What makes Cabeza de Llave worth watching is his dominance at one particular track. At Chelmsford, he has won 3 of his 12 races there—a far better win rate of 1 in every 4 starts. That track clearly suits him, and his most recent win came there, so there is at least one place where he performs above his average. He is strongest in lower-level races: in Class 6 competition, he has won 4 of 27 races (roughly 1 in every 7), which is noticeably better than his overall record. William Carson has been his regular jockey, riding him 16 times and winning twice, a partnership that has built some understanding over time.
Trained by Michael Attwater at Epsom, Cabeza de Llave operates within a yard that has already sent out 27 winners this season, suggesting a stable with solid form. For a horse now in his middle years, Cabeza de Llave is the kind that suits low-level, track-specific racing—a reliable competitor when conditions and venue align, but not a horse building toward anything bigger. His Chelmsford form alone makes him worth a second look when he heads back there.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Sharp |
14 | 2 wins, 3 seconds, 2 thirds, 7 other | 7 Sep | 14.3% |
| chelmsford | 12 | 3 wins, 1 second, 4 thirds, 4 other | 21 Feb | 25% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
7 | 1 third, 6 other | 2 Oct | 0% |
| Bath Undulating |
5 | 1 second, 4 other | 1 Oct | 0% |
| Great Yarmouth Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 22 Apr | 0% |
| Brighton Undulating |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 28 May | 50% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 19 May | 0% |
| Ffos Las Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 29 Jul | 0% |
| Sandown Park Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 16 Sep | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 18 Oct | 0% |
| Salisbury Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 21 Jul | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 25 Apr | 0% |
| Ascot Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 3 May | 0% |