hurdler AINTNOSAINTYCLAUSE, whose Grandam DERRY GIRL boasts a trio of top performers. These include: Fairyhouse Gr.1 Champion Stayers Hurdle and triple Gr.2 scorer BANNOW BAY, who was also runner-up in the Gr.1 Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham by a neck; FAR FROM TROUBLE, the Gr.1 Galway Plate Handicap Chase winner and winner MIGHTY MOSS, who was placed in two Gr.1 bumper starts, runner-up in the Gr.1 Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham and placed twice at Gr.2 level over hurdles.
The four-year-old filly was backed and ridden away patiently prior to arriving in training earlier this month. She is now being put through her paces and is looking for new owners to join the syndicate ahead of her racing debut. This limited syndicate only has eight 10% shares available as her current owner is keen to keep two shares and remain involved in this exciting filly. Ownership shares are available at £1,500 for a 10% share with ongoing usual monthly costs of £280/month while in training and £130/month out of training; 5% shares are also available. All prices are plus VAT and exclude any unusual costs, such as excessive vet fees or racing abroad.
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Bite The Bullet (GB)
BITE THE BULLET is by dual purpose stallion and useful stayer, YORGUNNABELUCKY, winner of five races from three- to five-years of age over 10-14f and by GIANT'S CAUSEWAY. He has achieved some great results on the track with his progeny under both codes, with his standout performer being the 157-rated LIBBERTY HUNTER - winner of 6 races, including The BetMGM Handicap Chase at Cheltenham and placed in three Group races. YORGUNNABELUCKY's dam is
an own sister to STREET CRY, sire of 36 Gr.1 winners including WINX and ZENYATTA and now Gr.1-producing sons. His dam is dual winner PARADISE PLACE by COMPTON PLACE. She has produced six-time winner WILLINGLY.
Trainer Comment: BITE THE BULLET has settled nicely into Newmarket life and is showing up well on the canters, he has great movement and a great attitude. He is a horse I really like and I am looking forward to the future with him.”
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