Lion's Pride

The standout moment in his career came recently. On 26 September 2025, Lion's Pride won a Class 1 race at Newmarket—one of Britain's most prestigious racing venues and most prestigious levels of competition. It was his first victory at Newmarket and a reminder that he belongs in top-class company. Before that, however, his form had been patchy. Over his last six races, he has one win and one place, with a couple of well-beaten efforts mixed in. The racing gods have not been entirely kind to him of late.

There is one telling detail in his profile: he loves slow, wet or muddy ground. On it, he has won 2 of his 5 races—a 40% win rate. That is remarkable. Finding the right conditions matters for any horse, and for Lion's Pride, it matters a lot. Trained by John & Thady Gosden, one of Britain's finest yards, he has clearly been aimed at the big races and given every chance to succeed. Kieran Shoemark has ridden him five times without a win, suggesting the partnership may not quite be clicking. At six years old and with recent form that is more encouraging than dominant, Lion's Pride remains a horse with the talent to deliver at the highest level—if the ground is in his favour and his moment comes.