Without those waterlogged conditions, Equion is a horse who grinds out places and the occasional victory in lower-tier races. He competes mostly in Class 5 company, where he has won 3 of 23 races — a decent return at that level, but one that depends entirely on the ground beneath his hooves. His career began promisingly enough with a maiden win at Wolverhampton in June 2023, yet the wins have dried up since. His most recent form reads as a familiar story for a veteran sprinter: second place, then sixth, fifth, fourth, ninth, and eighth in his last six races. He was back in action just a day ago.
Tony Carroll's Cropthorne yard has had a strong season with 136 winners to their name, and Equion remains a genuine runner on the right surface. What is curious is his partnership with regular rider Molly Gunn, who has partnered him in 7 races without a win. Perhaps fresh legs, or a return to those rare wet-ground conditions that suit him, could spark something. For now, Equion is a horse chasing one clear advantage: give him mud, and he has a chance.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
14 | 1 win, 2 seconds, 3 thirds, 8 other | 6 Jan | 7.1% |
| Nottingham Galloping |
7 | 2 wins, 5 other | 20 Jun | 28.6% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
4 | 1 third, 3 other | 19 Jul | 0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
3 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 other | 28 Oct | 33.3% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 19 Jan | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 15 Aug | 0% |
| Bath Undulating |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 30 Oct | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 9 Dec | 0% |
| Windsor Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 23 Oct | 0% |
| Ffos Las Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 14 Aug | 0% |