Ground conditions matter enormously to this horse. On fast, dry ground he has won twice from eight races — a 25% win rate that stands out sharply against his overall record. That is the kind of preference worth noting if you are watching him in the race card: put him on a bog and his chances dwindle, but get the track firm and he becomes genuinely threatening. His yard, Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero's operation at Oldcastle in Cheshire, has had a strong season with 43 winners to their name, suggesting Ottoman is part of a stable with form and momentum.
Leicester clearly suits him. He has won two of his six races there, including his maiden victory on 3 June 2025, and the track seems to bring out his best. Aiden Brookes, his most frequent partner, has ridden him five times and won once together — a 20% win rate that mirrors his better performances. Ottoman typically races in Class 6 company, where he has won once from six attempts. He is not a horse destined for the very top, but he is a solid, genuine competitor who picks his moments. Right now, having just won, he is worth a close look if the ground is to his liking and Leicester is on the card.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Sharp |
6 | 2 wins, 1 second, 3 other | 9 Aug | 33.3% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 1 Sep | 50% |
| Galway Tight |
2 | 2 other | 28 Oct | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 21 Apr | 0% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 29 Sep | 0% |
| Bath Undulating |
2 | 2 thirds | 13 Jun | 0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 21 Jun | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 5 Jul | 0% |
| Naas Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 19 Sep | 0% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Jun | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 9 Jul | 0% |
| Chester Tight |
1 | 1 other | 25 Jul | 0% |
| Windsor Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 1 Sep | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Aug | 0% |