Crackalackin

The horse shows a clear preference for distance. Over the middle-ground trips of 1 mile 6 furlongs to 2 miles, Crackalackin has won one of six races — a 17% win rate that is noticeably stronger than its overall record. This is where it seems most at home, stretching out over the longer ground rather than the quicker races. At Class 5 level, the lowest tier of organized racing, it has converted one of eight races, which still represents a small but measurable edge.

Recent form, however, tells a harder story. In its last six races Crackalackin has finished second twice and fourth once, but has otherwise struggled to trouble the places. It raced just a day ago, so the yard clearly sees potential worth persisting with, even after ten months without a win. The team of Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole, based at Elmbridge in Worcestershire, sent out 49 winners this season, so they know how to train horses to the track. Whether Crackalackin can find another winning opportunity at Lingfield or emerge from the rut on the longer distances remains the question. For now, it remains a horse with flashes of ability but without the consistency to back them up.