Gressington – Horse Profile

Foaled: March 11, 2021
Sex: Gelding
Colour: Grey
Sire: Outstrip (GB)
Dam: Silver Games (IRE) (by Verglas)
Breeder: Stratford Place Stud
Owner: Ursa Major Racing
Trainer: Katie Scott

🏇 Racing Style & Strengths

Gressington is a sharp and competitive handicap sprinter, best suited to distances between 5 and 6 furlongs. He has shown the ability to win and place in Class 3 and 4 company, with a notable victory at Redcar in 2024. A straightforward and genuine type, Gressington typically races prominently or tracks the leaders before using his pace to stay involved late on. His toughness and consistency make him a reliable performer across northern sprint tracks.

🧬 Pedigree Insights

By Outstrip, a Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf winner who imparts speed and precocity to his progeny, and out of Silver Games, a mare by Verglas, Gressington has a pedigree rooted in sprinting ability with a touch of durability. This bloodline equips him well for the demands of handicapping, offering a mix of natural pace and resilience.

🏠 Ownership & Training

Now running in the silks of Ursa Major Racing and trained by Katie Scott, Gressington joins a team well known for placing horses astutely to maximise their potential. The focus will be on capitalising on his proven sprinting ability, targeting competitive handicaps where his consistency and attitude can shine through.