Cooler Than Me

Both victories came in quick succession this winter. The first arrived at Market Rasen on 1st February 2026, followed just eleven days later by a win at Taunton on 12th February. Back-to-back wins are never accidental — they point to a horse in form, happy in itself, and racing with confidence. The Taunton win was the most recent, and with a race just yesterday, this is a horse very much in the thick of things.

Class 5 races sit at the lower end of the racing ladder, but winning half of your races at that level — two from four — is genuinely impressive. That 50% win rate means Cooler Than Me isn't just competitive at this grade, it's dominant. The question any racing fan would be asking is whether a step up in class is on the cards.

The partnership with jockey Fern O'Brien is worth noting. In five races together they've won twice — a 40% win rate, or 2 in every 5 rides. That's the kind of record that makes a trainer keep booking the same jockey. When horse and rider clearly understand each other, it shows in the results, and these two appear to click. Fergal O'Brien's yard has been in excellent shape this season, sending out 89 winners — a volume that speaks to a well-run operation that knows how to place its horses where they can win.

Cooler Than Me isn't a glamour horse chasing the big prizes, but it's doing exactly what a good racing yard needs: winning races, staying sound, and racing regularly. Two wins from 8 career races, a hot streak through February, and a race just yesterday — this is a horse in form and worth keeping an eye on.