Mr Rafiki
Mr Rafiki is a five-year-old who has found winning beyond his reach so far. In nine races, he has never crossed the line first, though he has finished in the top 3 twice, most recently just a day ago when he came second. That gives him a record of two top-3 finishes from nine starts — a respectable win rate at the lower end, but it underlines that he is a horse still searching for his breakthrough.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Trainer
Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill
📊 Key numbers
Career totals for this horse
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
His recent form has been a mixed picture. He came second a race ago, then before that had a run of four consecutive outings without a top-3 finish, placing fourth twice and fourth again in his other attempts. Now that he has picked up another second, there is at least a hint that he might be heading in the right direction. He races for the Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill yard at Cheltenham, a training operation that has had a strong season with 51 winners sent out to the track so far, suggesting Mr Rafiki has the kind of professional handling that gives him a fair chance when his moment arrives.
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good (a little give)
Unknown
Good to firm (fairly firm)
Unknown
Good to soft (some give)
Unknown
📏 Race distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Unknown
🏅 Race level
Class 4 (standard)
Unknown
🏟 Track shape
Left-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Left-handed, long straights
Unknown
Right-handed, long straights
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
17 Oct
2nd
Stratford-on-Avon
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 7 runners
5 Oct
DNF
Stratford-on-Avon
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Firm · 9 runners
15 Sep
DNF
Uttoxeter
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 9 runners
16 Jul
2nd
Worcester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 8 runners
30 Jun
4th
Stratford-on-Avon
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Firm · 8 runners
20 May
4th
Warwick
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 8 runners
12 Apr
4th
Ffos Las
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 11 runners
8 Oct
4th
Ludlow
1m6f – 2m · Good_To_Firm · 6 runners
29 Apr
DNF
Punchestown
Long Distance (2m+) · 59 runners
🏇 Jockeys
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, most rides first
🏟 Course record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|
| Stratford-on-Avon Sharp |
3 |
1 second, 2 other |
17 Oct |
0% |
| Punchestown Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
29 Apr |
0% |
| Worcester Galloping |
1 |
1 second |
16 Jul |
0% |
| Uttoxeter Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
15 Sep |
0% |
| Ludlow Undulating |
1 |
1 other |
8 Oct |
0% |
| Ffos Las Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
12 Apr |
0% |
| Warwick Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
20 May |
0% |