Nelsons Rock
Race entries
Purchased at the Tattersalls Cheltenham Sale for £50,000, NELSONS ROCK made a very favourable impression when winning his four-year-old maiden at Tinahely, getting off the mark at the third time of asking and the five-year-old once again returned to the scene of his four-year-old success to record back-to-back successes for Wexford-based handler Mick Goff. The bay gelding made much of the running in the second half of the contest under a positive ride which saw him press on over the downhill fences on the final two circuits to increase the tempo. Once meeting the hill in the home straight on the final circuit, he kicked clear and was soon in command, ultimately crossing the line with eight lengths to spare. (See the race video in the gallery.)
Out of a five-time winning mare Neardown Beauty, who is a half-sister to five-time track winner El Senador, this son of Mount Nelson seems to be a versatile gelding, who looks to have the potential to develop into a smart track performer that can further add to this winning family.
Racing Update (July): He’s had some time off due to injury, however he’s right as rain now and is being readied for a return. Jumps for fun, and still unexposed over fences. That’s probably his forté going forward, as he stays particularly well and he’s in great hands to bring out the very best in any staying chaser. His race entries/declarations will show on this page.
Watch two videos of him cantering:
Here's a video of him schooling: