Mondo Man

The two wins he does have arrived in quick succession and at notably different levels. He broke his duck at Plumpton in February 2026, then just two weeks later stepped up to Sandown Park and won a Class 2 — one of the better races in Britain. That is a significant jump in class, and the manner of the win made it more impressive still. Jockey Caoilin Quinn, who has now partnered Mondo Man in 7 of his 11 races and wins roughly 1 in every 3 of those together, made all the running on wet, muddy ground around one of the more demanding tracks in the country. Trainer Gary Moore was openly nervous about running that day — the ground was not what he wanted — but credited Mondo Man's class as the reason he took the chance. That instinct paid off.

The stat that stands out most starkly is this: Mondo Man has run five times at Class 1 level, the very top tier of British racing, and has not won once. That is not a shameful record — plenty of horses run at the top level without winning — but it does suggest he is a horse who thrives when the conditions suit rather than one who dominates regardless. His best distance range, between one mile six furlongs and two miles, backs this up: 2 wins from 6 races at those trips, exactly 1 in 3, which is a genuinely strong conversion rate for any horse.

The yard behind him is in fine form. Gary and Josh Moore, based in West Sussex, have sent out 99 winners already this season — a number that reflects a stable operating at serious volume and quality. Mondo Man last raced just one day ago, so whatever comes next is very much a live conversation, with the trainer keen to consult the owners before deciding his next move. A horse who can win a Class 2 on a muddy day at Sandown is worth keeping an eye on.