Albegone

The partnership between Albegone and jockey David Allan has been particularly fruitful. When Allan rides the horse, they win at a much stronger rate: 7 wins from 30 races together, a win rate of nearly 1 in 4. That kind of synergy matters in racing, and it suggests Allan knows how to get the best out of this horse. Recently, too, Albegone has been running well. In its last six races, it has won twice and placed in the money three times, including a win at Pontefract just three weeks ago. That kind of recent form shows a horse still capable of competing at its level.

Tim Easterby's yard at Great Habton in North Yorkshire has been prolific this season — 128 winners already — and Albegone fits the pattern of his operation: a reliable, hardworking horse that wins consistently if not spectacularly. The real secret to Albegone's success, though, is ground conditions. On wet or muddy ground, the horse has won 3 times from 11 races, and on slightly soft ground it has won 3 from 12 — a win rate of roughly 1 in 4 when the going is soft. More striking still is Albegone's love of Catterick Bridge, where it has won 4 of 13 races. That is genuine course form, the kind that makes a horse worth backing when conditions and venue align. At Class 4 level, Albegone is a legitimate contender, and with recent wins and a record that speaks to consistency, it remains very much a horse to follow.