Trained by Dan Skelton out of his yard in Alcester, Warwickshire, Ice In The Veins is part of one of British racing's most productive operations. Skelton's team has sent out 185 winners already this season — a number that reflects a stable running at full tilt, and one where a horse needs to earn its place. That Ice In The Veins features regularly is a mark in its favour. The partnership with jockey Harry Skelton, Dan's brother, has produced both of its wins from their six races together — a 33% win rate, or 2 from 6, which tells you the combination works.
The horse opened its account at Worcester in May 2025, then followed up with a second win at Kempton Park in November. Kempton is a sharper, more technical track than Worcester, and winning there suggests this is a horse that can think as well as gallop. Most of its racing has come at Class 4 level — a solid middle tier of the sport, not the glamour events, but competitive enough that winning twice from six attempts at that level stands out. It has not yet been asked to step up to the top races, but the record suggests it would not embarrass itself if it were.
Recent form shows a couple of wins in the last six runs, though the two latest efforts — a seventh and a ninth — suggest it may be working back towards its best after a slightly uneven patch. Crucially, it raced just one day ago, meaning this is a horse very much in the thick of its season right now. Whether those recent midfield finishes are a blip or a trend is the question worth watching. Given the composure the name suggests and the record it has already built, it would be unwise to write it off too quickly.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Sharp |
3 | 1 win, 2 seconds | 4 Nov | 33.3% |
| Worcester Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 26 Sep | 50% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 2 Feb | 50% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 4 Apr | 0% |
| Ludlow Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 18 Feb | 0% |