Pigeon Forge is a stunning five-year-old chestnut mare now in training with Grade 1 and Cheltenham Festival winning trainer Emma Lavelle in the beautiful surroundings of Bonita Stables in Wiltshire.
Having shown promise in her earlier starts, she took a major step forward on just her second run over hurdles at Plumpton, finishing strongly to claim an eye-catching second after jumping superbly throughout. She built on that encouraging effort in fine style at Uttoxeter, staying on powerfully to win by a length, with the front two pulling an impressive 35 lengths clear of the third. As she continues to mature, there looks to be plenty more progress to come.
She announced herself as a mare of serious potential when running out a dominant winner of her second Point-to-Point at Necarne, producing an impressive turn of foot to score by ten lengths. That performance showcased her natural ability and marked her as a hugely exciting prospect and a welcome addition to the Racing Club and Bonita Stables team.
By Well Chosen, a proven National Hunt sire known for producing tough and athletic performers, Pigeon Forge is out of Chiltern Hills, a talented and versatile mare who won three times under Rules. Her dam’s sire, Beneficial, was a high-class performer on the Flat, capturing the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot before establishing himself as one of the leading National Hunt stallions of his generation. He went on to sire numerous top-class winners, including Grade 1 stars Realt Mor and Benefficient.
Her pedigree carries exceptional depth and quality throughout. Her second dam Mirazur is the dam of multiple top-level performers including Ferny Hollow , winner of the Champion Bumper (Gr.1) and Christmas Novice Chase (Gr.1), and Mirazur West , a Grade 2 hurdle winner and talented young chaser. This is a family known for producing strong and classy individuals.
“She’s a lovely mover and she’s a great size, with a good attitude to everything that we’ve asked her to do. She’s so willing to do everything and she’s really caught my eye since she came to us. She was very good jumping when she won her Point-to-Point, and I look forward to seeing her progress throughout the 2025-2026 season.“ Trainer Emma Lavelle.
With a commanding Point-to-Point win to her name, strong pedigree, and solid build, Pigeon Forge is an extremely exciting prospect.
The syndicate consists of 3000 shares, with each share purchased equating to a 0.033% shareholding in Pigeon Forge.
The Syndicate Term for Pigeon Forge will end on 31/01/2027.
You will be a shareholder within RC Syndicate XIX.
