Bolster
Four wins in 2024 included this race on good to soft, with the other three on soft; performed near his best only a couple of times last season, which has been followed by gelding and wind operations; also now wears first-time headgear; some warning signals and he's not slipped far in the weights.
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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
- Exors Of The Late Sheikh Mohammed ObaidCurrent
- Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoumuntil 27 Jan 2026
Newest first. Dates mark when the horse left each owner.
Breeding
- Sire
- Invincible Spirit
- Dam
- Quilting
- Damsire
- King's Best
Trainer history
- CurrentK R Burke
- 16 Apr 2024Simon & Ed Crisford
From the connections
“The ground is key with Bolster. He's probably pounds ahead of himself on soft, even heavy ground. It makes such a difference. He stays so well. When he runs on good ground the speed horses just have that extra gear, but from three out today he was away and there was no stopping him. We'll speak to connections but it'll be likely one more or no more runs for him this year - James Cowley, trainer's assistant.”
“I'd say Bolster is a Group 3 horse - that's where we'll go, but he wouldn't want fast ground. We'll have a good look at an autumn campaign for him - Karl Burke, trainer.”
Past runs (tracked here)
| Date | Race | Type | Pos | SP | AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2026 | Epsom 15:15 Betfred "Nifty 50" Handicap (GBBPlus Race) | Flat Class 2 | 9 | 16/1 | 55.0 |
Only runs Racing Alpha has synced are shown. Lifetime form is in the Racing Post form section above.
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