Trained by Thomas Faulkner out of a small yard in Devauden in Monmouthshire, Northcliff is part of a setup that has quietly sent out 16 winners this season — a solid return that suggests Faulkner knows how to place his horses well. One puzzle worth noting is that regular partner David Allan has yet to win together with this horse in 12 attempts, a blank record that stands out against the overall career tally. Twelve races is a fair sample, and the fact that Northcliff has found the winner's enclosure with others suggests that combination hasn't quite clicked yet.
The horse clearly has a preference for fast, dry ground, winning 4 of 14 races in those conditions — nearly 1 in 3, which is a seriously strong return compared to the overall career average. That stat is meaningful because it tells you when to take notice: when the ground is quick and the sun has been out, this horse becomes a different proposition.
Recent form has been patchy, finishing down the field in four of the last six outings. But the most recent result bucks that trend sharply — a win at Chepstow just this week, the most recent of the career's 6 victories. Whatever had been going wrong, something has clicked back into place. A horse that was last racing just one day ago and has just tasted victory is a horse worth watching closely over the coming weeks, particularly if the weather stays dry.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Galloping |
8 | 1 second, 1 third, 6 other | 25 May | 0% |
| Ascot Galloping |
4 | 2 wins, 1 third, 1 other | 3 Oct | 50% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
4 | 4 other | 15 Dec | 0% |
| Lingfield Park Sharp |
4 | 1 third, 3 other | 25 Mar | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
4 | 4 other | 11 Apr | 0% |
| chelmsford | 2 | 1 win, 1 other | 1 Jun | 50% |
| Chepstow Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 29 May | 50% |
| Ripon Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 30 Sep | 0% |
| Ayr Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 21 Sep | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 21 Jan | 0% |
| Windsor Sharp |
2 | 2 thirds | 29 Jun | 0% |
| Great Yarmouth Galloping |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 25 Jul | 0% |
| Thirsk Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 22 Apr | 0% |
| Hamilton Park Sharp |
2 | 2 thirds | 7 May | 0% |
| Brighton Undulating |
1 | 1 win | 30 Apr | 100% |
| Wetherby Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 27 Apr | 100% |
| Catterick Bridge Sharp |
1 | 1 second | 2 Jun | 0% |
| Chester Tight |
1 | 1 other | 15 Jul | 0% |
| Redcar Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 20 Oct | 0% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 17 May | 0% |
| Epsom Downs Undulating |
1 | 1 third | 11 Jul | 0% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 2 Jul | 0% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 25 Jan | 0% |
| Beverley Undulating |
1 | 1 other | 11 Jun | 0% |