Empress Olivia
She has won twice in fifteen races — a win rate of about 13%, or roughly once in every 7 or 8 outings — and finished in the money on four other occasions. Those two victories came at Ripon: first in late August 2025, then again the following April. It is that second win, back in mid-April, which now feels like a distant memory. She has not found the winner's circle in her last six races, though she did finish second most recently, which suggests there is still some life in her yet.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Owner
C Herman Susan Skingsley Partner
📊 Key numbers
Career totals for this horse
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
Her recent form reads: 11th, 2nd, 7th, 6th, 13th, 4th — a spell that shows flashes of promise buried in disappointment. Jack Garritty has ridden her five times without a win, so there may be a case for a change in the saddle, though that is ultimately a decision for her trainer. Mark Walford, who runs the yard at Sheriff Hutton in North Yorkshire, has had a decent season with 35 winners so far, so he is clearly capable of getting horses to the line. Empress Olivia has raced mostly at Class 4 level — the middle rungs of racing — where she has won 1 of her 3 races there, which is a respectable 33% record. She remains an active runner and was out as recently as yesterday, finishing fourth. At this stage, she is a horse of modest ability trying to piece together a winning streak, but Ripon clearly suits her. If Walford can get her back there in the right sort of race, another victory might not be out of reach.
⚡ Strengths and risks
What helps this horse and what to watch out for
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on good_to_firm ground: 0 wins from 3 starts
⚠ Struggles on LH Galloping tracks: 0 wins from 6 starts
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good (a little give)
Likes
Good to soft (some give)
Unknown
Standard (all-weather)
Unknown
Good to firm (fairly firm)
Avoids
🏅 Race level
Class 5 (entry-level)
Avoids
🏟 Track shape
Left-handed, hilly
Unknown
Right-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, long straights
Unknown
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Left-handed, long straights
Avoids
Right-handed, hilly
Avoids
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
16 Sep
11th
Beverley
5f – 6½f · Good · 12 runners
30 Aug
2nd
Beverley
5f – 6½f · Heavy · 15 runners
28 Jul
7th
Beverley
5f – 6½f · Good_To_Firm · 9 runners
16 Jul
6th
Thirsk
5f – 6½f · Good_To_Firm · 9 runners
12 Jun
13th
York
5f – 6½f · Good · 15 runners
5 Jun
4th
Thirsk
5f – 6½f · Good · 13 runners
8 May
11th
Ascot
5f – 6½f · Good · 20 runners
16 Apr
🏆 Won
Ripon
5f – 6½f · Good_To_Soft · 13 runners
8 Apr
2nd
Catterick Bridge
5f – 6½f · Good · 10 runners
3 Nov
6th
Southwell
7f – 1m · Standard · 7 runners
🏇 Jockeys
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
🏟 Course record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|
| Thirsk Galloping |
3 |
3 other |
16 Jul |
0% |
| Beverley Undulating |
3 |
1 second, 2 other |
16 Sep |
0% |
| Ripon Sharp |
2 |
2 wins |
16 Apr |
100% |
| Pontefract Undulating |
2 |
2 other |
6 Oct |
0% |
| Ascot Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
8 May |
0% |
| York Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
12 Jun |
0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
24 Sep |
0% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
1 |
1 second |
8 Apr |
0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
3 Nov |
0% |