West Tyrone

That sole victory came at Southwell in March 2025, over a distance of between a mile and a furlong and a mile and two furlongs — a range where he has produced his best work, winning 1 from 8 races at those trips. Southwell is an all-weather track that suits a certain type of horse: one that travels smoothly and handles a consistent surface. West Tyrone found his moment there, and it remains the high point of his career so far.

His recent form — finishing 12th, 8th, 2nd, 10th, 6th, and 7th across his last six races — is a mixed picture. That second-place finish stands out as a reminder that he can still get competitive, even if the wins have not come. He has not been in the winner's enclosure since Southwell 14 months ago, which will be the main challenge for the yard going forward. He raced just yesterday, so he is clearly in an active campaign.

Tom Eaves rides him most often, partnering him in 10 of his 14 races for that one win together — a rate of roughly 1 in every 10 rides. That kind of long-standing partnership matters: a jockey who knows a horse's quirks and tendencies is always an asset. Trainer Lizzie Quinlan runs a yard in Cumbria that has sent out four winners this season, which for a smaller stable is a solid contribution. West Tyrone typically competes at Class 5, the bread-and-butter level of British racing where competitive fields and small margins are the norm. In that context, winning 1 in every 10 races at that level is respectable enough, even if West Tyrone himself is still chasing his second career victory.