HORSE PROFILE

South Omo Zone (IRE) Horse Profile: Record, Form and Odds

b gelding · by Court Cave (IRE) out of Starry Lady (IRE)

South Omo Zone’s best going, distance and course

Distance1m 7f · 1 win from 1
GoingGood to soft · 1 win from 4
CourseWincanton · 1 win from 2

South Omo Zone is at his best over 1m 7f on good ground or quicker: he has won one of his two runs on good or firmer.

South Omo Zone’s latest run

Last time out, South Omo Zone failed to complete in the Class 4 Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars Silver Buck Handicap Chase at Wincanton on 4 December 2025. He started at 18/1 over 2m4f35y on good to soft ground under Kevin Brogan. He has no race declared for today or tomorrow.

South Omo Zone’s official rating

His official rating is 118. It has held steady at that mark this year.

South Omo Zone’s trainer and jockey

Sean Bowen has ridden him most often in 2025, three times out of five.

South Omo Zone’s pedigree: what the Court Cave stock does

South Omo Zone is by Court Cave out of Starry Lady, a Marju mare. In Britain over the last 12 months, Court Cave’s runners have won 42 times from 315 starts, a 13% strike rate. They are most successful at two miles, with 6 wins, and at South Omo Zone’s trip of 2m 1f they have won no of 6 starts (0%).

South Omo Zone career record

7
Runs
2
Wins
29%
Win %
2
Placed
29%
Place %
£6,147
Earnings
Recent form 711P56P most recent on right

South Omo Zone: peak ratings achieved

118
Peak OR
1
Best finish

South Omo Zone form by course, going and distance

By course

course Runs Wins Placed Win %
Wincanton 2 1 1 50%
Worcester 1 0 0 0%
Southwell 1 0 0 0%
Exeter 1 0 0 0%
Hereford 1 1 1 100%
Stratford 1 0 0 0%

By going

going Runs Wins Placed Win %
Good To Soft 4 1 1 25%
Good 2 1 1 50%
Heavy 1 0 0 0%

By distance

distance Runs Wins Placed Win %
2m1f–2m4f 4 0 0 0%
2m 2 2 2 100%
Long distance (2m5f+) 1 0 0 0%

South Omo Zone recent form: analyst notes

  • Pos PU 4 Dec Wincanton

    Settled towards the back - drifted left under pressure 4 out - eased and pulled up before 3 out

  • Pos 6 13 May Worcester

    Held up in the pack - driven on with 4 to jump - unable to find any headway before fading before 2 out

  • Pos 5 17 Mar Southwell

    Set the pace early - pushed along and lost front spot approaching 3 out then unable to challenge - no threat before the last and well held to finish 5th

  • Pos PU 21 Feb Exeter

    Held a forward position on the outside - pushed along before 3 out - faded and was pulled up before 2 out

South Omo Zone race history and results

PU
4 Dec 2025
2m4f35y · Good To Soft · Class 4 · Kevin Brogan
18/1
SP
6
13 May 2025
2m110y · Good · Class 4 · Kevin Brogan
7/1
SP
5
17 Mar 2025
2m4f88y · Good To Soft · Class 4 · Sean Bowen
16/5
SP
PU
21 Feb 2025
2m161y · Heavy · Class 4 · Sean Bowen
9/4
SP
1
16 Jan 2025
1m7f50y · Good To Soft · Class 4 · Sean Bowen
3/1
SP
1
15 Jan 2024
2m53y · Good · Class 5 · Bradley Harris
14/1
SP
7
13 Mar 2023
2m70y · Good To Soft · Class 5 · Bradley Harris
8/1
SP

South Omo Zone breeding and pedigree

Date of birth
14 Apr 2018
Sire
Court Cave (IRE)
Dam
Starry Lady (IRE)
Damsire
Marju (IRE)
Breeder
S McGivern & P Harford

South Omo Zone FAQs

How many races has South Omo Zone won?

Two of his seven starts.

What is South Omo Zone’s best distance?

1m 7f: one of his two wins have come over 1m 7f, from one run at the trip.

Who is South Omo Zone’s sire?

Court Cave. His dam is Starry Lady, by Marju.

When does South Omo Zone run next?

He has no race declared for today or tomorrow. His next run will appear on this page as soon as he is declared.

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