No Regrets

The horse has found a genuine home at Hexham, where he has won twice from eight races — a win rate that stands out sharply against his overall record. That last win came five months ago, which means he remains an active part of trainer Nicky Richards' yard at Greystoke in Cumbria. Richards has built a strong season with 39 winners, and his assessment of No Regrets is notably measured: the trainer sees a horse with enough experience to know his job, still capable of picking up wins, even if he is not built for every type of track or ground. When No Regrets ran third at Southwell in October, Richards observed that the horse had blown up late on — a sign that while the effort was genuine, not every surface brings out his best.

Sean Quinlan has ridden him most often, winning three from their 17 races together (18%), which is a decent win rate and suggests the jockey has found ways to get the best from him. At Class 4 level, where No Regrets typically competes, he has won two of 15 races (13%). That first win came at Wetherby on 31 March 2023, and he has shown he can do it again. With a horse of his age and experience still winning races and regularly finishing in the placings, No Regrets has earned the right to carry that name with some dignity.