Falcon Nine
🐎 Falcon Nine (IRE)
Foaled: 19th February 2020 | Sex: Gelding | Colour: Chestnut
Sire: Ulysses (IRE) | Dam: Freedonia (GB) (by Selkirk (USA))
Trainer: Iain Jardine
Why This Horse?
Falcon Nine is a horse who combines proven ability with plenty of experience, making him an exciting addition to the Ursa Major Racing team. A dual winner on the Flat, he has consistently shown that he possesses both the class and determination to compete in competitive handicaps, particularly over middle-distance trips.
By the outstanding Ulysses, Falcon Nine boasts an exceptional pedigree and has inherited the versatility to perform on both turf and all-weather surfaces. His genuine attitude and willingness to battle have made him a reliable campaigner throughout his career, while his recent return to form suggests there is still plenty to look forward to. With the right opportunities, Falcon Nine has all the attributes to continue adding to his winning record.
🏇 Racing Profile
Foaled on 19th February 2020, Falcon Nine is an Irish-bred chestnut gelding who races in the colours of Ursa Major Racing & Iain Jardine. Throughout his career he has established himself as a genuine middle-distance handicapper, with his best performances coming between one mile and one mile two furlongs.
A horse who settles well before finishing his races strongly, Falcon Nine has demonstrated his versatility on a variety of ground conditions. During the summer of 2025, he enjoyed the most successful spell of his career, recording back-to-back victories at Carlisle and Musselburgh before following up with several excellent placed efforts in stronger company. More recently, encouraging performances at Pontefract and Hamilton have shown that he remains capable of competing from his current handicap mark.
🏠 Training
Falcon Nine is trained by Iain Jardine, whose Dumfriesshire yard has built an excellent reputation for producing consistent performers on the Flat. Known for placing his horses astutely, Jardine has helped Falcon Nine develop into a reliable handicapper capable of competing throughout a busy season.
A straightforward horse to train, Falcon Nine has thrived under a patient campaign. His versatility allows the team to target races on both turf and all-weather tracks, while careful placement has seen him return to winning ways and remain competitive in handicap company. His professionalism and consistency make him a valuable member of the stable.
🧬 Pedigree Highlights
Falcon Nine is by Ulysses, the brilliant dual Group 1 winner who captured both the Eclipse Stakes and the International Stakes. A son of the legendary Galileo, Ulysses has become known for producing athletic, genuine offspring with the versatility to perform over a range of distances.
His dam, Freedonia, is by the outstanding Selkirk, a stallion renowned for passing on class, soundness and consistency. Selkirk has enjoyed tremendous success as a broodmare sire, with his descendants often displaying toughness and the ability to improve with maturity.
The combination of Ulysses' class and Selkirk's durability has produced a horse ideally suited to middle-distance handicaps, blending stamina, balance and a determined attitude that continues to serve Falcon Nine well on the racecourse.
🌟 Looking Ahead
Falcon Nine has already shown that patience and consistency are often rewarded. His victories and numerous placed efforts demonstrate that he possesses the ability to remain competitive in middle-distance handicaps, and recent performances suggest there are more opportunities waiting for him.
With Iain Jardine continuing to place him carefully and his experience proving invaluable, there is every reason to believe Falcon Nine can continue to add to his record. Whether returning to the winner's enclosure or producing another honest performance in a competitive handicap, he remains a horse that owners can enjoy following and a valued member of the Ursa Major Racing team.
