Malangen

The clearest story Malangen tells is about course form. At Perth, he has won four of his 34 races there (roughly 1 in 8), making it his spiritual home. That's not just a coincidence—it suggests the track suits his running style or temperament in a way other courses do not. He's also thrived in Class 4 races, winning 4 of 33 (roughly 1 in 8), which is his natural level. More tellingly still, he loves soft or muddy ground: he has won 2 of 9 races on wet conditions (22%), more than double his overall win rate. Any time Perth races with rain forecast and a Class 4 race is on the card, Malangen's form book becomes worth studying again.

His most recent win came at Market Rasen on 6 July 2025, but that now sits 14 months in the past. His last six races have brought no victories—a fourth, two fourths, eighth, second, and second—which is the kind of form that tests a horse's the yard' patience. He raced just a day ago, so he remains actively campaigned by trainer Lisa Harrison's yard, but the winning thread has run thin. With Peter Kavanagh in the saddle most often (1 win from 29 rides together), the partnership has clicked only rarely. At 11 years old, Malangen is in the twilight of his career, the kind of reliable if unspectacular performer who keeps smaller racing yards ticking over—the sort of horse that shows up every few weeks, tries hard, and occasionally rewards those who understand his quirks.