Defence Witness (IRE) last ran at Hexham on 20th October 2026, finishing 7th at 17/2, 0.3 lengths behind the winner C'mon So (IRE). Prior to this, the form shows a 6th placed finish at Cartmel in a Class 5 Chase race. No future entries are currently declared for Defence Witness (IRE).
9Total Runs
1Wins
5Places (1-3)
11%Win %
56%Place %
CatterickBest Course
About Defence Witness (IRE)
**Defence Witness (IRE)**
Defence Witness is a six-year-old gelding by Court Cave (IRE) out of the Presenting mare Colleen Dubh (IRE). He is trained by Sam England and is owned by Ursa Major England. He currently runs in a tongue strap.
Form & Race History
| Date | Course | Dist | Class | Type | Going | Pos | SP | Jockey | OR | Wt | Btn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/10/2026 | Hexham | 3m | Class 5 | Chase | Good | 7 | 17/2 | Jonathan England | 94 | 164lbs | 0.3l |
| 23/05/2026 | Cartmel | 3m 1.5f | Class 5 | Chase | Good | 6 | 5/2 | Richie McLernon | 94 | 162lbs | 2.5l |
| 10/04/2026 | Sedgefield | 3m 2.5f | Class 5 | Chase | Good | 2 | EvensF | Theo Gillard | 94 | 157lbs | 2.5l |
| 21/03/2026 | Kelso | 2m 5.5f | Class 2 | Chase | Good To Soft | 7 | 11/1 | Jonathan England | 94 | 142lbs | 2.5l |
| 19/02/2026 | Sedgefield | 3m 2.5f | Class 5 | Chase | Soft | 2 | EvensF | Jonathan England | 94 | 168lbs | 3.25l |
| 21/01/2026 | Catterick | 3m 1f | Class 5 | Chase | Soft | 1 | 5/1 | Jamie Hamilton | 90 | 160lbs | |
| 01/01/2026 | Catterick | 2m 3f | Class 5 | Chase | Good | 2 | 10/11F | Jamie Hamilton | 90 | 161lbs | 2.5l |
| 16/12/2025 | Catterick | 2m 3f | Class 5 | Chase | Good To Soft | 3 | 12/1 | Jamie Hamilton | 91 | 159lbs | 22l |
| 29/06/2025 | Cartmel | 3m 1.5f | Class 5 | Chase | Good To Soft | 5 | 11/8F | Jonathan England | 92 | 160lbs | 2l |