Newport

Newport (Starspangledbanner × Chamber Maid)

Foaled: 22 March 2020
Sex: Gelding
Colour: Bay
Trainer: Iain Jardine
Owner: Ursa Major Racing

Sire: Starspangledbanner (AUS) — by Choisir out of Gold Anthem
Dam: Chamber Maid (GB) — by Nathaniel out of Penny Queen

🏇 Racing Style & Strengths

Newport is a rangy, athletic gelding who combines the strong, fluent action typical of his sire Starspangledbanner with the scope and staying influence of his dam line through Nathaniel. He is a horse who moves with balance and purpose, possessing a lengthened stride that suggests a natural efficiency over middle and staying trips.

From Starspangledbanner, he inherits an athletic physique, natural pace, and competitive instinct — attributes that make his stock well-suited to both the Flat and the jumps sphere. From the dam, he gains scope and a solid constitution, the kind that improves steadily with maturity and thrives on racing.

He shapes as a genuine, straightforward type who should travel kindly in his races, settle well, and find generously under pressure. His previous campaign has shown an ability to handle soft ground and maintain a strong gallop, indicating he will stay well. Expect him to be most effective from 1m4f up to 2m, with potential to extend beyond that trip as he strengthens further.

With patient handling, he projects as a progressive staying handicapper capable of rewarding consistency and professionalism — the type that thrives on rhythm, builds confidence with racing, and can develop through the ranks in time.

🧬 Pedigree Insights

Sire: Starspangledbanner (AUS)
A dual hemisphere Group 1 winner over 6f–7f, Starspangledbanner captured both the July Cup and Golden Jubilee Stakes, combining blistering pace with toughness and tenacity. As a stallion, he’s made a notable mark through progeny such as State of Rest, The Wow Signal, and Home of The Brave — horses characterised by versatility, strength, and a will to win. His offspring often possess a powerful cruising speed and handle a range of ground conditions, typically thriving as they mature.

Dam: Chamber Maid (GB)
By Nathaniel, sire of Enable and a leading influence for stamina and soundness, Chamber Maid contributes depth, mental toughness, and a strong staying foundation. The Nathaniel line is renowned for producing durable, late-maturing types who improve markedly with age, making an excellent counterbalance to Starspangledbanner’s raw speed.

Pedigree Overview
The Starspangledbanner × Nathaniel cross offers a rare blend of class and stamina — speed tempered by staying power. Newport’s pedigree suggests he will be best suited to a campaign built around 1m4f–2m, with the potential to handle softer ground and longer distances as he strengthens. He has the genetics to develop into a highly dependable, consistent stayer with the right management.

🏠 Ownership & Training

Now owned by Ursa Major Racing and trained by Iain Jardine, Newport joins a yard renowned for its patient, thoughtful approach to bringing horses along at their own pace. Jardine’s team at Hetlandhill are specialists in developing stayers and all-rounders, maximising each horse’s physical and mental development through tailored training and race placement.

The move to Jardine’s care represents an exciting fresh chapter for Newport — a setting that values routine, confidence, and conditioning — perfectly aligned with his attributes as a horse likely to progress with time and experience.