Albasheer

The numbers tell an interesting story. Across 30 races, Albasheer has won 4 times — roughly 1 in every 7 or 8 outings. That sounds modest, but look closer and the picture sharpens. In Class 2 races specifically, it has won 4 from 16, which is 1 in every 4 — a genuinely impressive record at that level. The career started with a win at York in August 2023, followed by back-to-back wins at Newcastle on the all-weather surface on New Year's Day and then again in March 2024. Then came the standout moment: a Class 2 victory at Ascot in July 2024. For a horse of this profile, winning at Ascot matters — it's one of the most prestigious venues in the country, and Albasheer handled it like it belonged there.

Ground conditions seem to play a role too. On normal or dry ground, Albasheer has won 4 of 18 races — roughly 1 in every 4 or 5. On wet, muddy ground the record is blank, which is worth knowing.

Jockey Hollie Doyle has been the regular partner, riding Albasheer in 19 of its 30 races and landing all four wins — a win rate of 21%, or just over 1 in every 5 rides together. That kind of partnership tends to develop through understanding, and the numbers suggest they bring out the best in each other.

The honest caveat is that Albasheer hasn't won in its last six races, with the most recent victory now 22 months ago. The recent form reads 9-2-4-9-3-4 — a second place in there, a couple of fair efforts, but no win. Watson's yard has been in fine fettle this season with 65 winners, so the operation is clearly firing. Whether Albasheer can rediscover that Class 2 spark is the question — but a horse with four wins at that level is never entirely out of the conversation.