Maple

With 2 wins and 11 places from 23 races, Maple won roughly 1 in every 12 races across his career, which is modest — but the placing record tells a more interesting story. He has finished in the top three on 11 occasions without winning, which means he has a habit of showing up and being competitive without quite getting his nose in front. His recent form reads 6-2-3-1-2-2 from his last six races, with that solitary win at Sedgefield in April 2026 sandwiched between a string of close finishes. This is a horse who is consistently in the mix.

The figures on normal ground are the most striking in his record. From 6 races on a standard surface, Maple has won twice — that is 1 win in every 3 races, a rate that stands out sharply against his overall numbers. Jefferson has also noted that he needs a bit of room when races begin to develop, which hints at why a clean trip and decent ground conditions matter so much to him. At his best distance range of a mile and six furlongs to two miles, he has won 1 from 5, a 20% return that confirms he stays well.

Regular jockey Jamie Hamilton has been in the saddle for 10 of Maple's 23 races, winning once together — roughly 1 in every 10 rides. Jefferson's yard has sent out 8 winners this season, suggesting things are ticking along, and Maple himself raced just yesterday, so he is firmly in an active campaign. The one caution in his record is that he has yet to win at Class 4 level from 10 attempts. Step him down in grade, find him a clear run on decent ground, and the form suggests he will be thereabouts.