Paladin

The partnership between Paladin and jockey Oliver Stammers has been remarkably fruitful. In just five rides together, Stammers has steered him to victory twice—a 40% win rate that stands out sharply against Paladin's overall record of 22%. That kind of connection between horse and rider can be the difference between winning and running well, and it suggests Stammers understands how to get the best from him. Paladin first broke his duck at Haydock Park in July 2023 and notched his most recent victory at Wolverhampton in January 2026, seven months ago, which makes his current form something worth watching—he's been racing actively but without a win for half a year now.

His recent record tells a tale of genuine effort without a breakthrough. In his last six races, he has finished second twice, run fourth and fifth, and suffered one poor outing (an 18th place finish). That's the profile of a horse who remains competitive and capable but is struggling to find that winning margin at the moment. He performs best on normal ground, where he has won 2 of 6 races, suggesting he might prefer conditions that aren't too testing. Trained by Kevin and Lauren Frost at Averham Park in Nottinghamshire, Paladin represents a yard that has sent out three winners this season—modest figures that reflect the reality of training outside the major powerhouses. For a horse with his record and a jockey combination that clearly works, the next win may not be far away.