American Style

The key to American Style's success seems to be a combination of the right jockey and the right ground. When Tom Eaves is in the saddle, the horse's win rate jumps to 2 wins from 5 races—a striking 40 percent—compared to just 1 win from 15 without him. On normal, standard ground conditions, American Style has won 2 of 6 races (33%), suggesting it handles typical track surfaces well. The horse made its breakthrough at Beverley back in September 2024, and trainer Kevin Ryan's Hambleton yard has been firing this season with 45 winners already sent out, so the infrastructure around the horse is solid.

Where American Style struggles is at the highest level. In Class 2 races—the top tier—it has failed to win from 6 attempts, suggesting it may be better suited to slightly lower grades where competition is less fierce. The recent second-place finish and last week's win show the horse is capable of competing when circumstances favor it, but those three wins from twenty starts underline that it remains a modest performer. Still, with Eaves aboard and normal ground conditions expected, American Style could well give another account of itself next time out.