Stuzzikini

The most striking number in Stuzzikini's profile is what happens when the ground gets soft and slightly testing underfoot. In those conditions, the horse has won 2 from 5 races — a remarkable 40% win rate, or roughly 2 in every 5 outings. For context, most horses win far less than 1 in 5 races across their careers. When the ground suits, Stuzzikini transforms into a different proposition entirely, and any trainer watching the weather forecast ahead of a race entry will know exactly what that means.

The partnership with Jack Kennedy has produced 1 win from 6 races together — wins roughly 1 in every 6 times they've teamed up. That's slightly above the horse's overall average, suggesting the two have a decent understanding, even if the combination hasn't yet produced a particularly memorable moment together.

In terms of recent form, the picture is mixed. A win at Navan in November 2024 suggested Stuzzikini still had plenty to offer, but the three runs since have all resulted in defeats, and the horse hasn't added to its five career wins since. Seventeen months is a long time between victories, and the last six runs — three unplaced finishes, a thirteenth, a win, and a third — paint the picture of a horse whose best days may come in bursts rather than consistently. That said, Stuzzikini is still active and still placing, which at eight years old and 34 races into a career is no small thing. The first win came at Kilbeggan back in April 2023, and the journey since has been one of steady, honest competition. Watch for soft ground — that's when this horse becomes genuinely interesting.