Barry Fife
Barry Fife is a 7-year-old who has yet to break the ice in nine races, though he has picked up three placings along the way. His most recent run came just a day ago, and he shows flashes of ability without quite finding the winner's enclosure. Ridden most often by
Jack Hogan over five outings, the pair have yet to register a victory together, though this remains a work in progress.
Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
📊 Key Numbers
Career statistics for this horse
33.3%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
Trained by Gary Hanmer at Tattenhall in Cheshire, Barry Fife has had a frustrating run of late—he has not won in his last six races. However, Hanmer is patient with the horse and sees something worthwhile in him. Barry Fife suffered a hock problem after finishing second at Uttoxeter, an injury that sidelined him for nearly a year. Now back in action after that break, the trainer believes he is a horse with genuine potential, and there are plans to step him up to jumping races over fences in due course. For now, Barry Fife remains a work in progress, with Hanmer's yard—which has already sent out 19 winners this season—backing him to find his moment.
🎯 Where This Horse Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Good to soft (some give)
Unknown
📏 Race Distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Unknown
🏅 Competition Level
Class 4 (standard)
Unknown
Class 5 (entry-level)
Unknown
🏟 Track Shape
Left-handed, long straights
Unknown
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
📅 Recent Runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
19 Aug
7th
Worcester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 17 runners
22 Jul
3rd
Worcester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 12 runners
1 Jul
DNF
Worcester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 10 runners
16 May
5th
Uttoxeter
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 7 runners
2 May
3rd
Uttoxeter
1m6f – 2m · Good · 9 runners
14 Mar
7th
Uttoxeter
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 9 runners
29 Mar
2nd
Uttoxeter
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 6 runners
17 Feb
5th
Southwell
1m6f – 2m · Good_To_Soft · 7 runners
1 Feb
5th
Wetherby
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 10 runners
🏇 Jockey Partnerships
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, sorted by rides together
🏟 Track Record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|
| Uttoxeter Sharp |
4 |
1 second, 1 third, 2 other |
16 May |
0% |
| Worcester Galloping |
3 |
1 third, 2 other |
19 Aug |
0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
17 Feb |
0% |
| Wetherby Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
1 Feb |
0% |