East Tyrone

The most recent win came at Wolverhampton in January 2026, about three months ago, and before that there was a first career victory at York back in July 2024. Two wins from 26 races isn't a headline number, but East Tyrone has placed — finished in the top three — eight times in total, which means it has been competitive in nearly a third of all its races. This is a horse that keeps showing up close to the action without quite getting its nose in front.

The last six runs tell a particularly compelling story: third, third, third, fourth, seventh, sixth. That's a horse that has found its level and is running with real regularity near the front of its races. Three consecutive third-place finishes is no fluke — it suggests East Tyrone is fit, consistent, and just a length or two away from adding to its win tally. The question is whether it can find that little bit extra.

Most of its racing has come in Class 6 — the entry-level tier of British racing — where it has won 1 from 11 attempts, around 1 in every 11 races at that level. That's honest work. Jockey Shane Gray, who knows this horse better than anyone having ridden it six times, has a win rate of roughly 1 in 6 on board — better than the career average, which hints at a productive partnership. Kirby's yard has been in fine form this season, sending out 31 winners, so the infrastructure around East Tyrone is clearly functioning well.

Having raced just six days ago, East Tyrone is clearly being kept busy — and given that recent run of thirds, another crack at a win looks only a matter of time.