Cougar
Ended his 2025 campaign with a pair of 1m4f wins, the first of them here and by a wide margin; two heavy defeats this spring but he's the type to pop up soon, perhaps when faced with some slower ground.
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Equipment
From our racecard archive — runs before our coverage window aren't included. Codes: B blinkers · P cheekpieces · V visor · H hood · T tongue tie.
Ownership history
- I J JardineCurrent
- John P McManusuntil 14 Mar 2025
- M Tabor & D Smith & Mrs J Magnier & Westerberguntil 13 Sept 2022
- Michael Taboruntil 19 Aug 2021
Newest first. Dates mark when the horse left each owner.
Breeding
- Sire
- Deep Impact
- Dam
- Promise To Be True
- Damsire
- Galileo
Trainer history
- CurrentIain Jardine
- 14 Mar 2025Ben Haslam
- 3 Jan 2025Padraig Roche
- 13 Sept 2022A P O'Brien
From the connections
“Cougar seemed to enjoy himself out in front. He's got ability. If you look way back in his form he was a decent horse. He lost his way a wee bit, but he's a decent hurdler as well. He's won and that's the main thing - Iain Jardine, trainer, speaking to Racing TV.”
“I thought Cougar was very keen which wouldn't be like him. He jumped great and it's great to have a horse like him in the yard. He doesn't mind these conditions and it is great that he won, I'm delighted to have him. Mark said he jumped well and he is improving all the time. He is a horse to look forward to - Paudie Roche, trainer”
“Cougar is an exciting horse to get. When he got going Mark said he really got the hang of it. It was a lovely introduction - Padraig Roche, trainer.”
Past runs (tracked here)
| Date | Race | Type | Pos | SP | AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | Musselburgh 17:00 Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap | Flat Class 5 | 5 | 12/1 | 37.2 |
Only runs Racing Alpha has synced are shown. Lifetime form is in the Racing Post form section above.
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