Mali And Me-

🐎 Horse Profile: Mali And Me (IRE)

• Foaled: February 9, 2022

• Sex: Filly

• Colour: Bay

• Sire: Sands Of Mali (FR)

• Dam: French Heroine (GB)

• Dam’s Sire: Redoute's Choice (AUS)

• Breeder: Ballyhane

• Owner: Ursa Major Racing Ltd & M. Dods

• Trainer: Michael Dods

🏇 Racing Style & Strengths

Mali And Me made her racecourse debut on May 1st, 2025 at Redcar over 6 furlongs on good to firm ground. Although she finished 6th of 10 at odds of 14/1, the run served as an educational experience and an encouraging first step into her racing career. With more experience and maturity, she is expected to improve, especially over sprint distances.

🧬 Pedigree Insights

Sired by Sands Of Mali, a Group 1-winning sprinter over 6.5 furlongs, Mali And Me inherits a strong sprinting lineage. Her dam, French Heroine, is a daughter of Redoute’s Choice, an influential Australian sire known for producing versatile and high-class runners. This blend of European speed and Southern Hemisphere stamina hints at both early speed and potential adaptability to various race distances and ground conditions.

🏠 Ownership & Training

Mali And Me is owned by Ursa Major Racing Ltd and Michael Dods, the latter also handling training duties. Known for his success with sprinters and fillies, Dods is guiding her through the early stages of her career. The ownership group's commitment, paired with Dods' experience, gives this well-bred filly a promising platform for future development.