Obelix

Obelix (Sea The Stars × La Mortola)
Foaled: 2020
Sex: Gelding
Colour: Bay
Trainer: Julie Camacho
Owner: Ursa Major Racing & Julie Camacho
Sire: Sea The Stars (IRE) — by Cape Cross out of Urban Sea
Dam: La Mortola (GB) — by Dubawi

🏇 Racing Style & Strengths

Obelix presents as a well-bred gelding with a pedigree that offers both class and substance. Coming from Sea The Stars he inherits a refined, athletic action and the ability to travel through a race with purpose. From La Mortola (and her sire Dubawi) he draws depth, resilience and a strong family staying influence.

He appears to be the type who can settle in his races, conserve his effort, and deliver when asked — particularly as he matures and strengthens. His pedigree suggests versatility in trip and ground, though his early form indicates a focus on middle-distances rather than extreme staying trips. For example, he has raced over around 7f to 1m in his early campaigns.

As he develops, the expectation is that with time, experience and conditioning he could become a dependable performer in handicap company, especially if placed tactically and allowed to build confidence.

🧬 Pedigree Insights

Sire: Sea The Stars (IRE)
An elite performer and sire of top-class horses, Sea The Stars passes on premium athleticism, strong gallop and the capacity to improve with age. His progeny are often adaptable and competitive across a range of conditions.

Dam: La Mortola (GB)
By Dubawi, La Mortola provides fertile stamina and durability. Her blood-line is associated with high calibre performers and offers a solid foundation for a horse to progress with maturity.

Pedigree Overview
The Sea The Stars × La Mortola cross offers an appealing blend of pace, class and staying power. While Obelix’s early form suggests a leaning to middle trips, the breeding supports potential to stretch out and handle longer distances as he strengthens. The key will be harnessing his physical development, placing him in the right races and giving him a steady progression.

🏠 Ownership & Training

Obelix is trained by Julie Camacho, a well-regarded handler with experience of bringing along horses with stamina and temperament. His ownership by Ursa Major Racing & Julie Camacho places him in a stable environment where his welfare, training and race placement can be managed thoughtfully.

This setting is ideal for a horse of his profile — one who may not blast out early but who can pay dividends through consistency, improvement and sound handling. With the right campaign, Obelix has the ingredients to become a steady performer .