Haaland

The key to understanding Haaland is knowing where and how he runs best. At Southwell, he has won 2 of his 4 races — that is a 50% win rate at a single track, which is not a coincidence, it is a specialism. Plenty of horses run at Southwell without ever figuring the place out; Haaland has clearly taken to it. His most recent win came there just five weeks ago, on 2 April 2026, confirming this is no distant fluke. Pair that with his record over long distances of two miles or more — 2 wins from 5 races, a 40% win rate — and a picture emerges of a horse that settles into a big stamina test and delivers when the conditions suit.

His recent form reads well too. After a quiet spell, he has won two of his last four races, suggesting he is in the form of his life right now. He races at Class 5 level, which is the bread-and-butter end of the sport, but winning 2 of his last 4 there is still worth noting — at that level the fields are competitive and nothing is handed to anyone.

One puzzle worth flagging: Luke Morris has ridden him seven times without a win. That is not necessarily a damning statistic — horses and jockeys can simply not click — but it does stand out given how capable Haaland has shown himself to be with the right ingredients in place. Jim and Suzi Best have sent out 13 winners this season, so the yard is in decent nick, and with Haaland having raced just yesterday and clearly in a purple patch, whoever rides him next at Southwell over a long trip ought to be feeling quietly optimistic.