The career started to take shape at Market Rasen in February 2025, and from there the momentum has built steadily. A win at Ludlow in December 2025 was the most recent success, and while that was four months ago, the recent form figures of 2-4-1-2-7-1 tell a story of a horse that is consistently in the mix. Two wins from the last six races, with the only real blip being that seventh-place finish, is solid rather than spectacular — but solid horses at this level are exactly what trainers and teams love to have on their books.
The Naunton yard of Nigel and Willy Twiston-Davies is one of the most productive operations in the country right now, having sent out 61 winners already this season — a number that puts them firmly among the leading handlers in Britain. It is a busy, confident yard, and Un Sens A La Vie fits the profile of a horse they know how to place well. Sam Twiston-Davies, who rides for the family operation, has been on board for all three wins and has partnered the horse in 6 of its 7 races. That level of familiarity matters — jockeys develop a feel for how a horse wants to be ridden, and the numbers back it up: 3 wins from 6 rides together at a 50% win rate is a remarkable partnership by any measure.
The conditions side of things is worth noting too. On slightly wet ground, this horse has won 2 of 3 races — a 67% win rate that is eye-catching. Similarly, at Class 4 level, the record reads 2 wins from 3 races. Both figures suggest a horse that has found its level and is thriving in it. With the horse still active and last seen just one day ago, there is every reason to think the best of this season may not yet be behind it.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Rasen Sharp |
2 | 2 wins | 14 Oct | 100% |
| Ludlow Undulating |
2 | 1 win, 1 second | 22 Apr | 50% |
| Cheltenham Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 24 Oct | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 7 Feb | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 24 Nov | 0% |