Persian Summer
🐎 Persian Summer (IRE)
Foaled: 5th March 2024 | Sex: Colt | Colour: Bay
Sire: Persian Force (IRE) | Dam: Summer Flower (IRE)
Dam’s Sire: Oasis Dream (GB)
Trainer: Michael Dods
Why This Horse?
Persian Summer is an exciting young colt who represents the future of the Ursa Major Racing team. A beautifully bred son of Group 1-winning juvenile Persian Force, he brings together the qualities that modern Flat owners look for — speed, athleticism and the potential to develop into a high-class performer.
Purchased as a yearling, Persian Summer caught the eye through his pedigree and physical presence. He represents a very exciting breeding cross, combining the sharp early pace of his sire with the strength and class of his female family.
The exciting thing about young horses is the journey of watching them develop, and Persian Summer has all the ingredients to make that journey one to follow closely. His pedigree suggests he should possess natural speed from an early age, while his dam line gives confidence that he can strengthen and progress as he matures.
For Ursa Major Racing, he is exactly the type of prospect that creates excitement — a young horse with plenty of potential and the opportunity to develop into a competitive performer over the coming seasons.
🏇 Racing Profile
Foaled on 5th March 2024, Persian Summer is an Irish-bred bay colt owned by Ursa Major Racing Ltd and trained by Michael Dods.
As a young horse, his early career will be focused on education, learning the demands of racing and building valuable experience. His pedigree strongly suggests that sprint distances are likely to be his starting point, with trips around six furlongs expected to suit his natural speed and athleticism.
The Persian Force stock are known for being forward, professional types with plenty of pace, while the influence of Oasis Dream through his dam adds further quality and versatility.
With maturity, Persian Summer could potentially develop into a more complete performer, with the possibility of stretching beyond sprint trips if his progression suggests it.
🏠 Training
Persian Summer is trained by Michael Dods, one of Britain’s leading trainers of sprinting and precocious Flat horses. Based in County Durham, the Dods team has built an excellent reputation for developing young horses and producing talented sprinters.
Michael Dods has enjoyed success with some of the best sprinting talent in the country and understands the importance of patience with young horses. His approach allows juveniles to develop naturally, giving them the confidence and experience needed to progress.
With Persian Summer’s pedigree heavily influenced by speed, the Dods yard looks an ideal environment for him. The team will look to develop his natural ability while allowing him the time to strengthen physically and mentally.
🧬 Pedigree Highlights
Persian Summer is by Persian Force (IRE), a top-class sprinter who announced himself as one of the leading two-year-olds of his generation. A son of Mehmas, Persian Force was a Group 2 winner as a juvenile and finished placed at Group 1 level, including in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot and the Prix Morny.
The Mehmas sire line has quickly become one of the most exciting sources of speed in European breeding, producing tough, professional horses with excellent early ability.
His dam, Summer Flower (IRE), is by Oasis Dream, one of Europe's most influential sprinting stallions. Oasis Dream was a Champion Sprinter himself and has produced generations of talented horses known for speed, athleticism and versatility.
This pedigree combination is particularly exciting:
Persian Force brings speed, precocity and a competitive attitude.
Oasis Dream adds quality, balance and proven sprinting influence.
The wider female family provides scope for progression as he matures.
Overall, Persian Summer possesses a pedigree designed around speed but with enough substance to suggest he can continue improving beyond his juvenile season.
🌟 Looking Ahead
Persian Summer is a colt with plenty to look forward to. His first season will be about education, allowing him to learn his craft and develop into the racehorse his pedigree suggests he can become.
With Michael Dods’ expertise in producing young sprinters and a pedigree packed with speed, there is every reason to be excited about his future.
The journey of a young horse is what makes ownership so special, and Persian Summer gives Ursa Major Racing owners the opportunity to follow a talented prospect from the very beginning.
A well-bred, athletic colt with an exciting future ahead — Persian Summer is another horse that embodies the ambition and excitement behind the Ursa Major Racing team.