Wicksey

What makes Wicksey particularly interesting is how dominant it has been at its best. In Class 6 races — the entry-level tier of British racing, where horses are finding their footing — Wicksey has won all three times it has competed at that level. A 100% record anywhere is worth noting, but it also raises the obvious question: what happens when the trainer, Ben Haslam, steps it up in class? Haslam is based at Middleham Moor in North Yorkshire and has been in fine form this season, sending out 35 winners — so he clearly knows when a horse is ready to be tested. Whether Wicksey gets that test soon is one of the more intriguing questions around it right now.

Newcastle appears to be somewhere Wicksey genuinely thrives. Two wins from three races there, including its first career win on 4 February 2026, suggests the track suits it well. Some horses just click with certain venues — the shape of the course, the way the ground rides — and Wicksey seems to have found one of those early. Normal ground conditions have also been a key ingredient: three wins from four races on a standard surface, a remarkable 75% win rate, compared to struggles on anything softer or firmer. That kind of preference is worth knowing.

The recent form figures — 9-1-1-1-8-16 — tell a vivid story. Reading from right to left, that's a horse that arrived in modest shape, then rattled off three consecutive wins including a victory at Southwell on 24 February 2026. The two most recent results suggest things have cooled slightly, with a ninth and a first (most recent). It raced just one day ago, meaning this is a horse right in the thick of its season. Whether that busy schedule is the reason for the mixed recent outings, or whether Wicksey is simply being aimed at tougher races, is something worth watching as the season continues.