Nikovo
Nikovo is a genuine course specialist with a strong track record at Newcastle, where he has won 4 of his 16 races at the track — a win rate of roughly 1 in 4. The seven-year-old has built a solid career under trainer
Michael Herrington at Willoughton, racking up 7 wins and 15 places from 40 races overall, which puts him at a respectable 18 per cent win rate. What stands out, though, is how much ground conditions matter to him: on normal going, he wins roughly once every four races (5 wins from 19), but that rate drops noticeably when the ground turns soft or fast. He came back to form impressively this week with a win at Newmarket on 31 July, suggesting there is still plenty of racing left in him.
Based on TrackLab's AI analysis
Owner
D Stone Rjh Ltd Partner
📊 Key Numbers
Career statistics for this horse
37.5%
Place rate (top 3)
avg ~30%
🔍 Full Analysis
TrackLab's AI-generated assessment based on career data and recent form
His recent form shows typical up-and-down patterns of a horse at his level. His last six races have yielded a win, two thirds, a fourth, a fifth, and an eighth, so while he is not on a hot streak, he has proven capable of winning in the current campaign. He typically races in Class 3 company, where he has won 2 of 12 races. Jockey Jason Hart has ridden him six times and has one win together, a similar win rate to his overall record. The Willoughton yard is in good health this season with 33 winners already sent out, which suggests Nikovo is part of a well-functioning operation. At seven years old, he remains an active competitor, and his win this week proves he still has races to target at courses where he has earned his reputation.
⚡ Strengths & Risks
What the data says works for and against this horse
✓ What works in their favour
✔ Excellent record on standard ground: 5 wins from 19 starts (26%)
✔ Course specialist at Newcastle: 4 wins from 16 starts (25%)
⚠ What to watch out for
⚠ Poor record on standard_to_slow ground: 0 wins from 5 starts
⚠ Poor record on good_to_soft ground: 0 wins from 4 starts
🎯 Where This Horse Thrives
Performance broken down by ground, distance, class, and track type
🌧 Ground Conditions
Standard (all-weather)
Loves
Good to firm (drying out)
Likes
Standard to slow (all-weather)
Avoids
Good to soft (some give)
Avoids
🏅 Competition Level
Class 2 (high-level)
Avoids
Class 5 (entry-level)
Loves
🏟 Track Shape
Left-handed, long straights
Likes
Right-handed, long straights
Ok
Right-handed, tight turns
Unknown
Right-handed, hilly
Unknown
📅 Recent Runs
The last 10 races, most recent first
31 Jul
🏆 Won
Newmarket
7f – 1m · Good_To_Firm · 9 runners
11 Jul
3rd
Newmarket
7f – 1m · Good_To_Firm · 11 runners
27 Jun
3rd
Newcastle
7f – 1m · Standard_To_Slow · 14 runners
19 Jun
4th
Redcar
7f – 1m · Good · 12 runners
25 May
5th
Windsor
1m1f – 1m2f · Good_To_Firm · 10 runners
9 May
8th
Ascot
7f – 1m · Good · 29 runners
18 Apr
16th
Newbury
1m1f – 1m2f · Good · 26 runners
3 Apr
6th
Newcastle
1m1f – 1m2f · Standard · 14 runners
5 Mar
🏆 Won
Newcastle
7f – 1m · Standard
25 Feb
DNF
Kempton Park
7f – 1m · Standard_To_Slow · 5 runners
🏇 Jockey Partnerships
Every jockey who has ridden this horse, sorted by rides together
🏟 Track Record
Win rate at each course this horse has visited
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|
| Newcastle Galloping |
16 |
4 wins, 3 seconds, 2 thirds, 7 other |
27 Jun |
25% |
| Southwell Galloping |
3 |
3 other |
31 Oct |
0% |
| Great Yarmouth Galloping |
3 |
3 other |
24 Jul |
0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
3 |
1 third, 2 other |
25 Feb |
0% |
| chelmsford |
2 |
1 win, 1 other |
2 May |
50% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
2 |
1 win, 1 third |
31 Jul |
50% |
| Ayr Galloping |
2 |
1 win, 1 other |
7 Jul |
50% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
18 Apr |
0% |
| York Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
28 Jul |
0% |
| Windsor Sharp |
1 |
1 other |
25 May |
0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
19 Jun |
0% |
| Leicester Sharp |
1 |
1 third |
11 May |
0% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
1 |
1 other |
8 Jul |
0% |
| Sandown Park Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
10 Aug |
0% |
| Ascot Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
9 May |
0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 |
1 other |
31 May |
0% |