Native American

The clearest pattern in Native American's record is his preference for fast, dry ground. On such surfaces, he has won 2 of his 6 races — a 33 percent win rate that stands in sharp contrast to his overall 19 percent. This is the sort of detail that matters to his the yard: when the ground firms up and suits him, his chances improve markedly. His most recent victory came at Meydan on 12 December 2025, now ten months in the past, suggesting he has struggled to recapture that form in the months since.

When it comes to the biggest races, Native American has found the step up too steep. In Class 1 company — the top tier of British racing — he has gone 0 for 5, never breaking through despite five attempts. This tells you where his realistic ceiling lies: he is a useful horse at the levels below, but the elite races have consistently found him out. His regular partner has been jockey James Doyle, though they have managed just 1 win from 6 races together, a modest return that leaves room for either horse or rider to find improvement elsewhere.