Station X
Station X is a four-year-old who has found his rhythm in recent weeks, winning three of his last six races and hitting the track hard this season. Trained by
Bryan Smart at Sutton Bank in North Yorkshire, he has earned five wins from 22 races overall — a win rate of roughly 1 in every 5 attempts — which puts him solidly in the middle tier of racehorses. What makes him genuinely interesting is his recent upswing. After a win at Chester just this week, he looks like a horse with momentum, especially given that he has picked up three victories in his last six outings. That kind of run suggests he is racing well and his trainer has found the right formula for getting the best out of him.
Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
Owner
Mr S Chappell & Partner
📊 Key Numbers
Career statistics for this horse
59.1%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
The specifics reveal where Station X thrives. He is a horse who loves slightly soft or muddy ground, winning 2 of his 5 races on such conditions — a 40% win rate that stands out sharply against his overall record. He tends to compete at Class 4 level, where he has just 1 win from 9 races, suggesting he can struggle when the quality steps up. Paul Mulrennan has been his regular jockey, though his record in the saddle is modest: 1 win from 5 rides. The yard itself is in good form, with 18 winners sent out this season, which adds weight to the sense that Smart knows how to prepare a horse. For now, Station X looks like a horse worth following on soft ground and at the right level — he may not be heading for greatness, but he is a genuine racer who has shown he knows how to get his head in front when conditions suit him.
⚡ Strengths & Risks
What the data says works for and against this horse
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on good_to_soft ground: 2 wins from 5 starts (40%)
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on good ground: 0 wins from 6 starts
⚠ Struggles on RH Sharp tracks: 0 wins from 6 starts
🎯 Where This Horse Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Good to soft (some give)
Loves
Standard (all-weather)
Likes
Good to firm (drying out)
Unknown
🏅 Competition Level
Class 2 (high-level)
Avoids
Class 4 (standard)
Avoids
Class 5 (entry-level)
Likes
🏟 Track Shape
Left-handed, long straights
Likes
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Left-handed, tight
Unknown
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, tight turns
Avoids
📅 Recent Runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
22 Aug
🏆 Won
Chester
5f – 6½f · Good_To_Soft · 14 runners
11 Aug
3rd
Hamilton Park
5f – 6½f · Good · 14 runners
13 Jun
🏆 Won
Chester
5f – 6½f · Good_To_Soft · 10 runners
9 Jun
4th
Carlisle
5f – 6½f · Good_To_Soft · 12 runners
17 May
6th
Hamilton Park
5f – 6½f · Good · 15 runners
30 Apr
🏆 Won
Southwell
5f – 6½f · Standard · 8 runners
27 Mar
3rd
Newcastle
5f – 6½f · Standard · 12 runners
20 Feb
2nd
Southwell
5f – 6½f · Standard · 12 runners
28 Oct
2nd
Catterick Bridge
5f – 6½f · Soft · 10 runners
24 Oct
2nd
Doncaster
5f – 6½f · Soft · 14 runners
🏇 Jockey Partnerships
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, sorted by rides together
🏟 Track Record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
4 |
2 seconds, 1 third, 1 other |
11 Aug |
0% |
| Chester Tight |
2 |
2 wins |
22 Aug |
100% |
| Southwell Galloping |
2 |
1 win, 1 second |
30 Apr |
50% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
2 |
1 win, 1 second |
24 Oct |
50% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
2 |
1 second, 1 other |
28 Oct |
0% |
| York Galloping |
2 |
2 other |
28 Jun |
0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 |
1 win |
18 Oct |
100% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
22 Jun |
0% |
| Ayr Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
9 Oct |
0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 |
1 third |
27 Mar |
0% |
| Musselburgh Sharp |
1 |
1 second |
21 Apr |
0% |
| Ripon Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
27 Sep |
0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 |
1 other |
9 Jun |
0% |
| Beverley Undulating |
1 |
1 other |
25 Aug |
0% |