What makes the background interesting is that Auspicious is a homebred, and Tinkler trained its mother, Kilbaha Lady, too. There is a particular satisfaction in watching a horse you have followed from its dam's racing days finally come good, and that first Newcastle win, modest as the occasion was, carried that extra layer of meaning for the yard.
Since then, Auspicious has built a career record of 2 wins and 4 places from 11 races — winning roughly 1 in every 5 or 6 outings, which is a decent return for a young horse still finding its feet. The second win came at Redcar in May 2026, a couple of months ago now. With Alex Jary in the saddle, the numbers are noticeably sharper: 2 wins from their 6 races together means they have clicked at a rate of 1 in 3, which is a meaningful partnership worth watching. Tinkler's yard has been in good form this season, sending out 37 winners, and Auspicious raced just yesterday, so it is very much a horse in active use. Recent form reads 6-10-2-1-5-3 — the win and a second tucked in among some tougher days — which is the profile of a horse that can perform when conditions suit but remains inconsistent. At three years old, that is not a flaw so much as a fact of life.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 1 third, 1 other | 11 Mar | 33.3% |
| Redcar Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 2 other | 20 Jun | 33.3% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 31 May | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 6 Sep | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 18 Jul | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 29 May | 0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 14 Jul | 0% |