King Of The Story

His overall record reads four wins and six places from 25 races, a win rate of roughly 1 in every 6 outings. That is a modest headline number, but it tells only part of the story. At Class 5 level — the bread-and-butter tier of British racing, where most horses spend the bulk of their careers — he has won 4 of his 20 races at that grade, a rate of 1 in 5. That is a horse who, when conditions are right, is competitive enough to beat his rivals.

He races for trainer Polly Gundry, whose yard in Ottery St Mary, Devon, has sent out four winners this season. Gundry operates with a small, tight string and four wins in a season represents a meaningful contribution from a rural Devon operation — these are not the numbers of a factory yard, so each winner counts. His regular jockey Sean Houlihan has partnered him nine times and won once together, which suggests the partnership is one of familiarity rather than fireworks, though a 1-from-9 record is not unusual for a horse at this level.

His last win came at Warwick on 23 September 2025 — eight months ago now — but his recent form shows life. Reading from his last six runs, the most recent first, he has posted a second and a fourth alongside two unplaced efforts and a win, which paints the picture of a horse who is still turning up and competing rather than just making up the numbers. He raced just one day ago, which means he is very much in active training.

His first win came at Fontwell Park in August 2023, making him a relatively late arrival to the winners' enclosure, but at ten he is still finding his way into the frame. For a horse of his age and experience, staying competitive at Class 5 level and owning a track like Worcester the way he does is genuinely something to appreciate.