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Dubai Venture

There's a horse in Tina Jackson's yard that has quietly been building a compelling case for itself over the past few months. Dubai Venture is a five-year-old with two wins from 13 races — that's roughly 1 in every 6.5 races overall — but the recent form tells a sharper story. In the last six outings, the record reads 2-2-1-–-1-2, which means Dubai Venture has been finishing in the top two almost every single time out. That kind of consistent placing isn't just good luck; it's a horse that knows where the finishing line is and is competitive enough to find it.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
Quick Facts
Age
5 years old
Sex
Gelding
Colour
Chestnut
Father
Masar
Mother
Dubai One
Owner
Howard Thompson
Rating
53

📊 Key Numbers

Career statistics for this horse
13
Career races
2
Wins
15.4%
Win rate
avg ~10%
46.2%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
1 days
Since last race

🔍 Full Analysis

TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
TrackLab's Detailed Breakdown
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The first win came at Pontefract in May 2025, and a second followed at Beverley in July — both on fast, dry ground, which matters. On that surface, Dubai Venture has won 2 from 6, a 33% win rate, which is a genuinely strong number. That's winning 1 in every 3 races when the ground suits. Contrast that with the overall career record and it tells you something useful: this is a horse with a clear preference, and when conditions fall right, it becomes a different proposition entirely.

The longer distances also bring out the best in Dubai Venture. Over 1 mile 6 furlongs to 2 miles, the record is 2 wins from 7 races — nearly 1 in 3 again. That combination of staying trips and dry ground is the sweet spot, and both wins have come there. At Class 6 level — the entry-level tier of British racing — Dubai Venture has won 2 from 9, or roughly 1 in every 4.5 races, which is a solid return at that grade.

Joanna Mason has been the regular partner, riding in 5 of those 13 races and winning once together — a 20% win rate, or 1 in every 5 rides. That's a respectable partnership, and with Jackson's yard in decent form — nine winners already this season — there's every reason to think the team knows what it has. Dubai Venture raced just yesterday, which means this horse is being kept busy and kept fresh. When the sun is out and the ground dries up, this is one to keep on your radar.

Strengths & Risks

What the data says works for and against this horse
✓ What works in their favour
Excellent record on good_to_firm ground: 2 wins from 6 starts (33%)
Well suited by 1m6f – 2m distances: 29% win rate
⚠ What to watch out for
Poor record on standard ground: 0 wins from 4 starts

🎯 Where This Horse Thrives

Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Good to firm (drying out)
Loves
Soft (muddy)
Unknown
Good (firm-ish)
Unknown
Good to soft (some give)
Unknown
Standard (all-weather)
Avoids
📏 Race Distance
1M6F – 2M
Loves
7F – 1M
Unknown
1M1F – 1M2F
Unknown
1M3F – 1M4F
Avoids
🏅 Competition Level
Class 4 (standard)
Unknown
Class 5 (entry-level)
Unknown
Class 6 (grassroots)
🏟 Track Shape
Right-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Left-handed, hilly
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Long straights
Avoids
Left-handed, long straights
Avoids

📅 Recent Runs

The last 10 races, most recent first
22 May
2nd
Pontefract
1m6f – 2m · Good_To_Soft · 8 runners
17 Jul
2nd
Hamilton Park
1m6f – 2m · Good · 11 runners
4 Jul
🏆 Won
Beverley
1m6f – 2m · Good_To_Firm · 5 runners
21 Jun
DNF
Redcar
1m6f – 2m · Good_To_Firm · 10 runners
23 May
🏆 Won
Pontefract
1m6f – 2m · Good_To_Firm · 8 runners
5 May
2nd
Beverley
1m6f – 2m · Good_To_Firm · 12 runners
23 Apr
8th
Catterick Bridge
1m6f – 2m · Good_To_Firm · 8 runners
18 Oct
13th
Redcar
1m3f – 1m4f · Soft · 15 runners
1 Oct
11th
Newcastle
1m3f – 1m4f · Standard · 12 runners
14 Oct
6th
chelmsford
1m3f – 1m4f · Standard · 7 runners

🏇 Jockey Partnerships

Every jockey who has ridden this horse, sorted by rides together
Joanna Mason Current Jockey
20%
Win rate
1/5
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/2
Won / Rode
100%
Win rate
1/1
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode

🏟 Track Record

Win rate at each course this horse has visited
CourseRacesResultsLast visitedWin rate
chelmsford 3 1 third, 2 other 14 Oct 0%
Beverley
Undulating
2 1 win, 1 second 4 Jul 50%
Pontefract
Undulating
2 1 win, 1 second 22 May 50%
Redcar
Galloping
2 2 other 21 Jun 0%
Catterick Bridge
Sharp
1 1 other 23 Apr 0%
Leicester
Sharp
1 1 other 13 Aug 0%
Hamilton Park
Sharp
1 1 second 17 Jul 0%
Newcastle
Galloping
1 1 other 1 Oct 0%