Rusheen Boy

The really interesting number, though, is Southwell. Of his 5 career wins, 3 have come at that one track — 3 wins from 8 races there, meaning he wins 37% of the time when he rolls into Nottinghamshire. That's better than 1 in every 3, and it puts him firmly in the category of course specialist. Something about Southwell suits him, whether it's the tight all-weather surface or simply the rhythm of how races are run there. His first win came at Southwell on 22 December 2023, and his most recent win came there too, on 22 January 2026. The place clearly brings out the best in him.

On normal ground, he is also noticeably sharper — 4 wins from 15 races (27%, or better than 1 in 4) compared to a much patchier record when conditions are different. He competes mostly at Class 6 level, which is the entry level of the British racing pyramid, but winning 5 times from 24 races at that grade — roughly 1 in 5 — shows he is genuinely competitive at his level rather than just making up the numbers.

He is trained by Julia and Shelley Birkett out of Newmarket, a yard that has sent out 15 winners this season, suggesting the operation is in good form. Dylan Hogan has ridden him in 25 of his 31 races and has been aboard for all 4 of their combined wins together — a partnership built on familiarity and trust. His recent form reads 3-8-1-4-4-5 (most recent first), with that third place last time out showing he is still competing well. He raced just one day ago, so Rusheen Boy is very much an active and busy horse.