🔹 About Mr McLoughlan

  • Name: Mr McLoughlan

  • DOB: 07/05/20 b g

  • Sire: Forever Now Dam: Piddies Pride Dams Sire: Indian Lodge

  • Trainer: Jack Jones (Newmarket)

  • Purchased for: £9,000 (private deal, May 2025)

  • Current Runs: 3 runs in bumpers, now ready to go hurdling

  • Expected first run: Aug 25

  • Expected Trip: 2 miles

🧭 Where He's Come From

Mr McLoughlan has run in three bumpers so far in 2025, showing promise and progression:

  • Debut (Newcastle) – Green but stayed on gamely to finish 3rd.

  • Second run (Kelso) – Beaten in a strong race, but came just two weeks after his debut – easily forgiven.

  • Most recent run – Made the running, still green in front, but only beaten 3 lengths by 8/15f Swingingonthesteel, a horse bought by Highflyer for £32,000 and already a dual bumper winner. That horse’s only bumper defeat came to a horse placed in a Cheltenham Listed event, so the form is strong.

Despite inexperience and greenness, Mr McLoughlan has consistently shown ability and a great attitude – signs we can expect more to come when obstacles are added.

🔹 The Plan

  • Hurdle debut planned for August – target a summer jumping race to start the next chapter

  • Based on how he shapes, we’ll map out a campaign into autumn

  • Aim to target a higher-profile meeting early in the new season

  • Option to return to the flat depending on how he works against the yard’s flat horses

  • Full engagement in the schooling process with regular video updates

We’ll also organise stable visits so owners can watch him schooling, jump work, and gallops – making you part of the learning process from the ground up.

✅ Why Get Involved?

  • Three strong bumper runs with clear signs of progress

  • Ready to go hurdling – ideal time to get involved

  • Trained by a young, communicative yard in excellent form

  • Flexible profile – could mix codes or be aimed at festivals

  • Access to behind-the-scenes content and regular updates

  • Friendly ownership group with visits and shared planning

  • Bought well at £9,000 – potential to improve significantly in a new sphere