Im A Starman

The most interesting thing about him is what happens when he goes to Worcester. In 7 races at that track he has won twice, which is a dramatically better record than anywhere else he competes. For context, across his 24 races at the level he typically contests, he has won just 3 from 24 — roughly 1 in 8. But at Worcester, that improves to 1 in 3.5. Something about that course suits him, whether it is the shape of the track, the way it rides, or simply familiarity built up over years. His last win came there on 7 June 2025, and when he lines up at Worcester, punters and fans alike take notice for good reason.

He is now returning from a break of around four months, which is worth paying attention to. He last raced 130 days ago, and horses coming back from that kind of absence can be rusty or, alternatively, fresh and ready. His trainer Mark Rimell has had 9 winners from his yard this season, so the operation is in decent form — which gives some encouragement that Im A Starman will return in reasonable shape.

When Harry Cobden is in the saddle, the partnership clicks more often than the overall record might suggest. Together they have won 2 from 8 races — 25%, or 1 in every 4 — which is well above the horse's overall average. That combination is worth watching for.

His recent form has been quiet — finishing fourth, eighth, third, seventh, seventh, and fifth across his last six runs, with no win during that sequence. But he is a horse with a proven ability to find his best on the right day, particularly at the track where he has made his name. At 12, he may not have many more big days left in him, but when conditions align — Worcester on the card, Cobden in the irons — Im A Starman is not a horse to dismiss lightly.