Alafdhal

The eight-year-old's last win came at Wolverhampton on 13 December 2025, eight months ago now, and since then the form has been frustratingly lean. In his last six races he has managed only two placings — a sixth-place finish and another sixth sandwiched around some well-beaten efforts — which tells you this horse is in the grip of a losing streak that would test any trainer's patience. His most recent outing was just a day ago, and he ran seventh. That kind of recent record, combined with his advancing age, makes you wonder whether Alafdhal is beginning to find even Class 6 too stiff. Grace McEntee, his most frequent rider, has won just once from 17 races aboard him (a six percent return), suggesting the partnership has not quite clicked. Still, a horse that has earned 12 wins and shown the consistency Alafdhal has in his best grade at Class 6 deserves respect. He is the sort of reliable type that keeps racing yards ticking over, even if the glory days now feel some distance away.