Hillsin

The partnership with jockey James Turner stands out. In nine races together, Turner has ridden Hillsin to 2 wins — a win rate of around 1 in 4.5, or 22%. That's comfortably better than Hillsin's overall career average of roughly 1 in 11, and it strongly suggests the two have developed a real understanding. When Turner takes the ride, it's worth paying attention.

Hillsin's most recent win came at Exeter on 21 October 2025, around eight months ago now, and before that it had opened its account at Newton Abbot in May 2024. So this isn't a horse with a glittering CV, but it has shown it can win at proper tracks when conditions align. Trainer Alan Jones — based at an undisclosed yard — has sent out four winners already this season, suggesting the operation is ticking along and horses are leaving in decent order.

The recent form does give some pause. The last six runs read 7th, pulled up, fell or unseated, 10th, 1st, pulled up — a volatile sequence that includes some rough outings either side of that Exeter victory. A horse raced just one day ago, it remains very much an active competitor, but those non-completions are a reminder that Hillsin can have its off days. The question is whether those results reflect hard luck or the wear that comes with 32 career races on an eight-year-old frame. For now, the Exeter win and the Turner partnership give followers of this horse genuine reasons to stay interested.