Animato
Five-time Flat winner but last two were over 2m at Catterick in May 2024; well handicapped on old form but has mixed record since switched to hurdling in his last seven starts; returns after a break but his tactical speed will be tested back in this sphere and others are preferred.
Ask anything about Animato. Furlong reads our database — form, ratings, trainer 14-day stats, spotlight commentary, connection quotes — and gives a short data-grounded answer.
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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
- Jean AllenCurrent
- Miss Ella McCainuntil 29 Sept 2025
- Evan M Sutherland & David O'Mearauntil 24 May 2025
- Cheveley Park Studuntil 14 Apr 2023
Newest first. Dates mark when the horse left each owner.
Breeding
- Sire
- Ulysses
- Dam
- Blithe
- Damsire
- Pivotal
Trainer history
- CurrentDonald McCain
- 24 May 2025David O'Meara
From the connections
“Animato has his quirks but did it well the last day. I'd have liked to be handier today but he's got the talent and they went an honest gallop - Jason Watson, jockey, talking to Sky Sports Racing.”
Past runs (tracked here)
| Date | Race | Type | Pos | SP | AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2026 | Doncaster 17:10 Summer Saturday Series At Doncaster Racecourse Apprentice Handicap | Flat Class 6 | 6 | 20/1 | 27.9 |
Only runs Racing Alpha has synced are shown. Lifetime form is in the Racing Post form section above.
Spotlight commentary and quotes are editorial content from the Racing Post / Racing API. Ratings (OR/RPR/TS) are from Racing Post. Racing Alpha's AI score is in the “AI” column for runs we rated. 18+ only · Bet responsibly · BeGambleAware.org