Bizou

Across 13 races, Bizou has won 2 and finished in the places a further 4 times — a win rate of roughly 1 in every 6 or 7 outings. That is a modest return on paper, but the recent trajectory tells a more encouraging story. The two wins came in quick succession — at Windsor on 7th May and then at Wolverhampton on 18th May 2026 — suggesting a horse that has clicked into gear rather than one grinding away without reward. Before that purple patch, recent form shows two wins, a second place, and a sixth, which is about as consistent a run as a horse at this level can put together.

What is notable about those wins is the company they were achieved in. Bizou has actually struggled in its most regular class of race, going winless from 4 attempts at Class 5 — which are the more entry-level contests. The wins have come elsewhere, hinting that this is a horse which perhaps performs better when things get slightly more competitive or conditions suit in a specific way. That is an odd quirk, but not an uncommon one.

Jockey Rob Hornby has been closely associated with the horse, riding in 8 of its 13 races. Together they have won 2 of those 8 — a win rate of 25%, or 1 in every 4 rides. For context, that is a far better return than Bizou's overall record suggests, which points to a good partnership between horse and rider.

Behind the scenes, Bizou is trained by J G Portman out of Upper Lambourn in Berkshire, one of the heartlands of British racing. The yard has been in excellent form this season, sending out 46 winners — that is a busy, productive operation, and Bizou appears to be benefiting from it. The horse raced just one day ago and is clearly being kept active, which at four years old suggests the team believes there is more to come from it this summer.