Changeofmind
🐎 CHANGEOFMIND (IRE)
Foaled: 24 February 2020 | Sex: Gelding | Colour: Chestnut
Sire:Sioux Nation (USA) | Dam:Dusty (GB) (by Paco Boy (IRE))
Trainer: Declan Carroll | Owner: Ursa Major Racing
Why This Horse?
Changeofmind is a tough, genuine 5-year-old sprint specialist who brings a blend of pure speed and durability to the racecourse. A veteran of competitive handicaps, he’s shown he can mix it in fast Class 3 and Class 4 company over five furlongs.
With every run over sharp sprint trips adding experience and toughness, Changeofmind has carved himself out as a consistent handicap contender. He may not yet have scaled higher honours, but his racecraft, competitive spirit, and established form over 5f mark him as a horse capable of continuing to place and potentially win from a sliding handicap mark.
🏇 Racing Profile
Foaled on 24th February 2020, Changeofmind is an Irish-bred chestnut gelding who races in the colours of Ursa Major Racing. Throughout his career he has established himself as a genuine sprint handicapper, competing primarily over the minimum five-furlong trip against strong opposition.
Naturally quick from the stalls, he is happiest when able to race prominently and use his early speed to secure a good position. His consistency has seen him compete successfully in competitive Class 3 and Class 4 handicaps, while his toughness allows him to perform throughout a busy campaign.
Having already demonstrated his ability to win and consistently earn prize money, Changeofmind remains the type of horse capable of taking advantage of the right opportunity. His experience, soundness and competitive nature make him a reliable performer and an exciting horse for owners to follow throughout the Flat season.
🏠 Training
Changeofmind is trained by Declan Carroll, whose North Yorkshire yard has earned an excellent reputation for developing sprinters and placing them to maximum effect. Carroll is renowned for his patient handling and ability to keep horses happy and competitive throughout long Flat campaigns.
Since joining the yard, Changeofmind has continued to thrive under a programme tailored to his strengths. His work at home reflects the professionalism he shows on the racecourse, and the team carefully target races where his early pace and tactical speed can be used to best effect. Their experienced approach gives every opportunity for him to continue performing at a competitive level.
🧬 Pedigree Highlights
Sire: Sioux Nation (USA)
A high-class sprinter on the track, Sioux Nation won at Group level as a juvenile and has gone on to sire progeny with early speed and sprinting ability. His offspring often show precocity and sharp tactical pace — traits that Changeofmind regularly displays in his races.
Dam: Dusty (GB) (by Paco Boy (IRE))
Dusty brings in the influence of Paco Boy, a sire known for producing horses with versatility and a potent turn of foot. Through this female line, Changeofmind inherits balance and a strong attitude to racing — key ingredients for a gelding frequently campaigning in competitive sprint handicaps.
🌟 Looking Ahead
Now an experienced campaigner, Changeofmind remains an exciting horse to have in the yard. Sprint handicaps are often won by seasoned professionals who know their job, and he fits that profile perfectly. His handicap mark continues to give him opportunities to be competitive, while his enthusiasm for racing has never diminished.
With Declan Carroll continuing to place him carefully and conditions to suit becoming available throughout the season, there is every reason to be optimistic about the future. Whether adding another victory to his record or producing another wholehearted performance in a competitive handicap, Changeofmind continues to represent everything Ursa Major Racing looks for in a racehorse—honesty, consistency and a willingness to give absolutely everything every time he races.
