Alpha Magic

The key to unlocking this horse is the ground. On slightly soft, damp turf, Alpha Magic has won 2 of just 3 races — that is 67%, or two thirds of its opportunities. For context, most horses never find a surface they dominate so clearly. When the ground dries out and firms up, it is a different story, so when rain arrives before a race, Alpha Magic moves straight to the top of the shortlist.

The partnership with jockey Billy Garritty is another thread worth following. Together they have won 2 of 5 races — that is a 40% win rate, which is genuinely exceptional. Jockey-horse combinations that click at that level are rare, and it suggests Garritty understands exactly how to get the best out of this horse. When you see them paired together in the entries, take notice.

Alpha Magic is trained by Michael and David Easterby at their yard in Sheriff Hutton, North Yorkshire, and the Easterbys are in fine form — 55 winners sent out this season alone. That kind of momentum means horses from this stable are well-prepared and fit to run. The first career win came at Thirsk in July 2024, and the most recent at Hamilton Park in June 2025, so this is a horse that has been competitive across more than a year at a consistent level.

The recent form does give slight pause — after that Hamilton Park win, the last five runs read 13th, 4th, 8th, 12th, and 1st (most recent first), suggesting some inconsistency. But Alpha Magic raced just yesterday, so it is very much in active training. If Garritty is in the saddle and there has been recent rain, this is exactly the kind of horse a knowledgeable friend would quietly mention before you looked at the racecard yourself.