Comedian Leader

The most eye-catching number in Comedian Leader's record is at Southwell: 3 wins from just 6 races. That's a 50% win rate at a single track, which is the kind of figure that makes punters sit up. To put it simply, flip a coin — that's how often this horse has won every time it's turned up at Southwell. The first of those wins came there back in January 2023, and the track clearly suits it like few others do. It also handles variety well on the ground, winning 2 from 7 on normal conditions and another 2 from 7 on slower, wetter ground — a horse that isn't fussy is always useful.

Trained by J & S Best out of Lewes in East Sussex, the yard has been in decent form this season with 13 winners on the board. Luke Morris is the regular partner, and their combination has clicked 2 times from 11 races together — winning roughly 1 in every 5 — which is a solid return at this level.

The honest caveat is that Comedian Leader hasn't won in its last 6 races, with finishing positions of 5th, 5th, a non-completion, 6th, 9th and 8th making for uninspiring reading. The last win came at Lingfield Park in August 2025, now 11 months ago. Horses at this level can lose their way temporarily, and with Southwell on the radar and the right conditions underfoot, there's a logical path back to the winner's enclosure. For now, though, the horse that once looked a specialist at its favourite track is still searching for its next moment to shine.