Obelix
🐎 Obelix (GB)
Foaled: 30th January 2020 | Sex: Gelding | Colour: Bay
Sire: Sea The Stars (IRE) | Dam: La Mortola (GB) (by Dubawi (IRE))
Trainer: Julie Camacho
Why This Horse?
Obelix is a beautifully bred, progressive gelding who brings a touch of class and quality to the Ursa Major Racing team. By one of the greatest stallions of the modern era, Sea The Stars, and out of a mare by Dubawi, he possesses a pedigree packed with elite Flat racing influences.
A horse who has always shown ability, Obelix has developed into a reliable and competitive handicap performer, proving himself over a variety of trips and conditions. Since joining the ownership of Ursa Major Racing Ltd & Julie Camacho, he has continued to show the qualities that make him such an exciting horse to be involved with.
What makes Obelix particularly interesting is his combination of class, versatility and attitude. He has the natural ability to travel strongly through his races, the toughness to compete in competitive handicaps and the pedigree to suggest there could still be more improvement to come.
For Ursa Major Racing, he represents exactly the type of horse owners love — talented, genuine and capable of producing memorable days on the racecourse.
🏇 Racing Profile
Foaled on 30th January 2020, Obelix is a British-bred bay gelding who races in the colours of Ursa Major Racing Ltd & Julie Camacho. He began his career with John and Thady Gosden before later joining Julie Camacho’s stable, where he has continued to progress.
A winner of multiple races, Obelix has established himself as a competitive handicapper, with victories coming over trips around seven furlongs to a mile. His racing style suggests he is best when able to travel comfortably, conserve energy and use his turn of foot late in the race.
He has shown versatility on both turf and the all-weather, demonstrating a professional attitude and the ability to handle different racing environments. His victory at Wetherby over seven furlongs highlighted his quality and determination, travelling strongly before staying on well to win.
With a current profile of a progressive middle-distance/sprint handicapper, Obelix remains a horse capable of adding further success when conditions fall right.
🏠 Training
Obelix is trained by Julie Camacho at her Malton yard, one of the most respected Flat racing operations in the north of England. Julie and her team have built an excellent reputation for improving horses, particularly handicappers who still have untapped potential.
The Camacho approach has allowed Obelix to continue progressing throughout his career, with careful placement helping him find races that suit his strengths. His performances demonstrate a horse who thrives when given the right conditions and opportunity.
A key strength of the yard is getting the best from horses who possess ability but need the right environment to show it. Obelix fits that profile perfectly — a horse with a high-class pedigree who continues to reward patience and thoughtful management
🧬 Pedigree Highlights
Obelix boasts one of the most impressive pedigrees within the Ursa Major Racing team.
His sire, Sea The Stars, is regarded as one of the greatest racehorses and stallions of the modern era. Winner of the Derby, Eclipse Stakes and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Sea The Stars has become renowned for producing high-class performers with exceptional balance, attitude and versatility.
His dam, La Mortola, is by Dubawi, another world-class stallion whose influence is associated with toughness, speed and class. Dubawi has consistently produced elite performers across a wide range of distances, making this female line particularly valuable.
The combination of Sea The Stars and Dubawi creates an outstanding pedigree blend — bringing together Classic quality, speed and durability. It is a pedigree that suggests Obelix has the foundations to remain competitive as he continues his racing career.
🌟 Looking Ahead
Obelix has already proven himself to be a talented and reliable performer, but there is every reason to believe there could still be more to come.
At six years old, he remains in the prime years of his career and has shown that he retains plenty of enthusiasm and ability. With Julie Camacho continuing to place him carefully, he has the opportunity to add further victories and create more memorable moments for his owners.
A horse with class in his pedigree, consistency on the track and a genuine attitude, Obelix is another exciting member of the Ursa Major Racing team — the type of horse that makes ownership so rewarding.
