Forever Penywern

The overall record of 3 wins from 12 races means it wins roughly 1 in every 4 races it enters, which is a strong return. But zoom in on its preferred distance — around a mile and three or four furlongs — and the picture becomes even more striking. At that trip, Forever Penywern has won 3 of its 4 races, a 75% win rate. That is not a horse finding its feet; that is a horse that knows exactly what it is doing when the conditions suit it.

The career began with a first win at Goodwood in August 2025, one of the most picturesque and respected tracks in Britain, which is always a decent place to announce yourself. Most recently, Forever Penywern won at Southwell just this week, and with a run only yesterday, it is as current and active as a profile gets. Recent form reads 1-2-7-3-3-3 — one blip aside, this horse has been knocking on the door race after race.

Greatrex's yard has been in outstanding shape this season, sending out 50 winners, so Forever Penywern is operating within a confident, well-organised operation. A horse that wins 1 in 4 races overall, but 3 in every 4 at its best distance, in a yard firing on all cylinders — that combination tends to mean more winners are coming.