What is encouraging is what happens when he races over shorter distances. At 5 to 6 and a half furlongs — sprint territory, where horses need to be sharp from the gun — he has won 1 from 5, a 20% win rate. That is one in every five attempts, which is a far healthier picture than his overall record suggests. It hints that distance is a meaningful factor, and the yard who want to see him at his best would do well to keep him to those sharper trips.
He operates mainly at Class 6, the entry level of British racing, and has won 1 from 10 races at that level — one in every ten. That is a modest return even in the lowest tier, though the eight places suggest he is competitive enough. Tom Eaves has ridden him six times without a win between them, a combination that has yet to find its moment. His trainer, Kevin Ryan, operates out of Hambleton in North Yorkshire and has been in good form this season with 45 winners sent out — so the platform is there if Sherlock can find another day like Newcastle.
He raced just yesterday, so he is clearly being kept busy. With his best form over short, fast trips and that February win not yet ancient history, there is reason to think another good day is possible. He just makes you wait for it.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Galloping |
9 | 1 win, 2 seconds, 2 thirds, 4 other | 27 Mar | 11.1% |
| Southwell Galloping |
5 | 1 second, 4 other | 11 Apr | 0% |
| Ayr Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 18 Sep | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 26 Apr | 0% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 23 Aug | 0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Jul | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 30 May | 0% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 9 Jul | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 5 Apr | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 18 Apr | 0% |
| Beverley Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 12 May | 0% |