Autumn Angel

That level is almost exclusively Class 6, the entry-level tier of British racing, where Autumn Angel has found 5 of its 6 wins from 46 races at that grade — a win rate of around 11%, or just over 1 in every 9 tries. That is actually a solid return for a horse operating in busy, competitive fields at that level. Its first win came at Southwell in February 2023, and its most recent at Chepstow just eight weeks ago, which tells you this horse is still doing the business — it is not coasting on old form.

The recent run of results is encouraging too. Looking at the last six races, the sequence reads 7-1-4-2-2-8, which coming from the most recent race backwards means the horse has two second places and a win sandwiched in the middle of that run. That is a horse in decent nick, not one that is falling away.

Jockey Molly Gunn rides Autumn Angel more than anyone else — 16 times in total — though they have only clicked for 1 win together (6%, or roughly 1 in every 16 rides). That is modest, but the partnership clearly keeps getting another chance, which says something about how the yard rates the combination. Trainer Tony Carroll, based in Cropthorne in Worcestershire, has had a productive season with 136 winners sent out — a serious number — so Autumn Angel is part of a busy and well-drilled operation.

This is a horse that will never headline a festival card, but it has earned its keep across 67 races and is still winning at eight years in — still lining up, still competitive. In racing, that counts for more than it sounds.