The clearest example is wet or muddy ground. On slow going, Hickory has won 2 of its 6 races — a 33 per cent win rate that stands out sharply against its overall record. That's the kind of statistic that trainers notice and jockeys remember. Jamie Osborne, who trains Hickory at Upper Lambourn, will have this firmly in mind when planning entries. Equally, Kempton Park has been something of a happy hunting ground: the horse has won 2 of its 5 races there, suggesting it suits the track's particular characteristics.
Recent form tells a mixed story. In its last six races, Hickory has won twice — most recently at Ascot on 4 September, just over six weeks ago, when it won a Class 2 race on 10 May 2025. Those top-level victories show the horse has the ability to compete at the highest domestic level, even if it spends most of its time in Class 3 company, where it has won just once from 13 races. Saffie Osborne, who shares her father Jamie's training background, has ridden Hickory frequently but with modest results: 2 wins from 14 races together. The horse remains active and was last out just a day ago, suggesting it is in regular work and ready to run again soon.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot Galloping |
15 | 4 wins, 2 seconds, 2 thirds, 7 other | 17 Oct | 26.7% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
5 | 2 wins, 1 second, 2 other | 2 Oct | 40% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
4 | 4 other | 14 Aug | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 31 Jul | 0% |
| Sandown Park Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 28 May | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 12 Jun | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 24 Jun | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 23 Feb | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 22 Aug | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 22 Jul | 0% |
| Windsor Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 14 Aug | 0% |