The recent form tells that story clearly. In its last six outings, Book Of Life has finished fourth, second, third, seventh, second, and fifth — respectable efforts in most cases, especially that pair of runner-up finishes, but no victories. It was last in action just a day ago, and it remains an active part of Patrick Morris's Prescott yard, which has been sending out winners regularly this season. The partnership with regular rider Ryan Kavanagh has been less fruitful: they have raced together eight times without a win.
Book Of Life has found its best level at distances between one mile one furlong and one mile two furlongs, though even there the statistics are bleak — just 1 win from 23 races at those trips. When stepped up to Class 5 races, the horse has won none of its 9 attempts, suggesting it may operate more effectively among lower grades. This is a horse that works hard, shows enough ability to place regularly, but seems to lack the decisive quality needed to win races. For a horse now in its seventh or eighth season, that pattern is unlikely to change dramatically.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
15 | 1 win, 4 seconds, 2 thirds, 8 other | 26 Aug | 6.7% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
8 | 2 seconds, 1 third, 5 other | 2 Sep | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
4 | 1 second, 1 third, 2 other | 28 Feb | 0% |
| Musselburgh Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 12 Sep | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 5 Sep | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Mar | 0% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 29 Apr | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 3 Jul | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 | 1 second | 4 Jul | 0% |
| Goodwood Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 24 May | 0% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 17 Jun | 0% |