Sea The Clouds

Over 25 races, Sea The Clouds has won 6 times and finished placed on 15 further occasions — that is a win rate of roughly 1 in every 4 races, which is genuinely solid for a horse operating consistently at Class 4 level. At that grade, he has won 3 from 14 races, which works out at about 21%, or just over 1 in every 5 attempts. That might sound modest, but Class 4 races are competitive mid-tier contests where most horses go their whole careers without winning three. Six career wins overall tells you this is a horse who earns his keep and turns up willing.

The Cartmel angle is worth dwelling on. Winning 2 from 6 races at any single track — especially one as quirky and tight as Cartmel, where local knowledge and racing style really matter — suggests a horse who genuinely suits the place. Trainer James Moffatt is based right on the doorstep in Cumbria, and his yard has been in fine form this season, sending out 11 winners. That kind of local expertise is a real advantage at a track where understanding the course is half the battle.

His partnership with jockey Gavin Sheehan is one of the most striking numbers in his profile. Together they have won 4 of their 8 races — exactly 50%, or 1 in every 2. That is an exceptional ratio by any measure, and it suggests that when Sheehan is booked and Moffatt has him primed, Sea The Clouds is a genuine contender. His early career showed real promise too, winning on his debut at Stratford-on-Avon in September 2022 and following that up with an impressive hurdling debut, coming home three and a half lengths clear at Newton Abbot.

His recent form shows a couple of unplaced runs either side of that July win, so he is not quite at his best right now — but he raced just yesterday, which means his team clearly still believe there is more to come. A nine-year-old who is still active, still winning, and still being pointed at races is a horse who loves what he does.