Shaw Park

The most telling number in Shaw Park's file is this: on fast, dry ground, it has won 4 of its 10 races — that's a 40% win rate, which is genuinely exceptional. To put that in perspective, most horses win fewer than 1 in 10 races across their careers. When the sun has been out and the ground is riding quick, Shaw Park transforms into something worth taking seriously. Trainer Scott Dixon, based in Rolleston, Nottinghamshire, has had a productive season — 35 winners sent out — and clearly knows how to place his horses well. Getting Shaw Park onto dry ground is the obvious key.

The first career win came at Brighton in June 2024, and the most recent at Great Yarmouth in May 2025 — two very different tracks, which suggests this isn't a horse that relies on knowing one particular circuit. That said, the last six races have produced no wins: the recent form reads 8-–-–-3-8-2, meaning some non-finishes mixed in with a couple of near-misses but nothing to shout about. The last victory was 11 months ago, so the yard — sorry, the team — will be keen to find the right opportunity to get back into the winner's enclosure.

One curious footnote is the partnership with jockey Dale Swift, who has ridden Shaw Park in 15 races together without a single win. That's not necessarily Swift's fault — jockey and horse can simply be a combination that hasn't clicked — but it is a streak that stands out on the page. Whether Dixon decides to mix things up in the saddle could be one of the more interesting questions hovering over Shaw Park's next few outings. Keep an eye on the forecast.