The vast majority of Lil Wade's races, 28 of the 32, have come at Class 6 level — the entry-level tier of British racing, where the fields are competitive in their own way but the horses are a long way from the headline acts. Despite that, not a single win has come from those 28 attempts. That is a tough record to dress up: it means that even at the most accessible level of the sport, Lil Wade has yet to find a race it can win.
Kieran O'Neill has been the regular partner, riding the horse in 8 of its 32 races without getting that breakthrough either. Recent form figures of 13-9-5-8-8-9 show a horse that finished fifth last time out, which is at least a step in the right direction from the previous outings, though double-digit finishes in several recent races suggest there are days when things simply do not click. Scott Dixon, the trainer based in Rolleston, Nottinghamshire, has had a productive season — 35 winners sent out from the yard, which shows the operation knows how to get horses winning. The fact that Lil Wade has not been among them is not a reflection on the team, more a reminder that some horses take longer to find their moment, and some never quite do. The question now is whether yesterday's run offered any encouragement — and whether that elusive first win is still out there waiting.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
15 | 1 second, 2 thirds, 12 other | 2 Mar | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
13 | 13 other | 21 May | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 24 Apr | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 8 Sep | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 12 Sep | 0% |