The five-year-old made his mark early, recording his first win at Beverley on 17 August 2023, and has since picked up victories whenever conditions and company align properly. Most tellingly, Macarone thrives on normal ground—he has won 3 of 11 races (27%) under those conditions, which is nearly double his overall win rate. That preference for standard going is useful information for anyone following him, because it immediately narrows the races where he is most likely to win. He broke that pattern this week with a victory at Ffos Las on 27 August, suggesting he remains capable of delivering at the right moment.
His recent form has been patchy. Over his last six races he has finished first once, fifth, second, fifth again, seventh, and eighth—the sort of mixed results you see from a mid-range horse on the day-to-day circuit. Jockey Franny Norton has ridden him six times, winning once together (17%), which sits right at his career average and suggests no special magic between horse and rider. Trained by Grace Harris at Shirenewton in Gwent, Macarone is part of a yard that has sent out 31 winners this season, indicating a stable operation that knows how to get horses to the track ready to run.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
8 | 2 wins, 1 second, 5 other | 27 Apr | 25% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
4 | 1 win, 3 other | 13 Dec | 25% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
4 | 4 other | 9 Aug | 0% |
| Beverley Undulating |
3 | 1 win, 2 other | 24 Sep | 33.3% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 16 Jun | 0% |
| Ffos Las Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 second | 27 Aug | 50% |
| Pontefract Undulating |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 1 Jul | 0% |
| Bath Undulating |
2 | 1 second, 1 other | 13 Jun | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 28 Jun | 0% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 19 Aug | 0% |