Gressington
🐎 Gressington (IRE)
Foaled: 11th March 2021 | Sex: Gelding | Colour: Grey
Sire: Outstrip (GB) | Dam: Silver Games (IRE) (by Verglas (IRE))
Trainer: Katie Scott
Why This Horse?
Gressington is a proven winner with the profile of a horse capable of progressing further under his new connections. A striking grey gelding blessed with plenty of natural pace, he had already demonstrated his ability before joining Ursa Major Racing, winning three races for his previous trainer, Edward Bethell, and showing himself to be a reliable performer in competitive handicaps.
Since moving to Katie Scott, Gressington has continued to show flashes of the ability that made him such an attractive purchase. His all-weather victory at Newcastle shortly after joining the yard highlighted his quality and confirmed that he remains capable of winning when conditions suit. With his experience, versatility and genuine attitude, he looks an exciting horse for owners to follow throughout the Flat season.
🏇 Racing Profile
Foaled on 11th March 2021, Gressington is an Irish-bred grey gelding who races in the colours of Ursa Major Racing Ltd & Partner. Throughout his career he has established himself as a consistent handicap performer, recording four career victories, including wins on both turf and the all-weather.
His early success came over seven furlongs, where he demonstrated an impressive blend of speed and determination. After joining Katie Scott, he quickly added another success when making virtually all to win a competitive handicap at Newcastle in December 2025. Equally effective racing prominently or just behind the leaders, Gressington possesses the tactical speed to travel strongly before finding plenty in the closing stages.
Still only five years old, he remains lightly raced for his age and continues to hold the profile of a horse capable of adding further victories as opportunities arise.
🏠 Training
Gressington is trained by Katie Scott, whose North Yorkshire yard has developed an excellent reputation for improving handicappers and placing them to maximum effect. Purchased through the Tattersalls Online Sale, he quickly settled into his new surroundings and rewarded the team with victory at Newcastle just weeks after arriving.
Katie's patient approach allows horses to thrive at their own pace, and Gressington has been campaigned carefully while adapting to a new environment. His natural professionalism and straightforward attitude have made him a pleasure to train, and the team remain confident there is more to come as he continues to strengthen and find the right opportunities.
🧬 Pedigree Highlights
Gressington is by Outstrip, the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf winner whose offspring have inherited plenty of natural pace, toughness and versatility. Outstrip has produced numerous winners capable of performing on both turf and synthetic surfaces, making him an excellent influence for modern-day handicappers.
His dam, Silver Games, is by Verglas, a stallion renowned for producing genuine, consistent performers with plenty of speed. Verglas has enjoyed considerable success as a broodmare sire, adding durability and competitiveness to many high-class horses.
The combination of Outstrip's athleticism and Verglas' toughness has produced a horse with the ideal attributes for seven-furlong handicaps—speed, resilience and the determination to compete in strong company.
🌟 Looking Ahead
Gressington has already shown that he has the ability to be competitive from his current handicap mark, and there is every reason to believe further success lies ahead. His victory for Katie Scott demonstrated that a change of scenery has done him good, while his previous form confirms he possesses the quality to perform at a higher level when everything falls into place.
With careful placement and conditions to suit, Gressington has every opportunity to continue building on his winning record. His proven ability, consistency and honest attitude make him another exciting member of the Ursa Major Racing team, and one that owners can look forward to following throughout the season.
