Over distances between one mile three furlongs and one mile four furlongs, Ricardo Phillips really thrives, winning 2 of 8 races at that trip — a 25% win rate that dwarfs his overall record. This is a horse with preferences, and when those conditions align with his favoured track, the results speak for themselves. His recent form has been encouraging: a win last time, a third the race before, another third, then a second, suggesting he is in the mix and competing at a consistent level.
Trainer Henry Candy has kept Ricardo Phillips in Class 6 company, the lower grade of racing, where the horse has won once from nine attempts. Jockey Trevor Whelan, his most regular partner, has yet to strike on him after eight rides together, which raises an interesting question about whether a different jockey might unlock more wins — though with a win in the saddle just days ago, continuity may serve better than a change. At five years old and still winning, Ricardo Phillips is proving to be a reliable customer for his the yard, delivering exactly what is asked of him at the track that suits him best.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leicester Sharp |
5 | 2 wins, 2 seconds, 1 other | 9 Aug | 40% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 3 Nov | 0% |
| Brighton Undulating |
2 | 2 other | 15 Sep | 0% |
| Windsor Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 24 Jun | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Dec | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 11 Nov | 0% |
| Epsom Downs Undulating |
1 | 1 third | 1 Jul | 0% |
| Salisbury Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 15 Aug | 0% |
| Bath Undulating |
1 | 1 third | 6 Jun | 0% |