Akabusi

The recent form tells an interesting story. A blank run and a couple of eighth-place finishes in the middle of the sequence might have raised a few doubts, but Akabusi has answered them emphatically. A fourth place was followed by a win at Newmarket just last week — and it raced again only yesterday. That kind of busy schedule suits a horse in form, and Newmarket is one of the most prestigious venues in British racing, so winning there at any level is worth noting.

The ground matters with this horse. On normal conditions, Akabusi has won 2 from 5 races — a 40% win rate, or roughly 2 in every 5 outings. That is a striking number. For context, most horses at this level would be doing well to win 1 in 5. When the ground is right, this horse clearly has a gear that not every rival can match.

Akabusi typically runs in Class 5 races — the everyday, bread-and-butter level of the sport — and has won 2 from 10 at that grade, which is a solid 20% win rate, or 1 in every 5. The trainer is Mike Murphy, based at Westoning in Bedfordshire, a yard that has sent out 14 winners already this season. That is a productive operation, and it suggests Akabusi is in capable hands with people who know how to place a horse to its best advantage.

The first win came at Nottingham in July 2025, and the career has built steadily from there. What makes Akabusi genuinely interesting is the consistency — not just the wins, but the relentless placed efforts alongside them. This is a horse that competes hard, races often, and has just beaten a field at Newmarket. Keep an eye on it whenever the ground comes up good.