Devon Skies

The relationship with jockey Joe Williamson looks like a real factor in that upswing. Together they have won 4 of their 14 races, a win rate of roughly 1 in 3.5, and that familiarity between horse and rider often counts for more than the bare numbers suggest. Philip Kirby's yard in North Yorkshire has had a productive season — 31 winners already — so Devon Skies is contributing to a stable that clearly knows what it is doing.

There are two clear patterns worth noting. First, wet or muddy ground seems to bring out the best in this horse: 2 wins from just 3 races in those conditions, which works out to a remarkable 67% — roughly 2 in every 3 attempts. Most horses are at best indifferent to the mud; Devon Skies appears to actively relish it. Second, Sedgefield has become something of a home track. Two wins from six races there might not sound dramatic, but returning to the same venue with consistent success tells you the horse is comfortable with the layout and the atmosphere. The first career win came at Sedgefield back in November 2025, and the track has been good to Devon Skies ever since.

The level at which this horse competes — Class 5, which is the entry-level tier of British racing — means the competition is beatable, and the numbers reflect that: 4 wins from 8 races at that level, a 50% win rate, is exceptional. Half the time out at Class 5, Devon Skies comes home first. The most recent win came at Catterick Bridge in January 2026, just two months ago, and with a race as recently as yesterday, this is a horse in full, active form. If the ground comes up wet this spring, the yard will be watching the entries at Sedgefield very closely indeed.