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Havachoc

There is a horse that keeps finding ways to finish in the frame without quite getting its nose in front, and Havachoc is a useful case study in stubborn consistency. The 4-year-old trained by Patrick Morris out of Prescott, Merseyside, has two wins and eight places from 19 races — that is a win rate of roughly 1 in every 9 races, but the place record tells a more flattering story. A horse that finishes second or third as often as this one does is rarely far off the pace, even when victory stays out of reach.Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
Quick Facts
Age
4 years old
Sex
Gelding
Colour
Bay
Father
Havana Gold
Mother
White Chocolate
Owner
Ambrose Turnbull
Rating
58

📊 Key Numbers

Career statistics for this horse
19
Career races
2
Wins
10.5%
Win rate
avg ~10%
42.1%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
1 days
Since last race

🔍 Full Analysis

TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
TrackLab's Detailed Breakdown
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Both of those wins came in the same three-week window earlier this year — first at Wolverhampton in January 2026, then at Southwell in early February — so Morris clearly found a sweet spot and struck twice in quick succession. Since then, Havachoc has gone six races without a win, though the recent form makes for interesting reading: second, second, third, third in four of those six outings. That is a horse running consistently well at its level rather than one that has fallen away. It just cannot quite get past the one in front.

The numbers point clearly toward what suits this horse. On normal ground, over distances between a mile and six furlongs and two miles, Havachoc has won 2 from 12 races in each category — around 1 in every 6, which is a solid conversion rate at Class 6 level, the entry-level tier of British racing. Win 2 from 10 at that class and you are doing what you are supposed to be doing without setting the world alight. This is a horse that knows its job.

The partnership with jockey Paddy Bradley is worth keeping an eye on. Two wins from just five rides together gives them a win rate of 40 percent — 2 in every 5 races, which is a remarkable ratio at any level of the sport. When those two are reunited, Havachoc's chances of getting back to the winner's enclosure for the first time in four months improve considerably. Patrick Morris's yard has already sent out 22 winners this season, so the operation is clearly in good nick. With the horse having raced just yesterday and clearly still being kept busy, another win may not be far away.

Strengths & Risks

What the data says works for and against this horse
✓ What works in their favour
Excellent record on standard ground: 2 wins from 12 starts (17%)
Well suited by 1m6f – 2m distances: 17% win rate
Effective partnership with Paddy Bradley: 40% win rate together
⚠ What to watch out for
Poor record on good_to_firm ground: 0 wins from 3 starts

🎯 Where This Horse Thrives

Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Standard (all-weather)
Loves
Good (firm-ish)
Unknown
Good to soft (some give)
Unknown
Good to firm (drying out)
Avoids
📏 Race Distance
1M6F – 2M
Loves
1M1F – 1M2F
Unknown
1M3F – 1M4F
Unknown
7F – 1M
Avoids
🏅 Competition Level
Class 5 (entry-level)
Avoids
Class 6 (grassroots)
Loves
🏟 Track Shape
Left-handed, long straights
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Avoids

📅 Recent Runs

The last 10 races, most recent first
2 Jun
2nd
Newcastle
1m6f – 2m · Standard · 11 runners
8 May
2nd
Wolverhampton
1m6f – 2m · Standard · 7 runners
15 Apr
3rd
Beverley
1m6f – 2m · Good_To_Soft · 12 runners
31 Mar
3rd
Wolverhampton
1m6f – 2m · Standard · 10 runners
11 Mar
4th
Southwell
1m6f – 2m · Standard · 8 runners
28 Feb
DNF
Southwell
1m3f – 1m4f · Standard · 21 runners
5 Feb
🏆 Won
Southwell
1m6f – 2m · Standard · 11 runners
16 Jan
🏆 Won
Wolverhampton
1m6f – 2m · Standard · 8 runners
12 Jan
6th
Wolverhampton
1m6f – 2m · Standard · 10 runners
6 Dec
9th
Wolverhampton
1m6f – 2m · Standard · 12 runners

🏇 Jockey Partnerships

Every jockey who has ridden this horse, sorted by rides together
40%
Win rate
2/5
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/3
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/2
Won / Rode
Tom Kiely-Marshall
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode
Cian Horgan Current Jockey
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode
0%
Win rate
0/1
Won / Rode

🏟 Track Record

Win rate at each course this horse has visited
CourseRacesResultsLast visitedWin rate
Wolverhampton
Galloping
6 1 win, 1 second, 1 third, 3 other 8 May 16.7%
Southwell
Galloping
4 1 win, 3 other 11 Mar 25%
Beverley
Undulating
2 1 third, 1 other 15 Apr 0%
Newcastle
Galloping
2 1 second, 1 third 2 Jun 0%
Thirsk
Galloping
1 1 other 12 Apr 0%
Redcar
Galloping
1 1 other 1 May 0%
Catterick Bridge
Sharp
1 1 other 27 Aug 0%
Carlisle
Undulating
1 1 third 29 May 0%
Haydock Park
Galloping
1 1 other 10 May 0%