A Definite Getaway
A Definite Getaway is a steady eight-year-old who has taken his time to piece together a career, but is now finding his rhythm at the right level. Over 23 races he has won four times and finished in the frame — second or third — another 14 times, a record that puts him among the honest, consistent campaigners. In his last six outings he has run well more often than not, with two wins sandwiched around a third and two fourth-place finishes. He last raced just a day ago, which means he is actively in work and still being asked to earn his keep.Based on TrackLab's analysis
📊 Key numbers
Career totals for this horse
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
His breakthrough came in July 2024 at Worcester, but it is his partnership with jockey James Bowen that has truly made the difference. In 10 races together they have won four times — that is a 40% win rate, a remarkable figure that suggests Bowen understands exactly how to ride this horse. When the two connect, A Definite Getaway tends to run his race. Away from Bowen, the results are more modest, which tells you that fit matters as much as ability in racing.
Mickey Bowen's yard at Haverfordwest has been a productive operation this season with 52 winners already sent out, and A Definite Getaway slots neatly into that template: a Class 4 specialist who has won three of his 19 outings at that level. His last success came at Hereford on 22 April 2025, and although 17 months have passed since, his solid recent form — two wins in six races — suggests he remains capable. This is a horse who grinds along reliably, who knows his trade, and who still has something to offer at modest distances with the right jockey in the saddle.
⚡ Strengths and risks
What helps this horse and what to watch out for
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Effective partnership with James Bowen: 40% win rate together
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on good_to_soft ground: 0 wins from 5 starts
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good (a little give)
Likes
Good to soft (some give)
Avoids
📏 Race distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Likes
🏅 Race level
Class 3 (mid-level)
Unknown
Class 5 (entry-level)
Unknown
🏟 Track shape
Right-handed, hilly
Loves
Left-handed, long straights
Ok
Right-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Left-handed, tight turns
Avoids
Right-handed, long straights
Avoids
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
15 Sep
7th
Uttoxeter
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 7 runners
24 Mar
4th
Taunton
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 6 runners
7 May
3rd
Newton Abbot
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 5 runners
22 Apr
🏆 Won
hereford
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 6 runners
2 Apr
🏆 Won
Exeter
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 4 runners
13 Dec
2nd
Doncaster
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 4 runners
3 Nov
3rd
Huntingdon
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 6 runners
10 Oct
🏆 Won
Exeter
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 5 runners
20 Sep
6th
Newton Abbot
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 11 runners
1 Sep
2nd
Worcester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 7 runners
🏇 Jockeys
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
🏟 Course record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|
| Huntingdon Galloping |
3 |
1 second, 1 third, 1 other |
3 Nov |
0% |
| Newton Abbot Sharp |
3 |
2 thirds, 1 other |
7 May |
0% |
| Exeter Undulating |
2 |
2 wins |
2 Apr |
100% |
| Worcester Galloping |
2 |
1 win, 1 second |
1 Sep |
50% |
| hereford |
2 |
1 win, 1 other |
22 Apr |
50% |
| Market Rasen Sharp |
2 |
2 seconds |
21 Jun |
0% |
| Taunton Undulating |
2 |
2 other |
24 Mar |
0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
2 |
1 second, 1 other |
6 Jun |
0% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
25 Feb |
0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
13 Dec |
0% |
| Uttoxeter Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
15 Sep |
0% |
| Ffos Las Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
15 May |
0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
22 Mar |
0% |