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HORSES IN TRAINING
Meet the horses currently in training with David Dennis Racing.
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GASMANI
2019
SEX: Gelding
Breeding: By Getaway out of Tasmani
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Owner: Hardwick, Wright, Richmond
This promising gelding, a half-brother to our very own Cyclop and Innisfree Lad, was purchased as a store at the Goffs Land Rover Sale in June 2022. A striking son of Getaway, he shares many of the same qualities as his accomplished siblings.
He made his debut over obstacles in a maiden point-to-point at Larkhill in December 2023, where he overcame a tendency to jump left on a right-handed track to win impressively by 15 lengths—an impressive performance for a four-year-old.
He then switched to rules racing, finishing a solid fourth on heavy ground in a bumper at Exeter in February 2024. Showing a great attitude and will to win, he improved markedly on his next start to claim victory by a neck at Newcastle, rallying strongly after being headed in the closing stages.
Last season, he was placed in all four of his starts over hurdles, underlining both his consistency and potential. Although his campaign was disrupted by injury setbacks, those issues now appear to be behind him, and we’re very much looking forward to seeing him back on the racecourse in 2026.
HARTHILL
2018
SEX: Mare
Breeding: by Walk In The Park out of Queen Isabella
Owner: Mrs Emma Stewart
Harthill is an attractive and well-made mare by the hugely popular National Hunt sire Walk In The Park. She was purchased as a store at the Derby Sale at Fairyhouse in June 2021.
She gained valuable experience with three runs in National Hunt Flat races (bumpers), and her fourth-place finish on soft ground at Chepstow showcased both her ability and her liking for testing conditions.
Harthill lost her maiden tag at Stratford in November 2023 with a convincing victory in a soft-ground handicap hurdle, quickening smartly to beat stablemate Libor Lad—securing a memorable first-ever one-two for the yard. Remarkably, she returned at a starting price of 50/1 that day!
Unfortunately, she was sidelined for the remainder of that season and missed the following one as well. However, Harthill is set to return to full training later this year, and we’re excited to see her back on the track. With her size, scope, and pedigree, we hope she can develop into a smart chaser in time.
HOBIE
2017
SEX: Gelding
Breeding: by Coastal Path out of Beauty Blue
Owner: Dr Tom Davies
Hobie joined us at Edgcote in the spring of 2023 after two runs in Irish point-to-points, where he finished fourth on debut before winning comfortably at Lisronagh on his second start. He quickly made an impression under rules, winning a maiden hurdle at Worcester in May 2023 on just his second start for us. Settling well over two miles, he stayed on strongly to score by a convincing length and a half under Gavin Sheehan.
Last season, Hobie switched to chasing, where he jumped well and showed plenty of promise, finishing runner-up twice at Taunton and Warwick. With that encouraging start over fences, we’re hopeful he’ll continue to progress and pay his way in this sphere.
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