| Little Owl | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Owner_Mrs_B_Gundry.svg) Racing silks of Mrs B Gundry and Mr R J Wilson | |
| Sire | Cantab |
| Grandsire | Cantaber |
| Dam | Black Spangle |
| Damsire | Black Tarquin |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 1974 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Colour | Bay |
| Owner | Mrs B Gundry, Mr R J Wilson |
| Trainer | Peter Easterby at Habton Grange near Malton, North Yorkshire |
| Record | 33: 16-4-2 |
| Major wins | |
| Dipper Novices' Chase (1980) West of Scotland Pattern Novices' Chase (1980) Reynoldstown Novices' Chase (1980) Peter Marsh Chase (1981) Tote Double Chase (1981) Timeform Chase (1981) Cheltenham Gold Cup (1981) Tommy Whittle Chase (1982) | |
| Awards | |
| Timeform rating: 176 | |
Little Owl was an English trained racehorse. Undefeated in his first eight completed starts over fences, he was described by Timeform as "potentially one of the most talented steeplechasers since Arkle".[1] Particularly after winning a notably strong Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1981. However, after a series of injuries and a general drop in form, he was never to fulfill his promise and ended his career competing in hunter chases.
- ^ Timeform (1981). Chasers And Hurdlers 1980/81. London: Portway Press Limited. p. 434.