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Faerie
Meet Faerie Cutlass Faerie Cutlass is a 2018-born Thoroughbred mare beginning an exciting new chapter beyond the racecourse. Previously trained by Kim Bailey and Mat Nicholls, she enjoyed a National Hunt career spanning 25 starts, including two wins over hurdles. Now joining the Newform programme, Faerie Cutlass will be given the time, education and support to make a considered transition from racing into a new career. We look forward to getting to know her away from the track, discovering her strengths and helping her build the foundations for a successful future beyond racing.
- Registered name
- Faerie Cutlass
- Born / sex
- 2018 · Mare
- Colour / height
- Bay · 15.3
Racing background
Faerie Cutlass is a 2018-born bay Thoroughbred mare by Black Sam Bellamy, out of Faerie Reel (Country Reel). She enjoyed a successful National Hunt racing career under the care of Kim Bailey and Mat Nicholls, competing predominantly over hurdles. Making her racecourse debut in November 2022, Faerie Cutlass went on to make 25 starts, recording 2 wins, 3 second-place finishes and 4 thirds, with career hurdle earnings of approximately £17,214. Her first victory came at Worcester in May 2023 over 2m4f, ridden by David Bass. She secured her second win at Ludlow in November 2024 over just under 3 miles, ridden by Jonathan Burke. Throughout her career, she demonstrated versatility over distances ranging from 2 miles to beyond 3 miles, with several consistent performances in handicap hurdles. Her final recorded race was at Uttoxeter in July 2026, where she finished fourth in a mares' handicap hurdle. Faerie Cutlass brings valuable racing experience into her next chapter, having enjoyed four seasons in National Hunt racing.
Personality & assessment
Faerie Cutlass is a kind, straightforward little mare with a lovely temperament and a genuine willingness to please. During her racing career, she was regularly trusted to look after novice jockeys thanks to her sensible, well-mannered nature. She is easy to handle, uncomplicated and a pleasure to have around, with a lovely attitude towards people and her work.
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