Turpin Gold

The horse's best period came in August 2025, when it won at Newton Abbot. Since then, however, it has been in a dry spell, failing to win in its last six races. The recent form reads 2-4-3-10-2-4 (most recent first), which shows persistence—it has placed twice in those six runs—but no breakthrough. Jockey Sean Houlihan, who rides the horse most often, has managed just one win from ten rides together, suggesting the partnership hasn't yet found a winning formula at the frequency the yard might hope for.

Lacey's Woolhope yard has sent out 37 winners this season, so the trainer clearly knows how to prepare horses to win; Turpin Gold simply sits toward the middle of the stable's achievements rather than at the top. At this stage of its career, the horse has found its level—a reliable mid-range racer that will have its days but isn't going to surprise anyone with a breakthrough win at a major track. It remains active and competitive, and with 11 places from 24 races, it is clearly a horse that the yard believe has more to offer.