Character Testing

Foaled: 16 April 2021 • Sex: Gelding • Colour: Bay
Trainer: Mark Walford • Owner: Ursa Major Racing

Sire: Time Test (GB) — by Dubawi out of Passage of Time
Dam: Characterized (GB) — by Oasis Dream out of (dam line)

🏇 Racing Style & Strengths

Character Testing is a genuine, progressive staying type who has shown a versatile profile across both Flat and National Hunt spheres. He possesses a balanced, workmanlike action that allows him to settle nicely in his races and travel strongly before challenging late — an asset particularly in staying hurdle races.

He has shown a consistent willingness to race prominently or track the leaders, displaying a competitive attitude and resilience under pressure. His solid Flat ability (winning on the all-weather and placing multiple times), coupled with his hurdling form — including close seconds and multiple placed efforts over 1m7f–2m — suggests a well-rounded athlete who thrives with racing experience.

Character Testing handles a range of ground conditions comfortably and appears best suited to middle-to-staying trips, where he can use his rhythm and stamina to good advantage. With careful placement and continued fitness, he projects as a reliable handicap competitor with the potential to break through for a win over obstacles with maturity and confidence.

🧬 Pedigree Insights

Sire — Time Test (GB): Time Test was a high-class middle-distance performer, winning at Group level and placing in top races over 8–10f. He has proven to pass on quality and soundness to his progeny, often imparting balance and a strong cruising speed — attributes desirable in horses stepping up in trip or transitioning to National Hunt careers.

Dam — Characterized (GB): By Oasis Dream, a leading sire whose progeny have excelled across a variety of distances, Character Testing’s dam line adds further depth of pedigree. Oasis Dream, a champion miler and top sprinter in his own right, brings athleticism and adaptability, while the broader damline contributes class and durability.

Pedigree Overview: The combination of Time Test’s stamina-leaning influence and the sire power of Oasis Dream through the dam offers a blend of athleticism and staying potential. Character Testing’s breeding suggests versatility, soundness and a capacity to improve with time — traits that suit a campaign focused on staying hurdle or handicap races.

🏠 Ownership & Training

Now under the ownership of Ursa Major Racing and now with Mark Walford as trainer, Character Testing embarks on the next chapter of his career with a stable known for structured management and targeted race planning. Although his daily preparation and development are transitioning toward Mark Walford’s hands-on care. This environment should suit Character Testing’s consistent, professional profile — providing continuity, patience, and race placement aligned with his strengths. With his ability to compete over hurdles and improve with seasoning, he has the profile to reward careful progression and could become a key part of Ursa Major’s staying options.