Spoof

The Frost operation has sent out 3 winners this season, and Spoof has been part of that story. The most recent win came at Doncaster just two months ago, which matters more than it might seem — plenty of horses this age are winding down, but Spoof is still delivering in Class 3 company, some of the more competitive mid-tier racing in Britain. It's worth noting, though, that Class 3 has been a tough nut to crack overall: 1 win from 10 races at that level tells you Spoof is competitive without being dominant, which is honestly a respectable place to be.

One thing that genuinely sets Spoof apart is what happens when the rain arrives. On very wet and muddy ground, this horse transforms — 2 wins from just 4 races, a 50% hit rate, which is extraordinary. Most horses tolerate conditions; Spoof actively thrives in them. That's the kind of detail a trainer treasures, because it means when the forecast turns grim, suddenly you have a live contender rather than a lottery ticket.

The highlights of the career include a win at Windsor in April 2023 and, just a few months later, a Class 2 win at Hamilton Park — one of the top-tier races in British racing. That's the ceiling Spoof has touched, and it's a meaningful one. Jockey Alec Voikhansky has been the most regular partner, winning 1 from 5 together, a 20% win rate that holds up solidly. Recent form — finishing 8th, 1st, 7th, 8th, 4th, and 9th in the last six runs — is patchy, but that single win buried in there is a reminder that Spoof hasn't finished finding the winner's enclosure yet. At 11, that alone is a story worth telling.