Klassical Dream Explained

Horsename:Klassical Dream
Sire:Dream Well
Dam:Klassical Way
Damsire:Septieme Ciel
Sex:Gelding
Foaled:30 March 2014
Country:France
Colour:Bay
Breeder:Hubert Honore & Mrs Laure Guillaume
Owner:Mrs Joanne Coleman
Trainer:Willie Mullins
Record:16:7,2,2
Earnings:£435,388
Race:Chanelle Pharma Novice Hurdle (2019)
Supreme Novices' Hurdle (2019)
Champion Novice Hurdle (2019)
Champion Stayers Hurdle (2021, 2022, 2023)
Christmas Hurdle (2021)

Klassical Dream (foaled 30 March 2014) is a French thoroughbred racehorse competing in National Hunt racing.

Career

Bred in France, Klassical Dream started his career hurdling for owners Ecurie Zingaro. Following seven runs, primarily at Auteuil, Klassical Dream had picked up just one victory inn the Prix de Gastines at Sablé-sur-Sarthe.[1]

He was sold in 2018 and training switched to Willie Mullins in Ireland. His first race for new owner Mrs Joanne Coleman came at Leopardstown and ended with victory.[2] Klassical Dream would go on to win three Grade 1 races in a row in 2019 the Chanelle Pharma Novice Hurdle,[3] the Supreme Novices Hurdle at Cheltenham[4] [5] and the Champion Novice Hurdle at Punchestown a month later.[6]

Two defeats would follow in Ireland, including a third place in the Morgiana Hurdle.[7] Klassical Dream went on to win two Grade 1 races in 2021, the Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown [8] and later the Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sable-sur-Sarthe. Former winner of the Prix de Gastines, "Klassical Dream" has a string of successes. Ouest France. 29 December 2021. 17 February 2022.
  2. Web site: Tote Pays Dividends Maiden Hurdle. Racing Post. 26 December 2018. 17 February 2022.
  3. Web site: Chanelle Pharma Novice Hurdle report: Klassical Dream enhances Supreme claims. Sporting Life. 3 February 2019. 17 February 2022.
  4. Web site: Supreme Novices' Hurdle Result: Dream result for Mullins. Timeform. 12 March 2019. 17 February 2022.
  5. Web site: 'He looks a real one' - Mullins delighted as Klassical Dream bolts up in Supreme. Racing Post. 12 March 2019. 17 February 2022.
  6. Web site: Punchestown: Klassical Dream 5-1 for Champion Hurdle after easy win. Racing TV. 30 April 2019. 17 February 2022.
  7. Web site: Unibet Morgiana Hurdle (Grade 1) (Class 1) (Turf). Racing TV. 16 November 2019. 17 February 2022.
  8. Web site: Klassical Dream lands monster gamble after 487-day break in Champion Stayers. Racing Post. 30 April 2021. 17 February 2022.
  9. Web site: Leopardstown Christmas Hurdle: Klassical Dream delivers to set up Stayers Hurdle shot at Cheltenham Festival. Sky Sports. 28 December 2021. 17 February 2022.