As a five-year-old in 2020, Extra Elusive was one of the UK’s top 2000m horses. He competed against the best, winning two Group 3 races, including one containing Zaaki. He ended that year rated 115.
After a disappointing 2021 season he was purchased by respected agent Alastair Donald. Alastair felt that there was still plenty to come from the horse. His opinion was shared with the horse’s UK trainer Roger Charlton and importantly Symon Wilde, who now trains the gelding from his Warrnambool base.
When racing at his best, Extra Elusive dominated his races by either leading or being up on the pace. He is the type that will ground the opposition into submission, as he did in winning his Group races in the UK. This included a 4-length win over Zaaki, now considered one of Australia’s top racehorses.
Having arrived to Symon Wilde last week, the gelding is now acclimatising as he trains toward a possible tilt at the Warrnambool Cup. With an Australian rating expected to be in the low 90’s, he’ll be afforded every chance to give his new owners a quick return.
Symon is delighted with what he has seen and is excited about his potential to win some valuable races. While not part of the current plans, Symon has also indicated that the horse has the ideal physique and size to develop into a serious jumper, should owners ultimately wish to go in that direction.
With his racing credentials and stout pedigree, Extra Elusive is a very talented horse who could win some serious races.
