Risk De Pluie

The win record — 2 from 14, roughly 1 in every 7 races — sounds modest, but the recent form paints a different picture. Over his last six races, listed most recent first, the results read 4-2-1-2-3-6. That middle stretch, three consecutive top-two finishes culminating in a win, suggests a horse in very decent nick. That win came at Chepstow in February 2026, just eight weeks ago, and he raced again only yesterday, so this is an active, busy horse currently at the sharp end of his season.

Where Risk De Pluie genuinely stands out is at his level of competition. At Class 4 — solid, competitive racing without quite reaching the top tier — he has won 2 of 7 races, a win rate of 29%, or roughly 1 in every 3.5 races. That is a meaningful number. It suggests he doesn't just make up the field at this level; he belongs there and then some.

Clarke himself has said openly that Risk De Pluie is probably the nicest horse he trains, even if his official rating doesn't reflect that yet. There's a sense from the yard that the full picture hasn't emerged — Clarke has mentioned that better ground or a longer trip of three miles could unlock something extra, and that he expects to look back one day and laugh at how low his current mark was. That kind of quiet, specific confidence from a trainer is worth noting. He's not making grand promises; he's describing a horse he understands and believes in.

Risk De Pluie first won at Fontwell Park in January 2024, and Clarke described him afterward as a very relaxed individual — a horse that doesn't need things done a particular way, adaptable in how he's ridden and over what distance. That flexibility is an asset. A horse that keeps placing, keeps winning at roughly 1 in 3 at his level, and has a trainer convinced the best is still ahead of him is one worth following.