The secret, it seems, is Musselburgh. This is classic course specialisation: Monhammer has won 5 of its 25 races there — a 20% win rate — which is far better than its overall record. Just last week, on 30 September, it won at Musselburgh again, confirming that when the conditions and the track align, this horse finds another gear. It also thrives on slightly soft or muddy ground, winning 2 of 9 races on those surfaces — double its career average. Callum Rodriguez, who rides it most often, has won 3 of 10 races in the saddle, a 30% win rate that beats even Monhammer's best days. That partnership clearly matters.
The horse typically runs in lower-tier races — Class 6 — where it wins 4 of every 27 outings. That's the level at which Monhammer belongs and thrives. Nothing flashy here, but nothing to dismiss either: this is a genuine minor-league racehorse with a specialist's edge at one beloved track and a trainer who has it firing right now. Currently active and racing just yesterday, Monhammer remains a useful weapon for the yard.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musselburgh Sharp |
25 | 5 wins, 4 seconds, 3 thirds, 13 other | 12 Oct | 20% |
| Ayr Galloping |
22 | 2 wins, 3 seconds, 3 thirds, 14 other | 13 Jul | 9.1% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
3 | 2 seconds, 1 third | 25 Aug | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 30 Jul | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 18 Oct | 0% |