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Un Sens A La Vie

There are horses that take their time finding their feet, and then there are horses that seem to suddenly click into gear — Un Sens A La Vie looks very much like the latter. The six-year-old has put together a record of 3 wins and 5 places from just 7 races, which works out to a win rate of 43%, or roughly winning almost 1 in every 2 races entered. That is an exceptional return by any standard, and it suggests a horse operating comfortably within its comfort zone rather than being pushed beyond it.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
Quick Facts
Age
6 years old
Sex
Gelding
Colour
Bay
Father
Muhtathir
Mother
Kpalime
Owner
El Rincon
Rating
130

📊 Key Numbers

Career statistics for this horse
7
Career races
3
Wins
42.9%
Win rate
avg ~10%
71.4%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
1 days
Since last race

🔍 Full Analysis

TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
TrackLab's Detailed Breakdown
Auto-Generated

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.

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 3 starts (67%)
Effective partnership with Sam Twiston-Davies: 50% win rate together

🎯 Where This Horse Thrives

Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Good to soft (some give)
Loves
Good (firm-ish)
Ok
Heavy (very wet)
Unknown
📏 Race Distance
1M6F – 2M
Unknown
Long Distance (2M+)
Ok
🏅 Competition Level
Class 1 (elite)
Unknown
Class 4 (standard)
Loves
Class 5 (entry-level)
Unknown
🏟 Track Shape
Right-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Left-handed, long straights
Unknown
Right-handed, long straights
Unknown

📅 Recent Runs

The last 10 races, most recent first
22 Apr
2nd
Ludlow
1m6f – 2m · Good · 6 runners
7 Feb
4th
Newbury
Long Distance (2m+) · Heavy · 16 runners
17 Dec
🏆 Won
Ludlow
1m6f – 2m · Good_To_Soft · 16 runners
24 Nov
2nd
Kempton Park
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 7 runners
24 Oct
7th
Cheltenham
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 12 runners
14 Oct
🏆 Won
Market Rasen
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 7 runners
18 Feb
🏆 Won
Market Rasen
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 7 runners

🏇 Jockey Partnerships

Every jockey who has ridden this horse, sorted by rides together
Sam Twiston-Davies Current Jockey
50%
Win rate
3/6
Won / Rode

🏟 Track Record

Win rate at each course this horse has visited
CourseRacesResultsLast visitedWin 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%