Monsieur Patat

The most interesting number in his file is at Windsor, where he has won 2 of just 4 races. That is a 50% win rate at a single track, which is not a coincidence — that is a course specialist. Something about Windsor suits him, whether it is the shape of the track, the ground, or simply the level of company. Trainers and jockeys notice these things, and sure enough, his last victory came there on 23 August 2025. He has not won in the nine months since, and his recent form reads 3-9-10-5-8-1 from most recent back — so he has been racing without a win lately, but he was placed just three runs ago, which suggests he is still competitive.

Adrian Wintle trains him out of Westbury-on-Severn in Gloucestershire, a yard that has sent out 30 winners this season alone — a serious operation. Finley Marsh has been the regular partner in the saddle, and together they have won 3 of their 11 races, which works out at just over 1 in 4. That is a meaningful partnership, and when Marsh is booked, it is worth paying attention.

Monsieur Patat does most of his racing at Class 6, the entry-level tier of British racing, where he has won 4 of his 16 races at that level — 1 in every 4. He is not a horse destined for the big occasions, but that is not really the point. He is a nine-year-old still raced yesterday, still placed, still clearly enjoying it. At his level, on his track, with his jockey — he remains a horse to keep an eye on.