Ciotog

The broader career numbers are interesting too. Six wins and 20 places from 56 races, with a win rate of around 1 in every 9 outings — that's a solid, honest record for a horse competing mostly at Class 5 level, which is the bread-and-butter tier of British racing. Ciotog has earned its place in the game rather than just showing up. What really catches the eye is its record on wet or muddy ground: 2 wins from just 3 races, which means it has won two thirds of its races in those conditions. That's a horse that genuinely comes alive when the heavens open.

Ciotog is now eight years old and trained by Mark Loughnane at Rock Farm in Worcestershire, a yard that has been in decent form this season with 26 winners sent out. The horse is most often ridden by Billy Loughnane — trainer's son, presumably — and they've won 2 of their 18 races together, roughly 1 in every 9, which mirrors the career average. That's a partnership that works, even if it hasn't produced fireworks.

The honest caveat is that Ciotog hasn't won in its last six races, and the most recent form — finishing fifth, fourth, tenth, seventh, sixth, sixth — doesn't exactly set the pulse racing. The last win came at Wolverhampton in January 2025, now 14 months ago, and the horse has had a break of about 67 days since its last run. Whether that freshener sparks something remains to be seen. But if you're watching Ciotog race, keep one eye on the track conditions and another on the fixture list — because if this horse turns up at Bath on a wet day, it has a history of making people pay attention.