First Officer
Six-time winner but only one of those came in a double-figure field (October 2022); ran well at Newmarket when last seen eight months ago; has gone well fresh in the past; others appeal more all the same.
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Ownership history
- Bryan Hirst & Jane Chapple-HyamCurrent
- Westerberg & Mrs Magnier & M Tabor & D Smithuntil 28 Sept 2022
Newest first. Dates mark when the horse left each owner.
Breeding
- Sire
- Galileo
- Dam
- Weekend Strike
- Damsire
- Smart Strike
Trainer history
- CurrentJane Chapple-Hyam
- 28 Sept 2022Roger Varian
From the connections
“The plan would be come back for the Challenge Whip here in November which First Officer won last year - Jane Chapple Hyam, trainer.”
“I wasn't going anywhere when the leader quickened a couple of furlongs out but First Officer stayed on the best up the hill - David Egan, rider.”
“Jane has improved First Officer a hell of a lot and she thought he would run a big race judging by his work. The drop in trip suited and the ground was no issue to him. He tries very hard - Hollie Doyle, jockey.”
“First Officer was well on top at the end, but the ground was probably a bit quick for him. The step up in trip helped him, but I don't think we need to go further and I wouldn't think this is the end of him; he'll be better as he gets older - Andrea Atzeni, rider.”
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