The numbers from his last six races paint a picture of a horse still competing but no longer finding the winning post. He has been placed — second or third — in five of those six outings, most recently finishing third just a day ago. This is the profile of a useful, honest animal who still has something to offer but whose peak may be behind him. Trainer Ann Duffield, based at an undisclosed yard that has sent out 7 winners this season, has kept him active and competitive even as the wins have stopped coming. Rowan Scott has ridden him six times, winning once, a record that suggests Scott knows the horse well but has not managed to recreate that winning partnership in recent attempts.
At seven years old with 41 races on his record, Master Richard is an experienced campaigner. Whether he can find another win remains to be seen, but his record at Class 4 — where he has proven he belongs — suggests he still has races to win at the right level. For now, he is a horse who earns his keep through honest placings rather than victories, which is the reality for many solid, mid-career performers in racing.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Galloping |
9 | 1 win, 1 second, 7 other | 6 Sep | 11.1% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
9 | 1 win, 1 second, 2 thirds, 5 other | 27 Mar | 11.1% |
| Southwell Galloping |
5 | 1 win, 1 third, 3 other | 27 Aug | 20% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
5 | 1 second, 1 third, 3 other | 20 Jun | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 6 Sep | 50% |
| Beverley Undulating |
2 | 2 other | 22 Jul | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 21 Apr | 0% |
| Musselburgh Sharp |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 26 Apr | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 24 Nov | 100% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 13 Jul | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 27 Oct | 0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 20 Aug | 0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 12 Aug | 0% |