Knight Of Allen

His first win came at Chepstow in April 2024, and he has since climbed to competing regularly at Class 3 level — one step below the top tier of British racing. At that grade he has won 1 from 4, which is exactly what you'd hope for from a horse still finding his feet at the level. His most recent win came at Newbury in December 2025, which is one of the more prestigious venues in the country, and that result carries some weight.

The key to getting the best out of Knight Of Allen seems to be the ground. On slightly wet, soft going he has won 2 of his 5 races — a 40% win rate that stands well above his overall average. Trainers and jockeys talk about horses who "come alive" in certain conditions, and the numbers here strongly suggest he is one of them. When the ground softens up, he becomes a much more compelling proposition.

Jockey David Noonan has been his most regular partner, and the combination clearly works: together they have won 2 from 6 races, winning roughly 1 in 3, well ahead of his overall record. That kind of chemistry between horse and rider matters — Noonan evidently knows how to get the best from him.

He is trained by Jane Williams at her yard in George Nympton, Devon, which has been in fine form this season with 21 winners sent out. His recent run of form — a win, a second, and a fourth in his last three completed outings — suggests he is in good health and competitive shape. With a race just 22 days ago, he is clearly in an active campaign, and if the ground comes up soft, he will be worth watching closely.