The bright spot is Epsom Downs, where Kisskodi has genuinely flourished. It has won 2 of its 4 races there — a 50% success rate that stands out sharply against its overall form. That kind of course speciality is worth remembering; some horses simply run better on certain tracks, and Kisskodi clearly suits the rolling Surrey terrain. The horse typically races in Class 4 events, where it has won 2 of 7 races at 29%, suggesting it is competitive in its usual grade but lacks the extra quality to consistently dominate.
Trainer Harry Eustace, based at Newmarket, has been running a prolific season with 24 winners already, so Kisskodi has resources behind it. Jockey George Wood, who has ridden the horse five times, has yet to land a win together, though that is a small sample. The concern is that three months without a win is a long drought in racing. Kisskodi had early success at Brighton last May and found the form again at Chepstow in June, but the intervening runs suggest the horse may need time to rediscover its rhythm or, crucially, a return to Epsom where it genuinely thrives.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epsom Downs Undulating |
4 | 2 wins, 2 other | 31 Aug | 50% |
| Leicester Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 14 Oct | 50% |
| Southwell Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 16 Aug | 0% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 6 Jun | 100% |
| Brighton Undulating |
1 | 1 win | 30 May | 100% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 9 Apr | 0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 16 Aug | 0% |
| Goodwood Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 22 May | 0% |
| Salisbury Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 24 Jul | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 12 Mar | 0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 22 May | 0% |
| Great Yarmouth Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 17 Sep | 0% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 26 Jul | 0% |