Wasthatok

Those last six runs read 4-–-1-1-8-2, and if you strip out the blank and the poor eighth, what you have is a horse that has finished first, first, and second three times in its last five completed efforts. That is not a horse going through the motions. The most recent win came at Wolverhampton just two months ago in March 2026, and the first career win arrived at Kilbeggan back in April 2023 — so Wasthatok has been a steady presence at this level for several years without ever threatening to dominate, but also without going away.

The ground matters here. On normal conditions, Wasthatok has won 2 from 4 races — that is a remarkable 50% win rate on its favoured surface, compared to a career average of 1 in 8 overall. That gap tells you something important: when the conditions suit, this horse is genuinely competitive, not just making up the numbers.

Philip Kirby's yard in North Yorkshire has had a productive season — 36 winners sent out, which signals a stable operating with confidence. Joe Williamson, who rides Wasthatok most regularly, has won 1 of their 6 races together, which works out at roughly 17%, or just under 1 in 6 — a solid partnership at the level they operate. That level is typically Class 4, where Wasthatok has won just 1 from 11 races at a 9% win rate, suggesting these races are genuinely competitive for a horse of this profile rather than easy pickings. But given the current run of form and the ground preference, when the stars align, Wasthatok clearly knows how to get its nose in front.