Percy Jones

The secret to Percy Jones is knowing his conditions. He absolutely thrives on normal ground, winning 4 times from 19 races when the surface is neither soft nor lightning fast. Beyond that sweet spot, he struggles. He also performs best over middle distances of 1 mile 3 furlongs to 1 mile 4 furlongs, where he has won once from five attempts — a 20 percent return that suggests that's his optimal trip. In Class 4 races, his win rate drops to just 1 in 10, indicating he is at his ceiling in that grade.

The positive for Percy Jones is the relationship with Billy Loughnane in the saddle. The jockey has partnered him 11 times and won 3 of those races — a 27 percent win rate, far above his typical average. That connection matters; it suggests the horse responds to Loughnane's handling. Trained by Mark Loughnane at Rock Farm in Worcestershire, a yard that has sent out 25 winners this season, Percy Jones remains active, last racing just a day ago. His recent form over the last six runs — a pair of fourth-place finishes, a third, and a pair of higher placings — shows he is still competitive, even if the wins have dried up. At seven years old and with his course expertise, he remains a useful operator on his day.