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Bad Habits

Bad Habits is a 4-year-old with a modest record but one genuine strength: the horse shows a marked preference for Wolverhampton. In 30 races across its career, Bad Habits has won twice and placed another 12 times, translating to a 7% win rate—roughly one victory for every 14 attempts. The numbers are hardly eye-catching, but there is a story worth telling in where those wins came from.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Quick facts
Age
4 years old
Sex
Gelding
Colour
Bay
Father
Kodiac
Mother
Key To Power
Trainer
Owner
Mrs Ruth A Carr
Official rating
56

📊 Key numbers

Career totals for this horse
30
Career races
2
Wins
6.7%
Win rate
avg ~10%
40%
Top-3 rate
avg ~30%
24 days
Since last race

🔍 Full analysis

Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
TrackLab's detailed breakdown

Both of Bad Habits's career victories have arrived at Wolverhampton. That is 2 wins from 14 races at the track, a win rate that stands well above the horse's overall average. For a horse competing mainly at Class 6 level—where it has won 1 of 13 races—finding a track that suits is valuable, and Wolverhampton has clearly played that role. The first win came on 27 December 2025, and the most recent on 21 April 2026, indicating the horse can sustain form at the venue across different seasons. It is the kind of detail that catches the eye of stable staff and savvy punters alike: some horses simply run better at certain tracks, and Bad Habits appears to be one of them.

Recent form has been mixed but not without promise. In its last six races, Bad Habits finished second twice—just missing out—placed third once, and managed a ninth and two longer spins. That sequence of second-place finishes suggests the horse is competitive enough to threaten winners, even if crossing the line first remains elusive. Bad Habits races regularly for trainer Ruth Carr's yard at Stillington in North Yorkshire, a stable that has already sent out 56 winners this season. With jockey James Sullivan, the horse has recorded 1 win from 15 races together, matching the overall win rate. Last raced just a day ago, Bad Habits remains active on the track and available for another chance to prove that Wolverhampton magic can strike again.

⚡ Strengths and risks

What helps this horse and what to watch out for
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Yet to win at Southwell in 9 attempts

🎯 Where this horse runs best

Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Standard (all-weather)
Soft (muddy)
Unknown
Standard to slow (all-weather)
Unknown
Good (a little give)
Unknown
📏 Race distance
7F – 1M
Sprint (< 5F)
Unknown
1M1F – 1M2F
Unknown
5F – 6½F
Avoids
🏅 Race level
Class 5 (entry-level)
Avoids
Class 6 (grassroots)
🏟 Track shape
Left-handed, long straights
Right-handed, long straights
Unknown
Left-handed, hilly
Unknown
Long straights
Unknown

📅 Recent runs

The last 10 races, most recent first
24 Sep
6th
Southwell
7f – 1m · Standard · 9 runners
8 May
3rd
Wolverhampton
7f – 1m · Standard · 11 runners
21 Apr
🏆 Won
Wolverhampton
7f – 1m · Standard · 9 runners
10 Apr
9th
Wolverhampton
7f – 1m · Standard · 12 runners
28 Mar
2nd
Southwell
7f – 1m · Standard · 14 runners
23 Mar
2nd
Wolverhampton
7f – 1m · Standard · 9 runners
13 Mar
7th
Wolverhampton
7f – 1m · Standard · 8 runners
23 Feb
4th
Wolverhampton
7f – 1m · Standard · 11 runners
16 Feb
4th
Wolverhampton
7f – 1m · Standard · 11 runners
6 Feb
2nd
Wolverhampton
7f – 1m · Standard · 11 runners

🏇 Jockeys

Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
James Sullivan Current jockey
6.7%
Win rate
1/15
Wins / rides
33.3%
Win rate
1/3
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/2
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
Taryn Langley
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
Miss Charli Parker
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides
0%
Win rate
0/1
Wins / rides

🏟 Course record

Win rate at each course this horse has visited
CourseRacesResultsLast runWin rate
Wolverhampton
Galloping
14 2 wins, 3 seconds, 2 thirds, 7 other 8 May 14.3%
Southwell
Galloping
9 1 second, 2 thirds, 6 other 24 Sep 0%
Newcastle
Galloping
3 3 other 13 Jan 0%
Kempton Park
Galloping
1 1 other 15 Jan 0%
chelmsford 1 1 third 4 Dec 0%
Pontefract
Undulating
1 1 other 14 Apr 0%
Redcar
Galloping
1 1 third 18 Oct 0%