Double Time

The horse shows a clear preference for soft or muddy ground, where he has won twice from eight races—a 25% win rate that stands out sharply against his overall 16% win rate. This is the sort of pattern that tells experienced trainers when to run their horse, and Tim Vaughan, who trains Double Time at Aberthin in the Vale of Glamorgan, will know to keep an eye on the weather forecast. George Rooke, his most regular jockey, has ridden him 14 times and won twice, a partnership that has not yet clicked consistently but remains his strongest connection.

Double Time typically races at Class 4 level, where he has won just 2 of 19 races—a 11% win rate that shows he is genuinely competitive but not dominant at that standard. His recent form has been mixed: he finished 11th on his most recent outing just a day ago, but before that he had three consecutive finishes in the top six, including that win at Kempton back in October. For a horse of his age and record, staying competitive and finding another winner within the next few months would be a solid achievement, especially if the ground turns in his favour.