At 11 years old, he is well into the veteran stage of a racing career, which makes that Market Rasen breakthrough feel even more unlikely and, in its own way, more satisfying. He operates almost exclusively at Class 5, the entry level of British racing, where he has won 1 from 16 races in that grade. It is a modest level, but every horse has its place, and Gms Prince has clearly found his territory.
His recent form actually reads better than his overall record might suggest. Looking at his last six races in reverse order, he has finished fourth, fifth, fourth, third, and first — a clear pattern of gradually creeping closer to the front before that win arrived. He races under Robert Dunne most often, the pair having teamed up nine times together for that single win, a partnership that wins roughly 1 in every 9 races they share. Sarah Hollinshead trains him from her yard in Upper Longdon, Staffordshire, and her team has sent out one winner this season — this one.
He raced 14 days ago, so he is still active and likely to line up again soon. Whether he can add to that solitary win is the question — but then, followers of Gms Prince have learned to be patient.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Rasen Sharp |
11 | 1 win, 3 thirds, 7 other | 15 Mar | 9.1% |
| Huntingdon Galloping |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 22 Nov | 0% |
| Fontwell Park Tight |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 29 Aug | 0% |
| Stratford-on-Avon Sharp |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 20 Jul | 0% |
| Bangor-on-Dee Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 9 Apr | 0% |
| Warwick Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 21 Sep | 0% |
| Uttoxeter Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 29 Oct | 0% |
| Worcester Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 21 Aug | 0% |
| Taunton Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 11 Dec | 0% |