Sir Tivo

The partnership between Sir Tivo and Sean Bowen tells the story of a horse reaching his best. They have ridden together 16 times, and Bowen has steered him to victory in 8 of those races — a striking 50% win rate. Trainer Gary Hanmer, based in Tattenhall, Cheshire, knows exactly what this horse needs: sharp, fast ground and a track that rewards his style. Stratford suits him perfectly, where quick conditions bring out his best. His form at Warwick is equally impressive — 2 wins from just 3 races there, a record of real dominance.

When the conditions are right, Sir Tivo is genuinely dangerous. In Class 3 races, the kind most suited to his level, he has won 5 of his last 12 starts — a 42% win rate. His most recent run, five weeks ago at Stratford-on-Avon, was another victory, and he came to Warwick just days ago to prove he is not a one-track wonder. Over his last six races, he has won twice and placed three times, a pattern suggesting a horse in form and confidence. At his age, that consistency is rare. The fact that Hanmer believes Sir Tivo might yet win even with a penalty speaks to the trainer's faith in what he has in the yard — a small horse who has refused to stop trying.