Artagnan

His recent form tells a mixed story. In his last six races, he has finished third, eleventh, fourth, second, third, and first—a sequence that shows glimpses of form interrupted by disappointment. He won just ten months ago at Chelmsford on 16 October 2025, suggesting he is still capable of winning when the race and the ground suit him, though long gaps between victories are becoming the pattern. He raced just a day ago, confirming he remains an active competitor in his trainer's stable.

Both his career wins have come at Goodwood and Chelmsford, smaller courses where consistency matters more than pure speed. His breakthrough came at Goodwood in August 2024 in a Class 2 race—one of the top grades—which ranks as the highest level he has reached. That victory was his first and only win at that standard, suggesting he was well-suited that day but lacks the sustained class to repeat it regularly. Trainer Hamad Al Jehani, based at Newmarket, has had a productive season with 18 winners from his yard, and Artagnan represents the kind of steady, mid-tier competitor that forms the backbone of any training operation. He is a horse that owners and stable staff know well: capable, consistent, and always showing up for work, but without the spark of genuine quality.