Play By The Rules
Winning hurdler for Nigel Hawke in 2023; shaped well for his new yard after 17 months off when fifth in 2m4f handicap chase at Newcastle in March, then brought down early at Hexham (2m4f) 22 days ago; well worth another chance off a reduced mark.
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Ownership history
- Molly & Paul WillisCurrent
- Mrs Patricia O'Rourke & Mrs J S Bolgeruntil 6 Aug 2022
- Mrs J S Bolger & Mrs Patricia O'Rourkeuntil 19 May 2021
- Mrs Patricia O'Rourkeuntil 18 May 2021
- Mrs J S Bolgeruntil 17 May 2021
Newest first. Dates mark when the horse left each owner.
Breeding
- Sire
- Vocalised
- Dam
- Teodolite
- Damsire
- Teofilo
Trainer history
- CurrentAdam Nicol
- 25 Mar 2026Nigel Hawke
- 6 Aug 2022J S Bolger
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