Duran

The five-year-old has built a solid career record of 4 wins and 11 places from 25 races — winning roughly 1 in every 6, which is a respectable return at this level. He tends to compete in Class 4 races, which sit in the middle of the racing pyramid, and he has won just 1 of his 9 races at that grade. That might sound modest, but it tells you he is consistently competitive rather than dominant — the kind of horse that earns his keep by finishing in the money even when he does not win. His career earnings reflect that steady reliability.

The clearest pattern in Duran's profile is what happens when the sun comes out. On fast, dry ground he has won 3 of 8 races — 38%, or better than 1 in every 3. That is a dramatic improvement on his overall numbers. Tinkler has been candid about it: when Duran finished third at Haydock last weekend, the trainer put it down to ground that was too wet and sticky, saying it stopped the horse from stretching out properly. The plan, he confirmed, is to head to York — where Duran has that remarkable home-from-home record — in the coming days.

His most regular partner in the saddle is Faye McManoman, and their combination is worth noting. In 18 races together they have won 4 times — a win rate of 22%, or roughly 1 in every 4 and a half races. That comfortably outperforms his overall average and suggests the two have developed a real understanding. His last win came at Haydock Park in May 2025, and while he has not added to his tally in the six races since, he has placed in two of them, so the talent is still showing up.

With York on the horizon, dry ground in the forecast, and a jockey who knows him well, Duran is exactly the sort of horse that makes racing interesting — straightforward to follow, with a clear set of conditions under which he tends to deliver.