Fairlawn Flyer
Fairlawn Flyer is a ten-year-old with the kind of record that speaks to honest, consistent racing rather than Group One fireworks. Across 35 races, the horse has won 11 and placed 18 times — that's roughly one win in every three races, which at the lower levels represents a solid, dependable performer. What matters more is where those wins have come from. At Perth, Fairlawn Flyer has won twice from just three races, making it a genuine stronghold. More tellingly, the horse won at Cartmel in June 2024 in a veterans' race, a niche contest designed specifically for older horses. These specialist races suit Fairlawn Flyer because they play to its strengths: stamina and the kind of experience that only comes with age. Trainer
Mickey Bowen, based at Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, has said he plans to run the horse in the Highlands National again this year and earmark the Cartmel veterans' race as a realistic target — clear signs that the yard still sees plenty of life left in this horse.
Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
📊 Key Numbers
Career statistics for this horse
51.4%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
Sean Bowen has been Fairlawn Flyer's regular partner, with eight wins from 22 races together — a 36% win rate that sits well above the horse's career average. The jockey has praised the horse's attitude and stamina, noting that it stays very, very well and has already proven capable on soft or muddy ground. That durability and willingness to run long distances are rare assets as horses age. The fact that Fairlawn Flyer hasn't won in its last six races doesn't tell the whole story; it placed in three of those runs, suggesting the horse remains competitive even when not crossing the line first. At ten years old and still active, with a sympathetic trainer who understands where it belongs, Fairlawn Flyer appears to be in the right hands for a long autumn and winter campaign.
⚡ Strengths & Risks
What the data says works for and against this horse
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Course specialist at Cartmel: 3 wins from 7 starts (43%)
✔ Course specialist at Ffos Las: 4 wins from 7 starts (57%)
✔ Strong overall win rate: wins 31% of races
✔ Effective partnership with Sean Bowen: 36% win rate together
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on good ground: 2 wins from 14 starts
🎯 Where This Horse Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Good to soft (some give)
Likes
📏 Race Distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Likes
🏅 Competition Level
Class 2 (high-level)
Unknown
Class 3 (mid-level)
Loves
Class 5 (entry-level)
Loves
🏟 Track Shape
Right-handed, long straights
Loves
Left-handed, long straights
Ok
Left-handed, hilly
Unknown
Right-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Left-handed, tight turns
Avoids
📅 Recent Runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
31 Aug
5th
Cartmel
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 7 runners
7 Jul
3rd
Uttoxeter
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 6 runners
26 Jun
4th
Cartmel
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 7 runners
25 May
3rd
Cartmel
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 5 runners
5 May
4th
Ffos Las
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 10 runners
7 Dec
DNF
Kelso
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 11 runners
19 Oct
3rd
Sedgefield
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 6 runners
21 Jul
2nd
Cartmel
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 8 runners
27 Jun
🏆 Won
Cartmel
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 7 runners
24 May
🏆 Won
Cartmel
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 4 runners
🏇 Jockey Partnerships
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, sorted by rides together
🏟 Track Record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|
| Ffos Las Galloping |
7 |
4 wins, 3 other |
5 May |
57.1% |
| Cartmel Tight |
7 |
3 wins, 1 second, 1 third, 2 other |
31 Aug |
42.9% |
| Perth Galloping |
3 |
2 wins, 1 other |
25 Apr |
66.7% |
| Southwell Galloping |
3 |
1 third, 2 other |
3 Feb |
0% |
| Market Rasen Sharp |
2 |
1 win, 1 third |
4 Mar |
50% |
| Kelso Undulating |
2 |
2 other |
7 Dec |
0% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
2 |
2 other |
5 Jan |
0% |
| Uttoxeter Sharp |
2 |
1 third, 1 other |
7 Jul |
0% |
| Huntingdon Galloping |
1 |
1 win |
12 Mar |
100% |
| Worcester Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
27 Jul |
0% |
| Fontwell Park Tight |
1 |
1 other |
10 Sep |
0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
19 Feb |
0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 |
1 other |
8 Nov |
0% |
| Warwick Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
1 Nov |
0% |
| Sedgefield Sharp |
1 |
1 third |
19 Oct |
0% |