King Of The Story

His best level is Class 5, which is a competitive but accessible tier of racing, and that is where he has done his best work — winning 4 of his 20 races at that level, or 1 in every 5. That 20% win rate at Class 5 is actually a solid return and suggests he is genuinely competitive when conditions suit him. His first win came at Fontwell Park in August 2023, and his most recent at Warwick in September 2025 — nearly nine months ago now, which means there is a drought to end.

The last six runs tell a mixed story. Two blanks, a second place, a fourth, and two more blanks. He has not won in that stretch, but the place keeps him honest — a second not long ago is a reminder that he is still running with purpose rather than simply making up the numbers. He raced just yesterday, which makes him one of the more active horses around right now.

Sean Houlihan has ridden him most often — nine times in total — but they have only won together once, an 11% win rate that is on the modest side. Whether that partnership continues is one to watch. The horse is trained by Polly Gundry, whose small Devon yard at Ottery St Mary has sent out four winners this season — a quiet but productive operation that clearly knows how to place its horses effectively.

At 10, King Of The Story is not a young project. He is a seasoned campaigner who knows what he is doing and has found his level. The question now is whether Gundry can find the right race to end that nine-month winless run — because the ability is still there, and a horse winning 1 in 5 at his preferred class is never far away from a good day.