What is genuinely interesting about Stanley Spencer is his form at Southwell. He has won twice from seven races at the track—that's one win every three and a half visits—which makes it a real happy hunting ground compared to his wider record. His most recent victory there came on 2 September 2025, over a year ago now, suggesting the horse still has something left in the tank for particular tracks. The partnership with jockey Neil Callan tells a similar story: when the two have teamed up, Callan has ridden him to two wins from nine races, a 22 per cent win rate, noticeably better than the horse's general 15 per cent. Neither statistic alone is extraordinary, but together they hint that Stanley Spencer performs best when the conditions align—the right track, the right rider, the right race.
Currently, though, he is in a drought. He has not won in his last six races, and was last seen finishing tenth just a day ago. For a horse that has earned roughly £74,000 in his career, this is a pivotal moment. At five years old, horses like Stanley Spencer either find another level or drift down the card. McSharry and his owners will be looking for those Southwell opportunities to return, and hoping that Callan gets the call again when the next suitable race comes around.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempton Park Galloping |
8 | 2 wins, 1 second, 1 third, 4 other | 28 Mar | 25% |
| Southwell Galloping |
7 | 2 wins, 2 seconds, 1 third, 2 other | 2 Apr | 28.6% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
4 | 1 second, 1 third, 2 other | 31 Jul | 0% |
| chelmsford | 2 | 1 third, 1 other | 29 Jan | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 1 Jul | 0% |
| Windsor Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 16 Jun | 0% |
| Great Yarmouth Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 19 Jul | 0% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 24 Aug | 0% |
| Chester Tight |
1 | 1 other | 22 Aug | 0% |