The wins came at Kempton Park in October 2025 and then at Newcastle just a fortnight later, which suggests a horse hitting form and building confidence quickly. At the level Oursin typically competes at, it has won 2 of 3 races — roughly 2 in every 3 outings — which is a dominant return by any measure. Horses that win at that rate tend to be a cut above the company they're facing, and the team around Oursin will be watching closely to see whether that form holds if the bar is raised.
Behind the horse is Charles Hills, one of Lambourn's most respected trainers. His yard has sent out 29 winners already this season, which tells you this is an operation that knows how to get horses ready to perform. Lambourn itself is one of British racing's great training villages, home to dozens of yards and horses of every level — being based there and turning out that volume of winners is no small thing.
The one slightly puzzling note is the recent form. Oursin last won 7 months ago, and the most recent run — just yesterday — resulted in a sixth-place finish. That's a sharp contrast to everything that came before it. Whether that's a blip, a step up in class, or something the yard is working through, it's the question hanging over what is otherwise a very promising early career record.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kempton Park Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 second | 10 Oct | 50% |
| Newcastle Galloping |
1 | 1 win | 27 Oct | 100% |
| Newbury Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 15 May | 0% |