His career started to take shape at Kelso in October 2023, and that track has become something of a home from home — he has won there twice from five visits, which is the kind of record that makes you sit up and take notice. Two wins from five races at the same course suggests he genuinely thrives there, not just gets lucky. He also goes particularly well on normal ground, winning 2 of his 4 races in those conditions, a 50% win rate that tells its own story.
His most recent win came at Wetherby on 15 October 2025, over fences for the first time in his career. His jockey that day, Alan Doyle, was effusive afterwards — pointing out that Old Gregorian jumps hurdles quickly and cleanly, and that he would be even better when stepped up to two and a half miles. The trainer echoed that view, noting that while a rival's fall may have helped at Wetherby, the horse's jumping was genuinely slick and his best days are still ahead of him as the distances get longer. That is an exciting thing to be able to say about a horse that has already won four times.
His regular partner in the saddle is Derek Fox, and together they make a formidable combination — three wins from seven races, winning at a rate of 43%, or almost 3 in every 7 they've shared. That kind of partnership matters in racing; familiarity between horse and jockey builds trust, and trust builds winners. Old Gregorian had a short break after his last run 41 days ago, and with his best trip and preferred ground still ahead of him this season, the yard — sorry, the team at Milnathort — will be hoping he comes back refreshed and ready to go one better.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso Undulating |
5 | 2 wins, 1 second, 1 third, 1 other | 28 Feb | 40% |
| Perth Galloping |
3 | 1 second, 2 other | 25 Sep | 0% |
| Wetherby Galloping |
2 | 2 wins | 15 Oct | 100% |
| Carlisle Undulating |
2 | 1 third, 1 other | 5 Feb | 0% |
| Aintree Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 4 Apr | 0% |
| Musselburgh Sharp |
2 | 2 other | 1 Feb | 0% |