Clansman

The most striking number in Clansman's profile is what he does when the ground turns wet and muddy. In those conditions he has won 3 of just 5 races — that is 60%, or three wins from every five attempts. For context, most horses at his level would be thrilled with half that. It suggests he is genuinely transformed when the heavens open, and any punter keeping an eye on the weather forecast before his next run is doing the sensible thing. He is also a horse who has taken a liking to Ayr, winning twice from six visits there, which is the kind of course record that quietly adds up over a career.

His current form is hard to argue with. His last six races read 17-1-3-3-1-2 — that is two wins and two third-place finishes in the mix, with a rare off-day at 17th thrown in. His most recent victory came at Southwell just two months ago, in late April 2026, and he raced again only yesterday, so he is clearly a horse in good health and regular work. The yard has been in fine form this season, sending out 17 winners, which tells you the operation is ticking over nicely.

His most regular partner in the saddle is Billy Garritty, and the two of them have struck up a productive partnership — 4 wins from 14 races together works out at winning roughly 1 in every 3.5 races (29%), which is noticeably better than Clansman's overall average. When the yard put their trust in the same jockey over and over and the numbers back it up, it usually means something. At eight years old, Clansman is not a young horse chasing a big future — he is a seasoned campaigner who knows his job, knows what ground he likes, and keeps turning up ready to compete. That counts for a lot.