What does work for Melton Mossy is distance. Over the longer trip of one mile six furlongs to two miles, he has won two of four races — a 50% win rate that stands out sharply against his overall numbers. His recent form shows promise: he raced just a day ago and has won two of his last six outings, including a victory at Stratford-on-Avon this week. Most of his racing comes at Class 4 level, where he has won two from nine races, a respectable 22% conversion rate for that grade. With Miss Eleanor Williams as his regular rider, the partnership has managed one win from eight races together, though their record does not quite capture the horse's true potential when conditions, distance, and temperament align.
The unpredictability that frustrates in the moment is also what gives Melton Mossy his charm: he is not a machine, and he is not without quality. On the right day, over the right distance, he will run away from his field. For anyone following his career, the lesson is patience and attention to the details — trip, track, and the subtle signals that might tell you whether this character is in the mood to perform.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot Sharp |
5 | 1 win, 4 other | 7 Sep | 20% |
| Ludlow Undulating |
4 | 1 win, 1 second, 1 third, 1 other | 6 Nov | 25% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
3 | 3 other | 21 Feb | 0% |
| Taunton Undulating |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 11 Dec | 50% |
| Ffos Las Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 second | 16 Oct | 50% |
| Worcester Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 22 May | 50% |
| Leicester Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 13 Dec | 0% |
| Fakenham Tight |
2 | 2 other | 18 Oct | 0% |
| Wincanton Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 23 Mar | 100% |
| Stratford-on-Avon Sharp |
1 | 1 win | 5 Oct | 100% |
| hereford | 1 | 1 other | 12 Feb | 0% |
| Sedgefield Sharp |
1 | 1 other | 22 Oct | 0% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Dec | 0% |
| Kelso Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 14 Jan | 0% |