Al Hussar

Speed is his thing. Tuer describes him as a horse that wants the fastest five furlongs you can find — a pure sprinter who loves firm, dry ground. That's a narrow speciality, but when conditions suit, he can be a different animal. He broke his career duck at Doncaster in May 2024 and picked up his most recent win at Thirsk in late May this year, six weeks ago. His Class 4 record — the level just below the top tier — shows 2 wins from 10 races, a 20% rate, or 1 in every 5, which is genuinely solid at that grade and suggests he's competitive when pitched at the right level.

The last six races read 7-4-6-1-5-2, and while the 7th and 6th places suggest some off days, there's a win and a second tucked in there. A horse who was in the frame two runs ago and won four runs ago isn't out of form — he's ticking along. The complication has been a bout of ringworm, which interrupted his campaign this summer. He's now back in work and reportedly cantering well. His trainer also flags that he handles the all-weather surface, which opens up options through autumn and winter when outdoor tracks dry up.

Jockey Oliver Stammers has partnered him most often — 10 times together — but has only won once aboard him, a 10% rate, or 1 in every 10 rides. That's a modest return, though it reflects those difficult months racing off a high mark rather than any particular mismatch. With 29 winners already sent out by the yard this season, Tuer's team is in decent form — and with Al Hussar seemingly back to full fitness and dropping to a workable rating, his the yard will be hoping a fast surface and a sharp five furlongs brings the best out of him again soon.