Alex The Great

What makes the partnership with jockey Jack Doughty worth noting is the numbers behind it. Together they have won 3 of their 10 races — that is 30%, or nearly 1 in every 3 times they team up. For context, Alex The Great wins just 1 in 12 races overall, so the difference when Doughty is in the saddle is striking. Whether that is chemistry, timing, or simply good race selection, it is the kind of detail that a more attentive observer would file away.

The horse is trained by Tony Carroll at his yard in Cropthorne, Worcestershire, and Carroll is clearly in fine form — his team has sent out 134 winners already this season, which is a serious tally and marks him as one of the more productive trainers around. Alex The Great competes almost exclusively at Class 6, the entry level of British racing, and has won 3 of 22 races at that level — around 1 in 7, which is a respectable return in that company. The first win came at Southwell in November 2024, followed by that Newcastle success in March 2025. Both came on all-weather tracks, which is quietly useful information.

Raced just four days ago and still active, Alex The Great is clearly not short of opportunities. The form needs to turn, but with Doughty available, Carroll in good shape, and a preference for all-weather surfaces already established, the ingredients for another win are there. Whether they come together again is the question.