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Campaign
Meet Campaign Trail, a talented and athletic gelding who has recently joined the Newform programme following his racing career with Kim Bailey. Campaign Trail is a rather timid and sensitive character who we feel will really thrive with a dedicated one-to-one person who can take the time to build his confidence and trust. He has plenty of natural ability, and we hope that with the right approach and a steady introduction to his new career, he will go on to make a fantastic team chaser, hunt horse or versatile all-rounder. For now, Campaign Trail will enjoy some well-deserved downtime before beginning his retraining. We will continue to update his Newform records as he progresses through the programme, providing an insight into his development and suitability for life beyond racing.
- Registered name
- Campaign Trail
- Born / sex
- 2020 · Gelding
- Colour / height
- Bay · 16.1hh
Racing background
Campaign Trail – Racing Career Campaign Trail is a 2020-born Irish-bred bay gelding by Mastercraftsman, out of Greta (by High Chaparral). He began his racing career on the Flat under the care of respected trainer Ralph Beckett, where he established himself as a talented and consistent stayer, winning three races and achieving an official rating of 87. His ability attracted considerable interest, and he was purchased for an impressive 200,000 guineas at the October 2023 Horses in Training Sale before joining Kim Bailey's National Hunt yard. He made an impressive winning hurdling debut at Doncaster in November 2024, finishing six lengths clear under jockey Tom Bellamy. Campaign Trail continued his career under Kim Bailey and Mat Nicholls, competing both on the Flat and over hurdles. He recorded another notable victory at Hereford in May 2026, winning a staying handicap hurdle over three miles by six lengths. Career highlights: 5 career victories – 3 on the Flat and 2 over hurdles. Purchased for 200,000 guineas in 2023. Winning hurdling debut at Doncaster in November 2024. Six-length handicap hurdle victory at Hereford in May 2026. Competed at racecourses including Doncaster, Newmarket, Kempton, Hereford and Stratford. Campaign Trail enjoyed a successful and varied racing career, demonstrating ability, stamina and versatility across both Flat and National Hunt racing.
Personality & assessment
Campaign Trail is a lovely, sensitive character with a gentle nature and plenty of personality. He can be a little timid initially but is a thoughtful horse who we feel will really blossom as his confidence grows. He is naturally athletic and intelligent, and we believe he will thrive with a patient, understanding person who enjoys building a genuine one-to-one partnership. With time, consistency and reassurance, we think Campaign Trail has all the qualities to become a very rewarding horse for the right person.
Suitable future pathway
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Retraining progress
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