Mumford's Magic
Mumford's Magic is showing signs of finding his level at eight years old. The horse has won 2 of his last 6 races — a run of form that suggests he has figured out where he belongs. His career record of 2 wins from 14 races represents a win rate of roughly 1 in every 7 attempts, but recent results tell a better story: he won at Southwell this week, just days ago, which means he is sharp and ready to race again. That kind of quick turnaround into another race indicates the yard is confident in his current fitness.Based on TrackLab's analysis
Owner
Foxtrot Racing Mumfords Magic
📊 Key numbers
Career totals for this horse
🔍 Full analysis
Our model's view, based on this horse's career and recent runs
What makes Mumford's Magic interesting is his consistency in finishing close to the prizes. Beyond his two wins, he has finished in the top 3 on seven occasions — so he is competing well at his level even when he does not win. At Class 4 races, where he typically competes, he has won 1 of 8 starts, roughly the same win rate as his overall career average. This suggests he is neither overmatched nor outclassed; he is a horse doing exactly what he is supposed to do.
He is trained by Dan Skelton, whose Alcester yard in Warwickshire has already sent out 198 winners this season. Skelton is one of Britain's most prolific trainers, and the fact that Mumford's Magic remains active and racing week to week — rather than being given extended breaks — suggests the trainer sees enough in him to keep him competing. For a horse at this stage of his career, that confidence matters. He may never dominate, but he appears to have found a niche where he can win and run consistently.
⚡ Strengths and risks
What helps this horse and what to watch out for
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on soft ground: 1 wins from 3 starts (33%)
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on good_to_soft ground: 0 wins from 5 starts
⚠ Struggles on LH Sharp tracks: 0 wins from 6 starts
🎯 Where this horse runs best
Results split by ground, distance, race level and track shape
🌧 Ground
Good (a little give)
Likes
Good to soft (some give)
Avoids
📏 Race distance
Long Distance (2M+)
Likes
🏅 Race level
Class 3 (mid-level)
Unknown
Class 5 (entry-level)
Unknown
🏟 Track shape
Left-handed, long straights
Loves
Right-handed, long straights
Unknown
Left-handed, hilly
Unknown
Left-handed, tight turns
Avoids
📅 Recent runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
13 Oct
🏆 Won
Southwell
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 3 runners
4 Sep
6th
Worcester
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 6 runners
8 Mar
7th
Warwick
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft
8 Mar
7th
Warwick
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 8 runners
5 Feb
🏆 Won
Doncaster
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 5 runners
31 Dec
2nd
Uttoxeter
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 10 runners
29 Oct
7th
Chepstow
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 17 runners
7 Oct
2nd
Stratford-on-Avon
Long Distance (2m+) · Soft · 5 runners
3 Feb
8th
Sandown Park
Long Distance (2m+) · Good_To_Soft · 10 runners
25 Nov
4th
Huntingdon
Long Distance (2m+) · Good · 7 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 |
|---|
| Warwick Sharp |
3 |
1 third, 2 other |
8 Mar |
0% |
| Hexham Undulating |
2 |
1 second, 1 third |
10 Nov |
0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 |
1 win |
13 Oct |
100% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 |
1 win |
5 Feb |
100% |
| Worcester Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
4 Sep |
0% |
| Newton Abbot Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
31 Jul |
0% |
| Sandown Park Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
3 Feb |
0% |
| Stratford-on-Avon Sharp |
1 |
1 second |
7 Oct |
0% |
| Huntingdon Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
25 Nov |
0% |
| Uttoxeter Sharp |
1 |
1 second |
31 Dec |
0% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
29 Oct |
0% |