Accrual

Trained by David Loughnane at his yard in Stoke Heath, Shropshire, Accrual is part of a stable that has been firing on all cylinders — 39 winners already this season is a serious tally and suggests Loughnane knows exactly how to place his horses in the right races at the right time. Accrual's most regular partner in the saddle is Rowan Scott, and that combination has clicked nicely: 2 wins from 6 races together works out to about 1 in every 3 rides ending in victory, which is a genuinely strong ratio.

The most interesting corner of Accrual's profile is Wolverhampton. Two wins from 6 races there means the horse has won exactly 1 in every 3 times it has shown up at that particular track. For context, most horses at this level win far less often at any single venue — a course specialist is someone who just seems to find an extra gear when the surroundings are familiar, and Wolverhampton appears to bring out the best in this one. It's the kind of detail that experienced punters circle in red.

The last win came at Lingfield Park on 7 January 2026, so it has now gone 6 races without adding to that tally. Recent form reads 5-10-3-5-–-5, which suggests it has been knocking on the door without quite getting there. A third-place finish is in there, which shows the ability hasn't vanished — but it will need something to click again to return to winning ways.

At its best over the shortest distances — sprint trips under five furlongs — Accrual has won 1 from 3, and it has found its sweet spot largely at Class 4 level, winning 3 of its 9 races there. That's 1 in every 3 at that grade, confirming this is a horse that belongs at a solid middle tier and performs well when conditions suit. It raced just yesterday, so the yard clearly believe there's more to come.