Curious Rover

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Curious Rover – Horse Profile

Foaled: February 11, 2021
Sex: Gelding
Colour: Bay
Sire: The Irish Rover (IRE)
Dam: Only Live Once (GB), by Charm Spirit (IRE)
Owner: Ursa Major Racing Ltd & Partner
Trainer: Katie Scott

🏇 Racing Style & Strengths

Curious Rover is a fast and consistent sprinter, especially effective over 5 furlongs. He tends to break sharply, often racing prominently, and has shown a good ability to maintain speed throughout, with strong finishes from the front or close up. His versatility in ground conditions is a plus — winning on both good to firm and softer going. While he may not always dominate in the highest class, his determination and consistency make him dangerous in Class 3-4 handicaps and competitive sprints.

🧬 Pedigree Insights

By The Irish Rover, out of Only Live Once, a mare by Charm Spirit, Curious Rover carries bloodlines suggesting sharp sprinting speed with enough toughness to cope with different going. The Irish Rover has been progressing as a sire, and this colt has shown that his pedigree is translating into performance.

🏠 Ownership & Training

Under the ownership of Ursa Major Racing & Partner and trained by Katie Scott, Curious Rover has become one of the stable’s reliable sprinters. The team have placed him smartly in races that suit his speed, seeking to let him show what he does best over 5 furlongs, and also providing him opportunities to step up in class when form allows

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