Elysian Flame
(2016 Chestnut Gelding)
By Champs Elysees ex Combustible (Halling)
Backed up his early promise on the gallops when winning a decent 1 mile maiden at Haydock in October 2018. He did that with a bit to spare despite looking very green and edging across the track when pressed. A no show at Southwell where he hated the kickback. Runs in the colours of the sporting John Blackburn with whom we share several horses. Finally grabbed his first win over hurdles at Carlisle in March 2021, and followed up by winning a 0-105 flat handicap at Newbury in April 2021. Ran a blinder in the Ascot Stakes to finish 3rd, and equally well to finish 3rd in the 2m 4f handicap at Goodwood in July. Now rated 100 on the flat his end of season target will be the Cesarewich. We will then be looking towards the better 3m hurdles during the winter.