Oliver Show

On slow, muddy ground, Oliver Show becomes a different proposition entirely. He has won two of his three races on such going—a 67 percent success rate that stands out sharply against his career average. Normal conditions suit him well too: two wins from eight races there (25 percent). But ask him to run on fast, dry ground and his record falls away, which tells you something crucial about what kind of horse he is and what kind of race suits him best. He is also a course specialist at Kempton Park, where he has won two of three races. That is the signature of a horse who knows his way around one particular track.

Trainer George Boughey, based at Newmarket, has built a productive yard—99 winners this season—and Oliver Show responds particularly well to jockey Billy Loughnane, who has ridden him to three wins from 13 races together (23 percent). The partnership has clearly clicked. Boughey has suggested the horse is progressive, hinting at untapped potential despite his age. Oliver Show's last victory came at Southwell on 29 August 2024, which now sits over a year in the past, but his recent performance at Doncaster drew praise from his the yard, who noted he ran a massive race and may have more to offer. The challenge ahead is straightforward: find him the right ground, the right track, and the right race, and Oliver Show can remind people why he won in the first place.