Post Chaise

His form in the six races leading up to the layoff tells a story of a horse in decline. He finished second in his most recent start before disappearing, then fifth, then eleventh, then fourth. That's not the record of a horse at the peak of his powers. However, Post Chaise has shown he can win races at Class 4 level, the tier where he typically competes, and he has a genuine track preference that's worth noting. At Market Rasen, he has won 2 of his 4 races there — a 50% win rate at that course that stands out sharply against his overall record. That kind of speciality can matter when trainers Oliver Greenall and Josh Guerriero decide where to pitch him next.

Henry Brooke, the jockey who has ridden him most often, has partnered Post Chaise in 10 races and won twice. Those wins suggest the pair work well together, though that 20% win rate reflects the horse's inconsistency under any rider. The Oldcastle yard has been in good form this season with 43 winners already, so if Post Chaise is returned to racing, he will be going into a stable that knows how to get horses ready to win. Whether an eight-year-old who has been off for over a year can recapture the form that made him a decent competitor at modest level remains the big question.