Superior Council
🐎 Horse Profile: Superior Council (IRE)
Foaled: 21 February 2019
Sex / Colour: Gelding / Bay
Sire: Kodiac (GB)
Dam: Odyssee (FR) — by Teofilo (IRE)
Owner: Ursa Major Racing, Beswick & Jardine
Trainer: Iain Jardine 🏇 Racing Style & Strengths
Superior Council is a 6-year-old bay gelding who operates primarily in the lower-grade (Class 6) Flat handicaps — often around sprint to short-middle distances (6f to 7f).
He tends to run with pace, often making or pressing the running, and has shown enough speed and tenacity to win under the right conditions. His record shows modest success so far — with at least one confirmed win (on turf, over 6f at Hamilton Park in June 2025) and several good placing efforts on his more recent outings.
While his form has been somewhat inconsistent, he seems at his best when conditions suit — and he demonstrates a willingness to compete. With a fresh campaign under Ursa Major and supportive training, he has potential to deliver some solid performances, especially over sprint distances.
🧬 Pedigree Insights
Sire: Kodiac — a well-regarded stallion known for passing on speed and precocity. His offspring often show sprint or miler ability, with good burst speed and turn-of-foot on flat tracks.
Dam: Odyssee (by Teofilo) — bringing in an influence for stamina and toughness from the dam’s side, which could help when the races require more resilience or when stepping up slightly in trip or under testing ground conditions.
Overall, the pedigree offers a useful mix of speed and some stamina/staying influence — suiting a horse aimed primarily at sprints and short-distance handicaps, while offering enough versatility should race conditions or distances shift slightly.
🏠 Ownership & Training
Superior Council is now part of the Ursa Major Racing stable, under the care of Iain Jardine — a trainer experienced in targeting handicap races. His addition to the yard represents a strategic acquisition for Ursa Major, with the intention to aim at competitive all-weather and turf handicaps.
Given his recent form and age, there’s a reasonable expectation that with careful placement and management, Superior Council can be a reliable runner for the team, potentially delivering some satisfying results in the coming months.