Mr Cool

Charlie Johnston's yard at Middleham Moor has been firing on all cylinders this season with 131 winners, and Mr Cool appears to be one of the more resilient members of the team. The horse genuinely thrives on normal ground conditions, winning 3 of his 12 races on that going — a win rate of 1 in 4 — which is a clear and useful strength. He tends to race at Class 4 level, where he has won just once from 13 attempts, so he is a horse who does his best work when things go right rather than one who dominates his races. His most recent victory came at Redcar this week on 22 August 2026, a timely reminder that he can still find the winner's circle regularly enough to justify the faith his the yard have placed in him.

Joe Fanning has been his regular pilot, winning once from six rides together, a win rate slightly better than his overall record. Mr Cool is not a world-beater, but he is the kind of honest, solid performer who keeps on trying and occasionally delivers. His appeal lies in his recent upswing in form rather than any dazzling talent — a horse worth following for anyone who enjoys backing consistent, mid-field competitors rather than potential superstars.