Across those 50 races, Lord Erskine has won 8 times, which works out at roughly 1 in every 6 races. That might not sound dramatic, but it reflects a horse that has been consistent enough to keep getting entered at a decent level, and competitive enough to keep rewarding the team's patience. The first win came at Roscommon in May 2022, and the most recent — at Galway in September 2025 — shows this is no fading veteran coasting on reputation. Seven months without a win is a dry spell worth noting, and the last six runs (finishing 10th, 11th, 4th, 9th, 4th, and 2nd) tell a slightly mixed story: there are signs of life in those two fourth-place finishes and a runner-up spot, but the big efforts haven't quite converted yet.
One thing that does unlock this horse is the ground. On wet or muddy going, Lord Erskine has won 2 from 4 races — that's a 50% win rate, which is an extraordinary return and more than three times its overall average. When the rain comes, this is suddenly a very different proposition. The preferred distance of a mile and three to a mile and four furlongs also gives the team a clear picture of when to aim for maximum impact.
The jockey partnership with Siobhan Rutledge is one of the more interesting threads here. In 16 races together, they've won 4 times — a win rate of 25%, or 1 in every 4 races. That's significantly better than the horse's overall average and suggests a real understanding between horse and rider. When Rutledge is in the saddle on a wet day over the right trip, the ingredients are there.
Trained by H Rogers out of Ardee in County Louth, Lord Erskine is part of a yard that has already sent out 8 winners this season alone. At 13, most horses have long since retired, but this one was racing yesterday. That longevity alone makes Lord Erskine worth watching.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galway Tight |
9 | 1 win, 1 second, 2 thirds, 5 other | 8 Sep | 11.1% |
| The Curragh Galloping |
6 | 1 win, 1 third, 4 other | 21 Oct | 16.7% |
| Naas Galloping |
6 | 1 third, 5 other | 12 Oct | 0% |
| Navan Galloping |
6 | 2 seconds, 4 other | 18 Jan | 0% |
| Listowel Sharp |
5 | 1 win, 2 seconds, 2 other | 26 Sep | 20% |
| Leopardstown Galloping |
5 | 1 win, 4 other | 1 Feb | 20% |
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
3 | 1 win, 1 third, 1 other | 4 Apr | 33.3% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 30 Apr | 0% |
| Tramore Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 17 Aug | 50% |
| Killarney Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 15 Jul | 50% |
| Roscommon Sharp |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 4 Jul | 50% |
| Ballinrobe Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 22 Jul | 0% |