Hello Judge

The overall numbers back up the impression. Across 30 races, he's won 8 and placed in another 14 — that's a win rate of 27%, or roughly 1 win in every 4 races, which puts him well above average. He's not some rare visitor to the winner's enclosure; he lives there with some regularity. His most recent win came at Carlisle just 8 weeks ago, in February 2026, and before that he landed a Class 2 race at the same track in March 2025 — one of the better races in Britain. That's a horse performing at a high level and doing it at the venue he knows best.

The partnership with jockey Danny McMenamin is worth paying attention to. In 20 races together, McMenamin has ridden Hello Judge to 8 wins — a win rate of 40%, or 2 wins in every 5 rides. That's not a jockey-and-horse pairing, that's practically a double act. When those two line up together, especially at Carlisle, the rest of the field has a problem.

Add in the ground conditions and the picture gets even sharper. On very wet, muddy ground, Hello Judge has won 2 of his 3 races — a 67% win rate. So when the heavens open over Cumbria and the track cuts up, this horse doesn't just cope, he thrives. Trainer Ann Hamilton, based just down the road in Northumberland, clearly knows exactly what she has here. Her yard has already sent out 9 winners this season, and Hello Judge has been a significant part of building that reputation. A 10-year-old still winning at a decent level, at his favourite track, in the conditions he loves — he's the kind of horse that rewards paying close attention.