I'd Go Maniac

His first career win came at Market Rasen in July 2024, and by all accounts it was an eye-catching one. King spoke warmly about how well he did it, which made what happened next all the more frustrating: at Ludlow the following month, he nearly fell at a crossing on the home turn, requiring a joint to be stitched afterwards. Jockey Tom Cannon, who knows him well having ridden him in 5 of his 14 races, felt he would have given the winner a real race had the incident not occurred. In racing, moments like that are quietly significant — a horse proves it belongs at a higher level, just not in the way anyone wanted.

Since recovering and switching to hurdles, the picture has become more interesting. I'd Go Maniac appears to come alive over longer trips, winning 1 from 4 races at distances of two miles or more — a 25% win rate at those distances compared to a much thinner record over shorter. He also tends to run in Class 5 races, which is mid-to-lower level, and his two wins have both come at that level — 2 from 6 at that grade, which is a solid 33% win rate, or roughly 1 in every 3 attempts. That suggests a horse that knows how to win when the conditions suit.

His most recent victory came at Wolverhampton in November 2025, and his last six runs read 2-5-8-4-1-6 — a mixed picture, though that second place is encouraging and the form has been competitive. He ran just yesterday, which means he is fully active and in the thick of his season right now. Alan King's yard has sent out 58 winners this season, so there is clearly plenty of horsepower behind him. With the right trip, the right grade, and Tom Cannon in the saddle, I'd Go Maniac is the kind of horse that keeps his followers interested.