Prince Quattro
🐎 Prince Quattro (IRE)
Foaled: 2nd June 2019 | Sex: Gelding | Colour: Bay
Sire: Notnowcato (GB) | Dam: Hillview Chloe (IRE)
Dam’s Sire: Kayf Tara (GB)
Breeder: Philip Rothwell
Trainer: James Owen
Why This Horse?
Prince Quattro is the type of versatile and progressive performer that makes National Hunt ownership so rewarding. A tough and genuine gelding with experience in both hurdles and Flat racing, he has shown a fantastic attitude throughout his career and continues to improve with maturity.
Since joining Ursa Major Racing, Prince Quattro has enjoyed a real resurgence, proving that patience and careful placement can bring out the best in a horse. His ability to compete across different codes gives connections plenty of options, while his honest attitude and willingness to battle make him a pleasure to have in the yard.
A horse who thrives when given a chance to use his stamina and determination, Prince Quattro has developed into a reliable performer capable of providing memorable days for his owners.
🏇 Racing Profile
Foaled on 2nd June 2019, Prince Quattro is an Irish-bred bay gelding who races in the colours of Ursa Major Racing Ltd & Hicky Parmar Racing. He has built up experience over hurdles and on the Flat, demonstrating his versatility and durability.
Over hurdles, Prince Quattro has shown his best form around trips between two miles and two miles four furlongs, where his ability to travel strongly and stay on under pressure comes into play. His prominent racing style allows him to use his rhythm and jumping ability effectively.
After returning to the Flat, he also showed his adaptability by winning over extended distances on the all-weather, highlighting the stamina inherited from his pedigree. His victory at Southwell over around 1 mile 6 furlongs demonstrated his toughness and ability to stay strongly at the finish.
A highlight for his current connections came with his strong staying performances, including a placed finish at a competitive staying contest at Market Rasen, proving he remains highly competitive at the right level.
🏠 Training
Prince Quattro is trained by James Owen, one of the rising stars of National Hunt racing. Based in Newmarket, James has quickly built a reputation for improving horses, particularly those who arrive with experience and still have plenty to offer.
The move to the Owen yard has helped Prince Quattro find a new lease of life. The team have successfully managed his campaign, allowing him to compete in races that suit his strengths while maintaining his enthusiasm for racing.
James Owen’s patient and progressive approach is ideally suited to a horse like Prince Quattro — an experienced performer who has the ability and attitude to keep improving when given the right opportunities.
🧬 Pedigree Highlights
Prince Quattro is by Notnowcato, the Group 1-winning son of Inchinor. Notnowcato enjoyed a high-class racing career, most notably winning the Juddmonte International Stakes at York, and has become known for producing tough, versatile horses capable of performing across different disciplines.
His dam, Hillview Chloe, brings strong National Hunt influences through Kayf Tara, one of the most successful staying jumps sires of the modern era. Kayf Tara is renowned for producing durable, talented stayers with excellent temperaments and the ability to excel over obstacles.
This pedigree blend gives Prince Quattro the perfect balance:
Notnowcato provides class, athleticism and versatility.
Kayf Tara influence adds stamina, toughness and jumping ability.
It is a pedigree built around durability and performance, which perfectly matches the qualities Prince Quattro shows on the track.
🌟 Looking Ahead
Prince Quattro has already shown that he is a horse who thrives when given the right opportunities. His versatility, experience and genuine attitude make him an extremely valuable member of the Ursa Major Racing team.
At seven years old, he remains in the prime years of his career, and his recent form suggests there are still more good days ahead. With James Owen continuing to place him carefully, he has the opportunity to add further victories over hurdles or on the Flat.
Tough, consistent and always willing to give his best, Prince Quattro represents everything owners enjoy about racing — a horse with character, ability and the potential to continue delivering memorable moments.
