The partnership with jockey Zak Wheatley stands out. Together they have won 3 of 12 races—a 25% win rate—which is exactly double Hickton's overall win rate. That is not coincidence; it suggests either Wheatley gets the best out of him or the stable simply runs them together more often when conditions favour the horse. His most recent win came at Southwell on 25 April 2026, now four months in the past, and his last six runs have yielded one win (a fifth place), two sevenths, a sixth, and a ninth—the kind of form that shows he is still competing but not quite finding the same winning touch.
Trained by Declan Carroll at Malton, Hickton is part of a yard that has sent out 24 winners this season, so he sits within a functioning operation. On normal ground his win rate climbs to 22%—2 wins from 9 races—which is his sweet spot. He raced just yesterday, keeping his record current, and at this stage of his career he is doing what he appears designed to do: win occasionally at moderate level, excel at his favourite track and distance, and repay attention when Wheatley is in the saddle and conditions align. He is not a star, but he is a horse that knows how to win.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwell Galloping |
6 | 2 wins, 1 third, 3 other | 7 May | 33.3% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 20 Aug | 0% |
| Beverley Undulating |
3 | 1 third, 2 other | 23 Sep | 0% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
3 | 2 thirds, 1 other | 8 Apr | 0% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 second | 29 Sep | 50% |
| Redcar Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 20 Jul | 0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 15 Oct | 0% |
| Wetherby Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 11 Jun | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 15 Sep | 0% |
| Pontefract Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 22 May | 0% |