The horse absolutely thrives on fast, dry ground. On those quick surfaces, Shaw Park becomes a different proposition entirely, winning four of ten races (a 40% success rate) — genuinely competitive form that stands out against its overall record. Its last win came at Great Yarmouth on 14 May 2025, over a year ago now, and that victory tells you something important: Shaw Park can still do it, but it needs the conditions to break right. Without that firm footing, it struggles badly in Class 5 company, winning just 2 of 21 races on anything softer.
The puzzle is the partnership with regular rider Dale Swift. They have teamed up 15 times without a single success, a partnership that has yielded nothing but frustration. Meanwhile, Scott Dixon's Rolleston yard in Nottinghamshire has thrived this season, sending out 33 winners — a sign the trainer remains capable of getting horses home. Shaw Park is currently active, having raced just yesterday, so there may yet be opportunities ahead. On a dry track, with the right circumstances, this horse is capable of finding the winner's circle again.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell Galloping |
17 | 1 win, 2 seconds, 2 thirds, 12 other | 11 Mar | 5.9% |
| Brighton Undulating |
11 | 3 wins, 5 seconds, 1 third, 2 other | 1 Sep | 27.3% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
7 | 1 second, 1 third, 5 other | 21 Dec | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
6 | 1 second, 5 other | 18 Aug | 0% |
| Great Yarmouth Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 1 third, 1 other | 22 May | 33.3% |