Kiss And Run

The horse has been genuinely effective in Class 5 company, winning 3 of 14 races (one win in every 4-5 outings) at that grade. That's a respectable win rate in a competitive division, and it suggests Kiss And Run knows how to get the job done when the level suits. The partnership between horse and rider also tells a tale worth watching: with Kieran O'Neill in the saddle, the pair have recorded 3 wins from 14 races together, a win rate of 21 percent—double the horse's overall record. That kind of chemistry between jockey and horse often matters more than headline figures suggest.

What will worry the team at Liphook, however, is the recent form. Kiss And Run has not won in its last six races, finishing third twice but otherwise struggling to place, with a fifth at the most recent outing just yesterday. The last victory came on 23 August 2024 at Goodwood, nearly two years ago now. At five years old, the horse is not past it, but the current run of form suggests either a dip in confidence or a need to find the right opportunity again. Trainers Rachel Cook and John Bridger have the horse in a yard that has been productive this season with seven winners already sent out, so there remains reason to believe Kiss And Run could rediscover that Class 5 form that once made it competitive.