Illogical Logic

What makes Illogical Logic worth watching is how he transforms on normal ground. When the track is dry and standard, he wins roughly 1 in every 7 races—15% of the time—which is nearly double his overall win rate. His last victory came this week at Cartmel on 29 August 2026, and before that he had not won since Newton Abbot in June 2025, more than a year earlier. That long drought between wins makes the Cartmel success feel earned rather than lucky. The problem is that Illogical Logic struggles badly in top-level races. He has never won at Class 1 or 2 level—no wins from 11 attempts—which means he is confined to lower-grade company and unlikely to make significant money. His career earnings are clearly modest. Jack Tudor, his regular jockey, has ridden him 15 times and won just once together, matching the horse's overall win rate almost exactly, which suggests the issue lies with the horse rather than the saddle. Still, in a yard that has sent out 9 winners this season, Illogical Logic has shown enough flashes of ability on the right ground and on the right day to justify another chance. The fact that he raced yesterday and finished in the frame suggests Thompson believes there is more to come.